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  • Hrithik to co-direct Krrish sequel

    Hrithik to co-direct Krrish sequel

    MUMBAI: Hrithik Roshan will not only be the lead actor of Krrish‘s sequal, but he will also co-direct the film.

    The actor had started off his career in direction by assisting his father Rakesh Roshan in films like Koyla and Karan Arjun. And it would be after a gap of 14 years that he will assist him on the next Filmkraft venture.

    On the sets of the film that went on the floors on 1 December at the Filmistan Studios, Hrithik has been calling the shots and taking creative decisions alongside his father Rakesh Roshan.

    Hrithik will join the cast once the first schedule of the movie with Vivek Oberoi, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra gets over. 

  • UTV’s Heroine goes on floors

    UTV’s Heroine goes on floors

    MUMBAI: The shooting of UTV Motion Pictures‘ Madhur Bhandarkar directed Kareena Kapoor-starrer Heroine got underway over the weekend.

    Heroine is an insider‘s account of a heroine on top of the movie business today. The film will have Kapoor essaying the character of a superstar in B-town and her journey.

    Expressing his happiness on the launch of the shoot, UTV Motion Pictures CEO Siddharth Roy Kapur said, “Heroine is one of the most anticipated movies of 2012 and for all of us associated with it. That means that a lot of hard work over the next few months to meet the massive audience expectations. With an excellent script, a talented director at the top of his game and a superb cast and crew, we‘re confident we‘ll be up to the challenge!”

    It may be noted that UTV and Bhandarkar are associating again after their film Fashion swept the box office and major film awards winning National Awards and Filmfares for its lead actresses Priyanka Chopra and Kangna Ranaut.

    The project also marks 10 years of Bhandarkar‘s critical and commercial success in which he made cult films and entertainers like Chandni Bar, Satta, Page 3, Corporate, Fashion and Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.

    Bhandarkar said, “I‘m delighted that I‘m making Heroine with UTV. We had a great experience of working together during Fashion and we are taking this beautiful relationship forward. Heroine is a dream project for me about an industry in which I have lived my dreams and it will be my biggest film to date.”

    It may be noted that Arjun Rampal has been paired in the role of a superstar opposite Kareena while Randeep Hooda and Shahana Goswami play supporting roles.

  • PVR mulls Hindi remake of Three Musketeers

    PVR mulls Hindi remake of Three Musketeers

    MUMBAI: PVR Pictures is said to be in talks with Summit Entertainment for the remaking rights of The Three Musketeers in Hindi.

    Three Musketeers is the story of Porthos, Athos and Aramis who served the king of France as musketeers. After discovering an evil conspiracy to overthrow the king, the musketeers come across a young, aspiring hero, D‘Artagnan, and take him under their wing. Together, the four embark on a mission to bust the plot that not only threatens the crown, but the future of Europe itself.

    PVR is considering the names of Aamir Khan and Priyanka Chopra to play prominent roles in the film. While Khan is being tipped to play the Duke of Buckingham, Chopra will play the role of Milady de Winter.
     

  • Rajnikant to make appearance in RA.One

    Rajnikant to make appearance in RA.One

    MUMBAI: Scores of Rajnikant fans who were dejected by the stars health problems will jump with joy by the news that he is to do a guest appearance in the Shah Rukh Khan film RA.One.

    Rajinikant will shoot for a sequence that has been set in his honour in Hyderabad. Besides the first-ever pairing of the two greats, the cameo will also mark the star‘s return to form. Sources close to the production house revealed that the South superstar will shoot for the special sequence on 4 October at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.

    It is said that Khan, who is seen fighting a gang of villains, faces another threat from a gang armed with deadly weapons. At this critical point, Rajini makes an entry.

    The super powered vehicle immediately sucks up all the weapons from the villains prompting Khan to ask Kareena, who that man in the car was. That‘s when Rajinikanth steps out and delivers his super- hit dialogue.

    Rajinikanth is not the only one playing a cameo in the Shah Rukh Khan film. Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra have also made guest appearances.
     

  • Priyanka Chopra to be honoured in New York

    Priyanka Chopra to be honoured in New York

    MUMBAI: New York City’s South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association (SAMMA) will present actress Priyanka Chopra with this year’s Trailblazer award at its North America conference.

    Said SAMMA co-founder Rajan Shah, “With Priyanka’s push in the US as a musician and singer, she is pushing into exciting new creative territories and taking creative risks which is essential to being a great artist. SAMMA is honoured to award Priyanka Chopra our 2011 Trailblazer Award, blazing a new path for Indians in entertainment.”

    “Through her hard work, sincerity and her personal ambition to push herself as an artist, Priyanka is the perfect role model for South Asians in entertainment, not just in the US but around the globe,” he added.

    Previous recipients of this prestigious award include filmmaker Rohan Sippy and CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta.

    The conference will be held on 16 and 17 September.

  • Madhur Bhandarkar to make sequel of Fashion

    Madhur Bhandarkar to make sequel of Fashion

    MUMBAI: Madhur Bhandarkar is making a sequel of Fashion that had Priyanka Chopra in lead role.


    Though many felt that Bhandarkar’s portrayal of the fashion world was very clichéd and showcased models and their lifestyles in a poor light, the film went on to win awards and bagged more than a dozen trophies for both Chopra and Kangna Ranaut.
     
    Both Bhandarkar and UTV head honcho Ronnie Screwala were keen to make the second part of Fashion. After a lot of head scratching, they have finally decided to launch the second part of Fashion in 2012.


    Bhandarkar will start work on the film after he finishes Heroine.

  • Colors gears up for weekend battle with Khatron Ke Khiladi

    Colors gears up for weekend battle with Khatron Ke Khiladi

    MUMBAI: Colors‘ flagship dare devil reality show Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi returns on 3 June with a weekend telecast, a strong indication that Hindi general entertainment channels are getting more serious about powering content on Fridays and Saturdays as they seek to expand viewership outside weekday primetime.

    The time slot remains unchanged at 9 pm but the fourth edition of Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi will air on Fridays and Saturdays and not on weekdays.

    Said Colors programming head Ashvini Yardi, “While the earlier seasons were aired on weekdays, this season Khatron Ke Khiladi is slotted on the weekends to further strengthen our weekend viewing. Viewers are looking out for differentiated content and we are confident that Torchaar is their best weekend appetite. With the strong line up of sponsors and partners, we are extending the show across all levels to every home.”

    The decision to place the big-ticket show on weekends was also influenced by the fact that Colors had stabilised its primetime slots on weekdays. “Last time, Colors had not stabilised its 9 pm weekday slot. So it made sense to put Fear Factor in that slot,” a media analyst who closely tracks the channel said.

    Colors gets 30 per cent of its viewership from Fridays and Saturdays. “With the introduction of Fear Factor, Colors would be hoping to see a 15 per cent growth of viewership on these two days,” the analyst said.

    The reality show, which has Akshay Kumar returning as host, has attracted five new associate sponsors. The channel collaborates with brands like Scorpio (Mahindra & Mahindra), Samsonite, Sure Dedorant (Hindustan Unilever Limited), Amul Macho, and Woodland Shoes & Apparel as advertising partners for this new season.

    For the fourth season, soft drink brand Thums Up, which Kumar is brand ambassador of, will present ‘integrated product‘ for the first time on a Hindi general entertainment channel. While Kumar was the host in the first two seasons of Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi, Priyanka Chopra anchored the show in the third edition.

    The fourth season, Khatron Ke Khiladi – Torchaar, will be shot in South Africa with 13 couples.

  • Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor to endorse HUL’s BRU brand

    Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor to endorse HUL’s BRU brand

    MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever‘s coffee brand, BRU, appointed the Bollywood duo Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor as their brand ambassadors.

    BRU offers a range of products in instant coffee, conventional coffee and premixes. The brand has offers authentic coffee taste.
     
    Said HUL General Manager Beverages Arun Srinivas, “We are delighted to have Priyanka & Shahid on board as our brand ambassadors. We feel that the duo best brings alive BRU‘s philosophy of “Coffee livening-up every moment by stimulating conversation”. We constantly strive to bring the best products and coffee experience to our consumers. BRU knows coffee like no other when it comes to Indian taste palette.”
     
    Said leading Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, “A great cup of coffee is my constant companion whether it‘s at work or at play! That‘s what makes my association with BRU that much more special. I am equally excited to be working with Shahid on this brand. It‘s a very interesting idea and I‘m sure it will be appreciated by one and all.”
     
    Shahid Kapoor added, “I am a coffee addict and this is a great opportunity to endorse something from the heart! I love the taste and aroma that BRU products offer. I am excited about this association, and am looking forward to working on the new campaign.”

    Ogilvy & Mather handles many of the HUL brands including, Bru, Lakme, Lipton Yellow Label and Dove.

  • Zee to kick off Zee Carnival on 16 February in London

    Zee to kick off Zee Carnival on 16 February in London

    MUMBAI: Zee Network is set to host its annual event Zee Carnival 2007 at the Grand Hall, Olympia in London on 16, 17 and 18 of February.

    Zee Carnival’s main attraction is its catalogue of Bollywood star appearances. Expected to attract about 30,000 people across the three days, the line up consists of Priyanka Chopra and Esha Doel, along with Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty who will provide a Live interview.

    In addition, Pakistani cricket sensation Shahid Afridi will be present and Himesh Reshmiya will be performing live. Zee’s soap stars including Jay Walia, Bani, Vidhya, Chandini and Nahar Singh and celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor will also be present. The carnival will also have about 125 stalls in various zones, inform an official release.

    The network states that the carnival will be highly publicised with “mammoth advertising campaigns including underground advertising all over the UK.”

    Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. senior vice president Ashish Kaul said, “Zee Carnival 2006 was a huge success. This year’s main attraction is the catalogue of Bollywood, television, cricket and musical stars appearance in the event.”
     

  • Channel [V] celebrates 13th b’day with Mentos Big [V] Concert

    Channel [V] celebrates 13th b’day with Mentos Big [V] Concert

    MUMBAI: Channel [V] will turn 13 on 13 January and to celebrate the same it is hosting the Big [V] Concert in association with Mentos.

    The concert, will feature performances by International hip hop star Akon, Pakistani singers Atif, Call and Raeth and Indi-pop artists – Shaan, Kailash Kher, Bappi Lahiri and DJ Suketu.

    Also there would be special performances by Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Priyanka Chopra.
    The fiesta will include Get Gorgeous at the Get Gorgeous stall, which can be a ticket to enter the next season of the hunt if your photograph clicked at the stall, catches the eye at Channel [V]. There would be a Back to Music Stall where local bands will perform.

    Channel [V] will also give 10 lucky winners the opportunity to shoot their very own Mentos Big [V] Concert. People can participate by logging onto www.vindia.com or sms to Star 7827.