Tag: Salaam Namaste

  • Javed Jaffrey gets into a womans shoes

    Javed Jaffrey gets into a womans shoes

    MUMBAI: Choreographer turned actor Javed Jaffrey seems to be doing really well for himself in the acting arena. Jaffery, who has done some good roles in films like Salaam Namaste, Dhamaal, Singh Is King and many others will soon be seen a comic avatar once again for BR Entertainment’s Mr. Joe B Carvalho starring Arshad Warsi and Soha Ali Khan.

     

    Javed will be seen playing different characters in the film. According to sources, for one particular character of a Maharashtrian woman, Javed himself did his makeup of putting the prosthetic s and making it look as authentic as possible.

     

    According to a source, prosthetics were specially flown down from Thailand, but due to some technical error it could not reach Mumbai on time and thus Javed had to don the role of a make-up artist as well.

     

    However, he seemed to be a pro at it as he has portrayed a woman even earlier. While he had a fair idea about what goes into the makeup of a prosthetic, to get it perfectly he did a detailed research on the net, shocking everyone on the sets with a super real look.

     

    Well, so now we will know when we see the Maharashtrian character played by Javed on-screen that he has put a lot of effort get into the character.
    Mr. Joe B Carvalho will releases on 3 January, 2014.

  • Yash Raj Music unveils DVD-audio format of ‘Dhoom:2’

    Yash Raj Music unveils DVD-audio format of ‘Dhoom:2’

    MUMBAI: Yash Raj Music has unveiled the music of Dhoom:2 in the DVD-audio format. Surround Sound and audiophiles can choose from the audio menu the format they want to hear the songs in.

    The album makes use of the DVD-Audio format in other ways as well. The lyrics can be viewed on-screen as the music is playing, thus enabling Karaoke sing-along. The theatrical trailer of the movie is also available on the DVD, as well as a credits page that can be viewed optionally.

    Additionally, four tracks have also been include – Chand Sifarish (Fanaa), Kajra Re (Bunty aur Babli), Salaam Namaste (Salaam Namaste) and Halla Re (Neal ‘n’ Nikki), the lyrics for which are also available on screen. Rounding up the package is a gallery of pictures from the movies, as an optional feature, states an official release.

    This disc can be played on both DVD-Video and DVD-Audio Players. All tracks have been re-mastered in 5.1 Surround Sound. This DVD Audio disc features quality sound formats featured below (which can be individually selected from the audio menu options):

    – Meridian Lossless Packing (MLP) 24 bit / 48 KHz.
    – Dolby Digital 24 bit / 48 KHz.
    – DTS Digital Surround Sound 24 bit / 48 KHz.

  • Mobile game firm Spiel ties up with actor Arshad Warsi

    Mobile game firm Spiel ties up with actor Arshad Warsi

    MUMBAI: Indian mobile game development company Spiel Studios has announced their partnership with film actor Arshad Warsi for an worldwide contract to develop and distribute games based on his title.

    Soon Arshad Warsi will be seen in a series of mobile games to be released by Spiel Studios. All the games will be developed by Spiel Studios and will be available on all the leading mobile service providers worldwide.

    Arshad Warsi’s personality Spiel says is a perfect match to develop games, and the users will be able to relate to Arshad Warsi while enjoying the gameplay. All the games will be based on Arshad’s characters, hobbies, likings and personality. These games will revolutionize the Indian mobile gaming industry and set a new benchmark for itself.

    Warsi has had a string of hits like Munnabhai MBBS, Salaam Namaste, Golmaal and Lage Raho Munnabhai. His forthcoming films include Kabul Express.

    Going by the increasing popularity of Mobile games and the mass appeal that Arshad Warsi has in the country, the games will definitely prove to be a huge success in the Indian & International market. These games will be an exciting mix of strategy, skill and speed and will even feature some of Arshad Warsi’s signature dialogues which will be a treat for his fans.

    Warsi says, “Mobile gaming is a new concept in India, and I am sure these games will create a rage in the Indian market. I am a game freak myself and I have seen some screenshots and demos of the games that Spiel has created and they’re great. I am looking forward to my affiliation with them as they recreate the magic on the screen of the mobile phone.”

    Spiel Studios CEO Mohit Sureka said, “Arshad Warsi connects brilliantly with the audience, and a common man can relate to him in a much better way than any other star. He is one of the most prominent sought out actor in India and we look forward to a dynamic association with him.

    “With India becoming a hub for the wireless platform, bollywood based Mobile games are particularly gaining a huge popularity with the audiences. Spiel, as an organisation, is committed to take Indian games to the International market by offering high quality performance based mobile games.”

    The games will be available for downloads from all leading mobile service providers worldwide for a one time download fee or on a ‘pay-per-play’ model.

    The first game to be released thisd month will feature Arshad battling the veteran baddies of Bollywood in a street fight combat. The game will be called Arshad’s Fight Club.