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  • Sunny Deol and Harman Baweja to star in Shilpa Shetty’s production

    Sunny Deol and Harman Baweja to star in Shilpa Shetty’s production

    Bollywood actress, entrepreneur and judge, Shilpa Shetty, is ready with her new move of a producer for her upcoming film Dishkiyaaoon.

     

    The film stars our very own Sunny paaji and Love story 2050 actor Harman Baweja. The two actors will be seen sharing the screen space for the first time.

     

    Shilpa Shetty tweeted a teaser poster of the film which shows Harman Baweja pointing a gun to his head in the backdrop of a snakes and ladder game.

     

    Shetty also has recorded two songs with a new music director Palash Muchchal. Surprisingly, the newbie is just 18 years old!

     

    It seems that, Shetty wants to introduce new talents in the film industry. New entrant Ayesha Khanna has been roped in to play the female lead.

     

    The film which is slated to release on 10 January has completed its shooting schedule in Europe.

  • Preity Zinta back with Bhaiyyaji Superhit

    Preity Zinta back with Bhaiyyaji Superhit

    After doing a cameo with Saif Ali Khan in the US for a film titled Happy Ending, Preity Zinta is back in Mumbai.

     

    She has resumed shooting in India with Neeraj Pathak’s Bhaiyyaji Superhit where in her own words she has a “damned interesting role” opposite Sunny Deol. For the first time, Preity gets to play a bonafide rustic character. And she’s working hard to clean herself of the subtle American twang she has acquired during her frequent visits to the US where her brother lives.

     

    Last seen in her home-production Ishkq In Paris, the film’s failure left Preity disappointed but undeterred.

     

    Preity begins shooting for Bhaiyyaji Superhit in Udaipur this week. She plays a character from rural Uttar Pradesh. Sunny Deol plays her husband.

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana 2: Just an excuse for a sequel

    Yamla Pagla Deewana 2: Just an excuse for a sequel

    MUMBAI: Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (YPD 2) looks like one of those attempts at comedy where the cast and crew claim to have thoroughly enjoyed the making of the film, thus promising lots of fun to the prospective viewers. The viewers on the other hand finally discover that whatever the reason the cast has had a gala time, the film has little to offer to the audience. The film is a sequel to the Deol clan‘s earlier film, Yamla Pagla Deewanawhich, besides the legendary bonding of the family, had a lighter, entertaining theme. The sequel falters at the very basic stage – the script.

    Producer: Sunny Sounds P Ltd, YPD Films.
    Director: Sangeeth Sivan.
    Cast: Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina Akheeva, Annu Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever, Sucheta Khanna.

    Except for the three leading men, Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, the film has left the previous ties behind. Dharmendra and Bobby continue to be conmen operating in Banaras while the other brother, Sunny, earns an honest living in England as a recovery officer for a local bank. He has been convinced by the other two that they are also earning by honest means. Sunny has been asked by the bank to find out why Annu Kapoor, a local big shot who has borrowed a few billions from the bank, won‘t return it. His visit to Kapoor‘s posh club coincides with Anupam Kher‘s goons, led by Johnny Lever and Sucheta Khanna, who have come to wreck the club. Kher wants to take over the club property to build a virtual mall there. However, the super Sikh – Sunny spoils their plan. Impressed, Kapoor offers Sunny the job of manager at the club.

    Dharmendra and Bobby soon arrive at London with a plan to deprive Kapoor of all his wealth. Bobby plays the oldest con, developing proximity with Kapoor‘s daughter, Neha Sharma. In a comic twist in the proceedings, Sharma is not really Kapoor‘s daughter and hence not entitled to his property. His daughter and the heiress to his estate is Kristina Akheeva; under Dharmendra‘s guidance, Bobby now shifts his attention to Akheeva. He has to shift focus from Sharma to Akheeva. But Sunny has fallen for Akheeva hook, line and sinker. His heart pounds at high decibel levels when he sees her. Straightforward Sunny is pitted against crooked father and son.

    Being Sunny Deol, he must give his fans ample doses of action. Kher is a big help on this count. Not only Kapoor‘s club, he also wants whatever the other people have. To impress Akheeva, Bobby has become an artist. He can‘t paint but there is an orang-utan at their disposal which, on a full moon night, with ample alcohol in its tummy paints classy paintings that are passed off as Bobby‘s work. Kher now wants these paintings; he is a resourceful man; he has all kinds of fighters to stop Sunny. First the white toughies followed by ninjas and, ultimately sumo wrestlers. Thankfully, with the sumos, the film ends.

    YPD 2 looks like just the idea, that of making a sequel to a fairly successful film. The development of this idea and intent is not evident in the 155 minutes of forced comedy. The gags are half-baked at most times and childish at others. The orang-utan is fun for a while but soon gets repetitive. Action sequences are stretched. Music is a letdown. Sangeeth Sivan‘s handling of the film is disappointing. The film rests mostly on the Deols; while Sunny is sincere, Dharmendra and Bobby overact. Sharma and Akheeva are okay but look too young with their respective heroes. Kher and Lever are too loud while Lever‘s sidekick, Khanna, needs subtitles to her dialogue. Kapoor is good in parts.

    All in all Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 is a disappointment.

  • Dharmendra turns Rapper for YPD sequel

    Dharmendra turns Rapper for YPD sequel

    MUMBAI: Yesteryear actor Dharmendra will be seen rapping for his upcoming movie ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2‘ (YPD 2).

    YPD 2 starring Dharmendra along with Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina Akheeva and Annu Kapoor will also be featuring in the song. The song has been composed by Sharib-Toshi and choreographed by Caesar Gonsalves.

    A glimpse of this song has already been incorporated in the theatrical trailer of the film, which was unveiled in March.

    As reported in a press statement Neha said, "Dharam ji was the youngest Deol on the sets, during the making of this song. The coolest things to do were given to him. He has these hot ladies sitting around him in the video, which is a cute moment."

    "For the first time, we will be seeing Dharam ji doing Punjabi rap on the screen. His ‘rapper‘ look, with the rings on his fingers, is really special in this song," added the co-composer of the song Sharib Sabri.

  • Unique marketing strategy for YPD 2

    Unique marketing strategy for YPD 2

    MUMBAI: Everyone is aware that the promo of the Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol-starrer Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (YPD 2) is out.

    The makers have now come out with an interesting promotional idea that the makers of the film have come up with. They got innovative with the film?s first look by offering the audiences the opportunity to view the trailer through the good, old and now-forgotten bioscope!

    This YPD 2 bioscope is going to be placed at cinema halls around the country. Winners of the film-related contests will be able to get their pictures clicked while they are watching the trailer through the bioscope.

    It is said that it was the veteran actor Dharmendra‘s idea of using the bioscope. Commented the Satyakam star, "It‘s great to see that this unique old-world instrument is being used for our film‘s promotions."

    The film, directed by Sangeeth Sivan and also starring Neha Sharma, Kristina Akheeva, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever, Annu Kapoor, Sucheta Khanna is set to release on 7 June.

  • Sunny Deol evinces interest to act in a Punjabi film

    Sunny Deol evinces interest to act in a Punjabi film

    Mumbai: Sunny Deol has evinced interest to act in a good Punjabi film, cashing in on the popularity he enjoys in the state of Punjab.

    "I‘ve just learnt that the PTC Network has now decided to produce Punjabi feature films. I have asked Ms Rajiee M Shinde, promoter and CEO of PTC Network to tell me about a good concept; I would be happy to act in a Punjabi film," Deol said.

    "As you know, our family hails from Punjab. We have immense love for Punjab. And also these awards for the Punjabi Film Industry. Last year, my father (Dharmendra) was here to inaugurate the awards, this year I have come," he added. Deol was recently in Punjab to attend the PTC Punjabi film awards along with Raveena Tandon.

    The kind of popularity Sunny enjoys in the Punjab, a strong role in a Punjabi film produced by PTC could well be a confirmed ticket to blockbuster success.

    A trade analyst who did not want to be named said: "They will obviously offer him a great film concept and if Sunny paaji gives the nod, it will be a big hit, because the PTC network is a huge platform to promote Punjabi films in Punjab and not just in India but worldwide."

    The actor paid a tribute to two other icons of Punjabi entertainment – veteran thespian Dara Singh and satirist and actor Jaspal Bhatti, who died last year. Both were presented posthumous Lifetime Achievement awards, presented by Sunny and Raveena to Vindu Dara Singh and Savita Jaspal Bhatti respectively.

  • Scarecrow relaunches Emami’s Sona Chandi Chyawanprash brand

    MUMBAI: Emami‘s Sona Chandi Chyawanprash has launched an ad campaign which is conceptualised by Scarecrow Communications.

    Directed by Gajraj Rao of Code Red Films, the campaign with the idea of ‘Kabiliyat bane Kaamyabi‘ aims to bring alive the brand in a candid and emotional manner that connects with its primary target audience, mothers.

    Emami director Harsha V Agarwal said, “A mother‘s role as a nurturer and caregiver is indisputable. Through our new campaign, we aim to reach out to the mothers with our core product benefits. While the Gold improves immunity, the Silver in Sona Chandi Chyawanprash sharpens the mind, thereby helping the mother to protect her family‘s health and realise their true potential.”

    According to Scarecrow Communications founder director Raghu Bhat, the challenge was to communicate the product benefits and also to ladder it to an emotional payoff that flows seamlessly from the product. Hence the move to position Sona Chandi as a brand that can help fulfill human potential. “The three words – Kabiliyat bane kamyabi‘ capture the essence of the new brand idea in a powerful, pithy manner,” he said.

    The company has launched two ad films. Both show that the Sona Chandi increases immunity of people, helping them to do what they want to and achieve success.

    For the record, Sona Chandi has used celebrities such as Sunny Deol, Sourav Ganguly and Shah Rukh Khan in its advertising in the past.

  • Subash Ghai steps in as producer for Bhaiyyaji Superhit

    Subash Ghai steps in as producer for Bhaiyyaji Superhit

    MUMBAI: After the Neeraj Pathak-directed Sunny Deol-starrer Bhaiyyaji Superhit ran into hurdles that led to the cancellation of the shoot, Subash Ghai has stepped in to produce the film.

    Ghai‘s Mukta Arts will now be co-producing the film in association with Nikon Films. Earlier, the film was being produced by Fauzia Arshi under the banner of Daily Multimedia Ltd.

    Confirming his association in the venture as producer, Ghai said, “We will produce Bhaiyyaji Superhit in association with Nikon Films (that had earlier produced Black and White). The terms and conditions are currently being finalised.”

    It is learnt that Ghai has been having good relations with Pathak after the latter directed Mukta Arts‘ 2010 film Right Yaaa Wrong.

    The film, that has Sunny Deol in a double role for the first time, also stars Mithun Chakraborty, Ameesha Patel and Arshad Warsi.

    The film is expected to release later this year.

  • cdubs for Bheeshma Pitamah

    cdubs for Bheeshma Pitamah

    MUMBAI: Jayantilal Gada‘s PEN India has taken the services of Amitabh Bachchan to lend his voice and face of Bheeshma Pitamah in its animation film Mahabharat. This is for the first time that the characters of the epic will resemble the stars who dub for them respectively.

    PEN claims that the budget of the movie is Rs 500 million.

    Talking about Bachchan lending his voice to his dream project, producer Gada said, “Amitabh Bachchan has lent his voice to the role of Bheeshma Pitamah in our animated film Mahabharat. He finished the entire recording in just one hour. He has such a command over the language that he even corrected minor grammatical mistakes in the dialogues.”

    Besides, the film has been dubbed by 15 other actors involved with the project. Each character has been made to look like the actor dubbing for it.

    Though it has been revealed that Sunny Deol has recorded for the role of Bheem, the other names involved with the project have been kept under wraps.

    It is interesting to note that Bachchan‘s Jodi Tor Dak Sune Keo Naa Ashe is the centre of attraction of PEN India and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures‘ joint venture Kahaani.

  • Faruk Kabir’s next is The Pathan

    Faruk Kabir’s next is The Pathan

    MUMBAI: Faruk Kabir, who won critical acclaim for his film Allah Ke Banday, has decided to start work on his next titled The Pathan.

    Talking about the stars in the film, Kabir said, “We are in talks with two lead actors for two separate roles along with the leading lady. We would be finalising the same in due course.” The director plans to finalise the principal cast shortly.

    However, it is being rumoured the director has signed Sunny Deol and Vivek Oberoi to play pivotal roles in the film.

    Kabir has jointly written the script of the film with Imran Rashid.