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  • 3 Idiots set for a Hollywood remake

    3 Idiots set for a Hollywood remake

    MUMBAI: Vidhu Vinod Chopra‘s 3 Idiots, that broke box office records in India, is set for a Hollywood remake.

    Confirming the same, Chopra has reportedly said, “We are in talks with three studios in Hollywood and one company in Italy for the remake of 3 Idiots.”

    Stephen Chow, known for his film Kung Fu Hustle is also remaking the film in Chinese. Interestingly, the film is due to release in mainland China this week. Some 900 prints of the film have been sent to China in what would be the biggest Bollywood release outside of India.

    “It‘s a first for any Hindi film to release with so many prints in China. The film has already made two to three million dollars in Hong Kong,” said Chopra.

    The film is also being remade in Tamil. Titled Nanban, it will have Vijay, Srikanth and Jiva as the three protagonists.

  • ‘Three Idiots’ to get massive Chinese release this month

    ‘Three Idiots’ to get massive Chinese release this month

    PANAJI: A total of 900 prints of Raj Kumar Hirani‘s ‘3 Idiots‘ are being released in China – making the largest release of any Indian film that country.

    Stating this, producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra also announced that the film is being made in Hollywood by a filmmaker there, and in Italian.

    He said the Chinese release comes on the heels of the huge success of this film in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

    He attributed the success of the film to the fact that human emotions were the same everywhere.

    He categorically said that the film was only inspired by Chetan Bhagat‘s book and not based on it as it was vastly different. 

  • Ferrari Ki Sawaari to release during IPL

    Ferrari Ki Sawaari to release during IPL

    MUMBAI: Breaking away from the Bollywood norm of not releasing any big ticket film during the Indian Premier League (IPL) tourney, Vidhu Vinod Chopra has decided to release Ferrari Ki Sawaari right in the middle of the event on 27 April.

    The fifth edition of the tournament will be held from 4 April to 27 May next year. Commented director Mapuskar, “Yes, we are releasing in the middle of IPL season. As filmmakers, we would like to believe that Ferrari Ki Sawaari is one of the most awaited films of the year. Hence we decided on 27 April as the release date.”

    Ferrari Ki Sawaari has been a special film for Chopra as well as for Rajkumar Hirani who‘s written the dialogue.

    Ever since the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off in 2008, Bollywood has shied away from a confrontation with the popular T20 tournament.

  • The History channel puts the spotlight on Bollywood’s top notch directors in ‘Bollywood Bosses’

    MUMBAI: What makes Karan Johar the ultimate entertainer? Why is Ram Gopal Verma fascinated with anything that is larger than life? Why is Vidhu Vinod Chopra strident on doing things his way ? Find out all the answers on The History Channel’s entertaining new series, ‘Bollywood Bosses’ premiering February 19. The series will be aired every weeknight at 10 pm till February 24.

    ‘Bollywood Bosses’ takes a look at the careers of some of the biggest directors who have redefined the Hindi film industry. This February, join contemporary film makers such as Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Yash Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ram Gopal Varma, Mahesh Bhatt, Subhash Ghai and Vidhu Vinod Chopra on the channel, as they look back at their lives and share the story of their journey – their struggle, box office lows, financial disasters to finally finding unparalleled success.

    “Bollywood Bosses is a great example of the kind of entertaining programming that The History Channel offers its viewers”, said Joy Bhattacharjya, Senior Vice President, Programming. ” The channel’s latest offering caters to viewers who are keen on delving into the scintillating and glamorous lives of some of India’s renowned directors. It profiles these ground breaking directors and reveals different aspects of their work that is seen by millions of people every year. The presentation of the programme brings these directors’ struggles and accomplishments to life making history entertaining and more relevant for the viewers, ” he added.

    The series provides an unprecedented access to not just the directors in profile, but virtually every top star & technician who counts in today’s Bollywood industry. Unique visual styles for each film and mimicking the technical signatures of the director in focus gives the series a glossy look.

    Tune in every weeknight at 10 pm to watch these interesting personalities in Bollywood Bosses only on The