He is Sahil..a cartoonist..an artist who derives his inspiration from emotions that come from the sky, from the earth, a scrap of paper, a passing shape, a spider’s web…She is Ritu, a management trainee, whose world revolves around debits, credits, turnovers, profits , deadlines..
She falls in love with Sahil. Will she help him “sketch” the new rules of business? An artist’s simplicity amidst the dynamic corporate world…!
Featuring Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao, Love U…Mr. Kalakaar! is directed by debutant S. Manasvi who has also penned the story, screenplay and dialogue. The movie is produced by Kamal Kumar Barjatya, Rajkumar Barjatya and Ajit Kumar Barjatya; Associate Producers Sooraj R. Barjatya and Rajjat A. Barjatya; Music by Sandesh Shandilya; Lyrics by Manoj Muntashir; Cinematography by Saurabh Vishwkarma; Editing by Navnita Sen; Sound Designer Jitendra Chaudhary; Art Director Sanjay Dhabade ; Choreography by Neerav Bavlecha; Thrills by Kaushal-Moses; Costumes Designed by Nishka Lulla .
The film will go on floors in early July 2010. The film will be released all over, through ‘Rajshri’.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Rajesh Roshan: An Unsung Legend
There are films that you wait for. And then when they live upto your expectations, the impressions left by the film linger on with you for a long time. 'Kites' is one film I've been waiting to watch for a long time. Hope it lingers on with me when I am done with watching it. But here I won't talk about the film but one of its unsung heroes. The film's music composer Rajesh Roshan who has yet again delivered a melodious score that keeps growing on you as the days pass by.
Rajesh Roshan will always be very special in my life as he's the man who gave my favourite song 'Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye' from 'Jurm' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_mtmnptlTA). Yes the song is inspired by the English number '500 Miles' by The Brothers Four (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLeyCX3Em-c&feature=related). But I genuinely believe that the ornamentation in music arrangements done by Roshan makes the Hindi version a romantic delight. 'Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye' is the only song I know by heart and can sing in full without forgetting a single line even if you wake me up in the middle of the night.
Rajesh Roshan has given us fantastic melodies over a career spanning four decades. He may not be the most flambouyant music composers but he has definitely updated with time. What he has done with 'Kites In The Sky' is incredible. When composers are doing all sorts of gimmicks to attract attention, Roshan conceives a soft, soothing number that plucks the guitar of your heart and caresses the romanticism within. The music arrangements have an old world charm and will be one of the songs that will linger on for many years to come. Most of the songs in 'Kites' are carefully manicured melodies (unlike 'Krrish' which had an average music score).
The music score of 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' became very special because of the outstanding stuff that Roshan extracted from Lucky Ali. 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum' and 'Ek Pal Ka Jeena' can set your heart on 'fire' anyday.
One of the most beautiful western songs ever created in Bollywood is 'My Heart Is Beating' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QLLOLsqzhQ). Sung by Preeti Sagar, this Rajesh Roshan number is hummed-n-sung till today. 'Choo Kar Mere Mann Ko' from 'Yaarana' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5-eJPTimXE&feature=related) is an ode that every lover must have sung for his/her beloved. The simplicity of the music arrangements, the beats, the sitar section and meaningful lyrics. It will never die.
Now, I will wrap up by talking about three of my personal favourite Rajesh Roshan songs. 'Ghar Se Nikalte Hi' from 'Papa Kehte Hain' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1lR5JBU9sc) is a tastefully written song by Javed Akhtar that celebrates the lover-just-around-the-corner. Udit Narayan's honey soaked voice and once again the simplicity in the song makes it a treat.
'Aaina Mujhse Meri Pehli Si Surat' from 'Daddy' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auk9mqmZtPQ) is a timeless song that is elevated by Anupam Kher's performance, classy lyrics and from-the-heart singing of Talat Aziz. Roshan excels by blending ghazal feel of the song with Western and Indian orchestration.
'Sheeshe Se Bani Ek Ladki' from 'Dastak' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFUaiBW18V4) is marvelously written by Javed Akhtar, fantastically sung by Kumar Sanu (Why is he not singing any more?) and the whole construction of the song in terms of music instruments and arrangements blows you with its simplicity. I am sure Sushmita Sen still treasures this song as it was her first film.
Rajesh Roshan in my opinion is an unsung hero who has tirelessly re-invented himself. He is a legend in his own right who has gifted music that will last for a long time. Hats off!
Rajesh Roshan will always be very special in my life as he's the man who gave my favourite song 'Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye' from 'Jurm' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_mtmnptlTA). Yes the song is inspired by the English number '500 Miles' by The Brothers Four (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLeyCX3Em-c&feature=related). But I genuinely believe that the ornamentation in music arrangements done by Roshan makes the Hindi version a romantic delight. 'Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye' is the only song I know by heart and can sing in full without forgetting a single line even if you wake me up in the middle of the night.
Rajesh Roshan has given us fantastic melodies over a career spanning four decades. He may not be the most flambouyant music composers but he has definitely updated with time. What he has done with 'Kites In The Sky' is incredible. When composers are doing all sorts of gimmicks to attract attention, Roshan conceives a soft, soothing number that plucks the guitar of your heart and caresses the romanticism within. The music arrangements have an old world charm and will be one of the songs that will linger on for many years to come. Most of the songs in 'Kites' are carefully manicured melodies (unlike 'Krrish' which had an average music score).
The music score of 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' became very special because of the outstanding stuff that Roshan extracted from Lucky Ali. 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum' and 'Ek Pal Ka Jeena' can set your heart on 'fire' anyday.
One of the most beautiful western songs ever created in Bollywood is 'My Heart Is Beating' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QLLOLsqzhQ). Sung by Preeti Sagar, this Rajesh Roshan number is hummed-n-sung till today. 'Choo Kar Mere Mann Ko' from 'Yaarana' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5-eJPTimXE&feature=related) is an ode that every lover must have sung for his/her beloved. The simplicity of the music arrangements, the beats, the sitar section and meaningful lyrics. It will never die.
Now, I will wrap up by talking about three of my personal favourite Rajesh Roshan songs. 'Ghar Se Nikalte Hi' from 'Papa Kehte Hain' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1lR5JBU9sc) is a tastefully written song by Javed Akhtar that celebrates the lover-just-around-the-corner. Udit Narayan's honey soaked voice and once again the simplicity in the song makes it a treat.
'Aaina Mujhse Meri Pehli Si Surat' from 'Daddy' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auk9mqmZtPQ) is a timeless song that is elevated by Anupam Kher's performance, classy lyrics and from-the-heart singing of Talat Aziz. Roshan excels by blending ghazal feel of the song with Western and Indian orchestration.
'Sheeshe Se Bani Ek Ladki' from 'Dastak' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFUaiBW18V4) is marvelously written by Javed Akhtar, fantastically sung by Kumar Sanu (Why is he not singing any more?) and the whole construction of the song in terms of music instruments and arrangements blows you with its simplicity. I am sure Sushmita Sen still treasures this song as it was her first film.
Rajesh Roshan in my opinion is an unsung hero who has tirelessly re-invented himself. He is a legend in his own right who has gifted music that will last for a long time. Hats off!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Which Actress Will Be On Top In 2010?
The Race for the top slot amongst actresses is heating up especially in the year 2010 as all top actresses are having some very interesting projects which are both commercially and critically viable.
Priyanka Chopra may have stumbled with Pyaar Impossible but she is having the hugely anticipated Vishal Bharadwaj film Saat Khoon Maaf, then there’s Siddharth Anand's Anjaana Anjaani with Ranbir Kapoor followed by Kites director Anurag Basu’s Silence starring Ranbir once again.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back with a bang. Mani Ratnam’s Raavan looks very impressive. Then there’s Shankar’s Robot opposite Rajnikanth, Vipul Shah’s Action Replayy with Akshay Kumar and the biggie Guzaarish where she is paired with Hrithik while Sanjay Leela Bhansali directs her again after Devdas.
Kareena Kapoor is hugely in demand. Much delayed Milenge Milenge will rekindle Jab We Met chemistry with old flame Shahid, Golmaal 3 with Rohit Shetty is a hot project, Ra.1 with the king himself Shahrukh Khan, Stepmom Remake with Kajol is a Dharma Production that’s keenly anticipated, Agent Vinod is all set to start shortly where she is paired with Saif while hopefully Madhur Bhandarkar’s film will be green-lighted soon as well.
Katrina Kaif is making waves for her de-glam role in Raajneeti where her chemistry with Ranbir will be closely watched. Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara will have her doing her first film with Hrithik and then Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan is said to be a Christmas dhamaaka.
My Name Is Khan has given a solid start to Kajol this year. She also has Stepmom Remake that will surely create waves. Apart from these big stars there’s Deepika Padukone who started the year on a false note with Karthik Calling Karthik, redeemed somewhat by Housefull but she has Lafangey Parindey with Neil Nitin Mukesh directed by Pradip Sarkar and Break Ke Baad opposite Imran Khan so there’s still hope for her.
So amongst these actresses whom do you think has a good chance of emerging on top? Do let me know your choices……
Priyanka Chopra may have stumbled with Pyaar Impossible but she is having the hugely anticipated Vishal Bharadwaj film Saat Khoon Maaf, then there’s Siddharth Anand's Anjaana Anjaani with Ranbir Kapoor followed by Kites director Anurag Basu’s Silence starring Ranbir once again.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back with a bang. Mani Ratnam’s Raavan looks very impressive. Then there’s Shankar’s Robot opposite Rajnikanth, Vipul Shah’s Action Replayy with Akshay Kumar and the biggie Guzaarish where she is paired with Hrithik while Sanjay Leela Bhansali directs her again after Devdas.
Kareena Kapoor is hugely in demand. Much delayed Milenge Milenge will rekindle Jab We Met chemistry with old flame Shahid, Golmaal 3 with Rohit Shetty is a hot project, Ra.1 with the king himself Shahrukh Khan, Stepmom Remake with Kajol is a Dharma Production that’s keenly anticipated, Agent Vinod is all set to start shortly where she is paired with Saif while hopefully Madhur Bhandarkar’s film will be green-lighted soon as well.
Katrina Kaif is making waves for her de-glam role in Raajneeti where her chemistry with Ranbir will be closely watched. Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara will have her doing her first film with Hrithik and then Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan is said to be a Christmas dhamaaka.
My Name Is Khan has given a solid start to Kajol this year. She also has Stepmom Remake that will surely create waves. Apart from these big stars there’s Deepika Padukone who started the year on a false note with Karthik Calling Karthik, redeemed somewhat by Housefull but she has Lafangey Parindey with Neil Nitin Mukesh directed by Pradip Sarkar and Break Ke Baad opposite Imran Khan so there’s still hope for her.
So amongst these actresses whom do you think has a good chance of emerging on top? Do let me know your choices……
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Carefree Ways Of A Fish In A Bowl
A fish in a bowl
Happy to nibble
On tidbits of attention
Gracefully swaying
To the music within.
Waters of change
Are welcomed silently
Any eye contact
Carries a moistened appeal
Contended in its
Brief hemisphere
The little one's world
Is a charming fantasy.
I can't swim to save my life
Hey sweet angel
I envy you for that...
And for your carefree ways.
Happy to nibble
On tidbits of attention
Gracefully swaying
To the music within.
Waters of change
Are welcomed silently
Any eye contact
Carries a moistened appeal
Contended in its
Brief hemisphere
The little one's world
Is a charming fantasy.
I can't swim to save my life
Hey sweet angel
I envy you for that...
And for your carefree ways.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Why Writing Makes Or Breaks A Film?
At the Mahurat Of 'Golmaal 3' recently, director Rohit Shetty said that if writers Salim-Javed (Sholay, Kaala Paththar, Deewar, Zanjeer and many more hits) had followed copyright laws, they would have been raking up crores today. Well, Salim-Javed were the highest paid writers during their time, decided the actors who'd be part of their movies (it's a universal fact that they are one of the biggest reason behind the success of Amitabh Bachchan) and enjoyed all the perks that were enjoyed by the biggest of stars.
Salim-Javed are an isolated case. Fact is that writers are an underpaid lot, are treated shabbily and many a times their credits are siphoned off as well. Except for maybe Abhijat Joshi who was compensated handsomely for '3 Idiots' for writing the script-screenplay, the fate of the writers is in shambles. Anyway, that is something that the writer's association has to look into.
I love commercial potboilers. I love being a hungry spectator waiting to gobble up entertainment. For me it is paramount that the screenplay writing, the dialogues and the timing of the actors while delivering those dialogues has to be spot on. 'All The Best' worked for me primarily because of Sajid-Farhad's witty writing that was consistently funny and obviously the film didn't take itself too seriously and didn't take the stupid sentimental path. One can't say the same about 'Golmaal Returns' (written by the same writers) that relied more on physical comedy and insipid gags more than funny one liners.
A film like '3 Idiots' works because its dialogues are very funny and executed to perfection by the actors. And it's a Big reason for the repeat value of the film. The 'Balaatkaar' sequence, coinage of words like 'Virus' are a few examples that were lapped up by masses in a big way. Niranjan Iyengar and Shibani Bhatija churned out some memorable moments and wonderful lines in 'My Name Is Khan'. The humour, the pathos, the poignance...its all there. Obviously dialogues and the way they've been woven in the screenplay is a mercurial tool in the hands of a director while he carves out a good, watchable film that can withstand the test of time.
Each time I watch 'Jab We Met', the dialogues tickle me...'Akeli ladki ek khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai jise koi bhi chra sakta hai' or the Decent Hotel interaction between Shahid and the receptionist. There are many such gems. And when you come across 'Ab tumhe ek hi lady bacha sakti hai aur woh hai lady in blue' from the classic blunder 'Blue' one literally cringes.
Writing of a film makes or break it. There are a few filmmakers who lay a lot of importance on what they do with the writers while a few others rely more on lifting scenes from Hollywood films and hyping it up. Both end up giving the expected results. As your means, so your results...
Salim-Javed are an isolated case. Fact is that writers are an underpaid lot, are treated shabbily and many a times their credits are siphoned off as well. Except for maybe Abhijat Joshi who was compensated handsomely for '3 Idiots' for writing the script-screenplay, the fate of the writers is in shambles. Anyway, that is something that the writer's association has to look into.
I love commercial potboilers. I love being a hungry spectator waiting to gobble up entertainment. For me it is paramount that the screenplay writing, the dialogues and the timing of the actors while delivering those dialogues has to be spot on. 'All The Best' worked for me primarily because of Sajid-Farhad's witty writing that was consistently funny and obviously the film didn't take itself too seriously and didn't take the stupid sentimental path. One can't say the same about 'Golmaal Returns' (written by the same writers) that relied more on physical comedy and insipid gags more than funny one liners.
A film like '3 Idiots' works because its dialogues are very funny and executed to perfection by the actors. And it's a Big reason for the repeat value of the film. The 'Balaatkaar' sequence, coinage of words like 'Virus' are a few examples that were lapped up by masses in a big way. Niranjan Iyengar and Shibani Bhatija churned out some memorable moments and wonderful lines in 'My Name Is Khan'. The humour, the pathos, the poignance...its all there. Obviously dialogues and the way they've been woven in the screenplay is a mercurial tool in the hands of a director while he carves out a good, watchable film that can withstand the test of time.
Each time I watch 'Jab We Met', the dialogues tickle me...'Akeli ladki ek khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai jise koi bhi chra sakta hai' or the Decent Hotel interaction between Shahid and the receptionist. There are many such gems. And when you come across 'Ab tumhe ek hi lady bacha sakti hai aur woh hai lady in blue' from the classic blunder 'Blue' one literally cringes.
Writing of a film makes or break it. There are a few filmmakers who lay a lot of importance on what they do with the writers while a few others rely more on lifting scenes from Hollywood films and hyping it up. Both end up giving the expected results. As your means, so your results...
Friday, April 30, 2010
Shahrukh, Kareena Top eBay Bollywood Barometer
Mumbai, April 30, 2010: eBay India, India’s No. 1 eCommerce Marketplace announced the latest edition of the eBay Bollywood Barometer. The eBay Bollywood Barometer gauges celebrity popularity basis the number of celebrity related products available for sale on eBay India.
Shahrukh Khan tops the eBay Bollywood Barometer amongst the actors followed by Akshay Kumar & John Abraham. Kareena Kapoor tops the eBay Bollywood Barometer amongst the actresses followed by Rani Mukherjee & Aishwarya Rai. The eBay Bollywood Barometer chooses the Top 10 actors & actresses from the celebrity related merchandise of around 50 Bollywood stars.
Deepa Thomas, Senior Manager –Pop Culture, eBay India, says “The eBay Bollywood Barometer provides a fun way to track celebrity popularity & salability. eBay India’s entrepreneurial sellers have listed celebrity related products in response to buyer demand and hence all the popular stars feature here. “
eBay Bollywood Barometer
Actors
1) Shahrukh
2) Akshay Kumar
3) John
4) Salman Khan
5) Sanjay Dutt
6) Amitabh
7) Aamir
8) Saif
9) Ajay Devgn
10) Abhishek Bachchan
Actresses
1) Kareena
2) Rani
3) Aishwarya
4) Kajol
5) Preity
6) Madhuri
7) Katrina
8) Priyanka
9) Deepika
10) Shilpa
The eBay Bollywood Barometer has ranked both the Top 10 Actors and the Top 10 Actresses. The range of products vary from Movie Memorabilia like Film Magazine Covers, DVDs, Posters, LPs, Dolls, Press booklets, Lobby cards, Movies & Books and you can log onto www.ebay.in to bid or buy the exciting products on offer.
Shahrukh Khan tops the eBay Bollywood Barometer amongst the actors followed by Akshay Kumar & John Abraham. Kareena Kapoor tops the eBay Bollywood Barometer amongst the actresses followed by Rani Mukherjee & Aishwarya Rai. The eBay Bollywood Barometer chooses the Top 10 actors & actresses from the celebrity related merchandise of around 50 Bollywood stars.
Deepa Thomas, Senior Manager –Pop Culture, eBay India, says “The eBay Bollywood Barometer provides a fun way to track celebrity popularity & salability. eBay India’s entrepreneurial sellers have listed celebrity related products in response to buyer demand and hence all the popular stars feature here. “
eBay Bollywood Barometer
Actors
1) Shahrukh
2) Akshay Kumar
3) John
4) Salman Khan
5) Sanjay Dutt
6) Amitabh
7) Aamir
8) Saif
9) Ajay Devgn
10) Abhishek Bachchan
Actresses
1) Kareena
2) Rani
3) Aishwarya
4) Kajol
5) Preity
6) Madhuri
7) Katrina
8) Priyanka
9) Deepika
10) Shilpa
The eBay Bollywood Barometer has ranked both the Top 10 Actors and the Top 10 Actresses. The range of products vary from Movie Memorabilia like Film Magazine Covers, DVDs, Posters, LPs, Dolls, Press booklets, Lobby cards, Movies & Books and you can log onto www.ebay.in to bid or buy the exciting products on offer.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Two Poems
1) PASTEL LIFE
There’s nothing a man can do
If the will isn’t willing enough
To let go the treasure of sorrow
There’s nothing left to do
If the hopelessness of purpose
Gnaws at the clueless tomorrow
A smile is your best friend
When there’s nothing left
Except golden time to borrow
There's something about life
Addictive and contagious
Future draped in pastel
Couragiously saunters
Through the
Matrix of thoughts
Inviting and igniting
There's something about life
Mischievous and tolerant
I smirked at the
Trouble fugitive
Preferring to stay away
From the dungeons of despair
Lighting a torch of smiles
Across thousands of miles
There's something about life
Affectionate and understanding
With a little help
From known strangers
One gets by
And feign happiness
When none exists
For gloominess sucks
And is sledom social
There's something about life
With many faces to see through it all.....
Addictive and contagious
Future draped in pastel
Couragiously saunters
Through the
Matrix of thoughts
Inviting and igniting
There's something about life
Mischievous and tolerant
I smirked at the
Trouble fugitive
Preferring to stay away
From the dungeons of despair
Lighting a torch of smiles
Across thousands of miles
There's something about life
Affectionate and understanding
With a little help
From known strangers
One gets by
And feign happiness
When none exists
For gloominess sucks
And is sledom social
There's something about life
With many faces to see through it all.....
2) TREASURE OF SORROW
There’s nothing a man can do
If the will isn’t willing enough
To let go the treasure of sorrow
There’s nothing left to do
If the hopelessness of purpose
Gnaws at the clueless tomorrow
A smile is your best friend
When there’s nothing left
Except golden time to borrow
3)
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