DDLJ Game, Aamir To Stop Endorsing Products?

Yash Raj Films will be launching games based on a few of their films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hum Tum etc.

According to a reliable source, Aamir Khan has stopped endorsing all products in the run up to his TV show 'Satyamev Jayate'. According to another source, Aamir will be travelling to various cities to promote the TV show.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will be speaking to the media at a press meet tomorrow evening April 16.

According to a new report in a newspaper today, the shooting for Krish 3 will be completed by August, September this year but the movie will release only in Diwali, 2013.

Priyadarshan, in an interview to me admitted that he did have differences with producer Ratan Jain. He says that, in his cut of the film (Tezz), Mallika's item song Laila is not there but producer's cut of the film may have it. I reminded Priyan how the same had happened during Hera Pheri when a song was added without his consent by producer Feroze Nadiadwala. Priyadarshan has completed shooting for Kamaal Dhamaal Maalamaal. He is all set to direct a film to be produced by Akshay Kumar. He is also making a film with a fresh starcast for producer Vashu Bhagnani.

A few days back, Abhay Deol in an interview with me, got irritated on the differences-with-Emraan question. Deol said that it was all a case of misreporting. He strongly hinted that a prolific print journalist was behind spreading the alleged 'fabricated' stories (because Abhay doesn't talk to him). On being told that Dibakar Banerji has said in print that he sensed 'tension' between Emraan and Abhay as their characters are in conflict with each other, Deol said that he had not read any such story.
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"Satyamev Jayate, The Most Ambitious Project Of My Life": Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan launched the anthem of his TV show Satyamev Jayate today. Also present were music composer Ram Sampath (who has also sung the song along with Keerti), lyricist Prasoon Joshi and Ram Madhvani who directed the music video. The music video is basically a combination of montages of Aamir interacting with Indians all across the country. Aamir's brief was that he wanted a romantic song, a love song for his country.

Aamir said that this TV show is the most ambitious project of his life. There will be 14 songs for this show. Each episode will have one song and then the anthem. Each song will be released as a single and once the show gets wrapped up, it will be coming out in the form of an album. The show starts on May 6 on Star Plus (a lot of the sister concerns of Star as well). The show will be simultaniously shown on DD 1 as well. Apart from that the show is also being dubbed in Tamiln Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Ram will be dubbing all the songs in all these languages as well with different singers of course. Apart from Prasoon, Munna, Swanand Kirkire and Swati have also contributed the lyrics.


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"Shahrukh And Me Will Work Together Soon": Vidhu Vinod Chopra

My friend Margaret from USA says that I should post my interviews on Blog as all the parts are combined together and it makes for easy viewing. So, I shall start posting a few of the interviews that I have really enjoyed in the recent times. Starting off with this four part interview with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. He is absolutely not politically correct and I love that as a journalist in a celebrity. He is one of the biggest producers in Bollywood and a director of some fine films. He says he wants to make "great movies" and that is one reason according to him that he has made 10 films in 30 years. He talks about his humble background, how his father ingrained in him the importance of spending wisely. Chopra talks about his best films, his favourite music score, his views on marketing of a movie, what's the update on Raju Hirani's next film tentatively titled Peekay, does he regret saying 'shut up' to a journalist at a press conference in Noida, the films that he is producing and directing, his reaction to gossip news reporting etc.

Chopra's answers are laced with honesty and the fact that he doesn't hold anything back makes for riveting viewing. I genuinely believe you guys will enjoy watching this four part interview. And it will also be a learning experience for anyone who wants to have anything to do with movies.

"Aamir Khan And Me Are Different"




"Shahrukh And Me Will Work Together Soon": Vidhu Vinod Chopra





"Ferrari Ki Sawari Is The Best Movie I Could Make..."






"I Really Loved R D Burman"

Housefull 2 Entertains, Ishaqzaade Preponed, Karisma's Comeback

Ribtickling chavanni chhaap dialogues by Sajid-Farhad, lots of laugh-out-worthy comic situations, fun song n dance routines (Pappa and Anarkali got whistles in the cinema hall where I watched the film) and a super ode to yester year baddie Ranjeet makes Housefull 2 an enjoyable watch. Akshay is in good form but its John Abraham who pulls up a pleasant comic surprise. Heroines are props with a limited scope (Only Asin makes her presence felt in this housefull of men). Johney Lever is a delight. Chunkey Pandey is good too. Rishi-Randhir are a treat. On the flip side, the duration is too long, the racist and botox jokes are out of place. Housefull 2 is a way better entertainer than Housefull. If you enjoy mindless, unpretentious entertainment then don't miss Housefull 2. Star Rating *** 1/2 stars.

Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra's Ishaqzaade has been preponed to May 11.

Amongst the new promos, Department looks interesting and so does Shanghai. In fact Shanghai seems to be passing a statement on the politics of the country in the last few years. Emraan is experimenting with his look. Dangerous Ishq promo was special for me only because of Karisma Kapoor. The reincarnation theme doesn't seem too interesting to me but Karisma seems to be back with a steely resolve. I have never interviewed her, but I guess it should happen soon. Looking forward for sure.

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Teri Meri Kahaani, Aamir Khan, A Few Couplets

I saw the promo of Kunal Kohli's Teri Meri Kahaani. Looks like a breezy love story, yet there seems to be something different about it since it is based in three eras. The clothes, the cars, the colour tones...all are varying according to the Time Context. The music seems catchy and Shahid-Priyanka chemistry is crackling. Priyanka is looking younger than usual and Shahid is enjoying the sher-o-shairi. You can watch Teri Meri Kahaani promo exclusively on Bollywood Hungama today at 7 pm (India Time).

Also check out the exclusive promos of Department at 8:30 PM (IST) and Shanghai at 12 Midnight. Only on Bollywood Hungama.

I have done a book review of Christina Daniels' book 'I'll Do It My Way....The Incredible Journey Of Aamir Khan'. The video review will be live tonight as well.

in the pipeline are exclusive interviews with Hate Story's controversial 'heroine' Paoli Dam, Saswata Chatterjee on his favourite villains and exploring Parambrata Chatterjee (Inspector Rana of Kahaani).

I will leave you with a few couplets by my father Professor Shahryar:

Ye jab hai ki ek khwaab se rishta hai hamara
Din dhalte hi dil doobne lagta hai hamaara

Chehron ke samandar mein dhoondte rahe phir bhi
Ek aks ko aaina tarasta hai hamaara

Har mod pe padta hai, hamein vaasta is se
Duniye se alag kahne ko rasta hai hamaara


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Shahid-Priyanka To Launch First Look Promo Of Teri Meri Kahani

Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Kunal Kohli will showcase the first look promo of their film Teri Meri Kahani on April 5 in the evening at a Mumbai multiplex.

Karisma Kapoor will showcase the first look promo of her film Dangerous Ishq at an event in Mumbai tomorrow April 4 evening.

The first look of Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh is a stunner. Akhtar has metamorphosed into the famed athlete. I have always admired Farhan's acting talent (maybe more than his directorial efforts). He has delivered superb performances in all his acting assignments so far be it Luck By Chance, Karthick Calling Karthick, Rock On and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. My personal favourite has to be Karthick Calling Karthick. It is unfortunate that the film didn't do well commercially but Akhtar shone brilliantly in a complex role.

Gauri Khan and Sussanne Roshan have been featured on the cover of Vogue India's April cover.
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Priyanka Chopra Interview, Don 2 DVD Review, Bob Biswas

My good friend Margaret asked me to feature Priyanka Chopra's latest interview on blog. So, here it goes. Before you watch the videos, here are a few events for today April 2, 2012:

1) Salman Khan will be at the yatra.com press conference in the morning
2) Shahrukh Khan will be unveiling the campaign for IPL season 5 in the afternoon
3) Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha will launch the Rowdy Rathore promo at BDD Chawl Grounds in Worli. Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be present as well.

On Bollywood Hungama, we shall be featuring the Saswata Chatterjee interview. He is the guy who is becoming immensely popular for playing Bob Biswas in Kahaani. He may not be a Khan or a Kapoor or a Kumar, but personally I enjoy such interviews much more. Hopefully people will be watching it in huge numbers. Apart from that I've done the DVD review of Don 2. That video is coming up shortly as well.

"Shahrukh Khan Is A Veteran..."



Priyanka on Krrish 3, Chemistry with Shahid, Twitter competition with Big B, Zanjeer Remake