Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Hrithik and Khans join hands!
Abhiash wedding has given a birth to completely new alliance in Bollywood - The Roshans and Khans. Snubbed by Big B and his family Roshan junior has said to have developed close ties with both SRK and Salman.
At the World Cup cricket soiree thrown by SRK at Mannat, the bond between Hrithik and Khans simply couldn’t be missed.
Hrithik Roshan's hearty participation has left industry watchers wondering whether Abihsihek's childhood friend has now joined the Khan camp?
Hrithik, encouraged by his Khan pals, danced to every number from Dhoom 2 bringing to mind the notorious 'lip smooch' with Aishwarya, which is said to have caused a rift between the Bachchans and Hrithik.
The Khans, as well as Karan Johar joined him on the dance floor as Priyanka Chopra and Preity Zinta - with their boyfriends Harman Baweja and Ness Wadia - looked on with amusement, while Bollywood's biggest heroes bonded together!
Santabanta
At the World Cup cricket soiree thrown by SRK at Mannat, the bond between Hrithik and Khans simply couldn’t be missed.
Hrithik Roshan's hearty participation has left industry watchers wondering whether Abihsihek's childhood friend has now joined the Khan camp?
Hrithik, encouraged by his Khan pals, danced to every number from Dhoom 2 bringing to mind the notorious 'lip smooch' with Aishwarya, which is said to have caused a rift between the Bachchans and Hrithik.
The Khans, as well as Karan Johar joined him on the dance floor as Priyanka Chopra and Preity Zinta - with their boyfriends Harman Baweja and Ness Wadia - looked on with amusement, while Bollywood's biggest heroes bonded together!
Santabanta
Hrithik Roshan is I-T payer No. 1
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has emerged as the top advance income tax payer in 2006-07 while Bachchans have done it as a family.
Hrithik paid a little over Rs 15 crore, mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan paid close to Rs 14.25 crore while superstar Shah Rukh Khan paid around Rs 14 crore, Income Tax Department sources told said in Mumbai on Monday.
Mumbai film fraternity pays around Rs 400 crore in taxes altogether, which includes technicians as well as those attached to other departments engaged in film production, an Income Tax source added.
With Aishwarya Rai joining the Bachchan clan following her marriage with Abhishek Bachchan , the family has become the top taxpayer in Bollywood.
The Bachchan family paid around Rs 25 crore in taxes in the year ended March 31, the sources said.
Bachchan's son Abhishek paid around Rs 4.75 crore, Ash around Rs 5 crore while the company AB Corp shelled out about Rs 1.44 crore, they said.
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Hrithik paid a little over Rs 15 crore, mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan paid close to Rs 14.25 crore while superstar Shah Rukh Khan paid around Rs 14 crore, Income Tax Department sources told said in Mumbai on Monday.
Mumbai film fraternity pays around Rs 400 crore in taxes altogether, which includes technicians as well as those attached to other departments engaged in film production, an Income Tax source added.
With Aishwarya Rai joining the Bachchan clan following her marriage with Abhishek Bachchan , the family has become the top taxpayer in Bollywood.
The Bachchan family paid around Rs 25 crore in taxes in the year ended March 31, the sources said.
Bachchan's son Abhishek paid around Rs 4.75 crore, Ash around Rs 5 crore while the company AB Corp shelled out about Rs 1.44 crore, they said.
Apunkachoice
Friday, March 30, 2007
Hrithik Roshan will endorse Sony Ericsson
Hrithik Roshan’s popularity is growing by the day and of course many new endorsements are coming his way. Hrithik has now become a brand ambassador of Sony Ericsson for India and the SAARC countries.
Hrithik will be endorsing all the Sony Ericsson products and will be part of the company’s marketing initiatives.
According Sudhin Mathur, General Manager, Sony Ericsson India, Hrithik will contribute in creating a brand connect and enhancing its brand recall with the local audiences in India. Association with Hrtihik offers instant entertainment, instant identification, star power and it strongly influences popular culture. Mathur adds that Hrithik was the ideal choice for Sony Ericsson as it connects with audiences at an individual and collective level.
Hrithik was also recently signed for endorsing computer brand Acer. He is currently shooting for Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodha Akbar.
Hrithik will be endorsing all the Sony Ericsson products and will be part of the company’s marketing initiatives.
According Sudhin Mathur, General Manager, Sony Ericsson India, Hrithik will contribute in creating a brand connect and enhancing its brand recall with the local audiences in India. Association with Hrtihik offers instant entertainment, instant identification, star power and it strongly influences popular culture. Mathur adds that Hrithik was the ideal choice for Sony Ericsson as it connects with audiences at an individual and collective level.
Hrithik was also recently signed for endorsing computer brand Acer. He is currently shooting for Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodha Akbar.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
No deal between Hrithik Roshan and Adlabs
Adlabs never signed a multi-crore deal with Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan on paper.
A lot was written about a deal between Hrithik and Adlabs under which the Junior Roshan was supposed to do three films for Rs 36 crores, which apparently made him the most expensive star in Bollywood.
But now reports are that no such deal was signed.
Reports quote an industry source as saying, “Initially, everything was hunky-dory. But after stories about Hrithik Roshan’s Rs 36 crore three-film contract appeared in the press, talks between him and Adlabs soured. Presently, no such deal exists.”
When asked about the status of Hrithik’s deal, Adlabs chairman and managing director Manmohan Shetty said, “I have no clue how the news got splashed all over the media. The fact is that it is only a proposal. If anything significant happens, we will announce it. As of now, I have nothing to say on this.”
Apunka Choice
A lot was written about a deal between Hrithik and Adlabs under which the Junior Roshan was supposed to do three films for Rs 36 crores, which apparently made him the most expensive star in Bollywood.
But now reports are that no such deal was signed.
Reports quote an industry source as saying, “Initially, everything was hunky-dory. But after stories about Hrithik Roshan’s Rs 36 crore three-film contract appeared in the press, talks between him and Adlabs soured. Presently, no such deal exists.”
When asked about the status of Hrithik’s deal, Adlabs chairman and managing director Manmohan Shetty said, “I have no clue how the news got splashed all over the media. The fact is that it is only a proposal. If anything significant happens, we will announce it. As of now, I have nothing to say on this.”
Apunka Choice
Monday, March 05, 2007
Hrithik Roshan invites you for World Cup Finals
Hrithik mania continues even as his JODHA AKBAR is still far way.
While his DHOOM 2 has just completed 100 days at the box office, he promises to stay in news and be close to his fans this World Cup. He has been roped in by TATA SKY as their brand ambassador and there are a series of interactive contests being planned for the users of the satellite services.
What makes this contest special is the fact that 50 lucky winners along with their families get to watch the World Cup Final match with Hrithik himself at his private theater! Now doesn't this offer simply sound 'dhoom'!
Source: IndiaGlitzSunday, March 04, 2007
Kareena Kapoor opts out due to Hrithik Roshan
Kareena Kapoor is not doing Zoya Akhtar ’s directorial debut Kismat Talkies because of Hrithik Roshan .
Reports are that Hrithik had been having second thoughts about doing the project and now has officially opted out of the film.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, co-star Kareena too has given the project a miss.
Producer Ritesh Sidhwani (who runs Excel Entertainment along with partner and Zoya’s brother Farhan Akhtar ) had earlier said that they would start filming in May 2007 as Kareena had given dates from then on, but then Hrithik started demanding changes in the script making Zoya go hunting for a new hero.
It is learnt that she spoke to Akshay Kumar , but he too gave her the cold shoulder.
Apparently Kareena had allotted the same dates to Imtiaz Ali’s next film. A source says, “Once Hrithik opted out, Kareena decided not to do the film either.
When contacted, Imtiaz excused himself from telling when he is starting his film with Kareena. “I am sitting with some people. Let’s talk later,” he said.
The source adds, “Things haven’t been easy for Zoya from the time she planned the film. She was supposed to make her debut with a film titled ‘Luck — By Chance’ in 2004. Unfortunately, the film never took off.
But her tone clearly suggested that she was in no mood to defend the actors who have given her so much anxiety. them.
Reports are that Hrithik had been having second thoughts about doing the project and now has officially opted out of the film.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, co-star Kareena too has given the project a miss.
Producer Ritesh Sidhwani (who runs Excel Entertainment along with partner and Zoya’s brother Farhan Akhtar ) had earlier said that they would start filming in May 2007 as Kareena had given dates from then on, but then Hrithik started demanding changes in the script making Zoya go hunting for a new hero.
It is learnt that she spoke to Akshay Kumar , but he too gave her the cold shoulder.
Apparently Kareena had allotted the same dates to Imtiaz Ali’s next film. A source says, “Once Hrithik opted out, Kareena decided not to do the film either.
When contacted, Imtiaz excused himself from telling when he is starting his film with Kareena. “I am sitting with some people. Let’s talk later,” he said.
The source adds, “Things haven’t been easy for Zoya from the time she planned the film. She was supposed to make her debut with a film titled ‘Luck — By Chance’ in 2004. Unfortunately, the film never took off.
But her tone clearly suggested that she was in no mood to defend the actors who have given her so much anxiety. them.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Shooting problems?
Has the shooting of JODHAA-AKBAR come to a standstill? That’s what a section of the media wants us to believe. There’s talk that Hrithik Roshan has injured himself, while Aishwarya Rai is busy with personal commitments, resulting in the Karjat shooting of the film going haywire.
“Not true,” Siddharth Roy Kapur of UTV denies it outright, “The shooting is progressing smoothly. There could’ve been a cancellation of a day or two, but it happens with every film.” The gossip mills have also hinted that Hrithik and Ash’s shots are being canned separately. “They have individual sequences and there are combination shots as well. The fact that the two actors are participating in the ongoing schedule should silence the doubters,” Siddharth adds.
The ongoing schedule in Karjat should wrap up a major chunk of the film, Kapur adds. Hope this clarification puts an end to rumors!
“Not true,” Siddharth Roy Kapur of UTV denies it outright, “The shooting is progressing smoothly. There could’ve been a cancellation of a day or two, but it happens with every film.” The gossip mills have also hinted that Hrithik and Ash’s shots are being canned separately. “They have individual sequences and there are combination shots as well. The fact that the two actors are participating in the ongoing schedule should silence the doubters,” Siddharth adds.
The ongoing schedule in Karjat should wrap up a major chunk of the film, Kapur adds. Hope this clarification puts an end to rumors!
Monday, January 08, 2007
When Hrithik Roshan met the Bachchans
Recently at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch Hrithik Roshan came face to face with Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan .
Post Hrithik’s kiss episode with the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2 , the Bachchan clan was never spotted with Roshans.
But at Ratnani's calendar launch recently the Bachchans came face to face with Hrithik and a thaw was clearly visible.
The Bachchans walked into the party with Ash, and Hrithik like a thorough gentleman greeted Abhishek with a hug.
On the other hand, Abhishek congratulated Hrithik for his fabulous performance in ‘Dhoom 2’ and even Big B hugged Hrithik and praised him.
But some insiders claim that the tension from the kiss controversy have not vanished totally yet.
They exchanged pleasantries just because of the media battery that was present at the event in full force.
Clearly poor Ash was feeling awkward amidst these cold vibes but she managed to smile throughout the evening and even posed for the shutterbugs too.
Source: Apunkachoice
Post Hrithik’s kiss episode with the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2 , the Bachchan clan was never spotted with Roshans.
But at Ratnani's calendar launch recently the Bachchans came face to face with Hrithik and a thaw was clearly visible.
The Bachchans walked into the party with Ash, and Hrithik like a thorough gentleman greeted Abhishek with a hug.
On the other hand, Abhishek congratulated Hrithik for his fabulous performance in ‘Dhoom 2’ and even Big B hugged Hrithik and praised him.
But some insiders claim that the tension from the kiss controversy have not vanished totally yet.
They exchanged pleasantries just because of the media battery that was present at the event in full force.
Clearly poor Ash was feeling awkward amidst these cold vibes but she managed to smile throughout the evening and even posed for the shutterbugs too.
Source: Apunkachoice
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Why Hrithik wants to gift John a thesaurus?
We think you’re Bollywood’s Man of the Moment…
It’s been a great year not just for me personally but also for our industry. All in all, there have been lots of happy endings. I’m just a
small part of this great victory of the entire industry.
But your films, Krrish and Dhoom 2, have spread maximum smiles among distributors?
It’s always the film that works. Sure, actors are the last link with the audience and they ultimately translate the director’s vision but
they can’t do anything alone. That said, I’m happy that my distributors are happy.
How do you look back at 2006?
I don’t look back because the only purpose it serves is that it inflates the ego. I always believe that I did almost enough for my films
but from the feedback, it seems that I did more than enough.
Are you your biggest critic?
Unfortunately, yes. I’m still looking for the negatives to come from the outside source that I can depend on. That will be so
convenient. I get more intrigued by the people who have found fault in my work. I keep them close to me.
Koi…Mil Gaya, Lakshya, Krrish, Dhoom 2 and now Jodha Akbar, all of them are about larger-than-life super guys; don’t you
want to play a common man now?
I’ve always been a dreamer. I feel that if something in your mind is possible to do, then that dream is not big enough. I’m intrigued
to know what my true potential is. The only way I can find that out is by pushing myself. Cinema should make you feel like a child.
I have this urge to break out and give something not seen before to my audience... stuff like time travel, futuristic fare and invisible
man.
What was more challenging, Krrish or Dhoom 2?
Definitely Krrish. And that’s because of the risk in the concept. Before we began Krrish, whenever we would tell anyone that the
film is about a superhero who wears a mask and a cape, people used to laugh.
What does success mean to you?
It means to be in complete control of your senses and to live without fear of being what you are, no matter what it is. It means
being evolved enough to work the hardest I can, purely for the love of it.
How do you explain the furore created by the kiss in Dhoom 2?
Did you like the kiss?
Yes, I think you were good but that doesn’t answer my question?
If you enjoyed it then I rest my case. Perfect.
What about the obscenity case filed by a Bihar lawyer against you and Aishwarya Rai?
Even talking about that lawyer would be giving him undue importance but I guess I have to say this once and for all. The man does
not even represent five or six people, it’s just his way of getting the TV crews in his office.
Are you the most expensive star after your Rs 35-crore three-film deal with Adlabs?
Remuneration is relative to the worth you pay for. And if you are offered a price without demanding it, things are quite obvious,
aren’t they?
John Abraham says you’re the most gorgeous man. Comment.
I guess I’d say thank you and gift him a thesaurus as a birthday gift.
Hrithik Roshan in 2007?
Well, he’s on to another big challenge in with Jodha Akbar. We are also working on Krrish 3 and should start shooting by the end of
next year.
How are you enjoying the role of dad to Hrehaan?
Oh, my best role ever. We call him Ray in the house. That’s become his nickname.
Screen India
It’s been a great year not just for me personally but also for our industry. All in all, there have been lots of happy endings. I’m just a
small part of this great victory of the entire industry.
But your films, Krrish and Dhoom 2, have spread maximum smiles among distributors?
It’s always the film that works. Sure, actors are the last link with the audience and they ultimately translate the director’s vision but
they can’t do anything alone. That said, I’m happy that my distributors are happy.
How do you look back at 2006?
I don’t look back because the only purpose it serves is that it inflates the ego. I always believe that I did almost enough for my films
but from the feedback, it seems that I did more than enough.
Are you your biggest critic?
Unfortunately, yes. I’m still looking for the negatives to come from the outside source that I can depend on. That will be so
convenient. I get more intrigued by the people who have found fault in my work. I keep them close to me.
Koi…Mil Gaya, Lakshya, Krrish, Dhoom 2 and now Jodha Akbar, all of them are about larger-than-life super guys; don’t you
want to play a common man now?
I’ve always been a dreamer. I feel that if something in your mind is possible to do, then that dream is not big enough. I’m intrigued
to know what my true potential is. The only way I can find that out is by pushing myself. Cinema should make you feel like a child.
I have this urge to break out and give something not seen before to my audience... stuff like time travel, futuristic fare and invisible
man.
What was more challenging, Krrish or Dhoom 2?
Definitely Krrish. And that’s because of the risk in the concept. Before we began Krrish, whenever we would tell anyone that the
film is about a superhero who wears a mask and a cape, people used to laugh.
What does success mean to you?
It means to be in complete control of your senses and to live without fear of being what you are, no matter what it is. It means
being evolved enough to work the hardest I can, purely for the love of it.
How do you explain the furore created by the kiss in Dhoom 2?
Did you like the kiss?
Yes, I think you were good but that doesn’t answer my question?
If you enjoyed it then I rest my case. Perfect.
What about the obscenity case filed by a Bihar lawyer against you and Aishwarya Rai?
Even talking about that lawyer would be giving him undue importance but I guess I have to say this once and for all. The man does
not even represent five or six people, it’s just his way of getting the TV crews in his office.
Are you the most expensive star after your Rs 35-crore three-film deal with Adlabs?
Remuneration is relative to the worth you pay for. And if you are offered a price without demanding it, things are quite obvious,
aren’t they?
John Abraham says you’re the most gorgeous man. Comment.
I guess I’d say thank you and gift him a thesaurus as a birthday gift.
Hrithik Roshan in 2007?
Well, he’s on to another big challenge in with Jodha Akbar. We are also working on Krrish 3 and should start shooting by the end of
next year.
How are you enjoying the role of dad to Hrehaan?
Oh, my best role ever. We call him Ray in the house. That’s become his nickname.
Screen India
Monday, November 27, 2006
Doing Jodha-Akbar is like entering a totally different world - Hrithik
He's just back from Jaipur in Mumbai after the first schedule of Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodha-Akbar…to a screaming ovation.
Yup, Dhoom 2 has got a crazy crazy response, especially Hrithik's performance as the suave Aryan. "The thing is, I've never played someone as cool as Aryan (the character in Dhoom 2) before. That's what people like so much, I guess. It's too early to gauge the film's impact. But yes, I must tell you this is the first time I'm in Mumbai to actually enjoy the response to one of my films. I've not been in town for any of my film's releases for a long long time. And I'm not just in town for a day, but for a full four days. Wow"
The one thing that Hrithik is gung-ho about is Abhishek Bachchan. "I'm not saying this for effect. But Abhishek really inspires me. He has the potential to be one of our truly great actors. I know he keeps saying that I inspire him. But I really look up to him. In fact we've made a pact. Abhishek and I will do one film together every two years. You've no idea how much fun Abhishek, Uday and I had doing Dhoom. There was never any one-upmanship between me and Abhishek. We were constantly giving each other inputs to better our scenes together."
And now Hrithik is looking forward to the world tour with the two Bachchans in mid-2007.
For now, Hrithik seems to be looking at Dhoom 2 as the present tense and Jodha-Akbar as the future perfect.
"I never knew a costume drama could be so tiring! We've shot a battle sequence and I've been oblivious to the current world. Now I feel I'm back into the land of the living. Doing Jodha-Akbar is like entering a totally different world. I feel I'm getting to know things about myself as an actor that I hadn't known before."
It looks like two mega-hits for Hrithik in 2006. "I repeat, it's too early to draw conclusions about Dhoom 2. But yes, like Krissh, Dhoom 2 is an out-and-out entertainer. And people love the fact that I can actually play a character with such an innate sense of mischief."
Source: IndiaFM
Yup, Dhoom 2 has got a crazy crazy response, especially Hrithik's performance as the suave Aryan. "The thing is, I've never played someone as cool as Aryan (the character in Dhoom 2) before. That's what people like so much, I guess. It's too early to gauge the film's impact. But yes, I must tell you this is the first time I'm in Mumbai to actually enjoy the response to one of my films. I've not been in town for any of my film's releases for a long long time. And I'm not just in town for a day, but for a full four days. Wow"
The one thing that Hrithik is gung-ho about is Abhishek Bachchan. "I'm not saying this for effect. But Abhishek really inspires me. He has the potential to be one of our truly great actors. I know he keeps saying that I inspire him. But I really look up to him. In fact we've made a pact. Abhishek and I will do one film together every two years. You've no idea how much fun Abhishek, Uday and I had doing Dhoom. There was never any one-upmanship between me and Abhishek. We were constantly giving each other inputs to better our scenes together."
And now Hrithik is looking forward to the world tour with the two Bachchans in mid-2007.
For now, Hrithik seems to be looking at Dhoom 2 as the present tense and Jodha-Akbar as the future perfect.
"I never knew a costume drama could be so tiring! We've shot a battle sequence and I've been oblivious to the current world. Now I feel I'm back into the land of the living. Doing Jodha-Akbar is like entering a totally different world. I feel I'm getting to know things about myself as an actor that I hadn't known before."
It looks like two mega-hits for Hrithik in 2006. "I repeat, it's too early to draw conclusions about Dhoom 2. But yes, like Krissh, Dhoom 2 is an out-and-out entertainer. And people love the fact that I can actually play a character with such an innate sense of mischief."
Source: IndiaFM
Ash, Hrithik Kiss Heats up Bachchans
Aishwariya Rai and Hrithik Roshan share a smoking hot chemistry between themselves in ‘Dhoom 2’. And in a moment of intimacy they end up lip locking too. The scene has been picturised aesthetically. But this display of emotions and other short clothes worn by Ash hasn’t gone down well with Bachchans who reportedly watched the final version of ‘Dhoom 2’ recently.
It is being said that Amitabh, Jaya and Abhishek were upset with Ash’s decision to smooch on screen after having said no in her English films. It seems they also don’t approve of the short stuff she’s worn at her age. Now, what’s age got to do with short stuff! When she can carry it off with élan, then what does age has to do with it. It seems Bachchans have forgotten what Big B did in that insipid ‘Boom’ and he seems to have a hot equation with an eighteen year old Jiya Khan in forthcoming ‘Nishabd’ too. Abhishek on his part has lip locked with Rani in ‘Yuva’ and ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ so what’s the big fuss on what Ash is doing?
Guys, when (or if) you’ve decided on a filmi daughter-in-law then deal with the package that comes along with it. What do you say…
Source: IndiaGlitz
It is being said that Amitabh, Jaya and Abhishek were upset with Ash’s decision to smooch on screen after having said no in her English films. It seems they also don’t approve of the short stuff she’s worn at her age. Now, what’s age got to do with short stuff! When she can carry it off with élan, then what does age has to do with it. It seems Bachchans have forgotten what Big B did in that insipid ‘Boom’ and he seems to have a hot equation with an eighteen year old Jiya Khan in forthcoming ‘Nishabd’ too. Abhishek on his part has lip locked with Rani in ‘Yuva’ and ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ so what’s the big fuss on what Ash is doing?
Guys, when (or if) you’ve decided on a filmi daughter-in-law then deal with the package that comes along with it. What do you say…
Source: IndiaGlitz
Dhoom 2 - Review
Those blue-diamond-eyes make the king of thieves go ‘Krazy Kiya’ on her ‘Dhoom Again’ beats. And that’s not all guys. If you wish to saunter your way into the magnificent world of fantastic babes, brilliant-stunts-n-special-effects and whistle-evoking locations then Sanjay Gadhavi’s ode to Fantasy ‘Dhoom 2’ is meant for you. It would be unfair to compare the sequel to Bombay-to-Goa chor police excitement of ‘Dhoom’. For both are different in many ways. But in spite of everything going right for it, there’s something missing in ‘Dhoom 2’. I am sure you’ll notice that when you watch it (oh yeah it’s surely worth watching).
Alright…When I entered the theatre I didn’t have any notions of watching something outstanding in terms of a revolutionary story idea that can affect the mindset of the country like a RDB or Munnabhai’s Gandhigiri. It’s all about entertainment…That’s the punch line of a film like ‘Dhoom 2’. I’m all for it dude. But when you promise something out-of-this-world, and compromise with your own risk-taking-ability one feels let down. For Aryan (Hrithik) is the perfect thief who can pull off unbelievable heists on a moving-train-top in Namibia or through the skating zone of Mumbai Museum with superlative efficacy. He is the master of disguises and honestly Hrithik looks like a pinch-me-can-it-be-true Dream.
The problem arises when such a dare devil stuntman loses his focus and falls head-over-elbows in love with another thief (also a police mole) Sunehri (Aishwariya). They play basket ball and try their hands with various cuisines while you are left wondering….Hey…how about getting down to some work guys. Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) on the other hand has good old Ali (Uday Chopra) who has now turned a cop and a pregnant wife Sweety (Rimi Sen in a special appearance) to contend with. He gets down to some ‘Touch Me Touch Me’ groovy dancing with fellow cop Shonali Bose (Bipasha Basu) and Ali oogles himself to death at her sister Monali (Yes guys Bipasha in a double role….One good reason to chase this Dhoom) as she sets Rio’s beach sand on fire with her dare-bare-bikini-peep-show.
Hrithik and Ash make for a smoking hot pair. It’s great to feast your eyes on the christmas-turkey-crispness of Ash in those hot pants and in-shape-bare-belly. She looks cool being on the coy-negative-side. Hrithik carries off the Krrish flavour. This man is a God. Six-pack abs, talking-with-the-wind-locks, stylized body language, fantastic dressing sense and snazzy dance steps are the biggest plus points of ‘Dhoom 2’.
It’s a worth watching movie just because of Roshan alone. This man’s ambitions are unmatched as compared with anyone else around. And he’ll do anything to make them come true. The visual effects by Tata Elxi and action by Allan Amin is first rate. Cinematography by Nirav Shah and Vikas Shivraman is one of the best you’ve ever seen in Hindi cinema. Salim-Suleiman’s background music rocks (Check out the rock guitaring in the train sequence).
On the flipside, the whole plot goes haywire due to the love story between Aryan and Sunehri. I couldn’t help but recall John Abraham’s Kabeer act in ‘Dhoom’. He was a different kinda thief. But he was focused. As a viewer you sympathized with his end and yet his character graph doesn’t confuse you. In ‘Dhoom 2’ the biggest flaw is the sudden shift in the story where Hrithik undergoes a 360 turnaround in his character graph and from the most wanted criminal (If he is pulling off crimes worth Rs 30 to Rs 150 crores then he must be the biggest) he becomes a Mr-Goody-Two-Shoes loverboy willing to do anything (cry baby cry) to make his love life happy.
Uday Chopra as Ali impresses with his wisecrack one liners. In fact he elicits the biggest laughs from the audience. Yet, he is given a short shrift. His Baywatch touch-downs with I-can-give-Pamela-Anderson-a-run-for-her-money Bips on Rio beaches are a fabulous sight to watch. Wish we could have had more of him rather than him being an underused-side-kick. Bipasha looks gorgeous (She is a peep-show-factory and the guys most certainly won’t mind that) but her two diametrically opposite roles leaves you a bit confused as to what was she supposed to do in the film except flaunt that made-to-perfect shapeliness.
Abhishek looks haggard and disinterested. It is apparent Hrithik, Uday, Ash and Bipasha had worked hard on their bodies while Junior Bachchan’s puffy look is an eye-sore. Dude, do something about these crucial weighty issues. Right! One of the highlights of ‘Dhoom’ was its music. ‘Dhoom Machale’ became a national anthem. But the same can’t be said about ‘Dhoom 2’. Except for ‘Krazy Kiya Re’ and ‘My Name is Ali’ none of the songs make you go ‘Dhoom’.
Finally, get it right, ‘Dhoom 2’ is meant for the youngsters. And they’d like it too. All the adrenaline-rushing ingredients shall make them go ‘Dhoom’. I’d say watch it without any expectations and you shall have a fun ride. Yeah, it’s worth the hype. Partially…
Dhoom 2: Worth-a-touchdown-to-the-nearest-theatre
Star Rating: ***
Source: IndiaGlitz
Alright…When I entered the theatre I didn’t have any notions of watching something outstanding in terms of a revolutionary story idea that can affect the mindset of the country like a RDB or Munnabhai’s Gandhigiri. It’s all about entertainment…That’s the punch line of a film like ‘Dhoom 2’. I’m all for it dude. But when you promise something out-of-this-world, and compromise with your own risk-taking-ability one feels let down. For Aryan (Hrithik) is the perfect thief who can pull off unbelievable heists on a moving-train-top in Namibia or through the skating zone of Mumbai Museum with superlative efficacy. He is the master of disguises and honestly Hrithik looks like a pinch-me-can-it-be-true Dream.
The problem arises when such a dare devil stuntman loses his focus and falls head-over-elbows in love with another thief (also a police mole) Sunehri (Aishwariya). They play basket ball and try their hands with various cuisines while you are left wondering….Hey…how about getting down to some work guys. Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) on the other hand has good old Ali (Uday Chopra) who has now turned a cop and a pregnant wife Sweety (Rimi Sen in a special appearance) to contend with. He gets down to some ‘Touch Me Touch Me’ groovy dancing with fellow cop Shonali Bose (Bipasha Basu) and Ali oogles himself to death at her sister Monali (Yes guys Bipasha in a double role….One good reason to chase this Dhoom) as she sets Rio’s beach sand on fire with her dare-bare-bikini-peep-show.
Hrithik and Ash make for a smoking hot pair. It’s great to feast your eyes on the christmas-turkey-crispness of Ash in those hot pants and in-shape-bare-belly. She looks cool being on the coy-negative-side. Hrithik carries off the Krrish flavour. This man is a God. Six-pack abs, talking-with-the-wind-locks, stylized body language, fantastic dressing sense and snazzy dance steps are the biggest plus points of ‘Dhoom 2’.
It’s a worth watching movie just because of Roshan alone. This man’s ambitions are unmatched as compared with anyone else around. And he’ll do anything to make them come true. The visual effects by Tata Elxi and action by Allan Amin is first rate. Cinematography by Nirav Shah and Vikas Shivraman is one of the best you’ve ever seen in Hindi cinema. Salim-Suleiman’s background music rocks (Check out the rock guitaring in the train sequence).
On the flipside, the whole plot goes haywire due to the love story between Aryan and Sunehri. I couldn’t help but recall John Abraham’s Kabeer act in ‘Dhoom’. He was a different kinda thief. But he was focused. As a viewer you sympathized with his end and yet his character graph doesn’t confuse you. In ‘Dhoom 2’ the biggest flaw is the sudden shift in the story where Hrithik undergoes a 360 turnaround in his character graph and from the most wanted criminal (If he is pulling off crimes worth Rs 30 to Rs 150 crores then he must be the biggest) he becomes a Mr-Goody-Two-Shoes loverboy willing to do anything (cry baby cry) to make his love life happy.
Uday Chopra as Ali impresses with his wisecrack one liners. In fact he elicits the biggest laughs from the audience. Yet, he is given a short shrift. His Baywatch touch-downs with I-can-give-Pamela-Anderson-a-run-for-her-money Bips on Rio beaches are a fabulous sight to watch. Wish we could have had more of him rather than him being an underused-side-kick. Bipasha looks gorgeous (She is a peep-show-factory and the guys most certainly won’t mind that) but her two diametrically opposite roles leaves you a bit confused as to what was she supposed to do in the film except flaunt that made-to-perfect shapeliness.
Abhishek looks haggard and disinterested. It is apparent Hrithik, Uday, Ash and Bipasha had worked hard on their bodies while Junior Bachchan’s puffy look is an eye-sore. Dude, do something about these crucial weighty issues. Right! One of the highlights of ‘Dhoom’ was its music. ‘Dhoom Machale’ became a national anthem. But the same can’t be said about ‘Dhoom 2’. Except for ‘Krazy Kiya Re’ and ‘My Name is Ali’ none of the songs make you go ‘Dhoom’.
Finally, get it right, ‘Dhoom 2’ is meant for the youngsters. And they’d like it too. All the adrenaline-rushing ingredients shall make them go ‘Dhoom’. I’d say watch it without any expectations and you shall have a fun ride. Yeah, it’s worth the hype. Partially…
Dhoom 2: Worth-a-touchdown-to-the-nearest-theatre
Star Rating: ***
Source: IndiaGlitz
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Abhi-Hri: Who’ll Make Bigger Dhoom?
It goes without saying that Sanjay Gadhavi’s ‘Dhoom 2’ has generated a tremendous buzz both amongst the audience as well as the trade. There are several factors which are being discussed but one of the hottest one being Hrithik Roshan cast opposite Abhishek Bachchan at a time when both are figuring amongst the top names in Bollywood. I say opposite because Hrithik plays a negative character to Abhi’s good samaritan. So, who do you think will elicit the bigger whistles Come-Dhoom tomorrow?
Hrithik made a dream start with ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’ that catapulted him to dizzying heights of fame while Abhishek took more than a dozen flops to rise to his present stature. Incidentally ‘Dhoom 1’ was the first certified hit to his name (‘Yuva’ established him as an actor of immense potential but it couldn’t do magic at the ticket window) and he is back with the sequel with a flop in ‘Umrao Jaan’ as his last release. Hrithik on the other hand is riding high on the huge success of his superman caper ‘Krrish’.
Hrithik and Abhishek are as different as chalk-n-cheese. Roshan magic relies on his excellent histrionics, superb dancing style, drop-dead-handsome looks, chiseled-to-perfection physique and a charismatic screen presence. Abhishek, on the other hand can ignite a fire through those deep-coal eyes, languid body language (It is finally finding its own vocabulary other than his father’s), versatile style of acting, can adapt to different production houses, gets along very well with everyone, has emerged as a fine dancer and sang his way to the nation with his ‘Bluffmaster’ rap-around.
What they have in common is the influence of their respective fathers in their lives as well as careers. All the big hits of Hrithik so far be it ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ and ‘Krrish’ have come under his father Rakesh Roshan’s baton. He is yet to prove himself outside his comfort zone (‘Dhoom 2’ can very well be that answer). Abhishek on the other hand was always compared with dad Amitabh Bachchan’s acting style. To be fair to him, Abhi is emerging out of his father’s shadows and has given hits with varied directors like ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ (Shaad Ali), ‘Sarkar’ (Ram Gopal Verma), ‘Dus’ (Anubhav Sinha), ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ (Karan Johar) and ‘Bluffmaster’ (Rohan Sippy).
Hrithik and Abhishek were pitted together for the first time in Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’. The film flopped miserably. Hrithik’s role was bigger than that of Abhishek but the critics lauded Abhishek’s performance while Hrithik’s loud performance came for severe criticism. It’s been a full circle since ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’. Now, who in your opinion is going to be the highpoint of ‘Dhoom 2’? Hrithik Roshan or Abhishek Bachchan. Take a pick….
Source: Indiaglitz
Dhoom 2 Advance Booking is a Record
“The entire weekend for ‘Dhoom 2’was sold out on Tuesday itself. Only five tickets are left for a Sunday eleven o clock night show which I plan to watch with my friends,” says Shonali Shrofff of Fame Group of Multiplexes. “It is undoubtedly the biggest advance booking of the year,” she added. The recent trend of advance booking starting on the Sunday instead of Wednesday has seen an unprecedented response in case of big films like ‘Fanaa’, ‘Krrish’, ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ and ‘Don’. But if Shonali Shroff is to be believed then ‘Dhoom 2’ has broken all earlier records. Girish S Wankhede, Manager Public Relations for Cinemax Group of Multiplexes emphatically states that all shows are totally house full. “The advance booking is tremendous,” he says. Devang Sampat, GM, Marketing and Sales, Cinemax says that the reason for such opening is the trust people have in “Mr Perfectionist” Aditya Chopra. “Moreover the starcast is such that it can’t get bigger than this,” he added.
Yashraj Films had started the trend with ‘Fanaa’ of getting a higher chunk of the ticket sales figures from the multiplexes. Vinod Chopra successfully adapted the same module with ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’. There have been rumours that Yashraj Films once again tried to get a bigger share of the pie from the multplexes before the release of ‘Dhoom 2’ but it hasn’t been verified as no one is willing to talk. This correspondent had spoken to Shonali Shroff of Fame Multiplexes a day before ‘Fanaa’ was about to be released. She had said then that Fame is still not sure about releasing ‘Fanaa’ due to the prevailing uncertainty on revenue sharing. But on being asked today if a similar situation arose with ‘Dhoom 2’ she was prompt in saying, “We have very good relations with Yashraj Films. There’s no problem at all.”
‘Dhoom 2’ is also setting another record in terms of number of screens showing the same film in a particular multiplex. You can imagine how big a release it is by the following numbers:
Fame Adlabs, Andheri: 18 shows per day
Fame Malad: 21 shows per day
Fame Kandivali: 14 shows per day
Cinemax, Versova: 20 shows
Cinemax, Sion: 8 shows
Cinemax Kandivali: 12 shows
Cinemax Mira Road: 9 shows
Cinemax Wondermall, Thane: 12 shows
Cinemax Eternity Mall: 13 shows
Cinemax, Andheri single screen: 4 shows
Cinemax Nasik: 9 shows
In a year that has seen huge money spinners like ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’, ‘Krrish’, ‘Fanaa’ and ‘Rang De Basanti’, there’s every possibility that ‘Dhoom 2’ shall be the icing on the cake of a great year for the Hindi Film Industry. Stay tuned to IndiaGlitz for the ‘Dhoom 2’ review first thing tomorrow and a video of the public opinion this weekend.
Source: Indiaglitz
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Friday, November 10, 2006
Hrithik is ill, postpones shoot!
Under normal circumstances anyone with that high a fever wouldn't have allowed himself to move from bed. But who said actors are subject to normalcy?
Hence earlier this week when Sammir Dattani was shooting for Vikram Bhatt's Life Mein Kabhi Kabhi he had to take a sudden holiday due to am intense viral fever. But the young actor had to report to shooting without recovering from the vehement attack.
"There's no choice," says the weak actor. Barely able to talk or walk he's all set to resume shooting.
"Vikram has the combined dates of the entire cast including Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani, Nauheed Cyrusi and others. There's no way I can wriggle out of it without affecting the schedule badly. But it's worth it. Because I've got the role of a lifetime in Vikram's film."
In order to be able to work Sammir's doctor have pumped him up with intravenous injections. "I never knew acting could be so tough," Sammir smiles weakly.
In the meanwhile Hrithik Roshan too was felled with a viral fever. The shooting for Jodha-Akbar was supposed to commence in Jaipur on November 7. It was postponed due to Hrithik's illness.
Source: Santabanta
Hence earlier this week when Sammir Dattani was shooting for Vikram Bhatt's Life Mein Kabhi Kabhi he had to take a sudden holiday due to am intense viral fever. But the young actor had to report to shooting without recovering from the vehement attack.
"There's no choice," says the weak actor. Barely able to talk or walk he's all set to resume shooting.
"Vikram has the combined dates of the entire cast including Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani, Nauheed Cyrusi and others. There's no way I can wriggle out of it without affecting the schedule badly. But it's worth it. Because I've got the role of a lifetime in Vikram's film."
In order to be able to work Sammir's doctor have pumped him up with intravenous injections. "I never knew acting could be so tough," Sammir smiles weakly.
In the meanwhile Hrithik Roshan too was felled with a viral fever. The shooting for Jodha-Akbar was supposed to commence in Jaipur on November 7. It was postponed due to Hrithik's illness.
Source: Santabanta
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Exclusive Synopsis of Dhoom 2
BACK IN ACTION... DHOOM:2 reinvents the action comedy genre and propels it into the 21st century.
Ali’s (Uday Chopra) dream of becoming a police officer has come true. He is now ACP Jai Dixit’s (Abhishek Bachchan) ‘right hand man’. Together, they are trying to keep a tight leash on the crime in India. Little do they know what they are going to be up against.
Enter Aryan - Mr. A (Hrithik Roshan) - A hi-tech international thief. After pulling off a series of impossible heists all over the world, his next target is Mumbai, India. The case is given to ACP Jai and Ali. Helping them put the pieces of the puzzle together is ACP Shonali Bose (Bipasha Basu), Jai’s college mate, now a police officer in her own right. For the last two years Shonali has been tracking these amazing thefts and is now an expert on this thief, who no one has seen.
Once in Mumbai, Mr. A finds his match in Sunehri (Aishwarya Rai), a petty yet clever thief. She makes him an offer he finds very hard to refuse. A partnership! Aryan accepts.
And so the game begins – a game of cat and mouse – a game of good v/s bad.
The “COPS” - Jai, Shonali and Ali; and they are after Aryan and Sunehri – “The ROBBERS”.
From the desert of Namibia to the backwaters of Goa, the mean streets of Mumbai and the ancient forts of Rajasthan, and finally to “Wild n Exotic” Rio, Brazil.
Does ACP Jai Dixit manage to nab Mr. A? Or does Mr. A prove to be too much for him?
Never-Seen-Before Action Sequences, Hi-Tech Heists, Breathtaking Hi-Speed Chases, Non-Stop Laughter and Excitement will lead you to the answer to these questions.
Go On…! Enjoy the RIDE…!! ONCE AGAIN…!!!
Source: Indiaglitz
Ali’s (Uday Chopra) dream of becoming a police officer has come true. He is now ACP Jai Dixit’s (Abhishek Bachchan) ‘right hand man’. Together, they are trying to keep a tight leash on the crime in India. Little do they know what they are going to be up against.
Enter Aryan - Mr. A (Hrithik Roshan) - A hi-tech international thief. After pulling off a series of impossible heists all over the world, his next target is Mumbai, India. The case is given to ACP Jai and Ali. Helping them put the pieces of the puzzle together is ACP Shonali Bose (Bipasha Basu), Jai’s college mate, now a police officer in her own right. For the last two years Shonali has been tracking these amazing thefts and is now an expert on this thief, who no one has seen.
Once in Mumbai, Mr. A finds his match in Sunehri (Aishwarya Rai), a petty yet clever thief. She makes him an offer he finds very hard to refuse. A partnership! Aryan accepts.
And so the game begins – a game of cat and mouse – a game of good v/s bad.
The “COPS” - Jai, Shonali and Ali; and they are after Aryan and Sunehri – “The ROBBERS”.
From the desert of Namibia to the backwaters of Goa, the mean streets of Mumbai and the ancient forts of Rajasthan, and finally to “Wild n Exotic” Rio, Brazil.
Does ACP Jai Dixit manage to nab Mr. A? Or does Mr. A prove to be too much for him?
Never-Seen-Before Action Sequences, Hi-Tech Heists, Breathtaking Hi-Speed Chases, Non-Stop Laughter and Excitement will lead you to the answer to these questions.
Go On…! Enjoy the RIDE…!! ONCE AGAIN…!!!
Source: Indiaglitz
Monday, October 23, 2006
Hrithik injured while learning horse riding
2006 has been a learning year for Hrithik. First he learnt some martial arts for Krrish, then roller blading, snow boarding and sand surfing for Dhoom 2 and now he is learning horse riding and sword fighting lessons for his next movie to go on floors – Akbar Jodha. His riding lessons start every morning at 7 am at the Mahalaxmi racecourse. And on one such training day, Hrithik fell down from the horse while the animal was still in motion. Since his leg was stuck up, he was pulled for a considerable distance by the horse, which gave him some deep wounds on his body and bruises on his arms. But a true blue (super)hero that he is, Hrithik did not go back home to nurse his wounds but bounced back and continued with his horse-riding lessons. In fact he didn’t even skip his sword-fighting lessons in the evening.
That calls for his professionalism.
Source: Indiafm
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