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Chandan Roy Sanyal as the chief bad boy
Jul 22nd
Kunal M Shah (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 22, 2010)
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| Chandan Roy Sanyal |
After impressing his viewers as Shahid Kapoor’s friend in Kaminey, Chandan Roy Sanyal has bagged a role debutants could only dream of.
Chandan has been signed to play the negative lead in Santosh Sivan’s next film Urumi. Chandan will play an evil prince in the 15th century.
When contacted Chandan said, “Yes I am very excited about the film. My executive producer Mubina Rattonsey of Kaminey recommended my name to Santosh.
I play an evil prince and am against my cousin, who is dating a princess (Genelia D’souza); I keep trying to win her over.”
Apparently, Amol Gupte, who was seen with Chandan in Kaminey as well, will now be playing his uncle. And they hate each other (in the film that is).
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| Santosh Sivan |
While talking about the extravagant costumes in the films, Chandan can’t contain his excitement. He says, “I’ll learn horse riding. Since I am playing a prince I will wear good costumes and ornaments. It is quite a stylish role.”
I’ve no rules for picking my heroes-Sonam Kapoor
Jul 14th
Sonam Kapoor talks frankly about wearing bikinis and kissing, only if the role requires it and of acting with Ranbir post their suspected link-up
Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 14, 2010)
• What do you play in Aisha?
I play a naive girl who has a very narrow view of life and does not understand what is going on in the outside world.
• At 26, how would you describe yourself?
Quite like Aisha (laughs). I am still trying to figure out a lot of things and finding my way.
• If still confused, who do you look up to?
Both, my dad and my mum. Also, I have a few friends I trust completely.
• You said you have strong views on selecting films. Do you have a list of dont’s like not wearing a bikini or not kissing?
No. I am talking about roles. But as for your question, well, I won’t do anything provocative. I won’t do anything for the heck of it to sell a film. If it’s taking the story forward, then it’s fine. It’s an ethical stand, I believe.
• Filmmakers have to go through your dad before they come to you.
Not really. My dad is not going to play my role in any film. They come to me. I take a call. I do have strong views in this aspect. But after a certain point, my dad does get in. I don’t want to concentrate on the details that follow.
• Do you check with him before doing a particular role?
Of course. What is the point of having him as my dad? I think that every child looks up to his parents.
• Did you and your sister Rhea argue on the sets of Aisha?
Rhea is very practical and pragmatic. I am very emotional and impulsive. So that makes a good head and heart combination. Such things work, don’t they?
• Are you ready to work with Ranbir after your link up with him in Saawariya?
I have no rules for who my hero is. If my role is good, why not?
• You and Deepika Padukone are not the best of friends, right? You tried to patch up but things didn’t fall in place…
Ranbir and I have been friends. Deepika was Ranbir’s girlfriend. That was the only connection. Right now, I don’t have the time to meet all my friends.
• You once said, “I wish I had a body like Deepika’s”.
Oh, that was just a random statement.
• Ranbir came to you on the sets of Aisha and told you to take him back in your life. Correct?
Not true.
• Is your father strict?
He is definitely protective about me. He doesn’t want me to do anything wrong. I am not allowed late nights. But then, even I am a very responsible girl.
• Who is your worst critic?
My mum, who doesn’t want me to lose my head.
• You dress up rather well. Is it a self-acquired skill?
(Laughs) It stems from my mother’s side. My mom has been into fashion designing. I love her style. Even my masi is very aesthetically inclined.
• Why is it that you wear so many branded clothes? Industry people say so…
That’s not true. I do wear many vintage clothes too. If required, I will wear a simple sari. I pick up tees and jeans from streets as well.
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| Jatin Kampani |
• Correct me if I am wrong but did you ever wish to be a beauty queen?
Yeah (laughs) I even wanted to be a detective. And then I wanted to be a teacher. At 16, I decided that I want to be a writer. And then, I ultimately felt that I wanted to be an actress.
• Have you met Aishwarya Rai after last year’s fiasco during the Cannes festival?
Yes. I met her at a party and she was extremely gracious and kind. At the end of it, it was all a big misunderstanding
• Shahid Kapoor has got linked up to Amrita Rao (Dil Vil Pyar Vyar), Vidya Balan (Kismat Connection), Priyanka Chopra (Kaminey) and Anushka Sharma (Badmaash Company). How have you avoided that (so far)?
(Laughs) I think that depends on who your producer and director is.
• Are you dating anybody though? There was so much talk of you dating Punit Malhotra during I Hate Luv Storys?
I am very much single. But I wouldn’t like to elaborate.
• The interview would be incomplete if you don’t name your favourite Anil Kapoor film.
That’s the toughest one. I really can’t choose between Woh Saat Din, Tezaab, Beta, Ram Lakhan and Slumdog Millionaire.
I may consider being an Aiyyash wife-Priyanka Chopra
Jul 14th
Priyanka Chopra says her priorities are different
Meena Iyer | TNN (BOMBAY TIMES; July 14, 2010)
Priyanka Chopra has a birthday coming up on July 18. “Please don’t remind me of the fact that I’ll turn a year older. I’m a girl and it is my prerogative not to be asked my age,” says the superstar. Even though the actress has completed a decade in Bollywood, she has a hungry glint in her contact lenses.
She is in character for Vishal Bhardwaj’s Saat Khoon Maaf where she romances seven men ranging from the sublime Naseeruddin Shah to the beefy John Abraham. “Saat Khoon Maaf will be another career-defining film. And believe me, I feel I have worked the hardest on this one. Fashion got me the National Award, Kaminey got me notices, and I’m hoping SKM will get me both awards and accolades.’’
She admits that at 28 (oops that just slipped out!) she’s hungry for meatier roles. “I wish the year had 500 days. I could have accommodated four films more. Believe me, there are six offers on hold at this point.’’
But PC says she’s happy. “I’m in my 20s and I’ve done some terrific work. I just love being single. I’m not the kind who goes out looking for love. Being unattached has its perks. What’s the hurry? I’m not in my 30s and I don’t have to worry about who I’m going to get hitched with. Perhaps five years from now, I may consider being an aiyyaash (spoilt) wife indulging in diamonds and debauchery… but right now I like chilling.’’
The coming months are going to be a flurry of activities for PC. She has Anjaana Anjaani this September with Ranbir Kapoor and her first season of Khatron Ke Khiladi. “I can’t see myself sitting idle for even a month. My manager had kept a month off for a vacation but I filled up the days with some more endorsement work and prepping for another film. Vacations have to be forced on me.’’ She admits that there is a sense of insecurity amongst actors. “But in my case, the insecurity is more to do with my desire to keep raising the bar continuously. I look at every actor and actress as my serious competitor and when I’m on board a film, I want to be the best,’’ she says.
And unlike her colleagues, who are planning to get into production, writing autobiographies or extending their equity to clothes lines and cosmetics, PC just wants to concentrate on acting. “If I attempted an autobiography, it would end in two chapters,’’ she laughs.
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Ekta Kapoor, Vishal Bharadwaj to make a love story?
Jul 12th
Ekta Kapoor has finally got Vishal Bhardwaj to work with her for the first time, on a romantic film
Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 12, 2010)
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| Ekta Kapoor |
On April 10 this year, at the success party of Ekta Kapoor’s Love Sex Aur Dhokha, all heads turned when Vishal Bhardwaj entered. Why? Because Ekta’s parties mostly have their regulars: biggies from the television industry, actors who have worked in her films and those who are currently working in them.
So, amongst the guests who come to most of Ekta’s parties, you would spot Kangna Ranaut (because now she’s working in Ekta’s Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai), Isha Koppikar and Neha Dhupia (because they have worked with Ekta in Kya Kool Hain Hum), Govinda (he worked with Ekta in Kyonki Main Jhooth Nahin Bolta) and Abhishek Kapoor a.k.a Gattu (well because he’s Ekta’s cousin; give him a break!).
Ever since that night when Ekta’s guests at her Juhu bungalow were surprised to see Vishal Bhardwaj enter with his wife Rekha Bhardwaj, there have been whispers doing the round in the film industry.
All of May and June, people wondered what was cooking between the two. An obvious guess was that Ekta and Vishal would work together soon but no one had even a whiff of what was going on.
Finally it’s all out in the open. Last week, Ekta and Vishal finalised the film, which they will produce jointly. A source says, “Bharadwaj, who will also direct the film is finalising the cast because the script is ready. An official announcement will be made soon.”
The film has been titled Dreams. “The story will be a love-triangle between two girls and one boy. All the three actors cast in the film will be big names,” reveals the source.
Apparently, Ekta had been toying with the idea of working with the talented director for long. The source says, “Ekta loves Vishal’s work. She has been appreciative about all his films, especially Maqbool, Omkara and Kaminey. Ever since Kaminey released, she was thinking of approaching him to direct a film that would be produced by her company Balaji Telefilms. The deal was finalised only recently.”
Dreams will be shot outside Mumbai. We guess, after Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, a change of taste would be welcome. And Vishal will start work on this Balaji project as soon as he completes Saat Khoon Maaf.
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| Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj |
Winners of the IIFA Awards 2010
Jun 6th
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, June 5, 2010 – 22:04 IST
Best Film
Vidhu Vinod Chopra – 3 Idiots
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male)
Amitabh Bachchan – Paa
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female)
Kareena Kapoor – 3 Idiots & Vidya Balan – Paa
Best Direction
Rajkumar Hirani – 3 Idiots
Best Performance in a Comic Role
Sanjay Dutt – All The Best
Best Performance in a Negative Role
Boman Irani – 3 Idiots
Best Performance in Supporting Role (Male)
Sharman Joshi – 3 Idiots
Best Performance in Supporting Role (Female)
Divya Dutta – Delhi 6
Best Debut of the year (Male)
Omi Vaidya – Jackie Bhagnani
Best Debut of the year (Female)
Jacqueline Fernandez – Mahie Gill
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Kavita Seth – Ek Tara (Wake Up Sid)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Shaan – Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh (3 Idiots)
Best Music Direction
Pritam – Love Aaj Kal
Best Lyrics
Swanand Kirkire – 3 Idiots
Best Story
Abhijat Joshi, Raj Kumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra – 3 Idiots
Habitat For Humanity Ambassadorship
Salman Khan
IIFA outstanding contribution to Hindi Cinema (Male)
J. Om Prakash
IIFA outstanding contribution to Hindi Cinema (Female)
Zeenat Aman
Outstanding Achievement by an Indian Internationally
Anil Kapoor
IIFA Green Global Award
Vivek Oberoi
Technical Awards Winners
Best Screenplay
Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra (3 Idiots)
Best Cinematography
C.K. Muraleedharan (3 Idiots)
Best Dialogue
Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi (3 Idiots)
Best Background Score
Sanjay Wandrekar, Atul Raninga, Shantanu Moitra (3 Idiots)
Best Editing
Rajkumar Hirani (3 Idiots)
Best Sound Recording
Bishwadeep Chatterjee, Nihal Ranjan Samel (3 Idiots)
Best Song Recording
Bishwadeep Chatterjee, Sachi K Sanghvi (3 Idiots)
Best Sound Re-recording
Anup Dev (3 Idiots)
Best Choreography
Bosco Martis, Caesar Gonsalves (Love Aaj Kal)
Best Costume Designing
Anahita Shroff Adajania, Dolly Ahluwalia (Love Aaj Kal)
Best Art Direction
Sabu Cyril (Aladin)
Best Special Effects (Visual)
Charles Darby – Eyecube Labs (Aladin)
Best Action
Shyam Kaushal (Kaminey)
Best Make up Artist
Christien Tinsley, Domini Till (Paa)
Australia update: ‘Raajneeti’ takes bigger start than ’3 Idiots’
Jun 5th
-By Taran Adarsh, June 5, 2010 – 13:50 IST
Surprise, surprise, surprise! RAAJNEETI has fetched an extra-ordinary start in Australia-New Zealand on Day 1. In fact, its opening day numbers are bigger than the biggest – 3 IDIOTS. Here’s the breakup of Day 1 figures in Australia-NZ:-
NEW YORK – Aus. $ 25,633 on 10 prints
KAMINEY – Aus. $ 30,896 on 12 prints
KURBAAN – Aus. $ 19,084 on 12 prints
3 IDIOTS – Aus. $ 36,550 on 20 prints
RAAJNEETI – Aus. $ 44,283 on 15 prints
BOLLYWOOD HUNGAMA.COM
Priyanka in a self-imposed isolation at Coorg
May 25th
Priyanka copes with leeches, lack of connectivity and social life in Coorg as she shoots for Saat Khoon Maaf
Subhash K Jha (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 25, 2010)
No connectivity, no television, no parties – Priyanka Chopra confesses to having no social life while she’s tucked away in the jungles of Coorg, where she has been shooting for the past month for Vishal Bhardwaj’s Saat Khoon Maaf. The self-imposed isolation is not all bad though, even if she has to fight off leeches that are merrily feasting on her blood. She is able to read and work on her character as there are no distractions.
After days of attempting to contact Priyanka, we finally able get through to her on a local Coorg number. She says, “This has been my longest innings away from family friends and a social life, unless of course you count the company of the leeches. I haven’t been able to keep in touch with anyone at all except for that one day when I had to fly to Delhi for my grandmother’s funeral.”
Priyanka’s mom recently went to Coorg to spend time with her daughter. “But that was for just a brief while,” she says, “But my three closest friends are expected in Coorg very soon.”
Priyanka has been shooting non-stop. She says, “There is no time to think about anything except work and sleep. And yes, I’ve been reading a lot of books and scripts. Otherwise, I’m totally focused on getting my character right.”
And this time Priyanka has plenty to get right. She says, “In a way, the lack of distraction is ideal. Saat Khoon Maaf is my biggest challenge to date. I don’t know if I can pull it off. But the fact that there’s only the work to focus on is definitely helping.”
Priyanka not only has to play a woman who murders her husbands, she also has to age to 60. Says Priyanka, “Playing a murderer is not the biggest challenge. I’ve to get into the psyche of a woman who ages 40 years in the span of the film.” Priyanka has been going through various transitional phases with the help of books, prosthetics and of course, “Vishal sir”
She confesses, “In Saat Khoon Maaf my character ages from 20 to 60. That’s really tricky. We’ve done a looks test of me at 60. Will I look hot as a 60-year old? I hope so.”
She laughs, then gets serious. “I feel a lot of responsibility has been put on me. And I’m very tense about getting it right. But I can really depend on Vishal Sir.” Priyanka is all praise for her director. She gushes, “Here I need a lot more guidance than Kaminey. After two films, I share a relationship with Vishal Sir that I haven’t shared with any other director. We understand each other instinctively. I feel very flattered by the fact that he’s making his first woman-centric film with me.”
Chandan’s film in Munich Film Fest
May 24th
Chandan Roy Sanyal’s Mahanagar@Kolkata to be screened at the prestigious Munich Film Festival
Sonal Chawla (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 24, 2010)
After playing the lovable Mikhail in Kaminey, Chandan Roy Sanyal has bagged the lead role opposite Rituparna Sengupta in National Award winner Suman Mukherjee’s Bengali film Mahanagar@Kolkata.
The film will be screened at the Munich Film Festival (June 25 to July3) as Metropolis@Kolkata.
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| Chandan Roy Sanyal |
Chandan is excited as this is his first Bengali film. He says, “Immediately after the release of Kaminey on August 14, I got a call from Suman Mujherjee about wanting to make a Bengali film with me.
He sent me the entire script including all his details. I totally fell in love with the story. It is a very hard-hitting film about the different lifestyles of Bengalis in Kolkata.”
Chandan attended workshops before shooting and had several discussions with the director to understand the Bengali lifestyle.
“There are three interconnected short stories in the film. My role is that of a male chauvinist who always suspects his wife Rituparna of having affairs with other men,” says Chandan.
Shahid stands tall on the cover of Man’s World
May 23rd
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, May 22, 2010 – 14:50 IST
You knew him as the romantic teenager in Ishq Vishk, then he surprised you by playing a devoted husband in Vivah, while you were still there, he took you by surprise as the introvert who is magically transformed by over talkative girl in Jab We Met, but what took the cake was the lean mean fighting machine act in Kaminey. Shahid Kapoor, who is a standing example of the phrase ‘chip of the old block’.
It’s the genes that did it, but we wouldn’t like to take the credit away from him as he accepts his failures and stands humble about his hits in the May issue of Man’s World. Shahid poses in an all black suit, with a smile that reflects the pitfalls, success and heartbreaks and the never ending media voyeurism only to come out self assured, confident and undeterred. Get a hold of this copy to read the bare all interview by the Kapoor boy on all things life, movies and love.
