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Censor Board to form new committee for ‘A’ films
07 months ago
by Fenil Seta
in Bollywood News
Censor Board proposes formation of a separate committee to decide TV viewing of objectionable movies
Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 6, 2012)
For quite some time now, the film industry has been battling the decision by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to stop re-certifying Arated films for the purpose of small screen viewing.
This newspaper had reported (Aug 25) how the censor board decision led to a furore with movies piling up, awaiting CBFC clearance. These included the likes of Delhi Belly, Gangs of Wasseypur (1 and 2) and Hate Story.
What made matters worse was that the satellite rights of many of these wait-listed films had already been sold to the broadcasters. Top producers pointed out this would adversely affect the economics of the film industry. Especially because nearly 40 per cent of a film’s total profit comes from its satellite rights alone.
We had also reported (Sep 1) at this point that the Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry stepped in to engineer an interim solution meant to save the industry tens of crores of rupees over satellite rights of every film.
The I&B Ministry asked the censor board to continue pruning films for TV viewing until such time suitable amendments are made to the Cable Television Act.
The latest though is that the CBFC, unable to take anymore flak from producers for cutting their films, took the initiative and recently called for a high-level meeting with senior members of the industry to find a long-term More >
Shirish Kunder’s 3D plans for Joker goes kaput
011 months ago
by Fenil Seta
in Bollywood News
In the wake of 3D format films not doing well at the box office, the filmmakers have scrapped their plans to convert the film into 3D
Vickey Lalwani and Mehul S Thakkar (MUMBAI MIRROR; June 15, 2012)
While it was originally announced that Shirish Kunder’s Joker would be shot in 3D, Mirror has learnt of a change in plan. Earlier this week, it was decided the film starring Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and Minissha Lamba and produced by Studios-Disney UTV would be in the regular 2D format.
Shirish Kunder confirmed the news and added, “The initial plan was for Joker to be the first 3D film with a big star. But that USP doesn’t hold anymore. Taking into account the recent responses to 2D versus 3D ventures, we decided to reach out to a wider audience.” Siddharth Roy Kapoor, MD, Studios-Disney UTV, said, “For a movie featuring a superstar (read: Akshay), the draw is more the star power and the content. We have seen this in case of many films over the past year that have clicked at the BO more for the film itself rather than the incremental business from 3D screens. Given this experience, we took a collective decision with Akshay, Shirish and his wife Farah Khan to complete Joker in the regular 2D format only.”
Apparently, 3D still has a long way to go in India. Even Rakesh Roshan, who had earlier envisaged converting Krrish 3′s 2D format into 3D told Mirror, “We shall take a decision in this regard only when we complete the entire shoot. Whether to incorporate 3D or not More >
I am dating Siddharth Roy Kapoor-Vidya Balan
01 year ago
by Fenil Seta
in Interviews
PTI (MID-DAY; May 12, 2012)
National award winning actress Vidya Balan has finally come out about her relationship with major production company head Siddharth Roy Kapoor but says she is in no hurry to get married to him.
“I don’t have any plans yet… and there is no engagement ring yet. It’s a while away and I am in no hurry. But it’s on my mind and there is a plan at some point. There is someone in my life,” Vidya told in an interview.
When asked whether she is dating the UTV movies honcho, Vidya said, “I will admit that I am dating him but not beyond that.”
‘The Dirty Picture’ star, 34, who has been recently appointed as a Bollywood Ambassador of Victoria, was here to promote the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne commencing from June 11.
Asked about her take on Rakhi Sawant’s claim to appear as a better lead role in a Bengali version of ‘The Dirty Picture’, Vidya said, “I did my best and I am sure if she (Rakhi) brings her own originality to the portrayal of Silk, it will be great and I will be more than happy to watch her.”
Clad in beautiful white saree with black embroidered border, Vidya admitted that she was a bit apprehensive about how her parents would react to her portrayal of South siren Silk Smitha in the film.
“I was finally relieved after my father came during the interval and said that he could only see Silk rather than Vidya. There is no bigger compliment for me than that,” she said.
‘The Dirty Picture’ was a life time opportunity for me as an actress. It More >
Shahid Kapoor drags Dharma Productions in Vettai remake?
11 year ago
by Fenil Seta
in Rumour has it
Impatient to get Dharma Productions on his resume, Shahid Kapoor convinces UTV to rope in a co-producer
Subhash K Jha (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 21, 2012)
Opportunity knocks at your door just once, they say. However, for Shahid Kapoor, a chance to work with Dharma Productions has presented itself not once but thrice. The actor, who couldn’t work in Karan Johar’s Kaal in 2005 had to wait seven years to be offered another film from the production house. Sadly, due to date issues, the actor had to opt out of the Punit Malhotra directorial as well. Shahid had then said, “I hope it doesn’t take us another seven years to work again.” And thankfully, his wish has just come true albeit with a little prodding by the actor himself.
Mumbai Mirror has learnt that Shahid, after KJo’s production fell through, was approached by Siddharth Roy Kapoor for the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster Vettai. Seizing this opportunity, the actor asked the UTV head to get Karan Johar to coproduce the venture, which will finally add the much-coveted ‘Dharma film’ to his resume.
This managed to magically fix Karan Johar’s problems – Firstly, the filmmaker without having to upset his other productions or Punit Malhotra got a project with Shahid. Also, he got a big film like Vettai in his kitty without having to fight for its remake rights (since Siddharth Roy Kapoor already had it in place). And lastly, he did not have to make Shahid wait for another seven years. Perhaps for the first time, tinsel More >
Our relationship is sweet & spicy-Vidya Balan
01 year ago
by Fenil Seta
in Bollywood News
Vidya Balan on her relationship with Siddharth Roy Kapoor
Amrita Mulchandani (BOMBAY TIMES; November 24, 2011)
Vidya Balan has never spoken about her relationship with Siddharth Roy Kapoor. They began dating on the sets of No One Killed Jessica and have been seeing each other since. They are serious about their relationship and it is inevitable that they will tie the knot eventually. However they haven’t spoken about their relationship at all. The actress was in Ahmedabad recently to promote her upcoming film where she dropped her guard. When asked about wedding bells in the near future, she said, “Why are you in a hurry? I’ll be happy to get married. But at the moment I am enjoying my courtship period.” When asked to describe her relationship in one word the actress got coy, “Undhiyu is the word that describes our relationship — tasty, sweet, spicy and salty. It has everything,” she blushed.
Vidya takes over Ash’s role?
02 years ago
by Fenil Seta
in Rumour has it
While Vidya plays Abhishek’s wife in Dum Maaro Dum, Ash, the original choice for the role, chooses to be his wife strictly off-screen
Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 18, 2011)
For all those who are still wondering whether Vidya Balan is a part of Rohan Sippy’s Dum Maaro Dum, the news is that the Paa actress in indeed a part of the forthcoming film. In fact, UTV CEO Siddharth Roy Kapoor’s girlfriend, Balan will be seen essaying the role of Abhishek Bachchan’s wife.
However, what is interesting is that, according to industry insiders, initially, Jr Bachchan’s real life wife Aishwarya Rai was approached for the same role.
A source close to the film told us, “Vidya has a very significant cameo in the film, but she was definitely not the first choice to play Abhishek’s wife. Rohan and producer Fox Star Studios wanted Aishwarya but somehow things didn’t work out.”
The question that still remains unanswered, however is why or rather how did Vidya come to replace Ash when both the director and the producer wanted otherwise? A leading English daily, on April 2, 2011 had reported how Ash was offered the role of Sarah Jane Dias in Game initially. Evidently, for reasons unknown, Mrs Jr Bachchan had been unable to take up that offer.
When we asked director Rohan Sippy the reason behind Vidya doing the film despite Ash being the first choice, he replied with a message, saying, “Vidya was gracious enough to do my film.”
However, going with More >
Ash bags Bhandarkar’s Heroine?
02 years ago
The battle between Salman’s exes for this role is over
Kunal M Shah (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 10, 2011)
And the winner of the battle of Salman Khan’s exes to play Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine, is none other than Aishwarya Rai.
After a report carried by Mumbai Mirror on March 8 titled, “Battle of Sallu’s Exes in Plum Roles” as to who would play the life of a heroine who has passed her prime in her career but refuses to believe that she is no longer in the limelight, Bhandarkar finally zeroed down on Aishwarya.
Madhur has already met Aishwarya along with his producer Siddharth Roy Kapoor. She, apparently, loved the subject and rest of the modalities are still in the process of being worked out.
After Kareena Kapoor refused to do the film as she was uncomfortable doing the intimate scenes, there were strong rumours that the film might star Katrina Kaif or Aishwarya Rai, both Sallu’s Our source said, “Madhur Bhandarkar is known for his realistic cinema and has been fairly successful at that.
He had finalised Kareena Kapoor for the lead role of Heroine however Kareena had some reservations about the love making scenes and she opted out of the film. Ever since there has been speculations that who will star in the film.
Recently there were talks that Madhur is speaking to both Katrina and Aishwarya Rai for the film but it is Aishwarya Rai who was always on the director’s mind. Madhur has also reworked on the script to suit Aishwarya Rai as it has been a More >