Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Theme retro: Farah's TEES MAAR KHAN gets hotter!
Although most women directors (barring a few) in Bollywood have failed to make much of a mark, one name that has stood tall is undoubtedly that of choreographer turned director Farah Khan. Her only two films as director, both starring Shah Rukh Khan, MAIN HOON NA and OM SHANTI OM, have turned out to be super duper hits. So, naturally her next, this time with 'Khiladi' Akshay Kumar and numero-uno actress Katrina Kaif too is being rated very high by the trade and the audience alike, and is awaiting it's Christmas release eagerly.
The film is getting hot and hotter with each passing day. And the news that Farah Khan is going retro(via the much talked about Katrina's "Sheela Ki Jawani" item number) is another plus because when it comes to a cinematic representation of Bollywood of the 70's nobody knows it better than her.
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Even though retro has become a fashion statement in today's times and makers like Vipul Shah with ACTION REPLAYY and Milan Luthria's ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI are making it the USP of their films, director Farah Khan did it years ago via MAIN HOON NA. Who can forget the superbly crafted rickshaw chase sequence (a tribute to the Basanti-Dhanno tonga chase of SHOLAY) in MHN. Her second film, OM SHANTI OM, too was a wholesome entertainer which was a hilarious but stunning summation of the seventies and a tribute to Subhash Ghai's reincarnation revenge drama, KARZ and Dilip Kumar's MADHUMATI. In fact in one of it's light scenes there was a Sooraj Barjatya look-alike who was jotting down ideas to implement it in his film, like "Dosti mein sorry-thank you nahin hota hai" (MAINE PYAAR KIYA)!
Well, we have enough reasons to believe that TEES MAAR KHAN will be another treat for the lovers ofBollywood who are still nostalgic about the bygone era!
Karan Johar delays DOSTANA 2
The sequel to the hit film DOSTANA titled DOSTANA 2 has run into trouble. Apparently, creative differences between the director and the producer are delaying this project.
It's learnt that Karan Johar is unhappy with the way the story of DOSTANA 2 has shaped up. He wants changes in the script which the director is not ready to do.
Keeping this in mind, Karan Johar has postponed the shoot of the film till the changes are made and the script gets okayed by him.
DOSTANA 2 has been getting delayed for one or the other reason constantly. Now, the creative differences seem to have stalled the shoot. Hope the producer and the director sort their differences soon.
Kareena Kapoor is numero uno again!
Sitting cozily on her number one position, Kareena Kapoor makes it to the Filmfare Power List 2009. Taking into account the ability to bankroll projects, pack in theatres and be seen and heard on mediums, the magazine drew out their list of Bollywood's most powerful.
Her strong presence on the male dominated list for two consecutive years in a row proves yet again that she is Bollywood's Czarina. Moving two places higher on the list this year Kareena Kapoor made it to the 8th spot from the 10th spot she occupied in 2008.
Brand Bebo has much reason to celebrate this year as she was also titled "Best Ambassador", crowned highest paid actress and bagged the most brand endorsements. She was also the sole Indian ambassador for the international leg of the Global Campaign for education - 1Goal.
Says a trade analyst, "Only the best feature in the list and its Kareena's sheer talent, beauty and hard work that got her here. She is reigning steady and has featured on power lists for 2 consecutive years. In the year 2009 she worked with all the Khans of the industry as well as Akshay Kumar. She's the only actress to have had that honor."
Slowly but steadily changing the dynamics of a Bollywood's male dominated industry the celebrated fashionista and leading actress Kareena Kapoor is taking the business by storm.
Her strong presence on the male dominated list for two consecutive years in a row proves yet again that she is Bollywood's Czarina. Moving two places higher on the list this year Kareena Kapoor made it to the 8th spot from the 10th spot she occupied in 2008.
Brand Bebo has much reason to celebrate this year as she was also titled "Best Ambassador", crowned highest paid actress and bagged the most brand endorsements. She was also the sole Indian ambassador for the international leg of the Global Campaign for education - 1Goal.
Says a trade analyst, "Only the best feature in the list and its Kareena's sheer talent, beauty and hard work that got her here. She is reigning steady and has featured on power lists for 2 consecutive years. In the year 2009 she worked with all the Khans of the industry as well as Akshay Kumar. She's the only actress to have had that honor."
Slowly but steadily changing the dynamics of a Bollywood's male dominated industry the celebrated fashionista and leading actress Kareena Kapoor is taking the business by storm.
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