Ready, steady, no go!
Mumbai, June 18 -- Salman Khan, who was in Colombo for the IIFA gala earlier this month, was reportedly bowled over by the picture postcard beauty of Sri Lanka. He convinced the producer and director of his forthcoming film, Ready, with Asin, to change the shoot location from the much-exploited Mauritius to the not-often-visited Sri Lanka.
The news reported by a Chennai daily has upset the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC). "We will directly approach the people concerned rather than rely on information from our friends in the media. If they confirm the news, we will announce a non-cooperation motion against the film," says L Suresh, general secretary of SIFCC.
In May, L Suresh, along with C Kalyan, president of SIFCC, and G Siva, general secretary of the Film Employees Federation of South India, had air-dashed to Mumbai to persuade Manmohan Shetty, president of the Film and Television Producers Guild, members of IFFA's advisory board, including Ramesh Sippy and Yash Chopra, and organisers Wizcraft to host the event in a country more sympathetic to the Tamilian cause.
Told that it was too late to shift the venue, L Suresh had announced SIFCC's decision "that films featuring personalities who participated in the IIFA will not be screened in South India."
That would include forthcoming films like Raavan, Lamhaa, Milenge Milenge, Knock Out and Rakta Charitra. L Suresh however denies an "unofficial ban" against any of these films. "We'll only take action against someone who wants to shoot his film in Sri Lanka," says L Suresh. "We don't want to inconvenience producers, distributors and exhibitors.
Ranbir’s special song
The title track of Wake Up Sid, produced by Dharma Productions, has been a hit with the junta and is rocking the music charts.
Now, besides being in the movie, a special video with the same track has been shot for the audience. The video that’s being aired on television these days will definitely have the audience on the dance floor. We hear, director Ayan Mukherjee had to wait for a few months till Ranbir Kapoor shaved off the beard he had grown for another film.
The song choreographed by Bosco-Ceaser was shot over three nights. “But it’s not like a regular number. It has been shot keeping the theme of the movie in mind. It’s a slightly energetic version of the song in the movie. This song has Sid at his best at a party,” says Ayan. When the song was being shot, Ranbir had to stay in the pool for nearly three hours and he was irritated by the end of it. Few people know that the actor is scared of deep water, but he was a sport and didn’t complain till the song was finished. Producer Karan Johar who was very keen on this video loved it so much that he called Ranbir to congratulate him the moment he saw the track.
Soha, Emraan lip-lock in Tum Mile
Soha Ali Khan is a bold actress but when it comes to kiss Emraan Hashmi in ‘Tum Mile’, she was little hesitant. After the director convinced her, she finally agreed to kiss Emraan not once but twice.
Says director Kunal Deshmukh, "I told Soha at the outset that the script demanded one kiss which was to be in a song. Though she had agreed to it, when it came to the shoot, she had second thoughts."
The director explains Soha that since they are playing a live-in couple, the kiss is a must for the film. "In stead of having the camera all over them, I thought a liplock would say it all. Soha was extremely reluctant but she agreed later."
Soha also kissed Emraan during a song sequence. The director felt for one more kiss but later dropped the idea. The film has been produced by Vishesh films, ‘Tum Mile’ is set against Mumbai floods in July 2005 and it is expected to hit the theatre in November.
Dia Mirza turns down Karan Johar
Dia Mirza is in the film industry for more than nine years but still she could not firm her hold in Bollywood. It’s a lifetime opportunity for actors to work with filmmakers like Karan Johar but Dia Mirza kicked out the opportunity. Dharma Productions approached the actress for their next flick, ‘I Hate Love Stories’, but Dia turned down the offer.
She has just now completed shooting for Dharma Productions, ‘Kurbaan’ starring Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi and does not want to be a part of the cameo again. She was approached for the second cameo by debutante director Punit Malhotra for ‘I Hate Love Stories’ starring Sonam Kapoor, Imran Khan and Sammir Dattani’ in the lead. Dia at first accepted the role but later turned down through an official letter saying that she was busy with other assignments.
Dia’s replacement has not yet been found and the search is still on. She was finalized to play another heroine opposite Imran.
Deepika steals the show at LFW
Dressed in white gown with roses stuck on one shoulder, Deepika Padukone steals the show as she walked the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week (LFW). The dusky, dimpled beauty walked with ease as it used to be her territory. Deepika started her showbiz journey with ramp.
Gauri and Nainika’s Lakmé Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2010 collection presented a modern cocktail dress line that captivated imaginations. Models showcase the designer’s exotic collection.
Describing the line, Nainika said, “It’s essentially a classy line. There were a lot of short dresses, something we’ve never done before. The draping is bold and sculpted with a lot of floral texturisation. It’s essentially a vintage-inspired, ultra feminie collection.”
Salman to watch a friendly football match
Salman Khan will be in Kolkata for a friendly match between two top teams of the city – East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. It will be a part of the promotional event of his film, ‘Wanted’. For the first time Salman will be in Kolkata during Durga Puja. He is looking forward to the occasion with high spirits.
Producer Boney Kapoor confirms, "Salman will be in Kolkata on September 26 for a friendly soccer match to be played between Kolkata's top teams. It will be called The Wanted Cup and Salman will lead the teams on to the field and will work out with them."
Boney adds, "Salman has a huge fan following in West Bengal. Though he's been there for shootings, this is the first time that he's going to promote a film there. The whole team of Wanted, including Prabhudheva (the film's director) and the cast members, will also be there to cheer the teams."
The match will be held at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata.
Farah Khan got into tears
Choreographer cum director Farah Khan moved into tears while judging a reality show, ‘Entertainment Ke Liye Aur Bhi Kuch Karega’, on looking at the superb kathak performance of Tejaswini and Sanjeevani Kalghatgi. They are two mentally challenged twins sister from Mumbai who runs a library for livelihood.
Before they showed their talent, their mother made a sincere request to the two judges and the audience of the studio to press the hooter-to stop the act if they did not like their performance instead of being just nice to them. But the performance of the twins suffering from Down syndrome was so mind-blowing that they won over the hearts of all and looking at their dance skill, dance queen Farah Khan moved into tears.
Farah requested their parents to enroll them in a good dance school so that they could learn more dance forms. Their mother revealed that dance boost up their confidence as well as they are improving gradually.
Farah and Anu Malik walked up to the girls and appreciated them. Impressed Farah promised to donate her books to the girl’s library.
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