Bollywood Box Office report of the week

Last week’s major release was ‘Tashan’, a Yash Raj film, directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya starring Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. The first day opening in Mumbai was so-so while the outside it was fair. The film ‘Tashan’ had a weak start in US grossing $301,226 but comparatively better in UK with a gross of $361,451.

Another release of this week ‘Sirf- Life looks greener on the other side’ starring Manisha Koirala, Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey had a poor to bad start and will join the list of the big failures of the year.

Tanuja Chandra’s English film ‘Hope and a little sugar’ and ‘Salakhain’ these two films got rejected by the audiences with a total collections of 15-20 lakhs from India.

Ajay Devgan's U me aur hum drops in the second week, after a below par performance in the first. U me aur hum added around 6.75 crores and so far the film has netted 19.25 crores in two weeks from India.

As may be recalled, KRAZZY 4 scored heavily during the first four days but saw quite a fast drop afterwards. Meanwhile the film is reasonably successful in overseas with grosses of $268,364 and $487,215 from UK and US respectively.

Samar Khan’s Shaurya has collected 1.20 lakhs from Mumbai, 6.50 lakhs from Delhi and 2.40 lakhs from Gurgaon.

Khuda kay liye is steady in big cities. Shoaib Mansoor directed Khuda kay liye adds another 50 lakhs and has so far netted 1.85 crores in three weeks from India. This Pakistani film has got to an average status in India.

Ashwani Dheer’s One Two Three, a semi hit in India has also got a decent success in overseas, grossing $ 229,209 from UK and 274,589 from US.

Abbas-Mustan’s ‘Race’ has another good and steady week and significant collections to show! ‘Race’ is a good hit in the Overseas with an impressive gross of $1,750,917 from UK and is also doing quite well in the US grossing $1,367,024.

‘Jodhaa Akbar’ a nearly superhit from India and a blockbuster in the overseas has collected 1.65 lakhs from Mumbai, 1.05 lakhs from Ahmedabadand and approximately 2 lakhs from Delhi.

Sources: http://www.glamsham.com/

Aamir Khan Injured in Ghajini

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan got injured when a tough stunt for the upcoming film Ghajini.

According to an onlooker on the set, Aamir was required to pull up a very fat goon and smash him against the wall. During this bulky incident Aamir ruptured his hamstring muscle and the injury was so worse that Aamir was not able to stand due to the pain.

Immediately after that Aamir has been hospitalized. His wife Kiran Rao immediately flew down to Hyderabad to be beside her hubby in pain.

The shooting has been stopped and will again resume only after the actor become hale and hearty again.

Source: http://bollywood.celebden.com/

Kajol will gladly grab the comedy role from Mira Nair

Kajol is getting over choosy about her role, especially due to the uncertainty/delay regarding her signing Karan Johar’s directional venture with Shahrukh Khan and also Raju Hirani’s Aamir Khan Project. Her recent project with husband Ajay Devgan’s ‘U Me Aur Hum’ may not have been a commercial success, yet, as mostly, Kajol has uniformly walked away with the accolades.

She honestly admits that she is too picky as an actress. But in the same breath adds that if Mira Nair offers her a comedy, she would gladly grab it without a second thought.


Source: http://www.glamsham.com/

Katrina Kaif, the face of the Mallya’s cricket team

Katrina Kaif, one of the top league actresses will make her presence felt at IPL events and functions supporting Vijay Mallya’s cricket team.

"Let it be clear that Katrina is the face of Mallya's cricket team but NOT a brand ambassador to the business tycoon's Royal Challenge products".

The success of RACE and now the back bone of IPL team, Katrina cannot help but smile over the feathers in her cap. Feathers of achievements, acknowledgements and honours! Katrina will be shooting an exclusive solo music video for the cricket team of Vijay Mallya, which will be directed by Sanjay Gupta.

Last year Katrina gave four hits- Partner, Namastey London, Apne and Welcome. ‘Race’ is her biggest hit in the year 2008. ‘Singh is King’ is all set to release.

Source: http://www.glamsham.com/

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Sarkar Raj - watch the movie trailor

'Sarkar' (released in 2005) was Ram Gopal Verma's last directed film which gave him a smash hit in Box office!! But unfortunately RGV got tremendous failure in 'Darling' and 'Aag'. So he has to prove a lot in Sarkar Raj, which is waiting to be released on 6th June 2008.

Below is the trailor of the upcoming movie 'Sarkar Raj', a Ram Gopal Varma film.




Source: http://www.youtube.com/

9th IIFA Awards nominations

The prestigious award function IIFA will be held on 6th-8th June 2008. Nominations are announced by Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday at New Delhi. The nominated films are Jab We Met, Chak De India and Guru but surprisingly IIFA has no nominations for the superhit and highly acclaimed movie ‘Taare Zameen Par’.

IFA Awards 2008 - Best Picture
Guru
Chak De India
Jab We Met
Om Shanti Om
Life In A Metro
Partner

IFFA Awards 2008 - Best Direction
Anurag Basu - Life In A… Metro
Imtiaz Ali - Jab We Met
Mani Ratnam - Guru
Priyadarshan - Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Shimit Amin - Chak De India
David Dhawan - Partner

IIFA Awards 2008 - Performance in a Leading Role (Male)
Abhishek Bachchan - Guru
Akshay Kumar - Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Salman Khan - Partner
Shah Rukh Khan - Chak De India
Shahid Kapoor - Jab We Met

IIFA Awards 2008 - Performance in a Leading Role (Female)
Aishwarya Rai - Guru
Deepika Padukone - Om Shanti Om
Kareena Kapoor - Jab We Met
Tabu - Cheeni Kum
Vidya Balan - Bhool Bhulaiyaa

IIFA Awards 2008 - Performance in a Supporting Role (Male)
Anil Kapoor - Welcome
Govinda - Partner
Irrfan Khan - Life In A… Metro
Mithun Chakraborty - Guru
Rajat Kapoor - Bheja Fry

IIFA Awards 2008 - Performance in a Supporting Role (Female)
Chitrashi Rawat - Chak De India
Konkona Sen Sharma - Life In A… Metro
Rani Mukerji - Saawariya
Vidya Balan - Guru
Zohra Sehgal - Cheeni Kum

IIFA Awards 2008 - Performance in a Comic Role
Govinda - Partner
Irrfan Khan - Life In A… Metro
Paresh Rawal - Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Rajpal Yadav - Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Vinay Pathak - Bheja Fry

IIFA Awards 2008 - Performance in a Negative Role
Arjun Rampal - Om Shanti Om
Kay Kay Menon - Life In A… Metro
Shilpa Shukla - Chak De India
Vidya Balan - Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Viveik Oberoi - Shootout At Lokhandwala

IIFA Awards 2008 - Music Direction
A.R. Rahman - Barso Re Barso Re (Guru)
Mika Ganpat - Ganpat (Shootout At Lokhandwala)
Monty Sharma - Saawariya (Saawariya)
Pritam - Hare Ram Hare Ram (Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
Sajid - Wajid - Do U Wanna Partner (Partner)
Salim - Sulaiman - Chak De India (Chak De India)

IIFA Awards 2008 - Best Story
Anurag Basu - Life In A.. Metro
Feroz Abbas Khan - Gandhi My Father
Imtiaz Ali - Jab We Met
Jaideep Sahni - Chak De India
Mani Ratnam - Guru
R. Balki - Cheeni Kum

IIFA Awards 2008 - Best Lyrics
Gulzar - Tere Bina (Guru)
Jaideep Sahni - Chak De India (Chak De India)
Javed Akhtar - Main Agar Kahoon (Om Shanti Om)
Sameer - Jab Se Tere Naina (Saawariya)
Sayeed Quadri - In Dino Life In A.. Metro In Dino

IIFA Awards 2008 - Playback Singer (Male)
KK - Aankhon Mein Teri Om (Shanti Om)
Neeraj Shridhar - Hare Ram Hare Ram (Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
Shaan - Jabse Tere Naina (Saawariya)
Sukhvinder Singh - Chak De India (Chak De India)
Wajid, Laabh Janjuwa - Soni De Nakhre (Partner)

IIFA Awards 2008 - Playback Singer (Female)
Shreya Ghoshal - Barso Re (Guru)
Shreya Ghoshal - Dholna (Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
Shreya Ghoshal - Thode Badmash (Saawariya)
Shreya Ghoshal - Ye Ishq Hai (Jab We Met)
Sunidhi Chauhan - Aaja Nachle (Aaja Nachle)


Source: http://movies.dcealumni.com/

Latest trailor of the movie 'Bhootnath'

Watch the latest trailor of the Movie 'Bhootnath'-




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Saif Ali Khan’s next chartbuster revealed

The song ‘Chhalia’ of ‘Tashan’ has proved to be an instant hit amongst the audience. After weeks of speculation around whether TASHAN songs would ever make it to the music channels, 'Chhalia' was the first to be unveiled around 10 days back. This song is choreographed on Kareena Kapoor.

Now, it’s ‘Dil Haara’ choreographed on Saif Ali Khan, the song has a unique visual appeal to it as yet again it has been shot on outdoor locations which have never been explored earlier in a Bollywood flick. A Sufi rock track rendered by Sukhwinder Singh, 'Dil Haara' has Piyush Mishra's lyrics which are truly different from what one normally expects from a Bollywood love song.

With an ethnic/folkish touch to the proceedings, 'Dil Haara' has an amalgamation of rock and folk sound which makes one sit up and wait to be surprised.

Sources: http://www.glamsham.com/

MS Gill wants to link Bollywood with sports

Sports minister MS Gill wants to link Bollywood with sports which he feels will improve India’s performance at the International sports ground. He has urged stars to sponsor outstanding player so that financial assets are not a restriction in their performance. While speaking to the media, Gill asked Bollywood Superstar Shahrukh Khan to sponsor a team or a player and also inspire Indian sports what he did in the film ‘Chak De India’.

Minister MS Gill said “He can begin with sponsoring four women athletes of the Indian relay team. Only Rs 5-10 lakh would be required. I think he can spare that much money for Indian sports.”

The minister said Shah Rukh bought a cricket team at the IPL — the Kolkata Knightriders for a staggering $75.09 million — and though it’s a commercial venture, the star can give something back to the country by sponsoring needy sportsperson.

The minister has precise players for Shahrukh Khan. For other stars like Hrithik Roshan, he said they could pick any player to sponsor. He said, “Except cricket or may be tennis, there is no money in any other sports. If Bollywood joins hands with us, the future of other sports would be bright”.


Source: http://sports.in.msn.com/stories/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1334790

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Parvathy Omanakuttan , Miss India 2008 keen on Bollywood

Parvathy Omanakuttan, who won the Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2008, has shown her keen interest in Bollywood. She said that she can try her luck in Bollywood provided the offers are good. The 20 year old winner said IANS “Why not? I have grown up in Mumbai and am a movie buff. If I get a good chance, good money, good co-stars, I would go for it”.

It was her childhood dream to become Miss India pageant. “I was just seven when I saw Sushmita (Sen) and Aishwarya (Rai) winning the pageant. I decided then that one day I would also be like them,” said Parvathy.

Although she is interested in Bollywood, but at the same time she also wants to pursue MBA as she thinks it’s very important to have a backup for her career, as films or modelling would not last for long.



Source: realbollywood.com
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Emraan Hashmi is quite excited with his role in ‘Jannat’

The actor Emraan Hashmi is quite excited with his role in the forthcoming film ‘Jannat’. The actor also insists that the film sees him in a great role, something that hasn't been attempted before and certainly classifies as one of its own kinds. Emraan said "I am here to do great roles. JANNAT is one of them and I am happy to have sunk my teeth into a character which perhaps comes on the big screen for the first time ever".

Emraan also seen his success comes with Solo lead film. Regarding this topic Emraan said with a smiling face "Yes JANNAT too is a solo hero film. However, it's not that I am averse to being a part of the set up where I am required to share screen space with other people around. If I get a script which surprises me, even though it requires a multi starrer set up, I would jump on it. Ultimately, what matters is a project which gives me an ample opportunity to demonstrate my acting capabilities."

Source: http://www.glamsham.com/

Enjoy the video!!- Item song with SRK- Krazzy 4

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Sarkar Raj to be released on June 2008

Director-Producer Ram Gopal Varma’s next film ‘Sarkar Raj’ is the planned sequel of ‘Sarkar’ which was released on 2005. The movie ‘Sarkar’ was inspired by ‘Godfather’, Francis Ford Coppola’s film, while the sequel will be completely original. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the three family members will work together first time in this movie, after Abhishek and Aishwarya’s marriage. Previously they’ve worked together in ‘Bunty Aur Bubli’.

The story of this film has been written by Prashant Pandey and Ram Gopal Varma. The cinematographer Amit Roy discloses that the film ‘Sarkar Raj’ will have a distinct and different look than the original film.

Following are the team of ‘Sarkar Raj’:

Producer- Ram Gopal Varma, Praveen Nischol
Director- Ram Gopal Varma
Screenplay- Ram Gopal Varma, Prashant Pandey
Editor- Amit Parmer, Nipun Gupta
Original Music- Amar Mohile
Costume Designer- Urmilla Lal Motwani
Cinematographer- Amit Roy

The film is going to be released on coming June 2008.

Raaj 2 played by Adhyayan Suman in lead role

Adhyayan Suman, sweet spoken son of Shekhar Suman will play the lead role in Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Raaz 2’ which is directed by Mohit Suri.

Adhyayan said "Yes, I have been signed for 'Raaz 2'. I am playing a guy from the media world (a documentary film maker) who is Kangana's love interest in the film. We have a live-in relationship with each other in this film. What happens is that me being a practical guy from the media world, I am an atheist and I do not believe in spirits and ghosts. And there's something that happens to Kangana who gets infested by the ghosts et al. Since I am connected to the media world, my job comes in jeopardy as there start talks about me not believing in ghosts etc and here is my girlfriend who is 'possessed'. That's where an intrusion into our relationship takes place and Emraan Hashmi comes in after that."

Adhyayan Suman has been roped in to play the role of a live-in lover of Kangana Ranaut.

I felt I wouldn’t suit the character- Kajol, for Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Idiot’

Rumor has it that the famous and extremely talented bollywood actress Kajol has given a confirmatory nod to Rajkumar Hirani’s film ‘Idiot’. What the actress said in that issue? "I loved his earlier films and I would love to work with him, but when I heard the role in Idiot, I felt I wouldn't suit the character. I look forward to working with him some day if he comes up with the right role that suits me".

Following are the images of Kajol who is considered as one of the leading bollywood’s assets-

Saif- the rising Khan of Bollywood

The Movie ‘Race’ is going to be a blockbuster, grossing Rs.700 million across the country within 10 days of its release. The actor Saif Ali Khan is on cloud nine. With the three superstar ‘Khans’ – Shahrukh, Aamir and Salman, the actor Saif Ali Khan also has his own style and identities. This Bollywood actor has style, classiness with alluring presentation.

Following is a video promo of the forthcoming film 'Tashaan'. See Saif is looking awesome here.




Sources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPD5UU49g9A

‘My Man can be from any walk of life’- Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan, after giving two hits- Bhool Bhulaiya and Heyy Babyy believes that the industry has started offering meaty roles to the actresses. She said, "I'm lucky to be a part of the movie industry when leading ladies are no longer decorative. It's providential that I started with Parineeta."

About her companion Vidya said, "Some people are doctors, others are actors. My companion can be from any walk of life. If he's an actor we can both carry our own mirrors to the sets and be narcissistic individually. And we can have mirrors all over the house. Instead of looking into each other's eyes, we can look into the mirrors," she joked.

After the smash hit in Bhool Bhulaiya, In the year 2008, Vidya Balan supposed to do another film with Priyadarshan. "But there's a problem with the leading man. I'd love to work with Priyan again. I've been fortunate in the fact that directors have signed me more than once."


Sources: http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14637758&cid=2359
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Nana Patekar getting advantage from ‘Welcome’

Those days are back when Nana used to get handsome remuneration. Yes, Nana is now getting what he used to command during ‘Krantiveer’ and ‘Tiranga’. The actor said “'Welcome' has almost tripled my salary" .

Nana also said "I'm glad the film has worked. As far as I'm concerned, I'm done with a project after I dub and promote it. It was a pleasure doing something in that satirical tone. All of us - director Anees Bazmi, Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Mallika Sherawat and I - we worked hard," Nana, who scorched headlines recently when Tanushree Datta accused him of "indecent behaviour".

Nana says he has never worked so hard and so much. And so what if his speed was somewhat stymied recently when he injured his leg.He said: "But now I'm ready work again, though nothing strenuous to start with. I'll first finish my three days' work for Rakesh Sarang's 'Horn O.K. Pleassse'. Those poor guys have been waiting patiently for me to recover so they could complete their work.”

Sources: http://www.newkerala.com/one.php?action=fullnews&id=43351
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DDLJ is still playing at Mumbai!!!

13 years after its release Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge is still playing at Maratha Mandir in Mumbai!!! Shahrukh Khan and Kajol starrer film DDLJ has been debuted in theatres in 1995 and amazingly it is now entering a record breaking 650th week!! It is needless to say that this super duper hit film has created a record in Bollywood film industry and from Mumbai alone it has made over 11.80 crores.

The manager of Maratha Mandir, Pravin Rane said “The crowds just don’t stop coming in. We do have a lull during exams and cricket matches which happens with all movies. But this film never seems to run out of steam.”

Producer Yash Chopra is overjoyed and said “It is a great honour that DDLJ is creating new records every passing week. I feel elated that Adi’s first film is still creating waves, 13 years after its release.”


Sources: http://www.bollyspice.com/view.php/1025-dilwale-dulhaniya-le-jayengee-still-playing.html