Big B-Abhi-Aish together in Taalisman

February 10th, 2009

The makers of mega budget fantasy film, Taalisman have decided to set foot on a virgin location for Bollywood filmmakers. Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions has planned a big shooting schedule of their Amitabh Bachchan starer in Bhutan.

Our source reveals, “The Big B starer will be shot in the jungles of our north east neighbouring country Bhutan. The ageing superstar plays a warrior in the film, the plot of which is based on the famous Hindi novel, Chandrakanta. The makers have chosen Bhutan as the geography there is quite different. They will be erecting a huge set in Bhutan as well as one in Mumbai. It is a big project and is still in the pre-production stage. There is a lot of research to be done. But since right now, Vidhu Vinod Chopra is busy with 3 Idiots the film will go on floors only around end of 2009. Recession is another factor that is delaying the film.”

“Apart from Amitabh Bachchan the mega cast of the film includes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who plays a princess, Abhishek Bachchan in the role of a warrior prince and Sanjay Dutt in a negative character. Aishwarya’s look hasn’t been decided on yet but it will surely be very appealing as Chandrakanta is charismatic and physically strong. She will be required to do sword fighting.

Abhi enjoys B'day with family

February 7th, 2009

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan turned 33 on 5th February. Abhi joined Ash in New York where she was promoting her English film 'Pink Panther 2'. His parents Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya, who were recently in Davos and London, also joined the couple. At first the birthday boy parents were unsure about joining Abhi's birthday bash but later they managed to take part on their son's birthday celebrations. After the premiere of Pink Panther 2, they all had a gala time, all enjoyed Abhi’s birthday to the fullest.

The actor is having a hectic time for quite sometime now shooting for Mani Ratnam's Ravana in the deep jungle of Kochi with wife Ash. Abhishek is eagerly waiting for his forthcoming release Delhi 6 as the film is expected to turn around his career fully. Directed by Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, Dehli 6 speaks about an incident in Delhi that transformed Abhishek's short trip to the longest journey of his life.

Veteran actors like Waheeda Rehman and Om Puri are also part of the film. Abhi paired with Saawariya gal Sonam Kapoor.

Spicy treat for Abhishek Bachchan

February 5th, 2009

Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan has turned 33 today. Unfortunately he won't be able to celebrate his birthday with his family.

But there is spicy twist in Abhishek's birthday story, Delhi6 director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has plans to gift 51 different kinds of pickles to Abhishek! Isn't it a tangy idea... According to the buzz Abhishek has a taste for Indian food and during the shooting of the film Delhi6 JrB used to gorge on local food and lots of pickles. So Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra ordered the pickles from Khari Bauli (Chandni Chowk, New Delhi).

Abhishek's schedule is very tight and he is presently on an assignment to New York, his wife Aishwarya may join him to celebrate his birthday as she too is parked in the city to promote her Hollywood venture Pink Panther 2.

Jaya and Amitabh may or may not join him because of their prior assignments but bahurani will make sure that Abhi's birthday is a memorable one.

Abhishek Bachchan’s yet another birthday away from home

January 31st, 2009

Last year Abhishek Bachchan had to celebrate his birthday (February 5th) in Jaipur where he was shooting for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi-6. Now this year yet again he will be celebrating his birthday away from home as he will be in New York on that day. He will be flying to the Big Apple after he wraps up the shooting of Mani Ratnam’s Raavan. AB is currently in Orcha, near Jhansi.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi-6 will release on February 20th and to promote the film, the filmmaker will be taking his cast comprising Abhishek Bachchan and to America, to kick start the campaign. The film had won top honors at the Dubai Film Festival, which helped the film to be announced in the International arena.

It is learnt that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may join Abhi on his New York trip to spend his special day with him. Big B and Jaya Bachchan may join as well it seems but their trip isn’t as sure shot as Aishwarya’s, informs our source.

AISHWARYA RAI IS VERY VERY JEALOUS OF KATRINA KAIF

January 22nd, 2009

Aishwarya says Katrina bought the FHM award

A few days ago we reported that Abhishek Bachchan was not happy about Harman Baweja getting signed by ace director Ashutosh Gowarikar… the jealousy of this was seen on Aby’s Baby’s face at the IIFA fashion show where Harman walked the ramp. Now, we hear that Abhishek’s wife Aishwarya has joined him on the ladder of jealousy…

Aishwarya is amazed as to how fellow actress Katrina Kaif has been declared the sexiest Asian woman by FHM. Apparently Ash has been joking that Kat must’ve paid a handsome amount to get on the cover. Ash has been saying she’s been here long enough to know how undeserving actresses end up on the covers of international magazines and Katrina definitely isn’t in the league to make it there!

WHAT? Long enough to know how to BE FAKE, CRY CROCODILE TEARS, BE INCESTUOUS.Well we say KATRINA KAIF WIN ALL ODDS WITH THIS FIGHT.Oh wait, it's not even a fight, it's just you AISH.

Sonam Kapoor to Star Opposite Abhishek Bacchan

January 19th, 2009

She’s just a new comer and in her second movie she is getting a chance to work with Abhishek Bacchan. I’m talking about Sonam Kapoor. Her movie Saawariya is not yet released and she has signed a movie opposite Abhishek Bacchan. She will be doing Delhi 6 opposite Jr. Bacchan. The movie is directed by Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra. Sonam is really lucky to get a Rakeysh Mehra Movie in her second film. We still do not know much about the movie as it has not been revealed. Lets wait and watch for the promos to be out.

Ash, Abhi too busy for 2009

January 19th, 2009

If you are thinking to cast Ash or Abhi in your next flick then do not waste any more time in shaping your thoughts but take prompt action as the duo's calendar is occupied by other producers. The year is going to be quite hectic for both Ash and Abhi. They have signed films in couple as well as in individual. If Abhishek has signed few films in single, Ash also has number of new assignments in her kitty.

The list goes as Ash and Abhi is going to star in Mani Ratnam's path-breaking film Ravan. Next Ash has another big budget film of Sanjay Leela Bhansali with Hrithik opposite her. Bhansali desires to flaunt their chemistry threesome than Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar. Then coming up is Abhinay Deo's thriller teaming Ash-Abh to be produced by Excel Entertainment. According to Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment, "It will be a thriller film and the entire shooting of the movie will be in Thailand, Greece, London and Istanbul. Abhinay Deo and I want a particular look for the film. We want something different in the film’s visual quality that people have never seen before."

For the first time Aishwarya will share screen space with Akshay Kumar who will play the lead role in the film. Both Akshay Kumar and Vipul Shah will co-produce the movie.

Action shifts from Kerala to MP for Ravana

January 9th, 2009

Mani Ratnam’s Ravana shoot has now shifted from the jungles of Kerala to interiors of Madhya Pradesh. Abhishek Bachchan along with Aishwarya Rai is presently in Jhansi for this final schedule of the Mani Ratnam film.

Sources reveal, “The film was planned to be shot in three main locations, the interiors of Kerala, Chennai and in some virgin locations in interiors of Madhya Pradesh. Each location was selected after having done a thorough research about it as it was necessary for the script. The Madhya Pradesh locations were kept undisclosed even for some members involved in the making of the film.

Though presently stationed at Jhansi, Abhishek will be heading towards the Betwa river for shooting some action scenes and later Aishwarya will join him for shoot to be taken place in and around Orcha area. This entire schedule will last around 20 days following which all the shooting portions for the film shall get over and post-production will begin. The film has already been delayed due to the illness of Amitabh Bachchan and his subsequent hospitalization in October. Mani is hoping for a summer release of the film in three languages – Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.”

Bachchans team-up for ‘Pink Panther’ premiere

January 9th, 2009

The buzz is that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and hubby Abhishek Bachchan will walk the red carpet along with Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan for the premiere of her international film ‘Pink Panther’ in New York on February 4.

A source confirms, “Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya have had busy schedules. ‘Pink Panther’s première is an occasion for the senior Bachchans to be with Aishwarya in happier times and to show their love and support as parents. Due to Aishwarya’s ‘Pink Panther’ shooting schedule at Boston and Abhishek’s Dostana schedule, the family was unable to spend quality time together. Now the Bachchans are eagerly looking forward to the trip as their family will be together in New York.”

Well, the lucky Bachchans have another chance to display their family unity. Very interesting, indeed!

Abhi Ash’s wild adventure during Ravana shoot

January 5th, 2009

Abhishek and Aishwarya are currently shooting in the jungles of Kerela for Mani Ratnam’s Ravana. But if that makes you think that the lovey-dovey couple is having an adventurous time, you might be wrong. Shooting in the jungle is becoming tough for the couple. It is believed that they are having tough time on the sets of Ravana.

According to a unit hand, Ash was bitten by a leech on the very first day of her shoot. The jungle is full of leeches, snakes and other wild animals. However, director Mani Ratnam has hired local snake catchers to deal with this problem.

But being so professional both Abhishek and Aishwarya have decided to concentrate on their work no matter what they have to go through. Though Mani Ratnam has kept his project Ravana under wraps and has given instructions to his actors to not discuss about the film, their characters and their looks; we are sure Abhishek and Aishwarya will have more adventure tales to tell us once their shoot for Ravana is complete.