Lucky connection with Harman and Genelia?

February 15th, 2009

Truth is stranger than fiction. This we learnt when we observed the strange coincidence that Sanjay Kapoor shares with Hurman Baweja and Genelia Dsouza. Hurman is starring in Sanjay’s first film as a producer called ITS MY LIFE along with Genelia Dsouza. A source close to Sanjay said, “Hurman’s debut venture Love Story2050 was released on the same day as Genelia’s Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.

And recently Victory and Luck By Chance hit the theatres on the same day too. And has fate would have it both Hurman films failed while Jaane and Luck became hits.But this time around Sanjay — who recieved much appreciation for his performance in LBC — is hoping that, Genelia’s luck rubs off on It’s My life.”

First Copy ready for 'Sachin'

February 10th, 2009

Starring Vijay, Genelia and Bipasha Basu in the cast, ‘Sachin’ directed by Johan has been produced by Kalai Puli Thanu. The film has been dubbed from Tamil to Telugu retaining the same title by A. Sampath Kumar on Chakrini Enterprises banner which will be presented by C.Rajesh.

The story is about the ego clash between a couple set in a college backdrop. Genelia does the role of a bubbly girl similar to her portrayal in ‘Bommarillu’, ‘Jaane Tu’ (Hindi) and might woo the Telugu audience once again with her cute looks. Bipasha Basu plays a cameo adding to the glamour quotient of the film. Devi Sri Prasad has composed some of his best tunes which will entertain.

The first copy is now ready and the release dates are being planned in the 3rd week of February.

Genelia still waiting for a Valentine

February 7th, 2009

When the entire world celebrates Valentine's Day this year, bubbly Genelia will be working. The actress who enchanted Hindi audiences in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na apparently has no love life and so, no programmes on February 14th.

Genelia is still basking in the success of her Hindi film which fetched her appreciation even from the great Amitabh Bachchan.

The Boys actress is the latest heart throb of boys in South India and her performances in the Tamil film Santosh Subramaniam and Telugu film Sasirekha Parinayam reinstated her popularity.

Although single, there were rumours that Genelia and Hindi actor Ritiesh Deshmukh are romantically involved.

Genelia is currently working in the Hindi film Its My Life, remake of the Telugu film Bommarilu.

Genelia still close to Imran

February 7th, 2009

Genelia D'Souza and Imran Khan are still buddies. That's what the young heartthrob's Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na co star claims.

Since Imran is going steady with his girlfriend of many years Avantika, no one really linked up the young stars romantically. However the recent buzz is that the two friends have fallen apart after a misunderstanding.

But she clarified, "Imran is a dear friend, there is no misunderstanding between us and we are very good friends. Everything is absolutely fine. These are just rumours."

The young actress who shone down South is presently juggling both Bollywood and the South. She said, "I love both the industries as both are close to my heart. I started my career with Telugu films and I got recognition in Bollywood. But the success of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na has done wonders to my career."

Genelia has Hook Ya Crook with John Abraham and It's my Life with Hurman Baweja, the Hindi remake of her own Telugu hit Bommarillu to look forward to as well as a Abbas Mastan thriller.

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and her hero Imran is mighty lucky for her. No wonder she cherishes this friendship!

Genelia D’Souza had shot for Ghajini

January 21st, 2009

If there is one actress who must be feeling really frustrated looking at the stupendous success of Ghajini is Genelia D’Souza. Many must be aware that Kangana Ranaut and Ayesha Takia were being considered for a role in Ghajini but that was for the role which eventually went to Jiah Khan.

Sources inform, “The makers had zeroed down on Asin but her dates were getting to be a big problem. Finally as no word came from Asin, Genelia was brought in. Genelia too infact shot for 3-4 days with Aamir. But during that time Aamir started getting this feeling that audience would somehow not accept their jodi as she would be appearing with his nephew Imran Khan in his debut venture Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Just then the makers got a word from Asin that her dates issue had been sorted out. Immediately then, Genelia was replaced by Asin and as they say rest is history”

Well Genelia has managed to get her shot at fame with Jaane Tu produced by Aamir but it would have definitely been a double whammy for her had she been in Ghajini as well.

I'm single, Riteish is just my friend: Genelia D'Souza

By Subhash K Jha

Imran Khan's petite and perky costar Genelia D'Souza in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na started her career with Mr Bachchan, no less.

"I did a Parker pen ad with him when I was still a kid. It seems I've been acting forever. Strangely acting was never an option. That ad was directed by Mansoor Khan. He kept me in mind for Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, and here I am."

She continues, "Actually this film was being produced by Jhamu Sugandh first. That's when I screen -tested for the role of Aditi. I met the director Abbas Tyrewalla and he almost finalized me.

But he needed bulk dates from me and I was busy down South. He wanted to shoot at stretch. I couldn't do. I got busy in the South. Then one day I got a call from Aamir Khan's office.

Abbas wanted a complete newcomer. But Aamir wanted a girl who suited the character. The next thing I knew, I was on board."

Genelia says she was never that keen on an acting career. "But when I saw how I was appreciated down South I fell in love with the industry.I've been lucky. I didn't plan anything. I've never contacted a single producer. So far it's been an awesome journey."

After Tamil and Telugu Genelia has just made her debut in Kannada film. "I'm sure I'll be able to dub in all the South Indian languages soon. I know I can do it. I just need to get the slangs and colloquialisms correct. Honestly I need to dub my own lines in the South to give complete performances."

In Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Genelia plays a girl quite like herself. "Except for one detail. Aditi picks fights with every damn person. I'm not like that.

I'd rather talk it out than fight. I had to really let go to be fighting on screen all the time.

The workhops really help. Both Imran and I are close to the characters. But we also discovered new facets of ourselves while playing the characters."

Like Asin, Genelia is now dividing her time between Bollywood and the South. "I'm getting a lot of calls in Mumbai. I want to balance it out. But the priority would be Hindi films right now because I've worked really long in the South.

But my South Indian films are also very important. I get very satisfying roles in Tamil and Telugu. And I can't let them go. Let's just say I'll do one film down South for every two films I do here.

In any case they wrap up their films super-fast down South."

The rumours about Genelia D'Souza and her first co-star Riteish Deshmukh have the child-woman flummoxed.

"I'm very much single. Riteish is a friend. But that's it. I've no idea where these rumours come from. We're both very busy. When we occasionally meet up we're normal with one another, not the least selfconscious about what's written about us.

I'm very new to all this. I've done the two films with Riteish Tujko Meri Kasam and Masti….I started young, yes. In 2003 I had three releases in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, " the Mumbai girl informs me.

"I got busy with the South that 's the only reason why it took me so long to get noticed in Bollywood.

There's a buzz about Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na because it is Imran's debut film. I'm definitely looking at it as a high-potential film.

I also had fun doing Priyadarshan's Mere Baap Pehle Aap. I enjoy doing films in all languages and genres."

She also has It's My Life with Harman Baweja coming up.

"I've done the original in Telugu down South. Then I also did the remake in Tamil. Now I'm doing it in Hindi. The Tamil and Telugu versions were similar. But the Hindi version is very different. Today both the South and Hindi are high-potential industries for me. I'm still a newcomer in Bollywood."