I would like to work with Kareena: Shahid

February 7th, 2009

Mumbai (IANS): Shahid Kapur says he doesn't mind working with ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapoor if a filmmaker wanted him to.

"I would like to work with her again. I feel that as an actor if my producer wants me to romance with a cow or a buffalo also, I'll do it because that's my job," Shahid said.

Shahid and Kareena teamed up for three films. While "Fida" and "Chup Chup Ke" bombed at the box office, "Jab We Met" was a blockbuster. Sadly, their relationship soured while shooting for this romantic comedy.

Now Shahid is linked with India's tennis star Sania Mirza. Asked about Sania, he said: "She is a very good friend of mine, but I don't want to discuss my personal life."

Aa Dekhen Zara Review

February 7th, 2009

Ray Acharya (Neil Nitin Mukesh), a struggling photographer has nothing going for him… until he inherits a very ‘special’ camera from his grandfather which changes his life in a way that he could not have imagined in his wildest dreams.

The ‘power’ of the camera changes Ray’s destiny overnight. His life becomes one big roller coaster ride that takes him from rags to riches and also helps him meet the love of his life, Simi (Bipasha Basu) who is an exciting sexy DJ with a mind of her own. Everything is hunky dory and moving towards ‘happily ever after’.

As they say with great power comes great responsibility and in Ray’s case, also great danger. He must now face up to the dark side of reality and win not only against the evil forces but also against fate. Aa Dekhen Zara is a fast-paced, romantic musical thriller with some great edge of the seat action. Can Ray change his date with fate? Aa Dekhen Zara. [via Eros]

Foreign actor to feature in 'Raaz 3'

February 7th, 2009

Mumbai (PTI): Bouyed by the success of 'Raaz-The Mystery Continues', producers Vishesh Films have decided to begin work on the third edition of 'Raaz'.

"'Raaz 3' will feature new actors and a fresh story. It will be an international collaboration for production and technical support. An international actor will also be involved," writer-director Mohit Suri said.

Mohit said the film will go on floors next year as the pre-production work will be time consuming and shall be completed in 2009 itself. Mohit said before 'Raaz 3', he will direct a romantic comedy in 2009.

"It's too early to talk about the story and cast. The film will be produced by Vishesh Films," Mohit said. "Raaz-The Mystery Continues" earned Rs 29 crore in the opening week and the response is encouraging even in the third week, the 27-year-old director said.

Earlier, Vishesh films' 'Raaz' in the horror genre, starring Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea released in 2002 was a runaway hit. He said horror film genre always existed but its potential was not rightly tapped.

"India is a land of the mystic. After mainstream commercial films of the horror genre in the 1960s, Ramsay brothers continued to produce horror films, but the genre was relegated to B-grade movies," he said.

Saif and Kareena share sizzling lip-lock in upcoming film

February 7th, 2009

Real-life couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor will share intimate moments in their untitled film directed by Renzil D'Silva for Dharma Product-ions.

A source present at the sets reveals, "Last week, Saif and Bebo shot for their kiss in a Chembur studio. The kiss is part of a song. The actress who has done kissing scenes on screen before (see box) was quite comfortable with the idea of lip-locking with her beau. She even was seen camly discussing the angle and the intensity with the director."

Lingering doubts
An insider reveals, "At one point it was discussed if the scene was necessary and it looked like the couple had their doubts about the screen smooch. Rensil looked unhappy and had a word with Saif. The director convinced him to do the scene. Saif in turn made Bebo understand that it was necessary and she agreed."

They got the kiss right in about five takes.

It's grave injustice: Nayantara

February 6th, 2009

'Nayantara, who was issued a red card by the Tamil Film Producers Council and the South India Film Actors Association on Wednesday, has reportedly said she has been targeted and that grave injustice has been committed against her.

Nayantara was issued a ban at a joint meeting of the two bodies following a complaint lodged by Subash Chandra Bose, the producer of 'Paiya'. The extreme step was taken as Nayantara refused to return the advance amount she had received for 'Paiya'.

On the ban, she reportedly said, 'this is injustice and I never told Lingusamy that I am opting out of the film. I had received an amount of Rs 20 lakhs from him as advance for 'Paiya' and gave dates from September 2008'.

'This decision was taken without consulting me' Nayantara declared.

The dusky actress who is currently shooting for a Telugu film said, 'I asked Nadigar Sangam for help in order to sort out this matter and now they too have turned against me'.

Interestingly, the ban may not have any impact on Nayantara (at least for the time being) because she has reportedly committed movies in other languages and is expected to be busy with them till the end of this year.

However, the Producers Council has said in its statement that it would request the producers' associations in other languages to cooperate with them and not sign Nayantara for any further films.

I had to waste three months of my time waiting for 'Paiya' to begin. Unfortunately, it was postponed. Will they compensate my loss?' she asked.

Tanushree is inspired by Lara Croft in Rama

February 6th, 2009

Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta, who has been missing from the limelight for quite some time now, will be seen in forthcoming film Rama - The Saviour, which she says is inspired by Lara Croft.

“My character in Rama… is that of an action girl and is quite inspired by the famous fictional character of Lara Croft. It was physically quite taxing," Tanushree said in an interview.

“From the time I began my career, I had wished to do a children's film and a role where I can do some action-packed sequences. With this film both my wishes came true,” she added.

For the role of Samara in the film, Tanushree has taken martial arts training from Peter Hann who has trained her to run through the jungle terrain besides her hi-fi action sequence.

Mere Khwabo Mein Jo Aaye Review

February 6th, 2009

Movie Review: Mere Khwabo Mein Jo Aaye; Star Cast: Arbaaz Khan, Raima Sen, Randeep Hooda and Ashwini Kalsekar; Director: Madhureeta Anand; Rating: * 1/2 - Give it a slip.

Maya (Raima Sen) lives with her hubby Vikram (Arbaaz Khan) and their child Priya Now leading the life of a bored housewife, Maya had once aspirations of becoming a singer. But she gave up her singing to take care of her family but is faced with a cheating and complaining husband. But following some inspirational words from her neighbor, Mrs.Mathur (Suhasini Mulay) Maya begins seeing her ideal man turn to reality. Her fantasy man, Jai (Randeep Hooda) is someone who sings, is romantic and fills her with courage. And whenever she falters or is faced with a difficulty, there he is in a new avatar aiding her and guiding her. He successfully inspires her to come out of boring married life to reclaim her aspirations and make her compete to win a recording contract. What follows forms the rest of the film.

This film falls in the category that one calls – exciting project on paper but when executed it falls flat. The wafer thin absurd plotline borders on silliness all thanks to some really idiotic writing. The actors – Raima, Arbaaz and Randeep are no seasoned performers to keep your attention on hold throughout the film. In fact with too much attention dedicated on the Maya’s fantasy man, a really good actor in place of Randeep could have made it more enjoyable but the wooden face Randeep simply leaves you irritated. And imagine you have to see him donning 18 various avatars.

Madhureeta Anand in her debut directorial venture shows some style but lacks a good narrative style. Every single frame of the film appears attractive but alas there is no good content to complement it.

Avoid this nightmare..give it a slip.