14 May 2012
13 May 2012
DEPARTMENT trailer: A must watch for Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt
Watch the promising trailer of Ram Gopal Varma’s next film
Loyal RGV fans have still not given up on the maverick filmmaker despite a string of duds to his credit. His forthcoming film, Department, which is based on the Mumbai police department reminds us of films like Satya and Company, which made him a cult figure. The highlights of the trailer are Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt, who seem to have sunk their teeth into the author-backed roles. Ramu seems to have been heavily inspired by his friend, Puri Jagannath, who rediscovered Sr B in his film, Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap.The lines are full of punch which go well with films in this genre. The action looks awesome and newbie Rana Daggubati holds his ground even while sharing screen space with the ‘Baap‘ of all actors. From the trailer, it looks like RGV, who made Satya and Company, is still alive and might silence his critics once and for all, with this film. The only concern we have is the non-film texture it has since it has been shot on a digital camera; but that is nothing to lose sleep over.
Wethinks the maverick filmmaker’s Department has the potential of being remembered as one of his better films. Do you agree?
DEPARTMENT first look: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt come together again
Ram Gopal Varma is ready with his new action-drama film based on the working of the police force
The last time Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt came together, which was in Sujoy Ghosh’s Aladin, it wasn’t a really memorable experience. But this time around could be much different. Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has brought the two actors together again, for his new film, Department. The first look of the film shows promise, but of late RGV has earned ill repute, as most of his recent projects have been major disappointments.An official statement says, “Department is above all a story of a terrifying power struggle within the bowels of the mother of all powers – the police department.” The film also stars Rana Daggubati and those in the know claim that the script is very impressive. According to RGV, “The idea behind the poster is to project a thought of ENOUGH OF BOYS…THE MEN ARE HERE, REAL POWER COMES FROM REAL MEN.”
Explaining the characters in his film he said, “The character Sarje Rao played by Mr Bachchan represents a Machiavellian character whose power lies in his manipulation and deception. The character Mahadev played by Sanjay Dutt represents an ultra dynamic character whose power lies in his dual personality which he very successfully hides. The character Shivnarayan played by Rana Duggabati represents a shoot-first-talk-later kind of man whose power lies in obedience to people who he respects!”
The first look has managed to create some expectation of this Department, but we reserve our own opinion for the film.
Nathalia Kaur’s item song is the best: Ram Gopal Varma
The filmmaker says Dan Dan is the best item song of his career, even better than Rangeela and Khallas
Ram Gopal Varma is all for item songs. The filmmaker says the item number Dan dan cheeni from his upcoming film Department is his best offering in the genre ever. “Over the years, since Company, I have not been giving enough focus on the songs because I am doing very different kind of films. After Rangeela and Khallas songs, I think Dan dan is the best item song [Watch song]. I think this is the best item song of my career,” said Varma. Dan dan features Indo-Brazilian model Nathalia Kaur.Varma acknowledges how important item songs have become nowadays, and believes they are like a moving portfolio for actors. “I believe that item song is a moving portfolio. Many female actors feel that they will not have a career if they do an item song, but I think that is wrong. The way you do a layout of pictures for a magazine, item songs are moving portfolios,” said the 50-year-old. Department features Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Rana Daggubati. It will release May 18 this year.
Will Ram Gopal Varma hit gold at the BO with ‘Department’?
We don’t remember what RGV’s last commercial success was, but this time he is playing to the gallery, no holds barred
In Bollywood, fortunes change every Friday. This does not hold true for Ram Gopal Varma. For the longest time he has been making the kind of films he wants to make, irrespective of BO figures. Surprisingly, his string of flop films didn’t affect the trust people had in him, especially those who invested in his films. Maybe a few of his recent films did make some money, but they were nowhere close to the successes of Satya or Company, for which he still wins applause.We hear that with his Amitabh Bachchan-Sanjay Dutt starrer Department, RGV wants to reach out to a wider audience. Talking about his film in a recent interview he said, “Department is not based on gangsters. But yes, with Department, we are talking about the police department and with police department… and somewhere gangsters are also there. Having said that, the film’s format is very different from Company and Satya. It is more of a mass entertainer format.”
While we do not understand what he means by ‘format’, at the end of the day Department can be safely called a gangster flick told from the cops’ perspective. The trailer looks very promising, in spite of the forced item number by Brazilian hottie Nathalia Kaur. It seems that Ramu is trying too hard to please everyone with his next film and we just hope he doesn’t end up with his foot in his rather too big mouth.
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Bharat Mata Ki Jai starts out with a full on Indian beat with thumping drums and it never stops. The song is enhanced by the staccato lyrics sung energetically by Kirti Sagathia, Vishal Dadlani and Mandar. I loved the mixture of the grunge, the sharp and the smooth vocals. What is interesting is that in parts there is also this cool slower wheeling flow that I really liked. Then there is the harmony of the three singers on the slower ‘ah ho hooo’, which is brilliant. This beat is great, but it is the vocals that make this song so good! The tempo, vocals and instrumentations changes enough throughout that you never get tired of it. Yes, I was chair dancing with shoulders and feet going while listening to it. Definitely one to get up and go crazy dancing and Emraan Hashmi certainly goes wild in the video of the song. There is a Remix too, but since it is basically the same song just sped up and a bit of the layers taken out it is not really worth a mention or listen. Stick to the original.
To be honest I wasn’t sure what to make of this when I first heard the beginning of Imported Kamariya, the sounds were just nothing I had heard before. However, then Richa Sharma’s fab vocals came in and I said ahhhh, here comes the item number. The music is nice, but it is Richa’s perfect delivery full of spicy inflection that is the best part of the song. I don’t think it really needed the men’s chorus section, it felt like it lost the flavour there and the English lyrics (this is a pet peeve of mine) certainly did not need to be there. I think this one works best with the video and watching Scarlett Wilson’s moves, not one you would want to just listen to over and over again.
Duaa has one of the most beautiful beginnings to a song I have heard in a long time. Such a lovely mix of western flavored tones with the Indian layers added in…pure gorgeousness. One of my favorite singers Nandini Srikar comes in and the song gets even better. You feel every note she sings and that is what is so special about her voice, the emotion and the tone is just pitch perfect. Then we have Arijit Singh, who is marvelous and matches her in feeling and tone. You feel every note with him as well. There is also this haunting cry in the background that really adds to the feeling and mood. This is just one exquisite song and one of my favorites that Vishal and Shekhar have ever composed. I could listen to this over and over and over and I did. This one has been added on to ‘my all time favorite song’ lists. The only thing bad was at the end they added this weird electronic tone. Her vocals were more than enough, instead of adding coolness it took some of the beauty away and that is never a good thing. But overall the song is just the definition of a great song!
I love when Shekhar Ravjiani sings. I always love his songs. In fact, I still have ‘Bin Tere’ from I Hate Luv Storys as my ringtone. However, I now may have to change it to Khudaaya. His voice has such a soft, pure quality to it with an underlying strength. Can I just sigh at him because honestly he needs to sing more! The beginning of this song is just gorgeous. The music then changes up to a faster mixture of beats and vocals by Raja Hasan and for me it was a bit jarring. I was happy when it went just to Shekhar singing with the acoustic guitars and lighter background supporting notes. There is a driving beat to the background music in many parts that is just fabulous. Vishal and Shekhar are really masters at this type of song. So much music and feeling that it surrounds you. Immediately added this one both to my ‘all time favorite song’ list and my ‘Shekhar playlist’ (yes, I really do have one of those). There is a Khudaaya ‘why on earth did they do this’ Remix. It is very 70s-80s electro, which had its own cool sound, but since I loved the original so much this felt like it was ruining it. Shekhar still sounds great but the music does not match to his vocals or the feel the song has in the original. The music overtook it and him. Skip it, I actually stopped it playing.
Morcha is another song with a strong back beat and contains very strong vocals by Raja Hasan and Vishal Dadlani. This has the feeling of an anthem with the added Desi beat added in. It has this swaying flow to the ‘Morcha’ lyric in parts that just rocks and makes the song. The rest is good, but it is that ‘Morcha’ stanza that really is the best part of the song. Another one to get you revved up. It has the feel as if in the scene in the film they are marching on to something maybe… probably not right given the story of the film, but it will be interesting to see what accompanies this great track.
The last track is Mantra Vishnu Sahasranamam (The Thousands name of Lord Vishnu), which is a mantra sung by Srivatsa Krishna. No need to give an opinion on this one just listen.
Vishal and Shekhar are certainly going through a great period as composers and that really shows on the Shanghai album. The album is a mix of what you would expect from a film like Shanghai and then there are surprises as well. Except for ‘Imported Kamariya’ and the awful ‘Khudaaya remix’, the songs on the OST show them at the height of their powers. Now excuse me I must go play ‘Duaa’ and ‘Khudaaya’ again, you should too!
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First Look of ‘Imported Kamariya’ from Shanghai
First Look of ‘Imported Kamariya’ from Shanghai
Every release of Shanghai has been a big bang, be it the poster launch, the trailer to the music video of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. The makers of Shanghai have launched the 1st look of their upcoming item number, ‘Imported Kamariya’ which features another foreign model Scarlett Mellish Wilson.
Scarlett Mellish Wilson’s entry into the Indian film industry makes her another British on the list which includes names like Katrina Kaif, Nargis Fakhri & many more.
Shanghai is all set to release on 8th of June, 2012.
First Look: 'Imported Kamariya' item song in 'Shanghai'
First Look: 'Imported Kamariya' item song in 'Shanghai'
Brit model Scarlett Wilson burned the dance floor at the music launch of Dibakar Banerjee’s Shanghai with her item number ‘imported kamaria’. Sporting a thigh-slit red ghagra and a purple-gold shimmering choli with traditional Indian jewellery, Scarlett won the hearts of the crowd with her ‘imported kamaria’ literally.
While the crowd went euphoric over her item number director Dibakar Banerjee said the overwhelmed crowd “It’s so big and this is the first time ever I have such a big music release. I am so happy.”
However his other stars Abhay Deol and to Kalki Koechlin were conspicuous by their absence. “Kalki and Abhay are shooting for their films and they could not make it. However I have Emraan with me today. Abhay and Kalki are busy and I did not want them to miss their shoot for my music launch. I would have said the same if they were shooting for me. I am not angry with them and instead I am happy that they are hard working actors” he added.First Look: 'Imported Kamariya' item song in 'Shanghai'
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Madhuri Dixit and Malaika Arora Khan add glitter to Lakshmi and Arjun in ‘Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki’
Madhuri Dixit and Malaika Arora Khan add glitter to Lakshmi and Arjun in ‘Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki’
However, Lakshmi was most happy when Madhuri Dixit Nene came in to give her blessings. Madhuri Dixit has done a guest appearance in the serial. Lakshmi is very nervous before the marriage and Madhuri comes to bless Lakshmi. She also gifts the couple a Ganpati to begin this new chapter in their life.
‘Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki’ is about a middle class girl called Lakshmi, her inspirational journey towards realizing her dreams. Lakshmi has led a very normal middleclass life since her childhood, yet she always felt that money is important. She always motivates people to think higher, to rise up in life. The story revolves around her unique love story with Arjun and how she is perplexed and unable to choose between true love and wealth later.
Keep watching Shashi Sumeet Productions’s ‘Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki’ on LIFE OK Channel from Monday to Sunday at 9.30 PM.
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First Look of ‘Imported Kamariya’ from Shanghai
Every release of Shanghai has been a big bang, be it the poster launch, the trailer to the music video of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. The makers of Shanghai have launched the 1st look of their upcoming item number, ‘Imported Kamariya’ which features another foreign model Scarlett Mellish Wilson.
Scarlett Mellish Wilson’s entry into the Indian film industry makes her another British on the list which includes names like Katrina Kaif, Nargis Fakhri & many more.
Shanghai is all set to release on 8th of June, 2012.
“Shayaris in Teri Meri Kahaani Remind Me Of Aamir” – Shahid Kapoor
Shahid was actually apprehensive in the beginning when Kunal briefed him because Kunal wanted Shahid to say the shayaris at the drop of a hat. “When Kunal told me the first time that we will have lot of shayaris in the film I recalled that Kunal had a lot of shayari in Fanaa as well. And Aamir had done the role brilliantly. I told him I don’t want to make a fool of myself as he is one of the finest actors of the country. I don’t want to mess it up because it was done so well,” says Shahid.
Well from what we can tell he certainly has lived up to the task! With that smolder and that teasing delivery you can see why Javed was listed as a fan favorite. We mean just look how cute!
Tere Meri Kahaani, which also stars Priyanka Chopra, hits the big screen on June 22nd!
Akshay Kumar launches first look of Shawn Arranha’s next Tukkaa Fitt
AAP Entertainment’s Tukkaa Fitt seems to be one film that will set the box-office registers rolling. Or so it seemed with the trade and the entertainment industry thronging to be part of this AAP Entertainment venture’s First Look Unveiling.
The auspicious moment was at the hands of Akshay Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty and a horde of other celebs at Novotel Hotel, Mumbai on May 11. The team of the film had a special bond which was apparent. Director Shawn Arranha was visibly excited on the response the film received. The unveiling of the poster was graced by the entire team together.
AAP Entertainment’s Tukkaa Fitt, directed by Shawn Arranha and produced by Premal Gora Gandhi, stars Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Vaishali Desai, Hiten Paintal and Rajpal Yadav in key roles. Tukkaa Fitt is a comic story of three vagabonds and their journey to hit jackpot. It deals with money chase, aspirations attached to the money and the money unloading its problems onto others. It’s a bull’s eye even in the most remote chance. It’s like someone hitting a jackpot by fluke. This film interplays with all characters and we introduce a gamut of comedians with their new shades of characterization. This film has a cast that also includes Mukul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sunil Pal, Amit Mistry, Viveck Vaswani, Mahesh Manjrekar to add a laughing riot on the comedy landscape.
At the unveiling, besides director Shawn Arranha, actors Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Vaishali Desai, Hiten Paintal, Viveck Vaswani, Rajpal Yadav, Mahesh Manjrekar and Vaishali Desai, Akshay Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sunil Shetty, Johnny Lever, director Ashuu Trikha, Jackie Shroff, Arya Babbar, Tia Bajpai, Anu Malik, Sayali Bhagat, Lalit Pandit, Sudhir Mishra and a host of others made their presence felt.
Shawn Arranha as a director said “I should be adaptable to direct films of all genres and hence when this subject came my way, I completely agreed as it was a challenge for me as well. It is my first time doing a comedy and it will be fun because I have a fantastic star cast”.
Banner: Aap Entertainment
Produced by: Aap Entertainment & Premal Goragandhi
Director: Shawn Arranha
Executive Producer: Lakshmi Singh
Banner: Aap Entertainment Ltd
Star Cast: Maahakshay Chakroborty, Vaishali Desai, Hiten Paintel, Irfaan Khan, Mukesh Tiwari, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rajpal Yadav, Satish Shah, Viveck Vaswani, Amit Mistry and Sunil Pal
Music Director: Gaurav Das Gupta
Story: Vinay Vats
Dialogue: Ajay Kamosh, Manoj Santoshi
Director of Photography: Vikash Saraf
Art Director: Sunil Nigvekar
Screenplay: Ajay Kamosh
Audiography: Naeem Shaikh
Edited by: Asif Ali Haikh
Costume: Mohsen Nathani
Action: Javed & Aejaz
DI, VFX, Editing: Image Device ltd
Dubbing: Br Studios
Background Music & Final Mixing: B R Studios
Media Consultant – Picture N Kraft (Parul Chawla)
Produced by: Aap Entertainment & Premal Goragandhi
Director: Shawn Arranha
Executive Producer: Lakshmi Singh
Banner: Aap Entertainment Ltd
Star Cast: Maahakshay Chakroborty, Vaishali Desai, Hiten Paintel, Irfaan Khan, Mukesh Tiwari, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rajpal Yadav, Satish Shah, Viveck Vaswani, Amit Mistry and Sunil Pal
Music Director: Gaurav Das Gupta
Story: Vinay Vats
Dialogue: Ajay Kamosh, Manoj Santoshi
Director of Photography: Vikash Saraf
Art Director: Sunil Nigvekar
Screenplay: Ajay Kamosh
Audiography: Naeem Shaikh
Edited by: Asif Ali Haikh
Costume: Mohsen Nathani
Action: Javed & Aejaz
DI, VFX, Editing: Image Device ltd
Dubbing: Br Studios
Background Music & Final Mixing: B R Studios
Media Consultant – Picture N Kraft (Parul Chawla)
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BBC Asian Network’s Friction Show will feature Kailash Kher Live Session on Tuesday, May 15th
On Tuesday May 15th, Bobby Friction on his Friction Show for the BBC Asian Network has a special treat for music fans! Tune in to the Friction show on Tuesday 15th May, 10pm – 1am to hear an exclusive live session from Indian Rock/Pop singer Kailash Kher.
Pre-recorded last month at the BBC’s pre-historic home of live music, Maida Vale studios, Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa put on a performance to remember, showcasing hit tracks including his lovers anthem ‘Saiyan’ and ‘Tere Deewani’ as well as a number of new songs from his current album ‘Rangeele’.
Having always been inspired by the late Qawwali singer, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kailash Kher has worked hard to make a name for himself as an Asian Music star. His musical style being heavily influenced by Indian folk music, he has sung in 18 different languages for regional films and has recorded over 300 songs for Bollywood. The live session was filmed and will be shown on BBC Red Button from 14th May, alongside coverage of big artists Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Adnan Sami.
As well as the performing live tracks, Kailash also talked to Bobby Friction about his latest album and upcoming projects.
About the interview Bobby Friction told us exclusively, “It was a pleasure to interview an artist as talented and as inspirational as Kailash Kher. I found him to be more than a musician & singer – he had a raging intelligence that only added to all the other qualities that we all know him for. It felt like meeting a visionary.”
Presenter/ Bobby Friction, Producer/ Che Chumber
So mark your calendars: Friction: Kailash Kher Live Session will be on BBC Asian Network on Tuesday 15th May, 10pm – 1am! ..............source by internet.................
As well as the performing live tracks, Kailash also talked to Bobby Friction about his latest album and upcoming projects.
About the interview Bobby Friction told us exclusively, “It was a pleasure to interview an artist as talented and as inspirational as Kailash Kher. I found him to be more than a musician & singer – he had a raging intelligence that only added to all the other qualities that we all know him for. It felt like meeting a visionary.”
Presenter/ Bobby Friction, Producer/ Che Chumber
So mark your calendars: Friction: Kailash Kher Live Session will be on BBC Asian Network on Tuesday 15th May, 10pm – 1am! ..............source by internet.................
Check out these new Dangerous Ishhq HQ posters!
Karisma Kapoor is lighting up the screen again and we can’t wait to see her in the upcoming thriller Dangerous Ishqq. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the film, set to release May 11th, follows supermodel Sanjana (Karisma Kapoor) who decides against flying to Paris at the last minute- for a lucrative modelling assignment, she does so not just because she cannot bear to stay away from her boyfriend Rohan but more importantly because her instincts push her against going.
Rohan, the son of one of the nation’s foremost business tycoons, and Sanjana have been one of the most popular couples in the social circuit. But what her instincts cannot do is stop Rohan from getting kidnapped.
The high profile kidnapping creates chaos in Sanjana’s life. The kidnappers demand INR 50 crores. The Police however believe that even paying the ransom will not bring Rohan back. Time is of utmost essence. Death stares Rohan in the eye. It is in this extreme trauma that Sanjana discovers something extraordinary. She sees visions of them together- sometime in the past- in different eras.
She is confused initially but in her visions lay definitive clues that could lead her to save the love of her life. As she follows clue after clue she gets closer and sometimes further away from the love that has been eluding her through the ages.
An enticing suspense thriller, Dangerous Ishhq is Sanjana’s tryst with Destiny. Would she be able to unravel the past to save her future? Would she be able to rescue her love and expose his true captors?
We have some fabulous new posters for the film that show all the roles and stages Karisma will portray as you searches for her love through many lives…Seriously could she be ANY MORE BEAUTIFUL?
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Rohan, the son of one of the nation’s foremost business tycoons, and Sanjana have been one of the most popular couples in the social circuit. But what her instincts cannot do is stop Rohan from getting kidnapped.
The high profile kidnapping creates chaos in Sanjana’s life. The kidnappers demand INR 50 crores. The Police however believe that even paying the ransom will not bring Rohan back. Time is of utmost essence. Death stares Rohan in the eye. It is in this extreme trauma that Sanjana discovers something extraordinary. She sees visions of them together- sometime in the past- in different eras.
She is confused initially but in her visions lay definitive clues that could lead her to save the love of her life. As she follows clue after clue she gets closer and sometimes further away from the love that has been eluding her through the ages.
An enticing suspense thriller, Dangerous Ishhq is Sanjana’s tryst with Destiny. Would she be able to unravel the past to save her future? Would she be able to rescue her love and expose his true captors?
We have some fabulous new posters for the film that show all the roles and stages Karisma will portray as you searches for her love through many lives…Seriously could she be ANY MORE BEAUTIFUL?
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