RGV clears out doubts on Phoonk and Raksha


Ram Gopal Varma known for churning out the best of horror flicks chilled our spines with his recent film 'Phoonk'. Of course, audiences shot up with adrenaline had their statements, 'Ae Ramu Ka Asli Show' and it urged Ram Gopal Varma to think about its sequel. In the interim, the Telugu version of Phoonk titled 'Raksha' had hit the screens last Friday. Witnessing its grand success, Ram Gopal Varma clears out the doubts prevailing amongst many that 'Raksha' is not a dubbed version of Phoonk and it's an original remake starring Jagpathy Babu and Kalyani in lead roles.

"Many changes have been made between both the versions and Raksha is more emotional centering on family bonding" said Ramu whose dubbed version of Phoonk in Telugu has been released just in Hyderabad. Well, he is happy that Raksha directed by debutant Vanshi is doing extremely well at the box-office. The Telugu version of Phoonk will be dubbed into Tamil soon and Ram Gopal Varma is on the pursuit of apt title.
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Genelia in same role as originalAdd to hotlist


Genelia D’souza has a rare achievement. She debuted in Bollywood with 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' few years back but couldn't bag any film after that. She then moved southwards and did many southern flicks most of them were hits. She came back to Bollywood with two films back to back 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap' and the breezy hit 'Jaane Tu Ya jaane Na'. Suddenly she is every director's choice.

Anees Bazme who is remaking Telugu hit Bomarilu in Hindi is so impressed with Genelia’s natural performance in the film that he plans to retain her in the remake opposite Harman Baweja.
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Biggest war film planned?

So, you thought J.P. Dutta's Border or L.O.C. was biggest ever war film made in Indian Cinema? Check this one.

Sanjay Dutt is planning to co-produce biggest ever war film with Bunty Walia to be helmed by Rohit Jugraj. The film will be a historical going to early 1900s when a Sikh regiment comprising 21 sikhs of British Army had to fight whole of Afghan army. The film will have 21 leading actors out of which Sanjay Dutt is confirmed and shooting will commence only in later half of 2009.

Surely this one is going to battle of sorts on screen.
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Abhisek, Aishwarya and Vikram in Love triangle


Mani Ratnam's projects are always a well-guarded secret.

In fact, those associated with the film are sworn to secrecy. Right from the star cast to the subject, everything about the film is kept under wraps, away from the prying eyes of the media.

There's talk in the industry circles that Mani is making a costume drama, but that's far from true.

The truth is, the film is a love triangle and will star the GURU team of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with the top actor from South, Vikram. The shooting is expected to commence shortly.
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Steamy scene with Mori embarrassed Hrithik


Rakesh Roshan is always known for his patient behavior and polite attitude. Then what happened that he was asked to leave the sets of Anurag Basu’s ‘Kites’.

It was not that Rakesh Roshan had created a scene on the sets, but it was that his son, Hrithik Roshan could not give a scene before his dad. The scene was a seducing and a steamy one between Hrithik and Barbara Mori.

Now, Hrithik had no problem in doing the scene, but he was not comfortable in doing it in front of his dad. As a result, Anurag Basu had to request Rakesh Roshan to leave the sets, so that the scene could be completed.

We wonder how Hrithik’s wife would have reacted to it, if she would have been in Rakesh Roshan’s place. Anyways, Rakesh Roshan left the sets and the scene was completed.
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Katrina to pair with SRK despite brawl with Salman


Yash Chopra is coming back to direction after a gap of four years with his yet untitled romantic next. The filming for which begins in 2009 January. He has managed a casting coup of sorts with this one.

If sources are to be believed, he has got together Amitabh Bachchan along with son Abhishek Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Industrywalas have been left stumped with this get together of actors under one roof.

The reported cold war between the Bachchans and the King Khan and the also the famous Salman Khan v/s Shah Rukh brawl at Katrina's birthday bash is still fresh in everyone's mind. Then how has Yash Chopra managed the impossible?

A Bollywood trade analyst added, "When Yashji summons you never say No! Amitabh was given a new lease of life by him with Mohabbatein (2000) at the time when all his come back films were flopping left-right-centre.

Abhishek was given a career boost with Dhoom (2004). This Yash Raj film was Abhi's first certified hit in his career. Shah Rukh Khan is family for the Chopras.

Katrina is amongst today's top actresses. She is a thorough professional and plus which actress would say no to a film produced by Yash Raj the biggest Bollywood banner and that too a film directed by Yash Chopra himself!"

What remains to be seen is how will Salman react to his girlfriend out to align with his arch enemy SRK, even if its on screen!
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Drona will make you cry: Goldie Behl


Very few filmmakers decide to swim against the tide and go for unconventional subjects; Goldie Behl is one of them.

His second directorial venture Drona is a fantasy adventure (a genre rarely attempted in Bollywood) complete with never before seen special effects and some mind-blowing action.

Starring Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles, this film is among the most looked forward to films of this year. Close on the heels of the release of Drona, we caught up with Goldie and got chatting with him on his experiences filming Drona, his equation with AB Jr. and much more.

Goldie, you are back with your second film Drona which is releasing 7 years after your directorial debut Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai. First things first…why such a long gap?
Well…couple of reasons. One of them being I had taken failure to my heart, which I have learnt not to (laughs). I hope not to take success to my head as well. Most importantly my sister and I both thought that we first needed to get a strong hold into production which we did when we started our television software.

I think we are a reasonably established name as far television goes. Then we decided to shift our focus towards films. However, the time when we made our first movie 7 years back, we felt that we were misfits in this industry (ironical as we are from a filmy family) and we felt that we didn't know the ways of working.

But today the atmosphere is different, the working system is different. Today a producer and director can just do what they are supposed to be doing and not worry about distribution, finance and exhibition which is not really our area of expertise. So these were some of the reasons why it took so long for my second film.

However, the most important reason is that I didn't get the right kind of subject to inspire me to go against all odds and make it.

There has been a lot of speculation about Drona. Some people say Drona is a superhero film, some say it's a supernatural film, some say it's a fantasy film, while some say it's an adventure drama. Why don't you clear the air once and for all on what the film is all about?
The movie is a coming of age drama and it is made and presented in a larger than life format. However, if you want to label it in any one particular genre you could say it's a fantasy adventure. But in the soul of it, it is a very simple story of a boy realizing his destiny and his true calling so to speak.

You had said in an interview that Abhishek and you had this fake swordfight during your childhood days and that's when you decided you would make an action film with Abhishek when you grow up. Is that where the idea of making Drona come from?
Yeah…that was part of where the idea came from (laughs). We were young kids then and we decided that when we would grow up, we would make an action-oriented film. I would direct it and Abhishek would act in it. Now we have grown up and I even have a son but we still decided to re-visit that side of ours and make a film on that.

Everybody knows that Abhishek and you are best buddies. Is that, why you cast him in the lead role in Drona?
I have been really fortunate enough to know him very closely. It's but natural for anyone to discuss an idea with their close friends first and that's what I did too when the idea of making Drona came up. I discussed the idea with Abhishek and am glad that something in the story inspired him to say yes to this film. He is truly a great actor.

Could you tell us a little more about Abhishek's character in the film? Is he a super-hero? Does he have super-natural powers?
Well…he's completely human and has got all the weaknesses of a human being (be it emotional or physical weaknesses). That's the fun part of it because you have all these defects and still you emerge as a strong hero (smiles).

What role does Priyanka Chopra play in the film?
Priyanka plays a royal guard, and her duty is to serve and be by the side of the King of the Vir Bhadra Dynasty (the dynasty to which Abhishek's character belongs).

The film also has Kay Kay playing the menacing villain Ritz Raizada. He is touted to be the most expensive villain ever. Is it true?
Yes, he is indeed evil and menacing. He plays a wizard in the movie and is absolutely unpredictable. He has all the trappings of an evil wizard.

As for him being the most expensive villain ever seen on the Hindi film scene, I don't know about the exact figures. That you will have to ask the producers (laughs). But jokes apart, we have put in a lot of effort to try and create the world in which he lives.

Drona also has Jaya Bachchan in a pivotal role? How easy or difficult was it convincing her to act in this film?
I think getting Jayaji on board was the simplest. I just told her that I'm making a movie and I would like you to be in it and she immediately said yes. I was taken aback and asked “Don't you want to hear the script and know what your role is?”

She replied “No need… you are my son and it's your responsibility to take care of me.” It just put more pressure on me to live up to her expectations.

Could you share any funny/ interesting / unforgettable moments which took place during the shoot?
We had hailstorms in Bikaner which is quite unheard of. It made me run out of my actor dates and gave me quite a scare. We also had a dust storm in Namibia while shooting on a train for 13 days. We had snow in Prague. We shot through all of that. So there have been a lot of unforgettable moments like these (laughs).

The audio release sparked off a controversy over some statements made by Jayaji…Do you think what happened was uncalled for?
Whatever happened was absolutely uncalled for and I am glad that it's over now (smiles).

Drona clashes with yet another biggie - Kidnap on Oct 2. Would you have opted for a solo week or do these things really don't matter?
To be honest it's not really my call. It's the producers and the distributors who decide on a suitable release date. My job is to finish the film on time and deliver the quality that I promised.

On a parting note, give us 3 good reasons to watch Drona.
It's got great performances; you will see the same actors but in a very different kind of world and environment.

It's got never before seen stunts and visual effects And what is really the surprise factor, is that the film is very emotional and will make you cry. Abhishek is simply brilliant in this movie.
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How does she know what Bhajji and I were doing in the room


"I have been in the industry for 3 years now and have seen and been a part of some really nasty reporting. But this one just reaches the ultimate depth.

It is horrific to read something like this when all you wish to do is move on further in your career", one finds Geeta Basra in an inconsolable mood as she fumes. Reason?

After a couple of attempts being made by a section of media to link her up with cricketer Harbhajan Singh, a leading tabloid in yesterday's edition went to the extent of creating a news around both, which as per Geeta was truly malicious.

"How could this journalist write something on the tune of 'Geeta spotted entering Harbhajan's room in a hotel'? Didn't she see other people around me? Did she peek into the room to see what these individuals were doing?

Sorry, you can be naughty but certainly not cheesy! And if you ask me, this is downright cheap", says Geeta in a bitter tone.

Wasn't she informed about such an article coming out? "In fact I was and that surprises me even more", reacts Geeta, "When she called me to know the truth behind me seen entering Bhajji's room, I told her that he was a friend and we do meet on a number of occasions.

Also, I asked her to check out the entire group of friends that I was with along with my family members too. However, the worst part is that she not just conveniently ignored everyone other than me and Bhajji, she also chose to ignore whatever I had quoted on the records.

Come on, you can't be making stories spicy at the cost of other person's reputation and image."

Talking about the chat that she had immediately after the incident, Geeta admits that Bhajji wanted her to chill without worrying too much about the write-up, "He said that such things just come and go and it hardly matters to people who are close to you and understand you.

Though he was relaxed about it, I can't get something like this over my mind."

"I may come from UK and be forward thinking but this doesn't mean that my upbringing and attitude should be taken an advantage of. If I had a boyfriend, I won't hide him in a closet. But such below the belt maligning doesn't fly at all", Geeta gives warning signals here.

Making her displeasure loud and clear, she adds on a parting note, "Just because you have a pen and a paper in your hands doesn't mean you can go round writing whatever you wish.

That's irresponsible on the part of this journalist. And I am not blaming the media here since it isn't as if everyone has suddenly planned to gang up against me. However, when one or two individuals like these threaten to take the things too far, I am bound to react."
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