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Tuesday, 19 March 2013

SHOOTOUT AT WADALA BUBBLY BASH HELD AT ESKOBAR...

SHOOTOUT AT WADALA BUBBLY BASH HELD AT ESKOBAR...

Priyanka chopra came to unveil the bubbly item number in 'shoot out at wadala' present where EKTA KAPOOR,SANJAY GUPTA & MUSIC DIRECTOR ANNU MALICK.

Delhi Safari wins National Award

Delhi Safari wins National Award

“It's a proud moment for me and the entire team,” said Nikhil Advani, the Director of the film. “Delhi Safari has been a labour of love and passion for all of us and it feels great to be recognized by the National Awards.”

Delhi Safari is the story of a group of animals who decide to go to Delhi to protest in front of the Parliament after their forest was encroached upon by the builders. It was released in October 2012 to great critical and audience acclaim and has continued its golden run on TV and in DVD sales as well. In the process, it became the first Indian animation film to be chosen as “Official Selection” at the Annecy Film Festival in France, the world's most prestigious animation film festival.

“We wanted to make an original, international quality animation film out of India, with a relevant global message” said Kishor Patil, the producer of the film and owner of Krayon Pictures. “We are proud to win this National Award and I congratulate everyone who has worked on this film.”

India's first internationally acclaimed animation film “Delhi Safari”, created by Krayon Pictures, has won the National Award for the Best Animation Film. Krayon Pictures, the studio that created the film, is based in Pune and specializes in IP work and cutting edge VFX.

Shringar Film Pvt Ltd (SFPL) acquires FILMISTAAN which won the Best Hindi Film Award in the 60th National Film Awards

Shringar Film Pvt Ltd (SFPL) acquires FILMISTAAN which won the Best Hindi Film Award in the 60th National Film Awards

Shringar has acquired the national award winning film FILMISTAAN and will look at an all india theatrical release in June 2013.

FILMISTAAN directed by Nitin Kakkar, starring Sharib Hashmi, Innamulhaq, Gopal Datt and Kumud Mishra, has won the Best Hindi Film Award in the "60th National Film Awards".

Arijit Dutta has given music. The costumes designed by Payal Ashar enrich the performances by actors Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Kumud Mishra, Saroj Sharma amongst others. A special mention for Subhransu Das who is the Director of Photography, every frame is worth an applause, deserts never looks so lovely and Sharib Hasmi as the lead has done a fabulous job bringing the character Sunny Arora to life and Inaamulhaq plays the role of a film pirate.

Monday, 18 March 2013

Lootera look launch which took place yesterday, Friday at Liberty Cinema.

The evening started with the starcast making an entry in a vintage car, Impala. The crowds were humongous near the theatre.

Ranveer and Sonakshi made headway to the stage where they performed a brief act which was choreographed from the film. Giving way to the unveiling of the film's poster by Sonakshi and Ranveer.

The audiences were then shown a 10 minute making of the film which underlined the difficulties which the faces even before the shooting started. From creating the look of the 80's to the harsh weather conditions to the ill health of Ranveer Singh in the midst of the shoot. The film's shoot got postponned two times... and the third time they were finally successful in kickstarting the project.

The trailer explained the film and yet left the perfect balance of ambiguity among the audiences. It was received with a roar of applause from the audiences.

The film is scheduled to release on 5th July 2013

The Three ‘Nautanki’ Girls Got The Right Moves with Dhak Dhak

The Three ‘Nautanki’ Girls Got The Right Moves with Dhak Dhak

It’s no mean feat to match steps to a song that has been immortalised by Madhuri Dixit-Nene. But looks like Rohan Sippy was confident of being able to pull it through. The director has revived Madhuri’s iconic Dhak Dhak song in his upcoming film Nautanki Saala, with the three actresses – Evelyn Sharma, Pooja Salvi and Gaelyn Mendonca.

Says Pooja, “I’m a big Madhuri fan and her Dhak Dhak is among the best songs ever choreographed. It was a dream to dance to its remixed version.” While Gaelyn accepts that she had to “work very, very hard to get the moves right, Evelyn adds, “I became nervous when I heard that we were going to perform to Dhak Dhak. Who can have the audacity and courage to dance to a number that Madhuri Dixit has immortalised on screen! But Rohan said that since we are all newcomers, there would not be much comparison. And that we treat it like a tribute.” Finally, says the director, “It is such an iconic song and it is a dream to be able to use it in one of our films.”

Producer Bhushan Kumar says, “The three pretty girls have soft, romantic roles in the film, along with the two nautankibaaz boys – Ayushmann Khurrana and Kunaal Roy Kapur. Their look in this song, created by Mikey McCleary and sung by Saba Azad, has lots of oomph. Stepping into the shoes of Madhuri is not easy, but the girls have done a wonderful job with Ayushmann and Kunaal giving those funny expressions that will leave you in splits.”

Nautanki Saala, produced by T-Series and RSE, releases on April 12.

Punit living his wild dream

Punit living his wild dream

Director Punit Malhotra, who is making his acting debut with director Samar Khan’s Waisi Waali Khushi, insisted on performing all his stunts by himself. He claims it was an opportunity for him to fulfil his dreams.

“It was great fun doing the stunts on my own. I have always wanted to do these things,” says Punit, who played with tigers, fed them and went go-karting among other things. “All of us have a wish-list of things we want to do, which give us great joy. Feeding a tiger wasn’t part of mine originally, but I’m glad I got to realise a few other things I did have on my list, and I’d like to thank Samar for that,” he adds.

The director, who is all set to start shooting his next — Gori Tere Pyar Mein with Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan — claims there’s an actor within every director. “All directors are actors. They need to be actors to be able to direct, so acting came naturally to me. People only expect me to direct, so when Samar suggested that I act in this film, I was surprised but excited,” says Punit. His role in the film is of a young, successful banker who suddenly decides to cut down on his workload and obession with making money to relax and enjoy doing the things he loves.

Steven Spielberg in a conversation with Amitabh Bachchan which took place at Taj Lands End, Bandra.

Present also were an electic mix of directors like Rajkumar Hirani, Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra, Anurag Kashyap, Ramesh Sippy, Shyam Benegal, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Sudhir Mishra, Nagesh Kuknoor, Madhur Bhandarkar, Homi Adajania, Abbas- Mastan, Rohan Sippy, Prabhudeva, R.Balki, Kunal Kohli and many more.

The industry's leading women directors were also present namely Zoya Akhtar, Kiran Rao, Reema Kagti, Rajshree Ojha, Gauri Shinde.

Present also was Stacey Snider the Co- Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros.

Playing perfect hosts were Jaya Bachchan, Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani.

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Emraan Hashmi-Vishal Bhardwaj's reel ode to Gulzar!

Both Vishal Bhardwaj and Emraan Hashmi are self-confessed fans of Gulzar’s works. In fact, Vishal and the veteran writer have worked together on several films and are known to be quite a winning combination too. But now the filmmaker has taken his adulation for Gulzar a step further.

A source reveals that in his upcoming film Ek Thi Daayan, the filmmaker has included a scene where Emraan will be paying an ode to the writer by reading out a few couplets from his book. Tanuj Garg (CEO Balaji Motion Pictures) shares, “It’s a house-party sequence where Kalki (Koechlin) coaxes Emraan to sing.

During the song, he lifts a book of poems by Gulzaarsaab and recites a few couplets from it. The book has Gulzarsaab on the cover too. It’s obviously Vishal paying an ode to his favourite. Gulzaarsaab is actually the lyricist of this song Yaarum too.” Another on-set source reveals that when Emraan heard about reading the couplets from Gulzaar’s book, he was thrilled and revealed that he’s a fan of his works too.

Saturday, 9 March 2013

Aatma makes a ‘Brave’ move

Suparn Varma’s Aatma is the first Indian movie to have used Dolby Atmos surround sound. For those uninitiated, Dolby Atmos, a new technology introduced by Dolby Laboratories in April last year was first used in Pixar’s Brave. The first installation was in the Dolby theatre in California for the premiere of Brave. Among the horror films, recently released Mamaboasted of having used the Dolby Atmos sound. Only about 23 Hollywood films have used the new technology till now.

The new technology came with a heavy cost, but Suparn says:“We feel honoured to have used this technology in India for the first time. Ours is the second horror movie after Mamato have used it. We had to spend extra seven days post the production for Atmos Dolby. But it seemed well worth it, at the end of the day. Sound is the key for any horror film and we didn't want to compromise on that aspect. We wanted to get the best.”

Atmos Dolby is said to give a 4-D effect in sound creating a dynamic effect, depending on the theatre capabilities. It supports up to 128 audio tracks and up to 64 speaker feeds. The Atmos Dolby technique, now available only for commercial films, is expected to be available for home videos as well.

Punit Malhotra's "Waisi Waali Khushi"

Punit Malhotra's "Waisi Waali Khushi"

We spend most of our lives waiting for a moment... That moment when we're not responsible for anyone or anything. That moment when the EMIs are paid and the awards are stacked on the wall. That moment when we could go back to the innocent happiness of childhood, lost somewhere. But what happens when a young, successful banker seizes one moment and decides to make it the one that changes his life? That moment is when his real journey begins... The journey towards his Waisi Waali Khushi.

Sona Spa full song 'Hum Neend Ka Business Karte Hain' sung by Aasha Bhosle and Sudesh Bhonsle

Sona Spa full song 'Hum Neend Ka Business Karte Hain' sung by Aasha Bhosle and Sudesh Bhonsle

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Radio Mirchi celebrated the spirit of womanhood with ‘She Rocks!’

Radio Mirchi celebrated the spirit of

womanhood with ‘She Rocks!’

Mumbai, March 8, 2013:

Radio Mirchi made this year’s International Woman’s Day special in its own way. Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India’s leading radio station and LIC celebrated the spirit of womanhood with its one of a kind musical concert – ‘She Rocks’ at Rang Sharda, Bandra. India’s leading vocalist, Subha Mudgal dedicated the musical night to women by mesmerizing her listeners with her famous renditions.

Commemorating this very special day, Subha Mudgal paid a musical ode to women. This 2 hour special musical extravaganza recognized and highlighted the empowerment of women in a unique and exceptional way. Subha Mudgal enchanted the audiences an impressive range of Hindustani classical music, Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, and popular Indian Pop music.

Commenting on ‘She Rocks’ Hitesh Sharma, COO, ENIL said, “We at Radio Mirchi are delighted to dedicate this day to recognize the importance of women in our lives with ‘She Rocks’. In our own way, we take this opportunity to thank them and cherish all the efforts that have been made by them in contributing to each of our lives in their own special way. We are certain that together with our listeners we will make this concert, a memorable evening for the all women.”

Ms. Rita Bhattacharya, Executive Director (C.C.), LIC, “An event like “She Rocks” organized by Radio Mirchi affirms our respect for womanhood and the female workforce in India. With almost 25,000 women on its employee rolls and over 4,00,000 women in its massive marketing network, LIC certainly believes in the enormous potential available in this segment. She Rocks is not only about giving women a day of entertainment but also showing our respect for women and their constant progress.”

On being associated with ‘She Rocks’, Subha Mudgal says, “ I consider it an honor and a privilege to have been invited to offer a musical tribute to the amazing innate strength and courage of women, on a day that celebrates womanhood annually. I only hope and pray that the music and tributes and celebrations we offer on this special day bring us closer to a day when women will indeed get their due from society at large.”

For more information on ‘She Rocks’ set your radio station to

Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, It’s Hot!

About Radio Mirchi

Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL), India’s leading private FM radio broadcaster, popularly known as Radio Mirchi, operates across 32 cities in the country. Launched in 2001, Radio Mirchi has the highest listenership across the country and a track record of developing innovative content, thus expanding and retaining its audiences and advertisers through the years. Radio Mirchi has delighted listeners and the industry with its exciting properties like the Purani Jeans Film Festival and the Mirchi Music Awards.

Radio Mirchi’s continuous innovations across different platforms like Visual Radio or Mirchi Mobile have been instrumental in gaining leadership in the private FM Radio industry. Radio Mirchi made its international foray with the launch of the brand in the UAE. From 1st Feb, 2012, Radio Mirchi can be heard in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and is the first Indian radio brand to go international.