NDTV Prime: Richa Chadda on the sets of NDTV Prime's Ticket To Bollywood

Tiger Shroff performs the longest parkour sequence in Indian cinema

Tiger Shroff performs the longest parkour sequence in Indian cinema.
He will do the longest sequence of 6 minutes 30 seconds in Heropanti.
This is longest one cut sequence that we will see on celluloid.

The most interesting aspect of the sequence is that it has been shot
in one sequence and without any cuts.

The chiseled body hero, Tiger Shroff will showcase his action talents
by doing a sequence that has been choreographed keeping his training
in mind. Even after the rigorous training that Tiger has undertaken in
his growing up years, for this sequence he had to train especially for
3 months as he had to do the entire sequence in one go. Special
cameras were installed at all vintage points to capture the action
from all angles.

A member from the unit revealed how the sequence was made more complex
and challenging because they were sure that Tiger would be able to
pull it off well.

A little about Parkour

Parkour is a holistic training discipline using movement that
developed from military obstacle course training. Practitioners aim to
get from A to B in the most efficient way possible. They do this using
only their bodies and their surroundings to propel themselves; while
they try to maintain as much momentum as is possible in a safe manner.
Parkour can include obstacle courses, running, climbing, swinging,
jumping, rolling, quadrupedal movement.

On-Location Images: Detective Byomkesh Bakshi

The intelligent Detective Byomkesh Bakshi who gets a clue to prove that he found a dead body is on is way to unwrap a case.

Sushant Singh Rajput is playing the insightful detective along with Neeraj Kabi and director Dibakar Banerjee were shooting an important scene for the film.

Celina Jaitly at Radio Mirchi for LGBT Community

Tiger Shroff at Varanasi

Jackie Shroff’s son, Tiger Shroff, who will be seen making his debut in Sajid Nadiadwala’s film, Heropanti, did Ganga Pranaam at Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi yesterday, 11th May 2014 at 5am.

Being a fitness freak, Tiger has an exercise regime that he follows very diligently each day.

So, Tiger Shroff  conducted his exercises and paid his obeisance to River Ganga as soon as the sun rised.

Incidentally, Narendra Modi, who is currently in Varanasi was very keen to perform the holy Aarti on the banks of River Ganga but did not get the required permission from the concerned authorities to do so.

Post the Ganga Pranaam the actor made a visit to the very famous temple Kashi Vishwanath.

Tiger Shroff had personally got the visit to Varanasi added to their plan of city visits as he always wanted to visit this oldest city.

He is also an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and so was very keen to travel to Varanasi which is also called Shiv Ki Nagri.

Hawaa Hawaai opened to a phenomenal 4.25 crore weekend.

Hawaa Hawaai flies during the weekend, grows 250 per cent from Friday to Sunday

Biggest opening for a non star cast children's film beating the likes of Chillar Party and Stanley Ka Dabba

 

Monday, May 12, 2014:

Hawaa Hawaai,  presented by FoxStar Studios and directed by Amole Gupte, opened to a phenomenal 4.25 crore weekend. The acclaimed movie opened on Friday to 80Lakhs. Buoyed by a very strong positive word of mouth, this wholesome family entertainer saw it's collection jump to 1.50 cr on Saturday and collected 1.95cr on Sunday. The growth from Friday to Sunday was almost 250% 

Interestingly Hawaa Hawaai beat Amole’s last film Stanley ka Dabba's weekend collection by three times. In the non star cast driven children films

category, Hawaa Hawaai has seen the highest opening so far compared to other

films in this category like Stanley ka Dabba and Chillar Party.

Hawaa Hawaa is Amole Gupte’s second film as a director and third as a writer after Taare Zameen Par and Stanley Ka Dabba. And

stars Partho Gupte and Saqib Saleem.

Monica Dogra

Its a sheer delight when two genuineness of the same kind meet and magic follows. Such a happening took place recently when Monica Dogra was away in Los Angeles for professional reasons. Home to the many stars of Hollywood, Monica was busy lunching when she bumped into James Blake, an artist whom she truly adores and respects. Monica couldn't help as she was secretly having a fan moment, and instinctively struck a conversation with him. James who is a renowned songwriter, singer and producer from London was surprised and flattered. Both these great musicians spend the rest of the afternoon discussing music and guess what, there were discussions of these two wanting to create some great music together. Monica is now back in the US and you never know, a new song might be in the works?

Kajol graces the trailer showcase of Mighty Raju- Rio Calling

Kajol graces the trailer showcase of Mighty Raju- Rio Calling

Green Gold Animation honours her with the ‘The Mighty Mom’ award

Mumbai, 9^th May 2014:- Kajol graces a fun filled event hosted by Green Gold Animation, makers of Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju for their upcoming release, Mighty Raju- Rio Calling. The trailer of Mighty Raju Rio Calling was showcased at the event, followed by music unveiling.

The highlight of the event was a dance performance by the Mighty Raju Mascot to the music of the film which left the audience asking for more. Guest of Honour, Kajol loves Mighty Raju as her children love him too and she thoroughly enjoyed herself. Kajol also received ‘The Mighty Mom’ award from the director of Mighty Raju- Rio calling, Rajiv Chilaka and Mighty Raju himself. Kajol also unveiled the music of the film.

Quote from Kajol

On receiving the mighty Mom award, Kajol commented, “Well I don’t know if I’m a mighty mother or not but yes I have always maintained that my children are my foremost priority and responsibility. As for Green Gold, I would like to thank the team for naming me Mighty Mom. Mighty Raju and Chhota Bheem are a part of my living room, so I’m quite excited about this film. I know for a fact that these are great shows that are not just entertaining but have a sense of learning and value system attached. They get a peek into our culture, mythology and roots through an interesting narrative which I appreciate”.

Quote from Rajiv Chilaka, Director, Mighty Raju- Rio Calling

Speaking about the occasion Rajiv  Chilaka, the director of the film said, “It is an honour to have Kajol with us. We at Green Gold are absolutely convinced that Kajol is the perfect role model mother balancing profession with family so we decided to honour her with the Mighty Mom award.  It is a perfect timing as well, Mother’s day is just around the corner. Our content is for children and we want to reach out to discerning mothers so that they are aware of our offerings 

Event Venue- Novotel Juhu on 9th May 2014

Brief Synopsis- Mighty Raju- Rio Calling

Mighty Raju, the four year old kid with super powers travels to Rio, Brazil as his father Swamy has been given a special assignment by the government of India. Raju’s mother, Sandhya is very happy to go there but Raju is very skeptical and feels that he will miss all his friends. Mighty Raju begins to like Rio and joins a school over there, but gets bullied by Daniel at the school and gets teased that he doesn’t know about how to play football. Raju meets Maria and befriends her. He comes to know that she is the daughter of the Don of Rio- Don Pedro.

Raju begins to experience strange phenomenon and keeps losing his super powers for short durations of time. Meanwhile, his dad is trying to solve the puzzle of banks in Rio being robbed by the means of computers. Eventually, Mighty Raju learns to play football and his school team reaches the final of the inter-school tournament. In this film all his wits and powers are put to the test in a pulse-racing face-off against nasty soccer rivals, gun-toting Mafia dons and deadly Capoeira fighters, all set out to strike him down. Will Mighty Raju emerge victorious?

Release Date- 16th May 2014

X: Men Days Of Future Past actress Jennifer Lawrence feels she will not be loved in the future!!

X: Men Days Of Future Past actress Jennifer Lawrence feels she will not be loved in the future!!

The upcoming X Men Days Of Future Past actress and global icon Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence is certain that people will not love her in the near future!!!

The 23-year-old Oscar winner, who will next reprise her role of shape-shifting mutant Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past," knows that her novelty might wear off soon and explained it while promoting the movie.

"Nobody can stay beloved forever," she says. "I never believed it, the whole time. I was like, just wait: People are going to get sick of me. My picture is everywhere, my interviews are everywhere. I'm way too annoying because I get on red carpets and I'm really hyper, most likely because I've been drinking, and I can't not photo-bomb somebody if it's a good opportunity. But it's something I always tell myself: You need to calm ... down. You don't want to constantly be a GIF.'"

Well, refreshing to see an Oscar winner with such grace, humility and modesty with realistic expectations!

X Men Days Of Future Past opens in cinemas on 23^rd May in English Hindi Tamil and Telugu.

Armaan ‘s Grand Entry in Bollywood .

Armaan ‘s Grand Entry in Bollywood .

Raj Kapoor’s Grandson steps solidly in Bollywood

It was quite an eventful night on Wednesday, when the newest entrant of Bollywood Armaan launched the trailer of his film ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil ’at producer Dinesh Vijan’s residence. Grandson of showman Raj Kapoor and son of Reema Jain — Armaan Jain has set his foot perfectly right in the industry.

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is directed by Arif Ali, Imitiaz Ali’s brother and the music has been composed by AR Rahman, which is touted to be very upbeat, young and vibrant and nothing that we have heard.

The guest list included Anahita and Homi Adjania, Arjun Kapoor, Huma Quereshi and Sunil Lulla , Pritam and the leading lady of the film Deeksha .

The trailer of the film has already become viral on social netwroking sites and is well received by the industry insiders and the audiences.Which makes us believe , Armaan will make quite a grand entry in Bollywood.

An entertainer for the youth by the youth - Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is all about making mistakes and growing up as it takes audiences through the journey of two friends who take decisions, face consequences and learn from them.It reflects the "act first, think later" sentiments of today's youth and how relationships fail over unrealistic expectations.

Eros International & Illuminati Films' Lekar Hum Deewana Dil directed by Arif Ali is scheduled to release on 4th July 2014.

Indian fan spearheads worldwide petition to director Marc Webb to release a Director’s cut of The Amazing Spiderman 2!!

Indian fan spearheads worldwide petition to director Marc Webb to release a Director’s cut of The Amazing Spiderman 2!!

Adding to the hordes of the crazy ‘Spidey’ fanatics, who have gone to extreme lengths, right from travelling for days to catch the film on the big IMAX screens in major metros to duplicating the stunts, is an Indian by the name of Muhesh Spaleesh from Mumbai! The guy has initiated a worldwide petition to Director Marc Webb to release a special Director’s cut of The Amazing Spiderman 2 and show not only his vision but some of the scenes that have been rumored to have been left out!!

Sparking this petition on www.change.org, a website operated by Change.org, Inc hat provides a free petition tool for 65 million users^, the petition which needs 10,000 signatures has already received almost 3000!

Website Link: https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/sony-pictures-and-director-marc-webb-consider-releasing-a-directors-cut-version-of-the-amazing-spider-man-2-to-the-general-public-on-blue-ray-and-dvd

Well, looks like this one petition that must get the support it needs! Hope Director Marc Webb is listening!!

Palak's ooh-aah moment on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa!

Palak's ooh-aah moment on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa!

 

- If there is anything that audiences are looking forward to on this season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, it is a sight of their favourite television character Palak portrayed beautifully on-screen by actor Kiku Sharda.

- Over the past year, Palak has become a household name thanks to Comedy Nights With Kapil where her dance and music loving persona has struck a delightful chord with audiences.

- Now that Palak is prepping hard to participate in the country’s premiere dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, she says that she is setting out to prove a point to her not so happening neighbour, Bittoo Sharma aka Kapil.

- Speaking about about her tough with neighbour, Palak says, “Bitto Sharma apne aap ko bahut smart samjhety hai aur unko lagta hai ki unko koi beat nahi kar sakta. Main Bitto Sharma ko dikhana chahti hun ke duniya ke saamne main ek dance competition jeet sakti hun aur mujh mein bhi dam hai. I just want to prove a point to Bitto Sharma that’s why I decided to participate.”

- Unknown to many, Palak has already shot for a special promo of the show. According to a source, “At the promo shoot for the show, Palak was seen shaking a leg with a dentist making for a lot of ‘ooh-aah’ moments that speak of her tremendous dance skills. For all those who think Palak has trouble shaking a leg, they are going to be in for a huge surprise!”

- So what does Palak’s neighbour Kapil have to say about Palak’s participation in the show? “I always thought Palak was a heavyweight distraction whose only aim was to harass me while I interviewed my guests. I am extremely surprised to hear that she is now participating in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. It is a great achievement and I wish her...err..him all the luck,” he adds.

- Clearly, watching Palak on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is surely going to be a delight for sore eyes...