Farah Khan and Shahrukh Khan got into a terrible fight during the shooting of Om Shanti Om on the film’s sets. They were seen pulling each other’s hair madly. This was strictly for the camera! This was for a scene which required Farah Khan to be making an appearance in her second directorial venture which releases all over on 9th November. The entire Hindi film industry ranging from Amitabh Bachchan to Amrita Arora would be seen in a special appearance in this Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal and Shreyas Talpade starrer! Well, the difference here is that she won’t be seen playing herself or would be restricting her appearance in the end title rolls of this mega movie. Instead she would be there right at the beginning of the film enacting the role of a junior artist.
Deepika Padukone to dance with Rajesh Khanna, Sunil Dutt, Jeetendra
Farah Khan will recreate the magic of 70’s by presenting her new girl, Deepika Padukone romancing with the 70’s legends Sunil Dutt, Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra in her forthcoming flick, Om Shanti Om using the SFX technology. Farah added that SFX had been used in the song where Deepika dances with Sunil Dutt, Jeetendra and Rajesh Khanna. Deepika plays the character of a star from the 70’s era, and thus, dances around the leading actors of that decade. Farah is very excited about seeing the legendary heroes dancing again on screen. A similar sequence was created in the opening scene Jaan-e-Mann, directed by Faraha’€™s husband, Shirish Kunder, where Salman receives an award and is surrounded by the actors of the 70’€™s. Om Shanti Om stars Shah Rukh, Deepika Padukone and Shreyas Talpade in lead roles. The film will hit the screens on November 9.
Tanushree to do an action-children film
Tanushree Dutta is now all set to do an action film. The film is yet untitled and will be directed by a new director, Hadi Abrar. This film is not a part of mainstream cinema, it is targeted at children. It has lots of special effects and fantasies. It is inspired by Lara Croft look. Tanushree has always dreamt of being a part of action films. She says It’€™s something which excited me a lot; of course I think it is the kind of film that would probably give a swing to my portfolio, as an actor. Since it’™s a children’€™s movie, there is a limit to the amount of action portrayed in it, however my aspiration to star in an action packed film is yet to be fulfilled. Tanushree has already started doing homework and begun attuning her body for the film.
Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini to star in Hindi-Bhojpuri film, Gangotri
Deepak Sawant gave the biggest hit of the Bhojpuri cinema last year, Ganga. He is now ready with its sequel, Gangotri in both Bhojpuri and the Hindi version. The entire star cast is the same; it stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Manoj Tiwari, Bhumika Chawla, Aruna Irani and Kunal Singh. An interesting fact about this sequel is that, Gangotri will have 5 minute recap glimpses of Ganga before the start of the movie. This is for those who have not seen Ganga. ÂBeing confident about his film, Sawant informs that Gangotri has shaped well. Deepak Sawant says, we have completed the shooting as well as the post production work of the film.
Gayatri Iter and Alisha Chinoy to sizzle in Mumbai Salsa
Popular singer and wife of singer Kunal Ganjawala, Gayatri Iyer is all set to sizzle on an item number in Vikram Bhatt’s forthcoming film, Mumbai Salsa. Gayatri will be seen dancing for the first time on an item number that she herself sang. Incidentally she is not the only one; Alisha Chinoy will also be seen performing in the title track that is sung by her itself. Mumbai Salsa is Vikram Bhatt’€™s first joint production venture with ASA Films. Mumbai Salsa is a pub/discotheque; the story is about the people who visit this discotheque. Everyone in the film is on a lookout for something. People come there to seek different purposes; to meet someone or to mix into the crowd and ignore the loneliness surrounding them, to find that obscure thing called love. It’€™s a story of eight individuals coming from varied backgrounds and tribulations; exhibiting different personalities. It is a portrayal of dysfunctional metro life and surfacing of the corporate class. The film is a witty and thoughtful insight into that. Looking at the storyline of the film these item numbers and singer€™s performance will add more spice to it. Mumbai Salsa has been directed by writer turned director Manoj Tyagi. It is set to release in October.
Filmmaker Shahrukh Mirza passes away
Shahrukh Mirza is passed away last evening. After complaining of chest pains, Mirza was admitted at Criticare hospital in Juhu, where he breathed his last. Mirza is known for his movies like Mashooq, Yaara Dildara, Salaami and Rama O Rama. However, his most memorable film for his wrote the script is Amitabh, Rakhi starrer Kasme Vaade. Mirza was 60, and died a natural death leaving behind his wife Tees Mirza and sons Rehaan and Farhan. Mirza’€™s elder son Rehaan, who was launched by Shahrukh in Jaana-Lets Fall in Love, is shaken by his father’€™s sudden death.
Zubeen Garg will direct his debut film, Chakra
Singer Zubeen Garg of €˜Ya Ali€™ fame has turned to film direction and his debut film is titled Chakra. The film deals with human relationships in dark situations. It is a political thriller and it explores the competitive relationship between two brothers. Zubeen himself will be playing one of the brothers in the film and is still on the look out for someone to play the other brother. The film shooting will commence in December. It has very few songs mainly background scores. Zubeen will also sing for the album.
