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Talking about the two failures, LUCK and KIDNAP, both were directed by recognized names in Bollywood. While KIDNAP was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi of super hit DHOOM fame, LUCK had Soham Shah at the helm of affairs who too is a name in Bollywood, having directed an above average grosser for Shah Rukh Khan's home production Red Chillies Entertaiment and Karan Johar's Dharma productions, KAAL. But it is ironical that two debutant directors proved lucky for Imran or vice versa, while the already established ones delivered turkeys!
Next on Imran's agenda is another debutant director Danish Aslam with BREAK KE BAAD opposite hit queen Deepika Padukone, and going by Imran's past record we can safely say that this film should turn out be a successful debut directorial venture for Danish and another hit film for Imran with a first time director!
Well, let's wait for 26th November and see if our prophecy turns out be correct as that is the day when BREAK KE BAAD releases.
However, we have news from Imran himself who has revealed that DELHI BELLY will release sometimes early next year. He also discussed the cause of the delay in the pre-production and release of the film attributing it to Aamir Khan's busy schedule with Rajkumar Hirani's 3 IDIOTS and also to the fact that director Abhinay Deo got busy with another film. He however added that both Aamir and Abhinay are relatively free now and so the post-production work is likely to start soon.
Well, here is looking forward to watching Imran once again after his charming act in I HATE LUV STORYS and hope that DELHI BELLY too will emulate the success of IHLS.
Bollywood's leading production house Yash Raj Films (YRF), who loves mixing & matching jodis like Shahid-Anushka in BADMAASH COMPANY, Neil-Deepika in LAFANGEY PARINDEY, Katrina-John in NEW YORK, etc has paired up Imran Khan & Katrina Kaif for their forthcoming film.
This will be Imran's first film with YRF, as also his first screen pairing with Katrina.
Katrina earlier worked with YRF's NEW YORK (2009).
Apparently, Imran & Katrina were to come together for Sanjay Gadhavi's 7 DAYS IN PARIS in 2009. However, for some reasons the project couldn't take off.
The untitled film will be produced by Aditya Chopra and written and directed by debutant Ali Abbas Zafar. Ali has been with the YRF Banner for many years and has assisted on films such as BADMAASH COMPANY, NEW YORK, TASHAN and JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM.
This romantic comedy goes on floor mid-September and is scheduled for release in 2011.
Well, talking about his interest in sports, SRK is following the ongoing football matches very closely. His passion is echoed by his other family members too. Especially by his son Aryan, who is a big football fan.
Now, in order to catch the football fever up close, King Khan will be in South Africa soon to watch the finals of this game. Not only SRK but his kids and wife would also be present to watch the big action.
Well, call it SRK's sports fever.
Imran Khan is a starter and starting with few good movies after getting good response in his performance in I Hate Luv Storys, He also joined SRK for fifa final. He is going to marry in Jan 2011
SRK is shooting for his home production Ra-One in London as shooting of movie in India is completed and now Arjun Rampla will also join the crew in London
After getting engaged with his childhood sweetheart Avantika Malik in January this year, the star has finally decided on the date of his wedding.
Buzz is that Imran has chosen January 2011 to tie the knot. Many feel that Imran thinks January is lucky for him and that's why he chose to exchange the engagement rings in the same month and is now planning to get married in the same month too.
Well, let's hope Imran also finds a lucky month to release his films too given the fate they are meeting at the box office.
Karan Johar has come out in defence of the leading lady of recently release I HATE LUV STORYS. While industry was abuzz with rumours of a link up between Sonam Kapoor and Punit Malhotra, the young director who has made his debut with the musical romcom, Karan is hardly amused.
"This is entirely rubbish actually", says Karan who is said to have been impacted with the stories making the rounds for last 3-4 months, "Punit is quite focused on his job and is a thorough professional. He has given his heart and soul into making IHLS and I know for sure that he wasn't distracted at all. There can't be anything more idiotic than insinuating that he was into any romantic rendezvous during the making of the film."
While Karan maintains that it is not his business to get into the personal life of people who work with him or comment on their alleged affairs, he doesn't mind stating facts as they are, "Sonam has been one of the most disciplined actors that Dharma Productions has worked with. She comes with a great lineage and her parents are my friends. In fact when I talk to her, I sound like an old uncle. I like to take care of her."
"This is entirely rubbish actually", says Karan who is said to have been impacted with the stories making the rounds for last 3-4 months, "Punit is quite focused on his job and is a thorough professional. He has given his heart and soul into making IHLS and I know for sure that he wasn't distracted at all. There can't be anything more idiotic than insinuating that he was into any romantic rendezvous during the making of the film."
While Karan maintains that it is not his business to get into the personal life of people who work with him or comment on their alleged affairs, he doesn't mind stating facts as they are, "Sonam has been one of the most disciplined actors that Dharma Productions has worked with. She comes with a great lineage and her parents are my friends. In fact when I talk to her, I sound like an old uncle. I like to take care of her."
No matter how mushy or cheesy they are, we find love stories irresistible because of the tremendous rush we experience at the end. Some of us are big suckers for love sagas, aren't we? That's precisely the reason why this title [I HATE LUV STORYS] nagged me no end every time I watched the promo of this film.
Helmed by first-timer Punit Malhotra, I HATE LUV STORYS is typical candyfloss romance with a story that's not jaw-droppingly different, let me forewarn you. But if you're young at heart or a diehard and hopeless romantic, you'd lap up I HATE LUV STORYS like a kid laps up his fav candy.
Now to the vital question: If I HATE LUV STORYS rests on a thin plot, what is it that drives the film for the next two hours? My answer to that is, four factors: The fresh pairing and chemistry between the lead cast, tremendous youth appeal, terrific music and magical moments that make a love story work.
Final word? The makers have never claimed that I HATE LUV STORYS will change the face of Hindi cinema. Nor did they ever claim that I HATE LUV STORYS will change the mindset of the viewer towards romantic films. So let's sit back and enjoy the fun ride. This one's by the youth, for the youth. It's this age-group that would come out smiling, cheering and rooting for this prem kahani.
'I hate love stories' is the maxim Jay [Imran Khan] lives by. But as an assistant director to Veer [Samir Soni], the most famous romantic film-maker of Indian film industry, Jay has little option but to live with larger than life, glossy, cinematic love on an everyday basis. Things only get worse when he is made to work under the new production designer on the film, Simran [Sonam Kapoor], with whom he shares the strangest first encounter. Simran loves love stories, so much so that even her life has begun to resemble one. With her ideal job and the perfect boyfriend Raj [Samir Dattani], she lives a blissful, dreamy life. One that is rudely interrupted by Jay's cynicism.
Writer-director Punit Malhotra wins Round 1 by casting the right actors in the roles of Jay and Simran. In fact, it wouldn't be erroneous to state that the casting is the trump card of this film. But what Punit ought to know by now is that every story ought to have a strong grip to keep your attention arrested for the next two hours. In this case, the film rests on a waferthin plot, with not much movement in the story in the first hour. In fact, the story barely moves in the first part.
Yes, post-interval, the story does gather momentum and though you're well aware of the journey and what the culmination will be like, you don't mind the ride because you can't take your eyes off Imran and Sonam. Also, a love story works if one pines for the on-screen lovers and in I HATE LUV STORYS, you genuinely want the duo to sort things out, which means that you're involved in their lives. Even the finale - it won't be fair on my part to reveal how this movie concludes - may be filmy or cliched, but let's face it, it works.
Let me draw parallels with another love story, also starring Imran Khan. Recall the finale of JAANE TU YA JAANE NA, which had Imran riding a horse to reach his sweetheart [Genelia] at the airport. I distinctly recall, a lot of people found the end bizzare and rightly so. Can you imagine anyone galloping to the international airport in Mumbai? But I was truly surprised when I learnt that the youth were whistling and clapping all through. The finale is different here [no horses, please] and you exit the auditorium with a smile on your face. Director Punit Malhotra is heavily inspired by Mills & Boon novels and several Bollywood films... love stories all. But like I pointed out earlier, Punit needs to polish his writing skills, although the director in him bails the writer out and takes the film to a different level. The sequences between Imran and Sonam are well penned, but the ones between Sonam and her parents or Sonam and Samir Dattani are half-baked. Directorially, Punit shows super-confidence in moulding the two actors in their respective parts, so much so that you get sucked into Jay and Simran's world after a while.
A love story ought to be embellished with a lilting score - that's a compulsion - and Vishal-Shekhar are in true form this time. The score is trendy, energetic and beyond fantastic and what's more, it's already a rage. In fact, the musical score only takes the movie a step ahead. Ditto for Salim-Sulaiman's background score, which matches the mood to the T. Ayananka Bose's cinematography is awesome. The ace DoP proved his credentials in KITES recently and with I HATE LUV STORYS, he should find himself entrenched in the top bracket. The styling [Manish Malhotra] is top notch.
Imran enacts his part effortlessly. Though the role doesn't demand histrionics, you keep reacting to Imran because of the magnetism he radiates. The devilish streak in his character is sure to appeal to the youth. Besides, Imran has been photographed and presented very well. Sonam is a revelation. From salwars [SAAWARIYA, DELHI 6] to skirts in I HATE LUV STORYS, Sonam finally gets a role that does justice to her as an actress. The ease and class with which she carries off the glam look is fantastic. She's like a whiff of fresh air and you actually wonder, is she the same girl from SAAWARIYA and DELHI 6? In fact, I HATE LUV STORYS will only multiply Imran and Sonam's fan base manifold.
Samir Dattani is decent, although his role gets sidelined as the story moves forward. Samir Soni's character reminds you of a certain hi-profile director and he plays the part extremely well. Kavin Dave, as Imran's buddy, is first-rate and steals the show in several scenes. Aamir Ali is perfect, while Pooja Ghai doesn't get scope to deliver. Bruna Abdullah looks sensuous and adds to the glam quotient. Ketaki Dave [Sonam's mother] is wasted. Anju Mahendru [Imran's mother] is adequate.
On the whole, I HATE LUV STORYS is a young and vibrant love story with tremendous appeal for the yuppies. The fresh pairing and the on-screen electrifying chemistry, the lilting musical score and the magical moments in the film should attract its target audience - the youth - in hordes. If you're young or young at heart, this one's for you!
Imran enacts his part effortlessly. Though the role doesn't demand histrionics, you keep reacting to Imran because of the magnetism he radiates. The devilish streak in his character is sure to appeal to the youth. Besides, Imran has been photographed and presented very well. Sonam is a revelation. From salwars [SAAWARIYA, DELHI 6] to skirts in I HATE LUV STORYS, Sonam finally gets a role that does justice to her as an actress. The ease and class with which she carries off the glam look is fantastic. She's like a whiff of fresh air and you actually wonder, is she the same girl from SAAWARIYA and DELHI 6? In fact, I HATE LUV STORYS will only multiply Imran and Sonam's fan base manifold.
Samir Dattani is decent, although his role gets sidelined as the story moves forward. Samir Soni's character reminds you of a certain hi-profile director and he plays the part extremely well. Kavin Dave, as Imran's buddy, is first-rate and steals the show in several scenes. Aamir Ali is perfect, while Pooja Ghai doesn't get scope to deliver. Bruna Abdullah looks sensuous and adds to the glam quotient. Ketaki Dave [Sonam's mother] is wasted. Anju Mahendru [Imran's mother] is adequate.
On the whole, I HATE LUV STORYS is a young and vibrant love story with tremendous appeal for the yuppies. The fresh pairing and the on-screen electrifying chemistry, the lilting musical score and the magical moments in the film should attract its target audience - the youth - in hordes. If you're young or young at heart, this one's for you!
Just last month the industry was in a state of shock as the very expensive and lavishly mounted Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori starrer, KITES, turned out to be a big setback and a huge loser for Big Pictures. But just a couple of weeks later Prakash Jha's RAAJNEETI came like manna from heaven and turned out to be the biggest grosser and hit of the year.
However the joy was short-lived as once again disaster struck as Mani Ratnam's Abhishek, Aishwarya and Vikram starrer, RAAVAN, another very expensive investment for Big Pictures, turned out to be an even bigger disaster than KITES. In this case the audience rejected the film on the first day itself unlike KITES. But there is light at the end of the tunnel because Karan Johar's Punit Malhotra directed I HATE LUV STORYS is looking set to take a good start, for sure at multiplexes and also at high end cinemas in the cities.
Here's hoping that the Imran-Sonam starrer manages to make the industry smile once again!
However the joy was short-lived as once again disaster struck as Mani Ratnam's Abhishek, Aishwarya and Vikram starrer, RAAVAN, another very expensive investment for Big Pictures, turned out to be an even bigger disaster than KITES. In this case the audience rejected the film on the first day itself unlike KITES. But there is light at the end of the tunnel because Karan Johar's Punit Malhotra directed I HATE LUV STORYS is looking set to take a good start, for sure at multiplexes and also at high end cinemas in the cities.
Here's hoping that the Imran-Sonam starrer manages to make the industry smile once again!
A few weeks back, there were unconfirmed reports about Imran Khan doing a film with Dibakar Banerjee. The maverick film maker was riding high after the success of LOVE SEX AUR DHOKHA and it was obvious that the critical and commercial success of this film would make him reach out for the big league. Add to this the fact that his OYE LUCKY LUCKY OYE and KHOSLA KA GHOSLA are hot favourites in satellite and home video arena meant that the film maker had truly arrived.
Post a soft drink commercial which saw Dibakar and Imran coming together, tongues started wagging again about the two collaborating for a full length feature film. Even though 'sources' had suggested that Imran had all but signed the film with Dibakar, there was no official confirmation from either of the two prime stakeholders.
However, when questioned, Imran has categorically denied signing any film. "These are just rumours floating around and nothing more", says Imran, "Dibakar and I just talked about doing a film but that's about it. I did the Coke commercial with him and we did have conversations about the prospects of a project in future. However, when two people meet, they do talk about possibilities of working together."
Adds Imran, "We spoke about certain story ideas but never really got down to nailing down anything in particular. There was nothing official about our talks. Honestly, one shouldn't be reading too much between the lines."
Well, that should set the records straight.
Post a soft drink commercial which saw Dibakar and Imran coming together, tongues started wagging again about the two collaborating for a full length feature film. Even though 'sources' had suggested that Imran had all but signed the film with Dibakar, there was no official confirmation from either of the two prime stakeholders.
However, when questioned, Imran has categorically denied signing any film. "These are just rumours floating around and nothing more", says Imran, "Dibakar and I just talked about doing a film but that's about it. I did the Coke commercial with him and we did have conversations about the prospects of a project in future. However, when two people meet, they do talk about possibilities of working together."
Adds Imran, "We spoke about certain story ideas but never really got down to nailing down anything in particular. There was nothing official about our talks. Honestly, one shouldn't be reading too much between the lines."
Well, that should set the records straight.
He tweeted, "Big day at work today...IHLS copy out!! Excited about its release...WE ARE FAMILY promo finalised...rushing against time to get it with IHLS."
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WE ARE FAMILY is about a terminally ill divorcee who has to accept the new woman in her ex-husband's life as the stepmother of her kids and the problems they face to find a common ground of understanding.
The film stars Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Kajol in lead roles. It has been mainly shot in Sydney, Australia.
Meanwhile, I HATE LUV STORYS, starring Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan, is all set to hit the screens on July 2nd.
"While growing I had a huge crush on Juhi Chawla. I loved her in `Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak`. I actually proposed to her as a child," Imran told reporters at the Landmark book store at Infinity Mall. He was here to unveil a special two-book collection of Mills & Boon series based on his forthcoming movie `I Hate Luv Storys`.
"I would love to act in a film made similar to `Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak`," he added.
Imran claims that when it comes to love he is very old fashioned and traditional. "I am a very old fashioned and traditional guy when it comes to love. The proof of this is I have been with the same girl for the last eight years," said Imran, who is engaged to Avantika Malik.
When asked what qualities he looks for in a girl, he said, "Apart from physical attractiveness, I like if the girl is funny and cracks jokes, however, at the same time someone with whom I can also have an intellectual conversation. A lot of girls say they like funny guys. This is true for guys also as they like girls with good sense of humour."
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