Ranbir kapoor's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani creating waves

This is going to be a ghazab ka phillum simply because the hottest sensations of Bollywood, Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor, are coming together on screen as a jodi for the first time.

Kahani already have people rating them as a hit. Tips Films, which is presenting this romantic comedy, believes that it has a winner, given its earlier track record — Race and Kismat Konnection. Like Ranbir and Katz, producer Ramesh Taurani too is excited about his offering because it’s directed by Rajkumar Santoshi who has given hits like Andaz Apna Apna, Barsaat, Damini and many others. “Ajab... is even more hilarious than Andaz Apna Apna,” said Taurani, “in fact, if Andaz had comedy, Ajab has comedy and romance in it.”



Telling BT why they chose Ranbir and Katz, Santoshi said, “The film required a fresh pair. We were very impressed with Ranbir and Katrina. They have great screen presence and their fans will love them in this film.”

The stars hit it off instantly on day one. They shot extensively on exotic locations in Turkey, Goa and Ooty, and like in the film, they had fun on the sets too. “Don’t go by her looks, she’s a bully,” said Ranbir as Katrina smiled and added, “People across all sections will be able to relate to this film.” The music, too, is catching on with audiences and topping charts, especially the song Tera Hone Laaga Hoon.

“The song wasn’t choreographed as such. The two were told to be natural and their screen presence added magic to the song,” said the filmmakers. Pritam, who scored the music, roped in some big singers like Atif Aslam, Kailash Kher, KK, Sunidhi Chauhan, Alisha Chinoy and Hard Kaur for this rom-com which is set to hit theatres on Novembe 6.

Source - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ranbirs-Ajab-Prem-creating-waves/articleshow/5183538.cms

Volkswagen to launch first TV ad in India news

Volkswagen India is targeting the Indian consumer with its first television ad which will go on air tomorrow.

The German auto major is launching an integrated 360-degree communication campaign conceptualised by DDB Mudra.

The ad shows a young boy in a Volkswagen showroom deciding on the cars that he wants to 'book in advance' at various stages of his life – one for his 18th birthday, one when he becomes the 'vice-president' of a company and another when he eventually becomes the chief executive officer.

The tagline at the end of the commercial says, 'German engineering. Made for India'.

Besides television, the integrated communication campaign will involve print, digital and out-of-home media for the first time in India. The campaign is aimed at heightening Volkswagen's brand equity in the Indian market.

Elaborating on the campaign, Lutz Kothe, chief general manager - marketing and PR, Volkswagen India, said, ''Based on a clear brand strategy, Volkswagen is known for its cutting-edge advertising across the world. Our powerful and creative campaigns continue to have a special place in the consumer's mind through decades. With our first brand campaign in India, we have strived to achieve the same for our consumers here and are confident that they will take to it.''

Source - http://www.domain-b.com/companies/companies_v/Volkswagen/20091110_volkswagen.html

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Actress Dimple Kapadia's sister "simple kapadia" passed away to cancer

Actor-costume designer Simple Kapadia passed away at a local hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon. Younger sister of actor Dimple Kapadia, Simple had been battling cancer for three years. She was 50.

Family friends said Simple suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken by her elder sister Dimple to the hospital. She passed away in the afternoon.

Simple had been living with her sister for the last three years. Sources close to the family said Dimple even refused to take up work for three years to take care of her ailing sister.

Born on August 15, 1958, Simple started her career as an actor with her (then) brother-in-law, Rajesh Khanna, in the film Anurodh in 1976. The audiences rejected the film but she continued acting in about 20 more films like Lootmaar, Pyaar Ke Do Pal, Jeevan Dhara, Shaaka and Rehguzar. She quit acting in 1986.

After a gap of nearly 10 years, Simple returned to Bollywood as a dress designer for Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia. She even won the National Award for costume design for the film Rudaali.

Source - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Actor-Dimple-Kapadias-sis-succumbs-to-cancer/articleshow/5217202.cms

'The lovemaking scene in Kurbaan was necessary'

One would think directing A-listers like Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor would make first-time director Rensil D'Silva nervous.

But the filmmaker claims he's not as he has got 18 years experience as an ad-man. Plus scripting films like Aks, Rang De Basanti and Mani Ratnam's upcoming film Raavan, must have helped calm the nerves a bit.

Nervous or no, Rensil's directorial debut Kurbaan is generating a lot of buzz for it's terrorism theme and it's real-life romantic pairing of Saif-Kareena.

Here's what the filmmaker has to say of his experience when he got to chat with his fans on Tuesday. For those who missed the chat, here's a recap.

RENSIL says, Hello folks, I'm Rensil and we're logged on to rediff chat!

Ameet asked, After joining Ogilvy my one dream came true & now the second is to meet you.
RENSIL answers, Thank you.

ty asked, Hiii.... this is your first time directing a movie... were you nervous?
RENSIL answers, Yeah it is my first time and I wasn't nervous at all because I have over ten years of ad filmmaking behind me.

srajkumar asked, How did u shoot this movie?
RENSIL answers, Bravely, I hope

mjk asked, Hello, it's mentioned that you are an ad man... which ads, man?
RENSIL answers, McDonalds, Perk, Ulta Perk, Anand Rathi, and plenty of work for rediff since I spent four years in the agency. Mont Blanc and Ruchi/Nutrela spots on air are also mine.

hello asked, did you really script mani ratnam's movie?
RENSIL answers, I have been working with Mani on three scripts over the last two years. Lajo was one of them. We have another untitled screenplay that Mani should begin next year. And I have helped him on Ravaan.

mani asked, Hi, what can you tell us about Raavan?
RENSIL answers, Ravaan is a contemporary update on the myth set in today's times. But the characters and the plot line don't change very dramatically from the original.

zmxkasldxa asked, Hello there, Why did you zero on Kareena and Saif for Kurbaan?
RENSIL answers, Because Saif and Kareena fitted the roles I had written. Also they are fabulous actors, easy to get along with and they responded very strongly to the script. I think now when I view the final cut of the film there could be no other actors who could have played these protagonists.

Shabnam Al Fatwani asked, Hello Rensil, how was it working with a real life couple on reel life???
RENSIL answers, I don't think there was any difference as such. I responded to them more as actors than as a couple. It did help in the more intimate scenes though because I think Indian actors always have difficulty with intimacy on the big screen. It just made things easy. Apart from that the advantage of working with a couple like them is that they are foodies. So my evening dinners were ensured!

Image: A scene from Kurbaan

Source - http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/nov/11/slide-show-1-rensil%20d-silva-chats-with-fans-on-kurbaan.htm

Vidya Balan carries 45 kg boy on shoulder

Who says acting is easy? Not when you have to carry a boy weighing 45 kgs on your shoulders. Just ask actress vidya Balan, who had to go through the exercise for her film "Paa" -- and ended up falling.

"In a scene, Vidya had to shoot with a child who is playing the younger version of Amitabh Bachchan in 'Paa'. The scene required Vidya to carry him on her shoulders," said a source.

"Vidya weighs 45 kgs and so did the boy. Vidya carried him on her shoulders nevertheless. Suddenly there was this loud thud and people saw that she had lost balance and fallen on the ground along with the boy. The actress still completed the shot," added the source.

"Paa", slated for a Dec 4 release, revolves around a father-son relationship. While Abhishek Bachchan plays the father, Amitabh Bachchan will be seen as his son who is suffering from a rare disorder called progeria.

Source - http://movies.indiatimes.com/News/Vidya-Balan-carries-45-kg-boy-on-shoulder/articleshow/5218252.cms

Two New Girls in Ranbir Kapoor's Life

The two new girls in Ranbir Kapoor’s life are Shazahn Padmansee and Gauhar Khan, his co-stars from Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year, which debuts on Dec 11th. How did Shazahn find filming with the new generation superstar? "While shooting for the movie, we all got along like a house on fire,” she says, “The entire crew played pranks on each other. There were times when I too was made a scapegoat."





Still only 22, Shazahn has already kissed Ranbir three times - in Rocket Singh - and has been hugged by SRK whilst making a TV ad with him - she looks destined for the top! The hug from SRK came after starry-eyed Shazahn told King Khan that she had watched DDLJ 25 times. The two also share the same director in Shimit Amin, who has directed both Chak De India and Rocket Singh.

Gauhar Khan is also hoping that Rocket Singh will put her on the map - she is in the movie from beginning to end. However, she intends to use the kudos she gains from the film wisely and is in no mood to rush into any new production. “I’m in no hurry to sign projects or be in the rat race for having a number of films in hand,” she confirms, “The issue here is to be known as an actor and concentrate on challenges rather than break my head over who is signed opposite me.”

Source - http://www.bollyspice.com/view.php/3722-two-new-girls-in-ranbir-s-life.html

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Rocket Singh | Movie Preview of "Rocket Singh" | Rocket Singh Cast and Crew

Rocket Singh – Salesman of the Year is the official name of an upcoming movie in 2009 under big banner of Yash Raj Films. The successful combination of the movie Chak De – Director Shimit Amin and writer Jaideep Sahney has come together again and are working for Rocket Singh – Salesman of the year. Bollywood’s happening hunk – Ranbir Kapoor is playing the lead male role in the movie. He is playing a role of a Sikh salesman with proper sardar look with turban and beard. Opposite Rocket Singh aka Ranbir Kapoor, the female lead role is being played by Shazahn Padamsee (daughter of Sharon Prabhakar and Alyque Padmsee). The release date of the Rocket Singh – salesman of the year has been decided of December 11, 2009 so far. Movie is supposed to be a comedy movie based on the life of a salesman Rocket Singh. With big banner of Yash Raj, Passionate director like Shimit Amin and experienced writer like Jaideep Sahney, movie is surely going to have lot of expectations from bollywood fans. Movie is currently under production, we will keep you updated with the latest developments on this Rocket Singh website. Keep checking rocketsingh.in for latest Rocket Singh songs, Rocket Singh movie review, Rocket Singh wallpapers etc. Snapshot of Rocket Singh Cast and Crew: Shimit Amin - Director of Rocket Singh – Salesman of the year, has less number of movies in his bag but lot of success with movies like Chak De and Ab tak Chappan. He lived in Florida in United States and was born in Uganda in Africa. He worked in Hollywood before shifting to Bollywood, he did few movies like Punk and Gingerbread Man in Hollywood. His start in Bollywood was as a editor in “Bhoot”, followed by Ab tak Chappan. He directed superhit movie Chak de under banner of Yash Raj films and became popular. Now his next movie about Rocket Singh has lot of hopes. Jaideep Sahney – writer of the Rocket Singh – salesman of the year is another recognized name in bollywood. He has written story, dialogues and screenplay for hits like Chak de India, Khosla ka Ghosla, Bunty aur Bubli etc. He is well known lyricist with great lyrics in songs of movies like Rabb ne bana di jodi by Yash Raj films, Aaja Nachle, Bluffmaster, Salam Namaste etc. Ranbir Kapoor (Mr. Harpreet Singh alias Rocket Singh) is born in well known Kapoor family of Bollywood, he is son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, grandson of Mr Raj Kapoor and great grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor. His debut movie was Saawariya with Sonam Kapoor, daughter of Anil Kapoor followed by his second movie – Bachna Ae Haseeno with Bipasha Basu, Manisha Lamba and Deepika Padukone. His forthcoming movies are – Ajab Prem ki ghazab kahani with Katrina Kaif, Wake up Sid with Konkona Sen Sharma and Rocket Singh – Salesman of the year with Shazahn Padamsee. Shazahn Padamsee – lead female in Rocket Singh – Salesman of the year is making her debut in bollywood industry. Shazahn, 21 year old is born to famous theatre personality and ad maker Alyque Padamsee and pop sensation Sharon Prabhakar. Making a debut in Yashraj Films can prove to be a bonus for her career in Bollywood. Gauhar Khan is also starring in the movie opposite Mr. Rocket Singh (Ranbir Kapoor). It has been learnt that Bipasha Basu is doing an item song for the movie. As the movie is based on male lead, item song by Bipasha Basu will definately add the missing spice in the movie.

SOURCE - http://www.rocketsingh.in/

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