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wichy: отсюда - небольшое интервью с Приянкой. The twin success of 'Krrish' and 'Don' haven't galvanised Priyanka Chopra into signing a series of new films. She says she wants to do only challenging roles. Apparently, Priyanka is being offered two roles everyday but has no films in her kitty after 'Love Story 2050' and 'Drona'. "It's true that I'm being very careful post 'Krrish' and 'Don'. I want to do films that would challenge me as an actress," Priyanka said. "I've signed just one film 'Drona'. And I'm taking a long break after that. I'm not getting the kind of film that grabs my attention immediately. I want to do only roles of some calibre. I don't want to rush into anything. It could be anything." In the interim, Priyanka has plunged into her athletic role in 'Drona' and is learning Latin dancing. "Better hone my skills than do bad films," said Priyanka who is playing Abhishek Bachchan's bodyguard in 'Drona'. Priyanka, who got into martial arts for 'Don', has learnt a new form of self-defence for 'Drona'. "This is a totally Indian skill for 'Drona'. It's a very Indian form of fighting. That's all I can tell you on record. I worked with a professional trainer who came down from a certain part of the country." She plans to use her free time grooming herself. "I'd much rather work on myself. I want to do Latin contemporary salsa, jazz, whatever. That excites me. Any new skill would be an asset for me as an actress." After 'Krrish', both 'Drona' and 'Love Story 2050' are also FX-motivated. "I don't know what it is with my special effects. I guess FX has become an integral part of cinema. In Hollywood even the sweetest of love stories have them. That's happening in our cinema too. "'Drona' is fantasy and will have loads of FX. In 'Don' there was so much FX we couldn't even see it. In 'Love Story 2060' we're creating the future." Is she thinking of creating the future with her co-star Harman Baweja? "That's the craziest thing I've heard. Harman is a buddy. I came into the picture late. But now it's my film. I'm fully into it. In the past there were so many films that I left and were done by other actresses. Likewise, this film passed on to me from Kareena Kapoor. Now it's mine." После двойного успеха 'Krrish' и 'Don' у Приянки не так много ролей, как, казалось бы, должно быть - она делает только два фильма - 'Love Story 2050' и 'Drona'. Приянка говорит, что она стала очень острожна и хочет делать только те фильмы, которые интересны ей как актрисе. "Я подписалась только на 'Drona'. И после этого взяла большой переыв... Я хочу делать только роли определенного калибра. Мне некуда спешить." Во время переыва Приянка тренировалась для экшн-роли в 'Drona' и училась танцевать латину. "Лучше совершенствовать свое мастерство, чем делать плохие фильмы". В Дроне Приянка играет охранницу Абишека Баччана. До этого она училась боевым искусствам для Дона, а теперь изучает новые способы самозащиты для 'Drona'. "Для Дроны это типично индийские виды борьбы. Это все, что я могу вам рассказать сейчас. Я работаю с профессиональным тренером, приехавшим из определенной части страны... Я хочу изучить латинские танцы - современную сальсу, джаз, все остальное. Мне они нравятся. Любые новые навыки пойдут мне на пользу как актрисе. "'Drona' - фантастический фильм с массой спецэффектов. В 'Don' было много спецэффектов, в 'Love Story 2060' мы создаем будущее"
Акмарал: wichy : Я хочу делать только роли определенного калибра. Мне некуда спешить." wichy : Лучше совершенствовать свое мастерство, чем делать плохие фильмы". И пральна,она уже может себе позволить выбирать, а времени впереди у нее предастаточно. Кстати,спасибо за перевод!
wichy: отсюда - небольшое интервью с Рам Гопалом Вармой Cutting down speculation that Aishwarya Rai is having "second thoughts" about doing Sarkar 2, Ram Gopal Varma gives detail on his "first sequel ever". The film which starts shooting in June 2007 has already acquired the stars' dates. "Amitji, Abhishek and Aishwarya have confirmed their dates. There's no question of Aishwarya having second thoughts. She has heard her role and then consented. She plays a very very strong character, far more so than the women in the first part of Sarkar. You could say, Aishwarya is as much a part of the central drama as the Bachchans. I went to her because I needed a leading lady of her stature. I wouldn't waste my time and hers offering her a role that anyone else could do." Written by Abbas Tyrewala Sarkar 2 carries the story of the desi Corleone family forward. Laughs Ramu, "But you must understand Sarkar 2 won't be akin to Godfather 2 in the sense that it won't have the son taking over the family business from the father. Amitji will continue to be a powerful force in the drama. I had openly acknowledged my debt to Francis Coppola's Godfather. Sarkar wouldn't have been possible without The Godfather. But Sarkar 2 will owe no debt to Godfather 2." Elaborating on the plot Ramu says Sarkar 2 will go into the politics of rural Maharashtra and into the power corridors of Delhi. In this prolonged seasoned of remakes and sequels is Ramu jumping into both bandwagons to be fashionably marketable. "For your information Sarkar 2 was conceived with Amitji and Abhishek even when Sarkar was being made. Finally the audience doesn't care where a film comes from. If Lage Raho Munnabhai has done well it's not because it's a sequel. But because it's a terrific entertainer. I don't want audiences to come to see Sarkar 2 only because they liked the earlier film." Поскольку прошли слухи, что Айш "решила подумать еще раз" о возможности съемок в Sarkar 2, Рам Гопал высказался на эту тему: съемки фильма начнутся в июне 2007, и все даты с актерами уже определены, и Ашка, и Амит, и Аби подтвердили свое участие окончательно. Ашка осведомлена о своей роли, она играет очень очень сильный персонаж, и является такой же центральной частью фильма, как и Баччаны. Раму была нужна ведущая актриса ее уровня, раньше он не приглашал ее, потому что не мог предложить ей действительно стоящую роль. Также Раму говорит, что Sarkar 2 не будет Godfather 2 в том смысле, что речь пойдет о сыне, унаследовавшем семейный бизнес от отца. Амит-джи по-прежнему имеет в фильме большой вес. "Я открыто говорю, что фильм вдохновлен фильмом Копполы Godfather. Sarkar не был бы создан без The Godfather. Но Sarkar 2 не вдохновлен Godfather 2."Саркар 2, по словам Вармы, вторгнется в зону политики штата Махараштры и в коридоры власти Дели. Раму говорит, что на создание сиквела Саркара его подвигла не текущая мода на сиквелы и ремейки, что он хотел создать этот фильм еще когда делал первый саркар. "Lage Raho Munnabhai сработал не потому, что был сиквелом, а потому что был просто потрясающим. Я не хочу, чтобы публика пришла смотреть Sarkar 2 только потому, что ей понравился первый фильм. "
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Фарой Кхан по поводу ее нового фильма Om Shanti Om. Although she has made only one film, she’s a star director since she already features on most actors’ wishlist. Her new film that is currently in production stars Shah Rukh Khan in the leading role and for one song, she’s got 31 of Bollywood’s leading stars make a friendly appearance. Only Farah Khan could have pulled that off. CNN-IBN Entertainment Editor Rajeev Masand chats with her on the special show To Catch a Star. Rajeev Masand: You’ve got 31 of Bollywood’s top stars in one song of your new film Om Shanti Om. It must have been a nightmare to pull off? Farah Khan: Actually, it was easier than I thought. We could have had more stars but then the song would have to be half an hour long. Out of the 35 stars we approached, 30 instantly said yes. So I think it was all the love and affection. Rajeev Masand: There were people who said ‘no’? Farah Khan: Some of them, yes. But for various reasons, like they were not in town or they were outdoor shooting or they just didn’t want to come. But no grudges held. Thirty of them were so sweet they didn’t make a fuss and 90 per cent of that was because they love Shah Rukh and I guess 10 per cent was because they really love me. Rajeev Masand: You are being humble. Farah Khan: No, I’m telling you. The heroines wanted to be with Shah Rukh. But there were people like Dharmji, Mithun, Jeetuji or even Rekha who were so gracious and we had a stress-free shoot. Rajeev Masand: So you have some of the legendary actors and you have the contemporary ones like Saif … Farah Khan: There’s Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Tushar Kapoor, Kajol, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji, Urmila Matondkar, Shilpa Shetty, Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi and Karisma Kapoor, who's doing a first shot after four years. Rajeev Masand: So it’s going to be quite the mix? Farah Khan: Yes. Rajeev Masand: Judging from your earlier film Main Hoon Na, I think people are expecting a completely mad film. Farah Khan: Well, it has a more coherent story line but it is ten times madder than Main Hoon Na. It’s a trip, it’s my trip, Shah Rukh’s trip and because we had such a good time I think the audience will too. It’s a period film, set in the 1970s which was a rocking period for me. Also, you can imagine 1970s in Bollywood. So you can imagine the fun we have had with the hairstyles, the make up and the clothes. Rajeev Masand: It is over the top? Farah Khan: No, it is real. We did a lot of referencing. So if you see Shah Rukh wearing something, Rajesh Khanna or Rishi Kapoor would have probably worn it. So it was great fun for me being a 70s fan. Rajeev Masand: So Om Shanti Om is an inside look at Bollywood in the 70s? Farah Khan: Yes, but I didn’t want to put too many ‘in’ jokes because I didn’t want to alienate the audience. They should have fun even if they don’t know who Manoj Kumar was or who was the reigning star in the 70s. So the fun, drama, love story stays intact. But it is completely mad. Rajeev Masand: I think the beauty of Main Hoon Na, was that it was able to laugh at itself. Farah Khan: I sincerely believe a director makes what he or she is. And because Shah Rukh and I are a bit mental and we both have a sense of humour where we can laugh at ourselves and take a trip on the work we do, the movie is entertaining. It is not a sleazy look at Bollywood. It is not going the Madhur Bhandarkar way. It is not cynical or sleazy. It is a happy movie because I am a happy person. Also, I think the film industry is a wonderful place and there are all sorts of eccentric people. It is out of sheer love that I have them maybe robbing Manoj Kumar’s passes for the premiere and then covering their faces and pretending to be Manoj Kumar. Rajeev Masand: So you think some of the people might be peeved off? Farah Khan: Not really, because it’s good sense of humour and in good taste. We are not trying to demean or hurt anyone. Like if 20 years from now someone makes a movie on Shah Rukh. We have also done a take-off on Shah Rukh in 2007. I have him nominated for three roles in which he’s done exactly the same thing. He’s stammering to the girls and saying exactly the same lines. Only, the girls keep changing. Every scene is a complete trip so I hope the audience laughs and cries as much. Farah Khan: I think they will have fun. - Вы собрали 31 болливудскую звезду в одной песне в Вашем новом фильме Om Shanti Om. Должно быть это был просто ночной кошмар - сделать это? Фара: Вообще, это было легче, чем я думала. Мы могли бы собрать еще больше звезд, но тогда песня должна была бы быть длиной в полчаса. Мы пригласили 35 звезд, 30 сразу согласились. - А были те, кто отказались? Фара: Конечно, некоторые отказались. По разным причинам - кого-то не было в городе, кто-то снимался в это время или просто не хотели. Но никто ни на кого не затаил зла. 30 из них были так милы, что не подняли суеты, и 90 процентов из них были там, потому что любят Шаха, а 10, полагаю, потому что любят меня. - Вы скромничаете. Фара: Нет, говорю вам. Девушки конечно пришли из-за Шаха. Но были такие звезды, как Дхармендра, Митхун, Джитендра и даже Рекха, которые были очень милы, и съемки прошли без проблем. - Итак, у вас были легендарные актеры и современные, вроде Саифа… Фара: Участвовали Саиф, Сальман, Санджай Датт, Тушар Капур, Каджол, Прити, Рани, Урмила, Шилпа, Джухи, Шабана Азми и Каришма Капур, которая снималась впервые за 4 года. - То есть это будет гремучая смесь? Фара: Да. - Судя по Вашему первому фильму Main Hoon Na, думаю, люди ожидают абсолютно сумашедший фильм. Фара: Ну, более логичная история, но он в 10 раз более сумашедший, чем Main Hoon Na. Это путешествие, мое путешествие, путешествие Шаха, и поскольку мы здорово повеселились - думаю, публика тоже развлечется. действие фильма начинается в 70-х, это был замечательный период для меня. Также вы можете вообразить, какими были эти дни для Болливуда - все то веселье с прическами, гримом, одеждой. have had with the hairstyles, the make up and the clothes. - Все гипертрофировано? Фара: Нет, все как на самом деле. Мы много консультировались. Так что если увидите какой-то наряд на Шахе, возможно, такой же носили Раджеш Кханна или Риши Капур. Это было для меня огромным удовольствием - поскольку я фанатка 70-х. - Итак, Om Shanti Om - взгляд изнутри на Болливуд 70-х? Фара: Да, но я не хотела привносить слишком много "внутренних" приколов, потому что это могло отдалить аудиторию. Они должны веселиться, даже если не знают, кто был Манодж Кумар, или кто был королем в 70-х. Поэтому веселье, драма, любовная история остались нетронутыми. Но фильм абсолютно сумашедший. - Думаю, прелесть Main Hoon Na была еще и в том, что в нем была самоирония. Фара: Я искренне верю, что режиссер создает фильм по своему образу и подобию. И поскольку Шах и я люди вроде неглупые и у обоих есть чувство юмора, когда нужно посмеяться над собой и серьезно относимся к работе, фильм выйдет развлекательный. Это не показ Болливуда в неприглядном свете, не в стиле Мадхура Бхандаркара. Он не циничен или неприятен. Это веселая картина, поскольку я веселый человек. Думаю, киноиндустрия - отличное место, и здесь масса необычных людей.... - Как вы думаете, может ли кто-то обидеться на фильм? Фара: Думаю нет, поскольку там большая доза юмора и хороший вкус. Мы не пытались принизить или обидеть кого-то. Как если бы через 20 лет кто-то сделал фильм про Шаха. Мы даже сделали пародию на Шаха в 2007. У меня он номинируется на три роли, в которых он делает то же самое. Он заикается рядом с девушкой и говорит абсолютно те же самые строки. Только девушки меняются. Каждая сцена - целое путешествие, поэтому надеюсь аудитория будет много смеяться и плакать. Надеюсь, они получат удовольствие.
Светик ШРК: wichy Спасибо за интервью! Интересно, что же они там намудрили. И также интересно, когда же этот фильм у нас закупят. Небось, не раньше нового года его увидим.
wichy: Светик ШРК : Небось, не раньше нового года его увидим. Ну, если учесть, что у них он вроде как осенью выходит... думаю у нас не раньше весны, а если будет супер-хитом - то и попозжее...
Светик ШРК: wichy : Ну, если учесть, что у них он вроде как осенью выходит... думаю у нас не раньше весны, а если будет супер-хитом - то и попозжее... Ну "Дон" у нас оперативно вышел, может и тут тоже быстренько сделают. Ведь не Чопровский же, именно там все напряги с покупкой.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Акшаем Кханной. - не могу сказать, что сильно его люблю, но он сейчас участвует в ряде интересных мне проектов. Посему переведу то, что интересует в их отношении. Fresh after getting rave reviews for his performance in Salaam-E-Ishq, Akshaye Khanna’s platter is full of films coming up in 2007- Naqaab, Race, Shortcut and Gandhi My Father. This equally charming son of actor Vinod Khanna has delivered impressive performances in Taal, Humraaz, Dil Chahta Hai, Hungama and Salaam-E-Ishq after a forgettable launch with Himalyaputra and a string of flops that followed. A rejuvenated Akshaye speaks to IndiaFM about Naqaab and his forthcoming films. Your film Naqaab looks similar to your film Humraaz. It may be because of you, Bobby, Abbas-Mustan and the thriller theme. Can you tell us something about the film? Naqaab is a thriller and this is what Abbas-Mastan are specialized in. Every director has his own forte and Abbas-Mustan have thrillers. I don’t think anybody can make thrillers the way they make. You can say Ram Gopal Varma makes good underworld movies and Yash Chopra makes great love stories just like Abbas-Mustan make great thrillers. I don’t think it’s anywhere similar to Humraaz. The story is different, characters are different and the plot is also different. Everything is different except Bobby, me and Abbas-Mustan. There’s a new girl called Urvashi Sharma. Are you playing a negative role in the film? I cannot reveal the shade of the character. I am playing a regular guy, who is struggling to become an actor. It is just impossible for me to talk about the film because it will be like revealing the plot. In a thriller, the whole USP is its plot. You know, there are some films that are character driven and some are plot driven. Naqaab is a plot driven film. We have tried to make a compact film. I think audiences of today don’t have patience to sit for three hours, so we made a compact and sleek film. This is second time you are working with Bobby Deol. Did it feel like going back to Humraaz days? Bobby and I are friends. He is one of the nicest people that I have met in the industry. He has got a very clean heart. He is genuinely a very nice and easy person to work with. We get along really well. So it’s always wonderful to work with him. How talented is newcomer Urvashi Sharma? We needed someone who really didn’t have an image or was not an established actress. We wanted someone new and Urvashi is really good. Her work will be appreciated. Very few new girls get a chance to express or showcase their talent fully through their debut film. But I think she has been lucky to get that chance in her first film. Here in this film she has been given a role where she has scope as an actress. You have worked with Abbas-Mustan in several films. How are they as a director-pair? What is that first thing that comes to your mind when they come up with a script? I have done four films with them. We have built up a tremendous rapport and understanding with each other. I understand what they want from me as an actor. They too know what I am good at and what I am not. There is lot of understanding and a very good relationship on the personal front also. We get along like a house on fire. I know they wouldn’t come to me with something sub standard because they themselves wouldn’t settle for anything substandard. When you work with someone you must realize that it’s not only your name and credibility put to test, but it’s theirs as well. They have never come to me with anything that I have not liked. It is said that Naqaab will be the most shocking thriller off the year. Your comment. I think it’s a very great tag line. Naqaab is actually a shocking thriller. I think it should live up to its tagline and it will. Is Naqaab inspired by some Hollywood film? No. I don’t think so. Most of your films are romantic comedies and suspense thrillers. Aren't you getting action films? There are very few action films being made. One of the most recent ones is Dhoom 2 which was a good action film that released last year and now it is Shootout At Lokhandwala. The next will be Race. Race has also got some action in it. I would love to do a full-fledged action film if I get an offer. But still I haven’t really come across any tempting script. You have done some salsa in a song of Naqaab. Did you undergo any dance training? How good are you as a dancer? It’s not salsa really. I am not a great knower of dance so I don’t know exactly what category it falls into. I don’t know exactly but it’s a bit like salsa. I haven’t taken any kind of training whatsoever for it though I did practice on the sets. I am not an actually gifted dancer like Govinda or Hrithik. They are naturally born dancers. Though I enjoy dance, I am not a very good dancer like some people are. Even if you are not perfect it is still perfect as long as you enjoy it. I do enjoy dancing and singing. It is fun. Dancing also seems to be the theme of Aaja Nachley. What are you playing in the film? I can’t talk about it. I am just doing a small guest appearance in the film so it won’t be right for me to talk about it. They haven’t started publicity of that film and whenever they do I’ll talk about it. How did it feel getting back with Madhuri Dixit in Aaja Nachley after you worked with her in Mohabbat almost a decade back? What difference do you find in her now? She is wonderful. She is a treat. Just like you give chocolate to a child, for us actors it’s Madhuri Dixit. She is a delight to work with. It’s a pleasure to watch her onscreen. She is an actress, dancer and a performer. She is a very lovely person. She looks the same like what she looked in Mohabbat. I cannot make out the difference between her age in Hum Aapke Hai Kaun and Aaja Nachley. I think she is the same. She has maintained herself so well that she is looking just as young. I think she is just the same and a very simple person. She is very down to earth and lovely to work with. Why is your film Gandhi My Father kept so much under wraps? Is the film complete? Is it targeted particularly to the film festivals? It’s releasing in August. It’s not for festival audience. Gandhi My father is a true and fascinating story. It’s about the relationship of Gandhi with his eldest son, Harilal. The whole world knows about Gandhi and his work. Everyone knows about Kasturba Gandhi but nobody knows anything about their four sons- Harilal, Manilal, Devdas and Ramdas. No one knows about them. They have just been erased from the history. It’s a father- son story. Anil Kapoor is in complete awe of your performance in that film. Are you playing Gandhi’s son in the film? I am playing Gandhi’s eldest son Harilal. The film showcases Gandhi’s relationship with him. It’s a very intimate and emotional film. There’s nothing fictional in this film. We will be lynched if there is any fiction in this film hence it is absolutely true to history. It is actually what has happened and so everyone is excited about this film. Was that the reason Anil signed you for his next film Shortcut? That film has an interesting star cast. Can you tell us about that film? Shortcut is starting in June. Anil Kapoor is not only a great friend of mine but also a co-actor and producer as he is the producer of Gandhi My Father. He is producing Shortcut as well. We have terrific rapport with each other. You are working with Anil Kapoor again in Race. Is that another thriller by Abbas-Mustan? Tell us about the film. Yes, I am currently shooting for this film. Race will be releasing at the end of the year. It’s also a thriller and there is also a love story woven in the film. I can’t really talk about the film because it’s still in its embryonic stage.
wichy: Перевод: Итак, сейчас Акшай Кханна участвует в следующих проектах, которые выходят в этом году - Naqaab, Race, Shortcut и Gandhi My Father. Naqaab - фильм с Акшаем, Бобби Деолом. Ставят Аббас-Мастан, ну конечно, это триллер - все ж таки Аббас-Мастан на них и специализируются. В фильме также снимается Урваши Шарма - дебютантка. Роль в фильме у Акшая - обычный парень, который хочет стать актером (говорят, роль негативная, но больше Акшай не имеет права что-либо рассказывать, чтобы не открыть сценарий, поскольку в триллере это - главное). Фильм обещает быть достаточно компактным и динамичным. Говорят, что фильм будет самым шокирующим триллером года - Акшай говорит, что у него отличный сюжет и это действительно шокирующий триллер. Но он не считает, что он вдохновлен каким-либо голливудским фильмом. По поводу экшнов, которых у Акшая достаточно мало - Race как раз будет экшн практически. Выйдет он в конце года, это тоже триллер - и одновременно любовная история. Фильм еще в зачаточном состоянии, поэтому больше Акшай о нем не стал рассказывать. В фильме-возвращении Мадхури Aaja Nachley у Акшая только небольшой гест эпиранс (УРА!!!!), поэтому он не станет рассказывать о нем. Пока рекламу фильма еще не начали. Про Мадхури - говорит, что она прекрасна, работать с ней - одно удовольствие, как и видеть ее на экране, к тому же очень милый человек. Она совершенно не изменилась с тех пор, как Акшай работал с ней в фильме Mohabbat. Она очень следит за собой, поэтому выглядит очень и очень молодо. Она очень простой человек и очень надежный. Еще один проект Gandhi My Father выйдет в Августе. Несмотря на слухи, фильм не нацелен на фестивального зрителя. Это правдивая история об отношениях Ганди со старшим сыном, Харилалом. Весь мир знает о Ганди и его работе, знает о жене Кастурбе Ганди, Но никто не знает ничего об их четырех сыновьях - Харилале, Манилале, Девдасе и Рамдасе. Они были вычеркнуты из истории. Это история отца и сына. Акшай играет старшего сына Ганди Харилала. Это очень личный и эмоциональный фильм, там нет вымысла - реальная история.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Рамгопалом Вармой. Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma’s last film Nishabd did not set the cash registers ringing- but he is not looking back. He is fast getting ready with two of the most ambitious projects of his career- Ramu Ke Sholay and Sarkar 2. In an interview with TWF correspondent Vickey Lalwani, he talks about both the films and more. You did many changes in the cast until you actually started your Sholay? Yes. But that happens. Once you get a germ of an idea to do the film, it does not mean that you can start shooting next month. I had been nursing the thought of making Sholay since many years. To begin with, you wanted Abhishek Bachchan in Veeru's role? Yes. But then I thought that how could I show Amitabh (who plays Gabbar Singh) fight with Abhishek? Why did your second choice Saif Ali Khan not happen? I was supposed to start the film in a certain time period when Saif had to be out of the country for some other work. I didn't get into beyond a phone call with him. Once I knew that he was not available, I moved on. Plus, the script was different in those days. When Mr Bachchan fell ill, I made some changes in the script about one month before we went on the floors. Did you make those changes to reduce Mr Bachchan's action scenes? No. It's just that the script kept evolving. And I must say that I was amused during that period when people started saying that my Sholay was shelved. Use the word 'shelved' only when the film has gone on floors and then stopped. How is the newcomer Prashant shaping up in Jai's role? The very fact that I cast him is because I believe that he is talented. As for how he has shaped up in Jai's role, I think that I'll leave that for the viewers to decide. Did you replace Katrina Kaif with Sushmita Sen in Radha's role because of her English accent? The Radha in my Sholay has more to speak than the Radha in Ramesh Sippy's Sholay, but I didn't replace Katrina for her English accent. I had spoken to Katrina on Sholay nearly two-and-half years back. The change in script, which I explained earlier, had Sushmita suiting the role more than Katrina. Ajay Devgan plays Veeru's character which had a lot of comic touch to it. Does Ajay suit that role? The basic point is that how I interpret his role in the context of the film. It is up to the writer and director to note an actor's strengths and mould his role accordingly. Without knowing what that sensibility is, it is premature to debate whether Ajay can do comedy or not (pauses). Go on... Everybody has an opinion on my Sholay without knowing anything about what I am making (smiles). Sarkar was Godfather. Is Sarkar 2, Godfather 2? Sarkar was Godfather, but Sarkar 2 is not Godfather 2. Ramesh Sippy is upset with you for making Sholay. What will you tell him if you bump into him in a party? Aap asli hai, main naqli hoon. We heard, the Delhi Court has issued a stay on the title Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay and now wants you to take the title Ramu Ka Gabbar Singh? I really can't talk on this. The matter is subjudice. Won't you be disappointed if you don't get the word 'Sholay' in the title? I won't be disappointed. Even Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini are not happy that you are making Sholay. They made their displeasure evident on Koffee with Karan? Even Dharamji said that if Ramu doesn't do a good job, I'll push Ramu off from a tank. Everybody is speculating. First let them see my film and then say whatever they want to. You think that Jaya should have told Amitabh not to act in your Sholay if she doesn't like the fact that you remaking it? That's their family matter. Why should I have my take on that? What makes you make Sholay? In 70s, Ramesh Sippy epitomized the commercial cinema with Sholay, which has been the most interesting film I have seen in my life. I want to recapture that in today's times. Some people also say that Ramu has gone crazy. A controversial subject like Nishabd, now a remake of the greatest film of Hindi cinema... (Interrupts) It's okay. Even I say that a certain film-maker has gone crazy if I don't like his film. How did you think of casting Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Sarkar 2? You will see Ash playing something that is very different from what people expect of her. It's not a glamorous role at all. Sarkar 2 is a very intense and rustic film. Ash won't have any make-up? Ash looks most beautiful when she is without make-up. See her at home and you'll know what I mean. She was my first choice for Sarkar 2. Its' also said that you are obsessed with Bachchans? Yes, I am obsessed with Bachchans. As a director, I love to work with Amitabh and Abhishek. But let me tell you that I had approached Ash for Sarkar 2 much before her relationship with Abhishek intensified and became public. What's happening to your collaboration with Pritish Nandy on making films on sex? It was an interesting idea at that point of time. Right now, I am busy with other commitments. I don't know when we'll start. Рассказывает, что изначально на роль Виру в Sholay хотел Абишека, но потом подумал, что как тогда будет снимать Амита в роли Габбара Сингха - и передумал. Потом предполагал Саифа на эту роль - но по датам не получилось. К тому же в то время изменился сценарий. Прашанта он пригласил на роль, потому что поверил, что он талантлив - но теперь публике предстоит решать, насколько он подошел на роль Джая. На роль Радхи же планировалась Катрина Каиф, но затем ее заменили на Сушмиту Сен, поскольку в связи с изменением роли она лучше подходила. Говорит, что не расстроен тем, что ему не позволили использовать слово 'Sholay' в названии фильма. Дальше еще про роль Ашки в Саркар 2, но это мы уже читали
wichy: отсюда - небольшое интервью с Притькой. After along time Preity has said yes to two new projects. "Samir Karnik's Mera Bharat Mahaan is a unique script. It's an episodic film. I'm with Salman Khan. I always love working with him even if some of our films haven't worked," she chuckles. In principle she has said yes to Jhanu Barua's new Hindi film. But there are issues to be resolved. "To begin with the script was in English. I didn't want to do it until I saw the Hindi draft. Now I've agreed to do it. After Rituparno Ghosh's Last Lear it's again a different route for me. But I'm not doing these films to be different. These are challenging roles. And that's what counts for me." The dates are yet to be confirmed. And what about Shahji Karun's film to be produced by Bobby Bedi? "Bobby has barely called me once. It's not even under discussion let alone negotiation right now. This is as unfounded as the 'news' that I was playing Sonia Gandhi. It's so silly." Preity has made a decision on her career. "This year I want to do everything different. I'm proud of even the worst films I've done. They've been a part of my journey. I've been at it for nine years. This year I've a Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom and a Last Lear side by side. " Preity is very excited about Ritu's film on another count. "Though I've worked with Mr. Bachchan earlier it was in passing. My character in Armaan was in a coma when he arrived. And in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna I barely had two scenes with him. So this is my first full-fledged film with him." Sighs Preity, "This year started a sober note for me. My dog who was fine suddenly passed away within a week. But things have brightened up. Thank God, everything is fine now. She cheers up at the mention of the Jhoom word. "With Shaad Ali you don't feel you're working. There's just so much fun on the sets. Maybe it's because of the kind of film that JBJ was. If I did another kind of film with Shaad maybe the atmosphere would be different. If I did a more serious film I wouldn't feel the same kind of mast." Прити подписалась на два проекта - фильм Самира Карника Mera Bharat Mahaan, в котором, по ее мнению, уникальный сценарий. Снимается она в паре с Сальманом. Второй - новый фильм Джхану Баруа, пока без названия. Прити говорит, что это еще одна совершенно необычная для нее роль - после фильма Ритупарно Гхоша Last Lear, и она для нее - вызов. Даты съемок пока не утверждены. Прити приняла решение относительно карьеры, в этом году она хочет делать совершенно разные фильмы -навроде Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom и Last Lear, которые совершенно разные - но рядом. Прити в восторге от работы с Баччаном, поскольку раньше работала с ним лишь мельком, А в этот раз это полноценная роль с ним. Также она в восторге от съемок у Шаада Али, говорит, что это вообще не похоже на работу, они все веселились по-полной.
Lo: wichy Тебе памятник надо поставить и бочку сгущенки выдать! Титан!
wichy: Lo : бочку сгущенки выдать Добрая ты девочка...я тут вся из себя худею - а она мне бочку сгущенки... еще скажи - корзинку печенья, как мальчишу-плохишу... Я ж либо сожру все сразу и сдохну от угрызений совести - либо умру от неудовлетворенного желания
wichy: отсюда - большое интервью с Амиром It's not everyday that you get to quiz Aamir Khan about movies, controversies and future plans. When we did get this opportunity we decided to make the most of it. Dressed in a blue T-shirt and shorts, he sipped on his cup of chai (in a designer mug with Bhuvan Uncle written on it) and answered all our queries. Animatedly, at times angry, most of the time in good humour with phases of nostalgia peppered in. By the end of it all we realized that it turned out to be The most detailed interview Aamir Khan has given in recent times. Let's get you down to the Q & A. At the launch of Lagaan DVD, you said that every Indian should have a copy of Lagaan. Why did you say that? I don't know why I said that. But judging by the response Lagaan had, it was a film that all Indians liked and enjoyed. I was feeling bad as I couldn't release the DVD for five years as I was under a contract. I have always propagated to my audience that they should not buy pirated copies of films. They should buy the original. Now, here was a situation that I could not release the original for five years. I was feeling bad about it. It was not available to fans to watch it. It was not available to people who want to watch it on a regular basis. Now, I am glad that they can do so. Chale Chalo is a two and a half hour making of Lagaan. Why do you think people ought to buy its DVD? I am not sure whether people will buy it. When you are putting something in market, you don't know whether it will sell or not. But that is what I felt for Lagaan. Before it was released if you asked me whether people would see the film, I would say I don't know. If you ask me whether people would watch Chale Chalo, I'd say I don't know, we'll see. I think it is great material. I think it's very entertaining. It has got drama, different emotions of each character. The only difference is that it is not fiction. It is real. It's actually happening. So, whatever really happened is shown on the film. Real drama went on in making this film. When I saw it for the first time, I was quite amazed what Satyajit Bhatkal (he is the guy who made the film) had made. He was one of the production people on the film. Chale Chalo is his point of view. He made it the way he thought he should. He is the narrator of the film. When I saw it I was blown. When you are busy in making a film you are so busy you don't realize in the heat of moment what all happened. When I saw Chale Chalo, I saw how we made Lagaan! There were so many problems, the budget went haywire, it almost got shelved in the middle. It's a very fascinating piece of film. It's the first of its kind available in India. It's a rare opportunity for Indian fans to see what actually goes on in making such a film. In the beginning of Chale Chalo, Ashutosh Gowarikar had a full crop of hair but as the film ends, he is almost bald? He seemed to have given everything… I didn't agree with the shampoo that he was using (Laughs). I told him right at the start not to use it. On a serious note, you rightly pointed and noticed this thing as a viewer. That's an amazing observation. It didn't strike me as I saw him everyday. This is a film that records things as they are happening. You can't get away from the camera. Did success of Lagaan cement your belief in yourself further, considering you've been known for your risk taking ability, one film at a time policy? The success of Lagaan was extremely encouraging for me to pursue the kind of cinema I believed in. This is the kind of cinema I believed in. As a creative person I see all kinds of films becoming successful around me. Ninety percent of these successful films according to me are not good films at all. I don't want to take names but they are junk films. But their business, their collections are good. It rattles me. I ask, is this what the audience wants and where do I fit into this. Then when I make a film with my conviction, instinct and sensibility and that is appreciated by the audience universally in small towns, bigger towns, unconventional audience like France, Italy, USA and across the globe it gave me the confidence, the belief to go with my instinct. That means there are people all around who want to watch sensible films that are hugely entertaining but at the same time are great cinema. Or what at least I feel is good cinema because everyone's definition of good cinema could be different. How do you react to statements that Aamir Khan doesn't belong to any camps, he is a parallel industry and he also pays taxes? You also give honest opinions on works of Karan Johar and Farhan Akhtar… (Laughs) I lead life the way I think I should. For me talking honestly about a film is important. I am commenting on what my take on a film is. But I am not getting personal about it. There is a film I see, I can tell you whether I liked it or I didn't, why I liked it and why I didn't. It doesn't matter who has made it. It could be Karan Johar, Rakeysh Mehra or anybody. I am not commenting about the person. I am commenting about the film. Unfortunately the world that we live in, people are not able to take constructive criticism. Today, if I criticize a film and ten thousand people like it….they can still say yaar Aamir ko pasand nahin aayi, hamen pasand aayi…Leading my life… in an honest way, but that's the way I have been brought up. People have their own priorities. I want to lead my life in an honourable way. That's the way I will be comfortable with myself. I want to enjoy what I do. I am not doing ten films at a time to earn a hell lot of money. But that's not my priority. My priority is doing good films. And that good film can be a film about children, something that I am doing next Taare Zameen Par. It doesn't have a heroine. There is no romantic track. People would say….yeh to paagal ho gaya hai… Do you come in the second half of Taare Zameen Par? Laughs…These are all secrets…you'll have to see the film for that… Even though you don't do stage shows, attend film awards or are seen at film events, your name continues to figure in controversies. Why? I attribute that to the way media is today. Whether it is TV channels or newspapers, the levels of reporting have fallen to a new low. They want to do something sensational. Create a controversy where there is none. Or show a celebrity in poor light. When you talk about a celebrity who is supposed to be upright, people say arre aisa hua….people start watching TV immediately. If you say Aamir Khan is a normal guy and he pays his taxes and is a straightforward kind of chap, then that's not news yaar. So, when you say that Aamir Khan on one hand claims to be supporting farmers and on the other hand is cheating the farmers by buying land then that's make news. Whether it is true or false, that goes on air. Every journalist who speaks to me has this snide expression….Achcha to aap bhi kisaan hain. Fact of the matter states that a son of an agriculturist is an agriculturist. My great grandfather was an agriculturist, then my grandfather, my father and his siblings are all agriculturist. I can't help it. It's short of disowning my family. By profession I am an actor. The other allegation in this regard, that I am supporting farmers and on other hand I am cheating farmers. Completely inaccurate. I have supported farmers and I continue to support them. I support anyone who is in the right and is being given an unjust situation, if I can raise my voice and create awareness I would love to do it. Not as a film-star but as an Indian. And nothing can stop me from doing bonafide business. When there is a farmer who has happily sold his land to me at the price that they wanted, it's a bonafide deal. What frustrates me is that according to me there are very few people in the society who are willing to take the kind of stand that I am taking and if the media continues to behave in this manner with me, I'd be discouraged. I'd say to hell with it. I'd say I am comfortable with my life why should I speak for other people. Ten other people who might have spoken after me would get discouraged. But the media supported you vociferously during the Narmada Dam controversy. There were loads of editorials, lots of journalists supported you…. But today why is the media saying that I am cheating the farmers. Why would I do this? For money…then I'd do two more films a year…there are other actors who are doing twenty ads…Can't I do! If I want to earn money there are ten thousand ways to earn money, why should I go and grab land of someone. One more allegation against you is that Aamir Khan uses media when he needs to promote something Another myth! I am the only actor who doesn't use the media. Let me bring to your notice…before the release of Fanaa I didn't give a single interview. Before Rang De Basanti I didn't give a single interview. Where have I used the media? I don't want to take names, just pick up the paper today and there are superb things written about celebrities (laughs). Different people from different walks of life are clearly doing things which are not doing honest. Two days ago some story is unearthed about them. Three days later, ten good things will be written about them. That is called using the media. The problem that the media has with me is that I don't use them. That's my personal feeling. They all know in their hearts that I don't use them. Alright, let's talk about films, how about letting us known more about Taare Zameen Par? It's too early to talk about the film. It is releasing sometime in December. But what I do want to tell you is that it is a superb story, a lovely script written by Amol Gupte and his wife Deepa who is also the editor of the film. She worked with him on the script and also researched with him. It's a story that I heard and fell in love with and wanted to be a part of. I also decided to act and produce it. Eventually I ended up directing it. We have finished shooting the film. It should release in December. Is it about a Dyslexic kid? You know I don't want to give away the story. There's no point in me talking about it. I think it's better if people just see it. Then how about sharing your thoughts on the music of the film? It has seven songs, maybe eight. I am still thinking whether we should have the eighth song. The songs are quite unique, different and unusual. The songs are not romantic songs because there is no heroine. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy has done a great job in composing the songs. Prasoon has written the songs. In fact Amol has worked a lot on the songs. There is a huge contribution of Amol to the music of the film. Amol continues to be the creative director of the film. And he has supported me immensely in making the film. He has been with me every day of shoot. As my first directorial venture, Amol staying on, giving me the Sur of the film, helping me has contributed a great deal to my work. All of us have worked on trying to get on screen what he wrote as a writer. Why the title Taare Zameen Par? It's a film about children. And it's a film which is telling us that childen are special. Every child is special. That's why Taare Zameen Par. There are rumours about you doing Aditya Chopra's next with Hrithik and also that you are in Haroon Mirza's next? I am not aware of it. That's news to me. What's the status on Lajjo? I am not aware of the exact status on Lajjo. Mani and Bobby will be better people to answer this question. Kareena badly wants to work with you…First it was Vishal Bharadwaj's film that couldn't be made and now there's no clarity whether Lajjo will happen…. I have seen her work. She is a wonderful actress. I am extremely keen on working with her. I hope very soon in the future we can work together. What about your other production, Jaane Tu Jaane Na? I am producing this film written and directed by Abbas Tyrewala starring my nephew Imraan. He is also my cousin Mansoor's nephew. Mansoor has actually been the producer on the film since I was busy with Taare Zameen Par. I called him to supervise and help on this film. It's a lovely story. Genelia is the heroine. A R Rahman has done the music. The entire cast and crew has all young and enthusiastic people, and you can see that energy on screen. You are doing another First by giving Royalities to A R Rahman for this film Yes not only to A R Rahman but also to Shankar Ehsaan Loy. I've done it in the past. I have been giving royalties to Ashutosh Gowarikar for Lagaan. I believe that the person who writes or creates something is the original creator and deserves some percentage of the profits even as the time goes by. Are you going bald in Ghajini remake? Well, if you've seen the film, there are two time zones in the film. One is the past and the second is the present. In the past I have normal hair. In the present the character has a buzzed look. It's not completely clean shaven, it is buzzed. He has a bit of hair. So, will you be shaving off your hair? Yeah, I shall be buzzing my hair. Harris Jayraj's original music score is fabulous, what about the remake? I loved the original music score. In the Hindi remake, the music is being composed by A R Rahman who again of course is a very talented person. But I have to say I loved the original music score very much including the background score. I thought it was very good. I really liked the film. So, when I saw the film I was really taken aback for the kind of film that is is. On the script level we have changed five to ten percent towards the end of the film. Other than that we are making the same film. Asin is playing one female lead but there's a lot of speculation as to who is playing the second lead…Ayesha was supposed to do it earlier but now she isn't…. The casting is something I don't get involved with. I can give my suggestions to producer and director if they want it. In this case there are two female characters in the film. One is played by Asin who was a part of the original as well. She is playing the same role. The other girl is yet to be cast. Ayesha is a fantastic actress. I would love to work with her whether in Ghajini if the producers so decide or in any other film. Can she still be a part of Ghajini? They haven't done the casting yet so I don't know who they'll finalise. Ayesha is a very good actress. She is extremely talented and I would love to work with her. Rajnikanth mania has gripped the entire country with the release of Sivaji -The Boss. He is the highest paid actor in the country…Your take on him… I think he deserves to be the highest paid actor in the country. I've been a huge fan of Rajni gaaru for ages. I've loved his work. I've seen a couple of his Tamil films. I've seen a number of his Hindi films that he has done. I had the good fortune of working with him in a film called Aatank Hi Aatank. The film in itself didn't have much to write home about. But the experience of working with someone like Rajnikanth was a wonderful experience. Not only is he a very charismatic actor, extremely magical actor, extremely charming personality on screen but even in real life he is as charming. Your heart goes out to him. He is a person who is a winner of hearts. He is not trying to win your heart. He is just being himself. That's the greatness of the man. He is a very nice human being and the camera catches that. Somehow it gets translated on to celluloid. He deserves to be the superstar that he is. Having had a superb twenty year career, what are Aamir Khan's ambitions today? I would essentially want to continue making films that make a mark on Indian cinema. I'd like to be remembered as an actor who took on challenges which were very difficult, who was part of films which were extremely bold and challenging and still were big successes. Films which entertain, and yet are thought provoking. Not only would I want to act in them, I'd want to produce them as well and when the opportunity comes direct as well. People always said that Aamir Khan will turn a director… But now finally I have Not in a planned manner… Yeah not in a planned manner. I had thought that when I will take up directing I shall stop acting, take a two year break, get ready to make my first film, train myself as a director. Train myself in my weak points. I think I should learn more about music, have a better understanding of it and know how to use it. Train myself in animation, special effects. Areas that I am not familiar with. These are tools by which you shall tell the story. Unless you know your tools well you can't tell your story well. There are certain tools that I still need to grapple with. I had thought that I would like to do that, spend time with the script that I m going to direct. But as they say when you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. So, obviously He had other plans for me. And so I ended up directing my first film in situations which are extremely difficult and I am also acting in the film which made it even tougher. Lots of stories were circulating while Taare Zameen Par was under production. People felt that maybe if Aamir Khan could clarify his stand, it would be great? Sure, what are the stories you want to clarify. There were stories about fights with Amol Gupte…. Amol Gupte is the writer of the film. I have the highest regards for him. He was originally the director of the film. We had some creative difference and then we mutually decided that I should take over as the director. I first offered him that he can direct the film for someone else and I can step back as the actor and producer. But he felt that I continue as producer and actor and rather he would step back. So, based on our mutual discussions, we decided that I should take over as the director. He continued to be with me right through the shooting of the film. And has been a great asset to me in my first venture. He has guided me in a lot of places. And has been a big support. Which of your movies according to you can be made into a sequel? The only film that I can think of off hand which would make a good sequel is Sarfarosh. I think that is one film that is ready for a sequel. The characters are there. It has ended on a note which ACP Rathod and his team can take on another case. Or ACP Rathod is now maybe a DCP, has been promoted, five years later, times have changed. Other films have ended. You can't have a sequel to Rang De Basanti. Not with us at least as we've died. Fanaa has ended. What about Andaz Apna Apna? It's a huge success as a film. Maybe not theatrically when it was released. But as a film it was a huge success. If someone can come up with a script that is a good runup to Andaz Apna Apna, then it could be. Any remakes? I am already doing one….Ghajini is a remake… Если силы будут вечером - переведу что есть интересного.
wichy: Перевод интервью с Амиром (что показалось мне интересным): Укрепил ли успех Lagaan твою веру в себя - в твою сколнность делать рискованные проекты, или политику "не больше одного фильма одновременно? Успех Lagaan очень сильно ободрил меня делать тот вид кино, в который я верю. Это как раз такой фильм. Как творческий человек я смотрю все успешные фильмы. 90% этих успешны фильмов - совершенно не хорошие фильмы. Не хочу называть имен, но это просто мусор. Но их сборы очень хорошие. Это пугает меня. Я спрашиваю себя - что хочет аудитория и как мне подстроиться под это. Затем я делаю фильм по своему разумению, инстинктам и чувствам, и он производит впечатление на зрителей и в маленьких городах, и в больших, и капризную аудиторию - вроде французской, итальянской, американской, все эти зрители дают мне уверенность в моих инстинктах. А значит, есть люди, которые хотят смотреть эмоциональные фильмы, которые очень развлекательны, но в то же время - отличное кино. По крайней мере, я чувствую, что это отличное кино - потому что у каждого разное определение отличного кино. Как ты реагируешь на утверждение, что Амир Кхан не принадлежит ни к какому лагерю, что он в параллельной индустрии и платит налоги? Ты также честно высказывался о работах Карана Джохара и Фархана Актара... (Смеется) Я живу так, как мне кажется мне следует. Для меня говорить откровенно о фильме очень важно.... Но в этом нет ничего личного. Есть фильм, который я вижу - и я могу сказать, нравится он мне или нет, и почему. И не имеет значения, кто его создал. Это может быть Каран Джохар, Ракейш Мехра или кто угодно. Я не комментирую личность. Я комментирую фильм. К сожалению, в нашем мире люди неспособны принимать конструктивную критику. и если я критикую фильм, а 10 тысячам людей это нравится, они по -прежнему скажут yaar Aamir ko pasand nahin aayi, hamen pasand aayi…... Я хочу наслаждаться тем, что делаю. Я не снимаюсь сразу в 10 фильмах, чтобы заработать кучу денег - это не мой приоритет. Мой приоритет - делать хорошие фильмы. И эти фильмы могуть быть фильмами о детях, чем-то подобным тому, что я делаю в Taare Zameen Par. В нем нет героини. Нет романтических песен. Люди могут сказать ….yeh to paagal ho gaya hai… Дальше потом переведу
wichy: Продолжение интервью Амира: Хотя ты не участвуешь в шоу, игнорируешь эворды и не бываешь на всяких киномероприятиях, твое имя по-прежнему фигурирует в разных скандалах. Почему? Думаю, это специфика сегодняшних СМИ. Будь это телевидение или газеты, уровень журналистики опустился упал на новый уровень. они хотят сделать что-то сенсационное. Создать конфликт там, где его нет. Или показать знаменитость в дурном свете. Когда ты рассказываешь о ком-то, кто считается честным, люди говорят arre aisa hua…. и сразу начинают смотеть телевизор. Если говоришь, что Амир Кхан - нормальный парень, платит налоги и честный парень, то это не парень для новостей. Но когда говоришь, что Амир кхан с одной стороны говорит, что поддерживает фермеров, а с другой стороны обирает их, скупая землю - вот это новости. Будь это правда или ложь, есть что пустить в эфир. ... Против тебя также говорят, что ты используешь медиа для промоушна своих фильмов. Еще один миф! Я единственный актер, который не использует медиа. Позволь привести пример - перед релизом Fanaa я не дал ни одного интервью. Перед Rang De Basanti я не дал ни одного интервью. Как я использую медиа. Не хочу называть имен - просто открой газету и ты увидишь все, что пишут о занменитостях. Другие люди с другим подходом к жизни делают то, что делать нечестно. Два дня назад о них была какая-нибудь история. Через три дня о них напишут десять хороших историй. Это называется использовать медиа. Проблема медиа со мной как раз в том, что я их не использую. Это мое личное мнение. Они все знают в душе, что я не использую их. О фильме Taare Zameen Par: "Слишком рано говорить о фильме. Его релиз - в декабре. Но я хочу сказать, что это отличная история, прекрасный сценарий, написанный Амолом Гупте и его женой Дипой, которая к тому же режиссер фильма... Это история, которую я услышал и влюбился, и захотел быть ее частью. Я также решил сниматься в ней и продюсировать фильм. В конце концов кончилось тем, что я и режиссировал. Мы закончили съемки. Фильм о ребенке с дислексией? Я не хочу выдавать историю. Нет смысла говорить о ней, гораздо лучше, если люди просто увидят ее. Насчет музыки: "В фильме будет 7-8 песен. Я все еще думаю, снимать восьмую песню или нет. Песни уникальные, разные и необычные. Это не романтические песни, поскольку героини нет. Шанкар-Ехсаан-ЛОй сделали отличную работу. Прасун написал текст. Вообще, Амол провел большую работу над музыкой к фильму, поскольку продолжал быть креативным директором. И он очень поддерживал меня при создании фильма. Он был со мной каждый день на съемках. Это мой режиссерский дебют, и Амол был рядом, давая мне мелодию фильма, помогая мне. Все мы очень старались воспроизвести на экране то, что он написал. Почему фильм называется Taare Zameen Par? Это фильм о детях. И этот фильм рассказывает о детях, которые особенные. Каждый ребенок особенный. Поэтому Taare Zameen Par (звезды на земле???) Ходят слухи, что следующий твой фильм - у Адитьи Чопры в паре с Ритиком, и что ты участвуешь в следующем фильме Харуна Мирзы? Я пока ничего об этом не знаю. Это новость для меня. Что происходит с Lajjo? Я не осведомлен о текущем статусе Lajjo. Мани и Бобби - лучшие люди, котороые смогут ответить на этот вопрос. Карина очень хотела работать с тобой. Сначала это был фильм Вишала Бхарадваджа, который не был сделан, и теперь нет ясности с Lajjo…. Я видел ее работу. Она чудесная актриса. Я очень хочу работать с ней. Надеюсь, в ближайшем будущем мы сможем работать вместе. Как насчет другого твоего проекта, Jaane Tu Jaane Na? Я продюсирую этот фильм, который написал и снимает Аббас Тайревала, а снимается мой племянник Имраан... Сценарий замечательный. Главная героиня - Genelia. Музыку написал А.Р.Рахман. Вся съемочная группа - молодые энтузиасты, и вы увидите эту энергию на экране. Ты побрился для ремейка Ghajini? Ну, если ты видел фильм, в нем два временных периода. Один в прошлом, один в настоящем. В прошлом я с нормальными волосами. В настоящем у персонажа очень причудливый имидж. Это не полностью выбритая голова, у него есть немного волос. Музыка Харриса Джайраджа в оригинале фильма замечательная. Что будет в ремейке? Я обожаю оригинальную музыку. В ремейке музыку будет писать Рахман, который опять же очень талантливый человек. Но должен сказать, что я обожаю оригинальную музыку, включая фоновую. Мне действительно нравится фильм. Когда я увидел фильм, я был просто ошеломлен им. В сценарии мы изменили процентов 5-100 ближе к концу фильма. Асин играет главную женскую роль, но ходит много слухов, кто играет вторую. Раньше предполагалась Аеша, а сейчас вроде нет? Кастинга я не касаюсь. Я могу внести предложения режиссеру и продюсеру, если они захотят. Асин в фильме играет ту же роль, что и в оригинале. Другую девушку еще предстоит найти. Аеша - отличная актриса. Я бы с удовольствием работал с ней, хоть в Ghajini, если продюсеры так решат, хоть в любом другом фильме. Она еще может быть частью Ghajini? Мы пока не завершили подбор актеров, так что не знаю, на ком они остановятся. Раджникант-мания охватила всю страну с релизом Sivaji -The Boss. Он самый выскокооплачиваемый актер в стране Думаю, он заслужил это. Я его большой поклонник уже много лет. Я люблю его работы. Я видел пару его тамильских фильмов, несколько его фильмов на Хинди. Мне повезло работать с ним в фильме Aatank Hi Aatank. Сам по себе фильм ничего особенного. Но работать с кем-то вроде Раджниканта - это прекрасный опыт. Он не только очень харизматичный актер, практически волшебник, чарующий на экране, но и в жизни он очарователен. Твое сердце тянется к нему. Он тот, кто завоевывает сердца. Он не старается сделать это, просто он такой. Он очень приятный человек и камера любит его. Это как-то передается на пленку. Он заслужил свой суперзвездный статус. С такой прекрасной двадцатилетней карьерой - какие твои сегодняшние мечты? Я очень хочу продолжать делать фильмы, которые становятся особенными в индийском кино. Я хотел бы, чтобы меня помнили как актера, который принимал вызовы, который был частью смелых и дерзких фильмов, которые имели большой успех. Фильмов, которые развлекали, но и провоцировали мысли. Я не только хочу сниматься в них, я хочу делать их. К каким своим фильмам ты хотел бы сделать сиквел? Единственный фильм, на который можно сделать хороший сиквел - Sarfarosh. Думаю, это один из фильмов, который готов для продолжения. Персонажи уже есть. Он закончился на той ноте, что ACP Rathod и его команда берутся за новое дело. И ACP Rathod теперь может быть DCP, его продвинули, и спустя пять лет, времена изменились. Остальные фильмы имеют четкий конец. Нельзя сделать сиквел к Rang De Basanti. По крайней мере не с нами, мы умерли. Fanaa тоже имела конец. Как насчет Andaz Apna Apna? ЭТо очень успешный фильм. Может быть, не театральный, когда он вышел. но как фильм он имел большой успех. Если кто-то придет с хорошим сценарием, подходящим к Andaz Apna Apna, то всем ожет быть. Как насчет ремейков? Я уже делаю один... Ghajini - ремейк.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Катриной Каиф Katrina Kaif is sick of rumours that she is marrying Salman Khan this month. In a chat with Vickey Lalwani, she emphatically rules out marriage in near future, talks about her forthcoming films, and more Your performance has been appreciated in NAMASTEY LONDON... Yeah. I am very happy. I have been around for quite some time now and I have really worked very hard. I am reaping the fruits now, I guess. I wouldn't say that I expected this to happen. What worked in the film's favour is that Vipul just stuck to the story in a very linear fashion and did not complicate it. Have filmmakers started taking you seriously now as an actress? Yes, the perception of the people towards me has changed. It was very necessary for me to have a film like NAMASTEY LONDON. It has made my life a lot easier. My next aim is to take more steps like this in the forward direction. Let's talk about APNE. I signed APNE nearly two years back. Anil Sharma had to do a lot of spadework before he started the film. That's why it took some time. I have seen Sharma's earlier films and I always wanted to work with him. Were you intimidated by the Deols? Not really. Dharamji is a very warm person. He is like family. Bobby has become a friend. I play a physician in the family. I had lot of fun wearing the boxing gloves whenever the director called 'Cut' and Bobby and I used to have a fake fight (laughs). But with Sunny, it did take me some time to break the ice. He is one who generally keeps to himself. How do you feel when you hear that Salman is recommending you to filmmakers? I am working very hard. Nobody can do anything for you in this industry. I can understand if people said this in my early days, but I think now people should stop circulating false stories. Its' also said that you call up for Salman's intervention if and when you have problems while you're shooting? Bullshit. Fabrication of the highest order. Not that I take it seriously but people should stop talking nonsense. It's unfortunate that there are some people in this industry who just want to bring you down for no rhyme or reason. What about your personal life? Everybody says that you are marrying Salman this month... (Interrupts) I can't stop people from writing what they have decided to. Many actors are not accessible but I am. Why don't people call me up before writing things, which are not true? All this is nonsense. I am working. I am happy.
wichy: Интервью с Сушмитой - отсюда Sushmita Sen’s motto, ‘Doing it my way’ , has seen her through many ups and downs. Yet the former beauty queen continues to live life on her terms. LT recently cornered her and the usually outspoken Sush shared selective memories about her life, love and work. How pregnant is the pause? When you’re talking to a lady, you know how pregnant the pause can be. I’m right now in a very relaxed state of mind. I’m very content with life. How are things between you and Manav Menon these days? I’m in love with life. That isn’t quite what’s asked. Let me tell you a joke about Harry and Sally. They share a perfect relationship. They go out for dinner twice a week. Harry goes on Mondays and Fridays. Sally goes out on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Does that answer your question? You just had a tumultuous time shooting in the West Indies… Tumultuous! no. But definitely titanic . I’m so in love with my director Mudassar Aziz’s work. I went to Trinidad 13 years ago, almost as a child, and now I went as woman. It was one of the many countries I had visited as Miss Universe. As a state guest of Trinidad I had signed in the log book along with Mrs Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. I believe at times the fan attention got a bit too much? The Caribbean is warm in every which way. The people are very friendly. At times like this, having my own space doesn’t matter. The people just overwhelm you with their warmth. You went on a Caribbean cruise. How was the experience? My crew didn’t give me a single day to cruise. We had Sundays off. But everything is shut on Sundays in Trinidad. I asked my unit to change the off-day . We shot so much on the beaches, they felt like home. Did you get into a bikini? I’m sure you’d like the answer to be yes. And it is yes, but with a sarong. On the beach you’ve to wear a suitable attire. I’m happy to tell you that I’m not wearing a gown on the beach. I feel Dulha Mil Gaya retains a sense of humour while telling a story. After so many years, I finally have a film that I can watch as a member of the audience. I’ve never played a character like Shimmer . It’s my first full-on comedy.
wichy: Интервью с Санджаем ЛИлой Бхансали - рассказывает, как ему работалось с новичками Ранбиром и Сонам: отсюда Does working with newcomers like Ranbir and Sonam make the shooting of Saawariya a special challenge? Yes, because every nuance of theirs is spontaneous. The onus is on me to cultivate their skills. After working with Ranbir and Sonam I've become far more articulate and easy with words than I was during Black. Amitabh Bachchan is a master-performer. He never needed to be told anything. But I need to be far more expressive with these kids. They need to know what I want. And when they give the correct expressions they need to be told why they're correct. I love them, but I fire the hell out of them too. I've become a far more real person with them because there's no reverent distance between us. I can express myself exactly how I want. Ranbir and Sonam have surrendered themselves completely to the screenplay. Are the two kids giving you the level of performance that you want? Actually they've taken me by surprise. They look fresh as a pair. To watch them together is to bring so much joy, life and hope to my creativity. There's no ego at play on the sets, only innocence and utter surrender before the camera. I feel I'm moulding clay, watching it take unpredictable and exciting shape in front of me. The fact that they belong to distinguished film families must count. I guess the best thing about Ranbir and Sonam's parents is that they don't interfere. Rishi Kapoor-Neetu Singh and Anil-Sunita Kapoor behave as though their kids are in boarding school. They are absolutely hands-off. It's so wonderful to have two new actors who are all there, away from all distraction and completely at the disposal of this film. Because Ranbir and Sonam have never acted before, so they perform and react to the lines in a way that's completely theirs. An established actor would give me responses that I'm familiar with through his or her earlier work, whereas here every shot is a revelation. Suddenly they spring a completely unexpected expression. I've never been more alert as a filmmaker. You've completed two schedules of Saawariya. Saawariya went on the floors after one year of pre-production. It's the most difficult film I've made so far, and not only because of the intricate sets on which we're working. After Black and its seasoned performers like Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherji, I'm working with rank newcomers. Being newcomers I made sure they were not inhibited about expressing themselves. It takes a little more time for them to grasp a scene.
wichy: Интервью с Рам Гопалом Вармой: отсюда "Most Of My Films Are Remakes Of My Own Films"…..Ram Gopal Varma at his inimitable best You're getting together Bollywood's first family for the first time. Yes we start Sarkar 2 from July 4 in Hyderabad. I didn't cast them as the 'first' family. I cast Aishwarya Rai long before she got involved with Abhishek. But now the audience will look at the couple in a different way. I disagree. Once the audience enters the theatre film it creates its own ambience in the first ten minutes. Unless a film is designed to accentuate personal equations between actors, audiences forget what the actors share in real life. Sarkar 2 isn't designed to play up the Abhishek-Aishwarya relationship. The senior Bachchan's character would be semi-retired in Sarkar 2? Yes. Sarkar ended with the senior Bachchan's decision to retire. But Abhishek isn't willing to take over the mantle. We take up the story from there. The Abhishek character will be substantially more in the forefront. But like every son in a business empire he'll continue to look up to his father for guidance and support. Abhishek and Aishwarya are husband and wife in Sarkar 2? No! Abhishek is already married to Tanisha in Sarkar, so how can he be married to Aishwarya? In this era of sequels have you decided on Sarkar 2 only because everyone else is doing a sequel? It was Abhishek's idea to do a sequel to Sarkar. We thought of Sarkar 2 even before the shooting for Sarkar was over. The characters seemed to tempt me enough to give them a renewed life. In any case I don't understand this concept of a remake. Audiences just enjoy the story unfold in its own way. When a bestseller is turned into film why do people go and see it when they already know the story? It's the interpretation, right? Didn't you feel this way about any of your other films, Satya for instance ? Most of my films are remakes of my own cinema. Satya was a remake of my Drohi, Bhoot was a remake of Raat. Obviously the way the two sets of films were made was different. I've been tempted to do sequels quite often. But not Satya. Everyone died at the end of Satya. In Sarkar, the political family has immense scope to reinvent their lives. All powerful political families have tremendous potential to be renewed. In Sarkar 2 I'll use whatever I left behind in Godfather 2 & 3 and Good Fellas. But Sarkar wasn't The Godfather, it was more on the lines of Bal Thackeray's family. Well, the father and son conflict was inspired by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. The Godfather was never about the mafia. It was a family drama. Have you seen Sarkar lately? No. I've this terrible habit of not watching my own films. I should do it just so that I don't make the mistake of making films like Shiva and Nishabd…
wichy: отсюда - интервью с одной из шишек баннера UTV Сиддхартхом Роем Капуром - рассказывает о планах компании... What are the Hindi movies that are on floors at present and can you tell us the status of each and their release dates? We have Vishal Bharadwaj’s The Blue Umbrella, which is scheduled for release on 10 August. We will be doing a limited release of the film under the UTV Classics banner. Just a small interruption… The Blue Umbrella was scheduled for release in January this year. Why was it postponed? We postponed the release of the film because we wanted it to do rounds of a few more film festivals. Also we were looking at an international partner on going forward with the film together. So that is something, which we are still looking at. Coming to your other releases… We have a thriller called Wednesday directed by Neeraj Pandey, which we are looking at releasing in September. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Jimmy Shergill, Amir Bashir and Deepal Shaw. September is a good window for an experimental film like this because there are not too many big releases around that time. On 12 October we will be releasing Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodhaa Akbar, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Bachchan. The film will also see the comeback of Poonam Sinha (wife of actor-turned-MP Shatrughan Sinha) who is playing the role of Hrithik’s mother Hameeda Bano. For Vivek Agnihotri’s Goal starring John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Boman Irani and Arshad Warsi, we are looking at a November – December release. Jodhaa Akbar and Goal are two films that we are really excited about and there will be a lot of marketing and promotion around them. The last quarter of the year is going to be really active. In addition to that we have a film, which is tentatively titled Mumbai Meri Jaan directed by Nishikant Kamat (Dombivali Fast) and stars Paresh Rawal, Irffan Khan, R Madhavan and Kay Kay Menon amongst others. This film is about people whose lives were affected by the Mumbai train blasts. It’s not a political commentary but is about how people were impacted by the event. Then we have Fashion, which is directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and stars Priyanka Chopra. The script is being worked upon and will be shot on the ramps of Europe like Milan, Paris. The film is scheduled to go on floors in September this year. We haven’t locked on the release date as yet but we will be looking at releasing it in the first half of next year. Is Fashion included in the three film deal that UTV has inked with Priyanka Chopra? If we are doing Fashion with Priyanka, then it will be a part of the three film deal that we have with her. So has she been finalised for Fashion or talks are still on with her? She’s pretty much locked in. This is probably the first time that an actress has been signed on for a corporate deal. How did it come about? No one has really signed on an actress for a film deal until now. The sort of profile and the kind of movies that Priyanka has done over the last three years has shown her commercial and creative potential. We also share a like-minded vision on the projects that we want to do going forward. We have signed a three film deal with her and we will be closely evaluating the projects that we work on together. We will be jointly collaborating on the scripts, technicians etc. She will be involved in the creative process of the films. What is the status on Dilli 6 and Rockstar? We are not doing Imitiaz Ali’s film Rockstar. On the other hand, the pre-production and casting work for Dilli 6 is going on right now. With so many films in your kitty now, how is UTV looking at exploiting the various revenue sources available? We have a dedicated revenue team that works on tapping the various streams of revenue that can be exploited for a movie in terms of fine tuning each of the rights so that we can monetize each of them separately rather than license them in consolidated lots. Whether it is satellite, Video-on-Demand (VoD), Pay-Per-View (PPV), Direct-To-Home DTH, mobile video-on-demand (MVOD), ringtones or music… we have a strategy for each of these rights. Can you elaborate on the strategy? The idea is to maximize revenues that we derive from each of these rights so there has to be a very compelling reason for us to license them as a package. What we would prefer is to be able to monetize them separately. I wouldn’t like to go into further details on this but all I can say is that we have identified the various new revenue streams that are coming into play now. They might be very negligible to start out with but going forward they will have a lot of potential. For example, internet downloads. We have taken the leap of faith and decided to look at day and date releases of some of our movies on the internet. We feel that the only way to assess if these revenue streams make sense is if we really give it a shot and try it. Right now, the new ancillary rights might form a very miniscule percentage of the overall revenues, but going forward the ratio will be higher. Also when you look at the release windows for satellite and home video for movies; the only way to combat piracy is to be able to crash those release windows. That is one of the reasons why legal internet downloads make sense as you are catering to an audience who has either chosen not to go to the cinemas or doesn’t have access to a cinema hall. These are the people who are most susceptible to buying a pirated DVD/VCD. The other way is to reduce the time lag between the theatrical and home video release of the film. We usually do a four week release of a movie in the overseas market on home video and six week in the domestic market post the theatrical release. But going forward we might actually look at crashing that window further. But won’t that affect and limit your theatrical revenues? We would take that call on a movie to movie basis. But just for the sake of sticking to a four or six week release window as that has been the norm, we are losing the opportunity to curb piracy, which is taking place at that point of time. At the same time, if you’re not losing out on theatrical revenue and your film has done its run, then why not come out with a DVD release? Coming to your international productions, will I Think I Love My Wife have a home video release and not a theatrical one? It is still having its theatrical releases across the world. At present we are not looking at a home video release in India. We might look at a theatrical release but we don’t have a specific plan for it at this point in time. What about the other co-production ventures? We have a deal with Will Smith and are at present exchanging a few scripts with him. We will know soon what the first of those two productions will be. The M Night Shyamalan movie is slated for release next year. With Disney of course, we are in discussions about various things. They are stakeholders in UTV so there are on-going discussions. The Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney animation JV came as a surprise because when UTV announced its partnership with Disney last year, it was said that the relationship will also be leveraged to movies and animation. Your comment? The deal with Walt Disney was a non-exclusive one. It’s the same way that we’re working with Fox Searchlight, Will Smith’s Overbrook and Sony Pictures. We are free to work with any foreign studio and they are free to work with any Indian company. Disney is a shareholder in our company and we are in discussions with them on opportunities to work together. Can you justify the logistics of the Rs 2.80 billion (Rs 280 crores) deal for four films with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra? The way that you should look at it is that we have announced a trilogy. Now a trilogy is only successful if the first part is successful. In our budget for the overall exercise, we are looking at the global markets for this so the scale of the projects will be big. There is a crossover potential as well and therefore the scalability of the film is such that we can look at higher budgets as we aren’t just targeting the diaspora audience. So the budget might seem high when you compare them with the regular budgets of Indian films, which are made with a diaspora audience in mind and therefore the revenue mix has to be justified accordingly. But in the case of the trilogy, we are actually looking at a wider audience so the films have to be produced and marketed in that manner. UTV Palador split within three months of coming together. Could you throw some light on what exactly happened and what happens to the movies that Palador brought to the table? I wouldn’t really like to comment on that at this point in time. All I can say is that we are looking at resolving the matter amiably. What kind of monies can we see UTV Motion Pictures pumping in for marketing of films like Jodhaa Akbar etc? The marketing spends will be significant. I can’t give you numbers but I can give you a sense of it. On a movie like a Metro, for example, we had a P&A (prints and advertising) budget of almost the same as the cost of production of the movie. Metro was a smaller film made on a budget of Rs 70 million (Rs 7 crore) and the cost of production was kept tight. We’ve chosen to make films in a certain way and then go all out to publicise them. Having said that obviously with Jodhaa Akbar and Goal, which have a higher COP (cost of production), we won’t be looking at marketing spends of 100 per cent of COP. In the case of Rang De Basanti, we had about 40 per cent COP spend on P&A. What is the reason in setting up different brands like UTV Classics and Spot Boy Motion Pictures? Can you elaborate on the projects that are being undertaken by each? We want to build a large slate of movies and that can be done in two ways. It can be done under one mother brand and the second is the way Walt Disney does it, wherein they have sub-brands like Buena Vista, Miramax etc. We have chosen to work with that model and that under UTV Classics we have films like The Blue Umbrella. Whereas Spot Boy Motion Pictures will pretty much be looking at the kind of movies that UTV Motion Pictures is doing. There isn’t any distinction. The idea is to enable us to broaden the slate and to have more resources working on different projects. I think you increase the overall brand value of the company if you develop more sub-brands. At present we have The Blue Umbrella under UTV Classics. As far as Spot Boy is concerned, it’s still too early to talk about it as we are in the process of identifying a few projects for the same. With the home video space heating up, how aggressive is UTV going to be in the space? We ultimately want to mine revenues and make sure that our intellectual property does remain with us. But we are not caught up in saying that we have to retain all rights or sell all rights. It depends on a per deal basis but we do have a home video infrastructure, under which we release our movies. Having said that, there might be oneoff projects where we choose to work with other people depending on the commercial transactions. So we’re not locked into saying that we will only release our own movies ourselves. But you’re not looking at acquiring content from content owners for home entertainment? At this point in time we’re not looking at acquiring content from others. We are not looking at that as a separate business venture altogether but as a channel of distribution for our releases. Apart from the traditional overseas markets like the US, UK and UAE, are there any other markets that you are looking at exploiting for theatrical releases? I think South America has a lot of potential and we are looking to crack that market. We have not yet been able to break into that market from India. China has great potential as we share the same cultural sensibilities as them. If we can really take the right kind of product into that market, we might see a very good response there. In Europe as well, there are smaller markets like Poland and Uzbekistan that are opening up apart from the traditional markets like France and Germany. I think even Italy is one market, which has a cultural sensibility that is quite similar to ours in terms of the passion and strong emotions in our social interactions. Certain movies do have the potential of doing well there. So far only Lagaan has had an Italian release. So we are looking at non-traditional markets too apart from traditional markets like the US, UK, UAE, Australia, South Africa and Europe. In the traditional markets too we are looking at ways in which we can develop them further. So far the marketing efforts have not been that strong in these areas. There are some distributors there who have done their best but the support that they can get from producers here in terms of star visits, media promotions etc will definitely help to exploit these markets further. Переведу то, что заинтересовало: UTV будет использовать несколько саб-брендов при создании фильмов - по типу Walt Disney, которая имеет под-бренды Buena Vista, Miramax и т.д. Они считают, что ценность бренда в целом от этого возрастет. Ближайший релиз компании The Blue Umbrella идет под брендом UTV Classics. Бренд Spot Boy сейчас разрабатывают. Компания планирует кроме традиционных зарубежных рынков в США, Британии и Эмиратов, вторгнуться на рынок Южной Америки, Китая. В Европе также есть небольшие страны вроде Польши и Узбекистана ( ), которые можно назвать отдельными рынками, в отличии от традиционных Франции и Германии. Есть планы насчет италии. И вообще, они ищут нетрадиционные рынки, не забывая и про укрепление позиций на традиционных - планируется оказывать помощь дистрибюторам в этих странах в плане визитов звезд, медиа-промоушна и т.д. (ни поняла... что с Россией? ) Про ближайшие релизы: Фильм Вишала Бхарадваджа The Blue Umbrella намечен на 10 августа, это будет ограниченный релиз. Релиз был отложен ранее из-за желания показать фильм на нескольких фестивалях и для поиска зарубежных партнеров. Триллер Wednesday выйдет в сентябре - участвуют Насирудин Шах, Анупам Кхер, Джимми Шергил.. Сентябрь - отличное время для выпуска экспериментальных фильмов, поскольку в это время обычно мало больших релизов. 12 Октября - релиз фильма Ашутоша Говарикера Jodhaa Akbar, затем в ноябре-декабре - релиз Goal с Джоном, Бипсой, Боманом Ирани и Аршадом Варси. Также делается фильм Mumbai Meri Jaan, в котором снимаются Пареш Равал, Ирфан Кхан, Мадхаван и Кей Кей менон - фильм о людях, на жизнь которых повлияли взрывы поездов в Мумбаи. Еще один проект - Fashion, фильм Мадхура Бхандаркара с Приянкой в главной роли. Сейчас работают над сценарием, съемки будут в Милане и Париже, начнутся в Сентябре. Даты релиза пока не определены, где-то в первой половине следующего года. С Приянкой подписан контракт на три фильма, и теперь она принимает участие в работе над сценарием и другие аспекты создания картины. Про Dilli 6 и Rockstar - последним проектом они не занимаются, пре-продакшн и кастинг на Dilli 6 сейчас ведутся. Также у компании есть договоренность с Уиллом Смитом, и сейчас они отправили ему несколько сценариев, вскоре определится, какой из двух проектов они начнут делать первым. Также ведутся переговоры о совместной работе с With Disney. Disney - держатели акций UTV.
otero: wichy : ни поняла... что с Россией? Да ничего. Не интересны мы им... Хотя, как последняя надежда, может они не знают о нашем существовании? Может для них Россия - это штат Узбекистана
wichy: otero : ... Хотя, как последняя надежда, может они не знают о нашем существовании? А ведь дураки - не знаю правда кто, индийцы или русские... при правильном промоушне - можно было бы наверно денехх заработать на индуйском кино и в России - просторы-то немеряные. Другой вопрос, что у нас мало индийской диаспоры - видимо, поэтому и интереса нет к российскому прокату. В штатах и Британии основные сборы гарантированы диаспорой - а у нас гарантий нет..
wichy: wichy : I should do it just so that I don't make the mistake of making films like Shiva and Nishabd Ого-го... РГВ считает, что Shiva и Nishabd - ошибки... да еще и признает это.
otero: wichy : Другой вопрос, что у нас мало индийской диаспоры По всей видимости, да. Основная причина в этом, недостаточная концентрация... Ой, блин, пришла мысль - как бы нам в скором времени в России китайское кино повсеместно не пришлось смотреть и на концерты китайский звёзд ходить Вот кто концентрируется конкретно - так это они...
wichy: otero : как бы нам в скором времени в России китайское кино повсеместно не пришлось смотреть и на концерты китайский звёзд ходить Ну, увлечение восточными танцами при высокой концентрации арабов мы уже почти пережили...
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Раджкумаром Сантоши по поводу его нового фильма "Halla Bol" Director Rajkumar Santoshi says his latest film "Halla Bol" is inspired by murdered theatre activist Safdar Hashmi and urges people to raise their voice against injustice. "'Halla Bol' means attack and the film says that one must not take injustice lying down. I am not advocating violence in my film but talking about raising our voice against injustice," Santoshi told in an e-mail interview. The film will be released some time in August and stars Ajay Devgan, Pankaj Kapur and Vidya Balan in important roles. Most of Santoshi's films are inspired by reality. And this one is no different. It is based on the late Safdar Hashmi - who was killed by political goons while trying to stage the play "Halla Bol" in Delhi in 1989. Santoshi has made films like "Family", "Khakee", "The Legend of Bhagat Singh", "Lajja", "Pukar" and "China Gate". "I have always followed my heart, instinct and conscience and made movies. At this point of time, I am awaiting the response to 'Halla Bol'. I have made it with great love and affection," the director said. The new film has Ajay playing the protagonist. "Ajay is playing an actor in the film who moves from being a reel-life hero to a man whose reality gets lost in the mire of his roles and how he grows to become a hero in the real sense. Ajay is very versatile. He has the ability to portray this part realistically. "The character required no stylised performance or a put on. I wanted to depict the star in a candid manner. I expected Ajay to do justice to the character and he hasn't let me down," said Santoshi, who feels that Ajay's talent hasn't been fully exploited yet. Both Ajay and Santoshi bonded well in "Khakee" and "Lajja" and since then they have been trying to come together again but the plans didn't materialise. Finally, Santoshi managed to make "Halla Bol" with him. "Ajay is a very good actor. Unfortunately, mainstream films have not tapped his talent enough. It is quite thrilling to see his histrionics slowly opening up in layers, film by film. He is a star performer on Indian celluloid." Santoshi, who worked with Vidya for the first time, said: "Her role is very important. She plays Ajay's wife and her character goes through the trauma that every star wife goes through. "Her character moves from being the girl next door who loves a struggling actor to becoming the love of his life to adjusting herself to the life of a star wife and coping with the trauma. Vidya has truly brought out the essence of the part she is playing. She has complemented Ajay's character with her performance." Santoshi roped in Pankaj Kapur to play a reformed dacoit in "Halla Bol" and says he wanted to cast the talented actor right from the beginning. "He plays a reformed dacoit who is into street theatre and does issue-based plays. It is in his troupe that Ajay starts his career as an actor. "I had Pankaj in my mind for the role and he has performed so well. He had grown a beard for three months to look genuine for his character in the film. I worked with him when I was assisting Govind Nihalani. I have immense respect for him as an actor for him," he said. How did the director manage to can the film in 75 days in two schedules in over 65 locations? "That speaks for the efficiency of the production team. We planned well, so shot well." Quite a few big stars are making special appearances in the film - Sridevi, Boney Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Ruby Bhatia, Pahlaj Nihalani, Neeraj Vora, Tusshar Kapoor, Ranjit Kapoor, Mukesh Tiwari, Kareena Kapoor and Lekh Tandon. "Yes, they are friends and they have just played themselves." It seems to be Santoshi's turn to take up a theme that featured in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Rang De Basanti". But the director says he had been toying with the idea for several years. "I have been toying with the idea for the last four or five years. There is an urgent need for people to know what is happening around them and also to openly speak their mind. They should raise an issue and give a platform to it, only then things will change." Asked about his future projects, he said: "I have never been the type to follow trends. For example, I made 'Ghayal' when mostly musicals were being churned out. Even 'Andaaz Apna Apna' did not follow any trend. I had made 'Damini', which showed that justice delayed was justice denied." Вкратце: говорит, что "Halla Bol" вдохновлен убитым театральным деятелем Сафдаром Хашми и побуждает людей выступить против несправедливости. Фильм выйдет в августе - снимались Аджай, Панкадж Капур и Видья Балан. Сафдар Хашми был убит по политическим мотивам во время постановки пьесы "Halla Bol" в Дели в 1989. Аджай играет актера, который из киногероя превращается в человека, чувство реальности которого потерялось в череде его ролей, и теперь он становится героем по-настоящему. Про роль Видьи говорит, что она очень важная - ее персонаж - жена персонажа Аджая, и она проходит через все проблемы, которые возникают перед женами звезд. Из соседской девочки, которая любит начинающего актера она становится его женой, пытающейся приспособиться к роли жены звезды. Фильм был снят за 75 дней двумя сессиями более чем на 65 площадках. Несколько крупных звезд будут в special appearances в фильме - Шридеви, Бони Капур, Джеки Шрофф, Руби Бхатия, Тусшар Капур, Карина Капур и другие.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Ларой Датта Lara Dutta has slowly but surely made her way from a bit part in a music video to the leading lady in a major motion picture. Her unconventional beauty combined with the courage to work alongside the likes of Akshay Kumar in Andaaz brought her quickly to the top, and with 18 films old, Lara gave her career best performance last month in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom even though the film didn't Jhoom as per the expectations. In an exclusive interview from India, Lara spoke to IndiaFM's London correspondent Devansh Patel about her next big release Partner, her new job as a script writer and why she can't keep a straight face while working with Govinda and Salman Khan. How has your partnership been with Govinda and Salman Khan in Partner? It's been great and I think people will see that once the film releases. Govinda is outstanding in this film and even though we did get a chance to work with each other in Bhagam Bhag, I thought that he was a bit restrained in that particular film. On the other hand, I am paired up opposite Salman in Partner and it's the first time I'm working with him. He was such a pleasure to work with and is so secured in his craft and what he does. But while filming a scene with both the men, it is very difficult to keep a straight face. This is your first time with director David Dhawan. Do you consider yourself lucky or honoured? I don't know whether I'm lucky or honoured. I think it's both. David has his own school of cinema and when you go to watch any of David Dhawan’s films you know what to expect. Partner brings David and Govinda back after a sabbatical. I hope it works like all his previous films have. The common thing is that you will have to leave your brain at home to come and watch this mad film. What's your role in Partner? I play a snoopy, nosy journalist who literally goes all out to get the exclusive scoop for her paper. So she is running down the streets, hanging off windows, wires and cables, being chased by the mob, etc. She is absolutely crazy to get that scoop. Also, David was very keen on casting me for the fact that I haven't worked with Salman before and believed in me that I would do justice to the role given to me because he was confident of my flair in comedy. What scoop can you give us then from behind the scenes? Any memorable moments? As said earlier that when you are working with both these actors, you have no clue what they are going to through at you. They are very much on the ball. Even the producer Sohail Khan has a habit of treating his crew as an extended family. Each and every day was memorable. We went dune dashing in the middle of the night in Dubai while we were shooting there. It was fun because they made me climb a 50 metre sand dune in the same dress I wore while filming a scene. Now that's difficult but the cast and the crew convinced me and I had no option but to climb. How did you keep up with the hip-hop, fast paced dance number 'You're my love' with Salman Khan? This is the first time I've worked with choreographer Bosco-Caesar. Salman has worked with them before many times and he is quite comfortable with them. But when you're doing a hip-hop song, it's got a lot of hip-hop movements, thus making the shoot tough but fun. We also had to undergo a lot of changes in between the shoot and sometimes the selection was quite instantaneous by Bosco-Caesar as they would finalize any dance move which looked hip-hop and happening. Are you going to share space with Katrina Kaif? No I'm not. Unfortunately, we don't share screen space together in this film. The only time we come together onscreen is in a song 'Dupatta Tera Nau Rang Da'. But she is a lovely girl. I've known Katrina before she entered films and I can say that she is very dedicated, hard working and you can see that in all her films she has done so far. I admire her for what she is doing and where she wants to go. Are you going to leave her brain behind when you see the first glimpse of Partner? But of course, I always say that I am a bit of a parody. I am supposed to be a little intelligent actress but for some reason, over the last two years, all I've been doing is comedy films. But I love doing that and it keeps me going. I am just like any other viewer who likes to be entertained by any film I watch. And yes, the statutory warning for this film is to leave your brains at home and watch the film. Though sometimes you will require it when seeing Govinda and Salman together for their extra humorous scenes. What other surprises is Lara Dutta going to come up with this year? There are quite a few surprises. Unfortunately, I can't really talk about the films I'm doing because they are all just being signed now. So I will leave that to the producers to make necessary announcements. Besides Govinda and Salman, yourself and Salman and David and Govinda, what's the U.S.P. of Partner? Like I said that Govinda is back in such full form. He is 'GOD' in this film. I really mean it. I haven't been blown away by a performance like this for a very long time. I just feel that those of you who have missed Govinda for many years on screen, this is the main U.S.P of the film by far. Do you think the length of the film can be a major factor in its success or failure? I definitely think so. David has been very clear about the fact that he didn't want a long winding film though the film took a considerable amount of time to be made. But at the end of the day it's up to the audience to decide whether the film will work or not. We know that you are penning down a few scripts for films. Any particular genre you are working on? Yes, I am writing at the moment because I've got the opportunity and am taking my chances now. I am working on two scripts at the moment. One is a period film in which there is a lot of research going on presently and the second one is a romantic comedy. That's all I can say. Any parting message for your fans? This year has been fabulous for me. I've grown immensely as an actor. So if my fans are buying tickets to go and watch my film, I can assure that I won't disappoint them.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Ларой Датта. Lara Dutta is in the news lately for her break-up with her live-in boyfriend Kelly Dorje. Despite intensive efforts to make her drop her guard, she does not discuss her private life. However, she is not sulking. Read what transpired when TWF correspondent Vickey Lalwani cornered her for a one-on-one chat: What are you playing in Partner, which releases this Friday? I am playing a snoopy, nosey journalist who is always hunting for scoops, hanging on window sills and chased down the streets. Often, she is in trouble, But there’s a hero in her life Salman who keeps landing up wherever she finds herself in a hot soup. This role must have helped you to understand a journalist’s job? I have always understood a journalist’s job. I understand that you guys are just doing your job in a competitive industry. So, how are you spending your time other than having work meetings? I am planning to go to Bangalore to my parents for few days. You said you understand a journalist’s job. I can’t refrain asking you about your split with Kelly? No comments. I don’t want to add to the speculation. If you clarify, the speculation will in fact end… I don’t think so. Your fans want to know… I am answerable to my fans about my professional life. I will make sure that even if they don’t like my film, they won’t be disappointed with my work. But I am not answerable to them about my personal life. It’s said that Kelly was upset with your male-bonding with some co-actors… What male bonding! I did Andaz and I was linked up with Akshay Kumar. Is it my fault that if the media falls for the most tried and tested ploy of promoting a film? Ask Kelly (laughs). Well, I did speak to him today. But like you, he too did not spill the beans… (Laughs) Relationships and break-ups are commonly heard when an actor’s film releases. Is the Kelly-Lara break-up a publicity stunt? I don’t know (laughs). Okay, let’s go back to Partner. Isn’t it a copy of Hitched? Partner is inspired from Hitched. The story is similar. There’s a Casanova guy (Salman) who helps the fumbling guy (Govinda) to woo the woman of his dreams. David Dhawan has of course brought in his sensibilities into the film. And I must add something (pauses). Go ahead… Govinda is outstanding in the film. He has taken Partner to a different level. This is his real comeback film. I had very little interaction with him in Bhagam Bhag and did not realise his full worth. About Salman? Salman and his brother Sohail (producer) made me very comfortable. They treated me like family. Your last film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (JBJ) didn’t do well. It’s rated as Yash Raj’s biggest flop till date… Post-mortems can be a dime-a-dozen. We worked very hard for it and were very disappointed when it didn’t do well. Shaad has his own blend of cinema. If you see his previous film Bunty Aur Babli, some people had loved it but some people had even hated it. I think that I got away the most unscathed (laughs). I haven’t signed anything on the dotted line after JBJ, but I am reading far more bigger and interesting scripts than ever before. Apart from having work meetings, what else are you doing presently? I might go to my parents in Bangalore for few days.
wichy: эксклюзивное интервью Шилпы Шетти для BBC Yesterday Shilpa Shetty spoke exclusively to Asian Network digital Radio feeling it was time to break her silence after the controversies that have been surrounding her. Heres bringing you the excerpts from the exclusive interview of Shilpa Shetty with BBC Asian Network bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork "The people who made me the person who I am, I think I owe them an explanation, not that I really owe an explanation to the Press because they've gone ahead and written what they wanted and what they wanted to do and tried to tarnish my image but I think I owe the People an explanation" says Shilpa Shetty. Has this been a very stressful period? Well it has been you know, because being a celebrity isn't easy, there's no denying that. When vested interests try and tarnish your image, and it's pretty evident with the goings on that there is someone out who is trying to bring me down. I have God on my side and have great support in my family. I'm someone who's always stood up and spoken when things aren't right and what according to me aren't right. Check out the audio Shilpa's exclusive interview (MP3 Audio File) I wanted to keep quiet, but I felt that me keeping silent would be misconstrued as for being weak, wanting to hide something and there is no such thing. Do you feel like a victim of conspiracy? All that really doesn't matter to me, what matters to me is when people don't bother to find out from me and just put it in to make it great news. I was upset about that and I really wonder how people can take the Carte Blanch to do the thinking for me that I could do actually do something like breaking someone's home! I come from a country and belong to a culture that actually believes in and values relationships. And I'm a believer in Karma and I wouldn't do something like that. What about the headlines in India about your alleged affair with Raj Kundra? I haven't even met Raj until three months ago. So it's very very silly, it's definitely a figment of their imagination. It's been really stressful for me and my family. How would you take it, your sister, your daughter, what would you go through? It's terrible.
wichy: отсюда New Delhi, July 28: “Delhi is my home”, asserts the talented beauty of Bollywood Soha Ali Khan as she says “I have spent 13-14 years in this city. It's always nice to come here.” Talking about her upcoming movie Khoya Khoya Chand slated to be released in October she said, "My character is of an actress in the movie and I am looking forward to it with excitement.” When asked what makes her opt to act for any particular movie she says confessedly, "My choice of films is based on the script and my decisions are not based on my inclination to any particular culture or language, as it might be construed sometimes as matter of analysis." Talking about her entry in the tinsel world Soha disclosed that Bollywood seduced her. Even as she added that acting has never been her first profession and earlier she worked for Ford Foundation and Citibank. "Дели - мой дом" - говорит Соха Али Кхан. Я провела здесь 13-14 лет, и всегда приятно возвращаться сюда. Рассказывая о ее новом фильме Khoya Khoya Chand, которй должен выйти на экраны в октябре, она говорит - "Мой персонаж в фильме - актриса, и я очень жду выхода фильма". По поводу выбора новых фильмов - "Мой выбор основан на сценарии, решение не базируется на моей склонности к какой-то определенной культуре или языку, как иногда это может быть истолковано" По поводу своего вступления в гламурный мир, Соха говорит, что Болливуд соблазнил ее. Хотя актерская профессия не была ее первой любовью, и раньше она работала на Ford Foundation и Citibank.
wichy: отсюда - интервью с Аби и Ашкой (поскольку оба отвечают, помещаю сюда, а не в их темы ) With a newlywed glow enhancing their megawatt movie star status, Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan are playfully affectionate, finishing each other's sentences as they hold court in a hotel suite. It's the very room where I interviewed Abhishek's father, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, when he was in town for the Toronto International Film Festival last year. True to his Indian roots, the first thing Abhishek asks upon hearing my name is where I'm from in India. My mother is Maharashtrian and my father is from Karnataka, I reply. "So is she," says Abhishek – with a smile and in the same baritone voice as his father – referring to Aishwarya, 33, who was born in Mangalore, and looks stunning in a black Armani suit and huge diamond stud earrings. The couple were in Toronto last week to announce their 26-city "Unforgettable" world tour, which they hope to kick off here next summer. Rivalling Brangelina in worldwide popularity, the pair met while filming Dhai Akshar Prem Ke in 2000, but started quietly dating only with Dhoom 2 in 2006. They married in April and live in Mumbai with Abhishek's parents – his mother, Jaya Bachchan, is also an actress. Theirs is a tight-knit family, who routinely discuss their work around the dinner table. "The standing rule in the house is if we're all in the city we all have to have one meal together, no matter what. So that means if you come back at 1 (a.m.) at night from shooting, the rest of the family will wait for you and we'll all eat together," says Abhishek, 31, dapper in a pinstripe suit and pink tie. "Initially in my career I tried to be very independent and not rely on (my parents), and very soon learned I was being a complete fool for not asking them for advice. You have two of the best in the business, and if you're not going to ask their opinion, it just doesn't make sense." He elicits giggles from his wife when he continues, "Now we're so fortunate that we have another wonderful actress come into our house. We all sit down and take decisions collectively because we're a family of four working actors. We like to discuss our decisions with our parents because their guidance, based on their experiences, is superb." A former Miss World and one of a few Indian actors honoured with a likeness at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in London, Aishwarya Rai, who now goes by her married name, nods in agreement. "With me, too, I always discussed my film work and endorsements with my parents. Although I like to believe I made my decisions totally independently, I know I am completely and thoroughly influenced by their opinion.... This normalcy I've known continues with the family I've married into. It's not just that I call them Pa and Ma. For me, they are my parents now, in my in-laws' home. And even so with my husband. He was my closest friend as my co-star prior to getting married, and today he's my husband," she says, touching his arm. "Thank God, I thought she was going to say I'm like a parent as well," Abhishek jokes. Avoiding personal questions – which a handler had warned would end the interview – we also skip the B-word – as in Bollywood – for a reason. Both abhor the "derogatory" term. "We feel we have an identity of our own. The Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of films made per year and tickets sold per year, and I don't see why we should be called a version of the name that is coined for the western film industry," says Abhishek, adding that he has immense respect for Hollywood. "A lot of people don't know the term (Bollywood) was initially coined as a slight to the Indian film industry by a journalist and that has, unfortunately, stuck on." Adds Aishwarya: "It seems a little tough getting away from it. Although it made its way into the dictionary with my photograph attached to the term, we try our best not to use it." Shared values are what brought and will keep them together, Abhishek says. "As a child, the one thing I was taught (was that) it doesn't matter how many films you make or how popular you are, you should be known as a good human being. That's what the Bachchan family strives toward."
wichy: отсюда ‘Expectations scare me’ …says Sanjay Leela Bhansali whose Saawariya releases in the coming months with new faces, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor Sanjay Leela Bhansali is excited that the theatrical trailers of Saawariya (released on Friday) have been well received. Here, he talks about the film and other things on his mind. What have been the reaction to the trailer? I’m overwhelmed! I’m now growing aware of how much people expect from Saawariya and just a one minute-30-second trailer has evoked tremendous reactions. What are people to? They’re responded to the colours, costumes and music. People are analysing every shot and frame in the trailer. It makes me doubly aware of what people are expecting from Saawariya. A record 1,450 copies of the Saawariya trailer were released on Friday! It was a decision taken by the team at Sony Pictures. I don’t quite follow their marketing wizardry. But I do know they’re giving Saawariya a unique marketing spin. Since this is their first Bollywood production carrying that legendary Columbia-Tristar logo before my film starts, I was aware of the responsibility on my shoulder. Lets talk about your leading pair. I feel Sonam is a vintage combination of Waheeda Rehmanji and Rekhaji. She has that poetic quality. Ranbir brings the best of his grandfather Raj Kapoor and his father Rishi Kapoor in his personality. Audiences of all ages have warmed up to the two of them, although they neither act nor dress like the average metrocentric pair, and we haven’t shown their faces in the trailer. People are comparing the mood Saawariya to Raj Kapoor’s Awara, and Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge. These are among my favourite filmmakers, people I’ve learnt the craft from and I think I’ve a long way to go before I reach their standards. If my work shows glimpses of these stalwarts then I feel somewhere I’ve succeeded in doing what I set out to achieve. Nevertheless the expectations scare me. Why are you scared of expectations? It’s a film with newcomers and a new music director, Monty Sharma. A large amount of hard work has gone into creating the correct music and performances. It doesn’t matter how many successful films I’ve done in the past. I’ll be judged afresh this time. I’m very humbled by the love they’ve shown to just 1 minute and 30 seconds of the film. Blue seems to be the predominant colour of Saawariya? Blue and green are the chosen colours of Saawariya. My brief to my cinematographer Ravi K Chandran was to give a surreal romantic interpretation to night-time. Most of the film is shot in the misty night light all created in the studio. Yes it’s got a lot of night-time romance to it. Интервью с Бхансали - по поводу промо Saawariya Бхансали говорит, что реакция на трейлер его очень поразила, и теперь он начинает понимать, как многого люди ожидают от его нового фильма, и какое внимание они уделили всего лишь небольшому трейлеру - как они анализировали каждый кадр... Говорит, что команда Sony Pictures решила выпустить целых 1450 копий трейлера, он не совсем улавливает их маркетиговую политику, но он уверен, что они сделают отличную рекламную компанию фильма - тем более, что это их первый болливудский проект. Про своих новичков: про Сонам говорит, что она по его мнению комбинация Вахиды Рехман и Рекхи. В ней есть та же поэтичность. Ранбир перенял лучшее от своего деда и отца. Все зрители, как оказалось, очень тепло настроены к этой паре, хотя они совершенно не выглядят как обычная парочка, и даже лица их в трейлере не показывают. Люди сравнивают настроение Saawariya с фильмом Раджа Капура Awara, и с Moulin Rouge База Лурмана. Это - одни из любимейших фильммейкеров Бхансали, люди, у которых он учился, и до которых ему как до Китая пешком (нет, Китай к индии близко... Как до Финляндии ) Поэтому если в его работе есть хоть бы частица от их великолепия, то он уже считает, что достиг всего, что хотел. Но тем не менее, Бхансали боится этих всех больших ожиданий от фильма -все-таки это фильм с новичками, муздиректор тоже новый - Монти Шарма, пришлось проделать большую работу, чтобы получить верную музыку и перфомансы. Не имеет значения, сколько успешных фильмов он сделал раньше - его будут судить заново. Насчет того, что основной доминирующий цвет Saawariya будет зеленый и синий: просьбой Бхансали к оператору Рави Чандрану было придать ирреально-романтическую интерпретацию ночным съемкам. Большая часть действия снята в туманном ночном свете, созданном в студии.
wichy: отсюда Shrish Kunder holds forth on Shah Rukh Khan, his next film Joker and embracing fatherhood Shirish Kunder has lots to talk about. Wife Farah Khan is expecting triplets, while he’s been busy editing her next film Om Shanti Om (releasing in October). Soon after, he’ll start work on his second directorial venture, Joker. Also, there are rumours about his much-talked-about fallout with Shah Rukh Khan. Read on. Congrats! You are going to be a father soon. Thank you. Farah and I are very excited. When will you start shooting for Joker? Pre-production work has already started. Joker will go on floors in early 2009 and will be shot in a single schedule. Joker is a very ambitious venture being made on a mammoth scale.The film is high on special effects and stylised action sequences. We intend to set technical benchmarks by using innovative visual treatments, somewhat like Spiderman meets 300. What is Joker about? Joker is a superhero action film. It deals with global warming and its consequences, but in an entertaining manner. Right from its inception, Joker has been planned as a trilogy. Joker 2 and 3 will follow soon after. Acquiring the title Joker was a tough task. Yeah. The title was in possession of producer Ratan Jain. When I spoke to him, he graciously gave it to me. But before I could start celebrating, I learnt that producers Vashu Bhagnani and Vikas Mohan had also applied for the same title. Fortunately, they agreed immediately when I asked for their consent. Thanks to them, I’m finally free to call my film Joker. Wasn’t Joker supposed to be your first film? Yes. I had worked on the idea in 2003, but it was difficult for a newcomer like me to sell the idea. Rakesh Roshan’s Krrish opened doors for superhero flicks in India, so now I’m going ahead with my dream project. Also, after Jaan-E-Mann, people take my vision more seriously. Akshay as the protagonist… The character demands an actor who is brilliant at action and comedy. Akshay fits the bill perfectly and we share a great equation. Have you chosen your entire cast? No. We need another good actor who is comfortable doing action for the negative role, and we need a female lead to be cast opposite Akshay. SRK is not doing Joker. Was there a fallout? Shah Rukh and I have had no fallout or showdown. He has already clarified this and I second it. What is your gut feeling about Farah’s Om Shanti Om? OSO is a sure-shot winner. Blockbuster! Интервью с Ширишем Кундером: Вкратце - съемки фильма Joker начнутся в начале 2009 года, сейчас идет пре-продакшн. Это очень амбициозный проект, с нехилым бюджетом и знатными спецэффектами и экшном. Шириш планирует сделать нечто среднее между Спайдерменом и 300. Это фильм о супергерое, сюжет связан с глобальным потеплением, но все подано в развлекательной манере. С самого начала проект задуман как трилогия. В главной роли все-таки будет Акшай, остальной состав еще пока не утвержден, в том числе и главный злодей и героиня.
Soniya: wichy : Congrats! You are going to be a father soon. когда этог случилось, и почему мне никто не сообщил? или у меня скилироз опять?
wichy: wichy : Congrats! You are going to be a father soon О млин... а я и проглядела... Самая интересная новость... Ну что, проздравляем. Фара получила все, что хотела.
Amita: wichy : Фара получила все, что хотела. так она еще в детородном возрасте!?
wichy: Amita : так она еще в детородном возрасте!? Ну дык ей в районе 40... в этом возрасте еще и не одного родить умудряются...
Soniya: Amita : так она еще в детородном возрасте!? убила девочка у них будет (пророчу) или мальчик, но ооочень маленький
wichy: Soniya : девочка у них будет (пророчу) Если будет на папу похожа - то лучче девочка. А если на маму - то лучче мальчик...
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