Tuesday, 4 December 2012
IMRAN TURNS ASLAM IN SOBO ON SUNDAY
Breaking out of his chocolate boy image of Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na, Imran Khan had turned several shades darker for Sanjay Gadhvi's 2008 film Kidnap. Ready for an encore, Imran signed on to play Dawood Ibrahim's rival Aslam in Ekta Kapoor and Milan Luthria's sequel to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. And here's how the baddie Imran will look in the film...
Mirror caught Imran and co-star Chetan Hansraj shooting at south Mumbai's Kala Ghoda area on Sunday evening. A night sequence involving Imran and Chetan driving a car out of the parking lot, the shoot began around 6 pm and was still going on when we left the spot at midnight.
The surrounding buildings were illuminated and the parking lot was full of vintage cars. Sporting a moustache, a kurta and a religious charm around his neck, Imran looked every bit the goon he would portray on screen. His body language too, was a complete overhaul from the Jaane Tu..lover boy.
The surrounding buildings were illuminated and the parking lot was full of vintage cars. Sporting a moustache, a kurta and a religious charm around his neck, Imran looked every bit the goon he would portray on screen. His body language too, was a complete overhaul from the Jaane Tu..lover boy.
Akki plays Santa to his technicians
Gifts them a bonus of Rs 12 lakh 80 thousand
In keeping with the spirit of X-mas, Akshay Kumar got the technicians of his upcoming film Khiladi 786 a surprise gift. He paid a sum of Rs 12 lakh 80 thousand to the team of 88 crew members on the final day of the shoot as bonus, over and above their daily wages.
Akshay, whohad come up the hard way, recognised the discrepancy in the remuneration of the people behind the scenes. In the Hindi film industry technicians mostly work on per-day wages, which is meagre compared to international standards. The actor realised that the amount of hard work put in by technicians isn't fairly justified monetarily. In fact, newer faces in the industry get paid more than those who have been a part of the system for decades.
And thus, one hour after wrapping up the final day's work, Akshay handed over the bonus to all the workers. He was shooting a song Balma in Lokhandwala. The shooting got over at 5am. At 6 am, he distributed the money among the crew. When contacted, Rajendra Toraskar, the production head of Khiladi 786 confirmed the story and added, "Akshay had done the same several times for many of his films."
Incidentally, the workers were paid bonus amount, according to their grade. While Grade - B workers received Rs 9-11 thousand, Grade-C staff took home Rs 5-8 thousand each. "People from the art department, light men, spot boys, crane operators, vanity van guards, sound attendants, costume assistants and other production people, everyone received a bonus amount," the source added. Looks like Santa came a few weeks too soon for the Khiladi 786 team.
In keeping with the spirit of X-mas, Akshay Kumar got the technicians of his upcoming film Khiladi 786 a surprise gift. He paid a sum of Rs 12 lakh 80 thousand to the team of 88 crew members on the final day of the shoot as bonus, over and above their daily wages.
And thus, one hour after wrapping up the final day's work, Akshay handed over the bonus to all the workers. He was shooting a song Balma in Lokhandwala. The shooting got over at 5am. At 6 am, he distributed the money among the crew. When contacted, Rajendra Toraskar, the production head of Khiladi 786 confirmed the story and added, "Akshay had done the same several times for many of his films."
Incidentally, the workers were paid bonus amount, according to their grade. While Grade - B workers received Rs 9-11 thousand, Grade-C staff took home Rs 5-8 thousand each. "People from the art department, light men, spot boys, crane operators, vanity van guards, sound attendants, costume assistants and other production people, everyone received a bonus amount," the source added. Looks like Santa came a few weeks too soon for the Khiladi 786 team.
LOCK, STOCK AND SMOKING
The actor's next with brother Sohail is a project named after Radhe, his famous long-haired avatar in the 2003 blockbuster Tere Naam
Satish Kaushik's 2003 film Tere Naam had brought critical acclaim to Salman Khan. Breaking out of the lover boy image, the actor had essayed the role of a bad boy who loses his mind over unrequited love, with elan. And now, Mirror has learnt that Salman is ready to revive the famous character of Radhe - the character that had even made a hair-style famous. Albeit as a namesake, Radhe will come back soon as Sohail Khan's next directorial venture.
We learnt from industry insiders, after Sohail's superhero project Sher Khan hit a roadblock, Salman green flagged another film that will go on floors next year. And it was the actor, who in a recent interaction with Mumbai Mirror, confirmed that it would be Radhe.
"I am doing Sohail's film Radhe and that will happen before Sher Khan," he told us and before we got excited, added as a disclaimer, "But, this is just a working title for now."
According to a source Sohail never goes ahead with the project unless his big brother Salman approves of it. "He discussed the subject of Radhe with Salman. After prolonged interactions and several meetings, they agreed on the subject and decided to go on the floors with it before Sher Khan," said the source.
However, plans of revisiting the famous character are still in the nascent stage. "Details are being worked out even as we speak. It would be interesting to see if Salman will grow his hair and reprise the famous role again," the source told us.
Incidentally, Sohail has just returned to the city after organising one of the biggest Bollywood shows in Dubai with Salman and Priyanka Chopra. Whether PeeCee's renewed friendship with the Khan-daan will land her a role in Sohail's project, only time will tell.
Satish Kaushik's 2003 film Tere Naam had brought critical acclaim to Salman Khan. Breaking out of the lover boy image, the actor had essayed the role of a bad boy who loses his mind over unrequited love, with elan. And now, Mirror has learnt that Salman is ready to revive the famous character of Radhe - the character that had even made a hair-style famous. Albeit as a namesake, Radhe will come back soon as Sohail Khan's next directorial venture.
"I am doing Sohail's film Radhe and that will happen before Sher Khan," he told us and before we got excited, added as a disclaimer, "But, this is just a working title for now."
According to a source Sohail never goes ahead with the project unless his big brother Salman approves of it. "He discussed the subject of Radhe with Salman. After prolonged interactions and several meetings, they agreed on the subject and decided to go on the floors with it before Sher Khan," said the source.
However, plans of revisiting the famous character are still in the nascent stage. "Details are being worked out even as we speak. It would be interesting to see if Salman will grow his hair and reprise the famous role again," the source told us.
Incidentally, Sohail has just returned to the city after organising one of the biggest Bollywood shows in Dubai with Salman and Priyanka Chopra. Whether PeeCee's renewed friendship with the Khan-daan will land her a role in Sohail's project, only time will tell.
Monday, 3 December 2012
Edward and Bella beat Bond at BO
The Twilight teen movie vampires sucked more money out of theaters over the weekend, leading James Bond, Brad Pitt and the rest of box office pack with $17.4 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales and scoring its third weekly win.
Pitt's new movie, the small-budget gangster film Killing Them Softly, bombed with film goers who planned it with a rare F grade on average in polls. The movie landed in seventh place with $7 million in ticket sales at domestic theaters.
The result were much brighter for Breaking Dawn - Part 2, the fifth and final film in the Twilight vampire and werewolf saga, which has earned $254.6 million at North American (U.S. and Canadian) theaters since its smash debut on Nov. 16.
Skyfall starring Daniel Craig as superspy 007 grabbed $17 million and held on to second place, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. Steven Spielberg's historical drama Lincoln, featuring a critically acclaimed performance by Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th U.S. president, ket the No.3 slot with $13.5 million.
A week ago, Breaking Dawn - Part 2 and Skyfall helped push the five day Thanksgiving weekend to a box office record. The success of the two films, plus upcoming releases such as fantasy prequel The Hobbit and musical Les Miserables, are likely to power 2012 ticket sales to an all-time high, according to industry forecasts.
In the No. 4 slot, family movie Rise Of the Guardians captured $13.5 million. The Dreamworks Animation films has taken in $48.9 million since its Thanksgiving weekend debut, one of the slowest starts for a movie from the studio behind Shrek and Kung Fu Panda.
Guardians features the voice of Chris Pine and Alec Baldwin as the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus and other childhood favourites who save the world.
Rounding out the top five, survival story Life of Pi earned $12 million and fifth place. The critically praised film from director Ang Lee is based on a book about a boy stranded on a boat with an adult Bengal tiger. Its two week domestic total reached $48.4 million.
The result were much brighter for Breaking Dawn - Part 2, the fifth and final film in the Twilight vampire and werewolf saga, which has earned $254.6 million at North American (U.S. and Canadian) theaters since its smash debut on Nov. 16.
Skyfall starring Daniel Craig as superspy 007 grabbed $17 million and held on to second place, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. Steven Spielberg's historical drama Lincoln, featuring a critically acclaimed performance by Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th U.S. president, ket the No.3 slot with $13.5 million.
In the No. 4 slot, family movie Rise Of the Guardians captured $13.5 million. The Dreamworks Animation films has taken in $48.9 million since its Thanksgiving weekend debut, one of the slowest starts for a movie from the studio behind Shrek and Kung Fu Panda.
Guardians features the voice of Chris Pine and Alec Baldwin as the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus and other childhood favourites who save the world.
Rounding out the top five, survival story Life of Pi earned $12 million and fifth place. The critically praised film from director Ang Lee is based on a book about a boy stranded on a boat with an adult Bengal tiger. Its two week domestic total reached $48.4 million.
Posh and David eye their own Becking-Ham Palace
Posh and Becks are poised to buy a new home in Britain - and this time they really can call it Beckingham Palace, a leading newspaper revealed.
Victoria, 38, has viewed a townhouse in the exclusive Ham Common area of Richmond, Surrey, and is believed to be close to making an offer.
The ex-Spice Girl was spotted touring nearby £6,000-a-term Harrodian School with her three boys after falling in love with the upmarket location where family homes cost at least £6,000-a-term Harrodian School with her three boys after falling in love with the upmarket location where family homes cost at least £2 million.
High-profile neighbours include The Who guitarist Pete Townshend and politician Zac Goldsmith.
The Beckham' move after five years in America could mean Victoria and David, 37, rubbing shoulders with society's elite at Ham Polo Club. They could find themselves cheering princes William, 30, and Harry, 28, who are regulars on the playing field.
Sons Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and eventually 16-month-old daughter Harper could even have private lessons.
Victoria's search comes as former England star David announced his departure from LA Galaxy for one final football challenge in Europe.
The couple still have the original Beckingham Palace, and £18 million mansion in Hertfordshire.
Victoria, 38, has viewed a townhouse in the exclusive Ham Common area of Richmond, Surrey, and is believed to be close to making an offer.
High-profile neighbours include The Who guitarist Pete Townshend and politician Zac Goldsmith.
The Beckham' move after five years in America could mean Victoria and David, 37, rubbing shoulders with society's elite at Ham Polo Club. They could find themselves cheering princes William, 30, and Harry, 28, who are regulars on the playing field.
Sons Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and eventually 16-month-old daughter Harper could even have private lessons.
Victoria's search comes as former England star David announced his departure from LA Galaxy for one final football challenge in Europe.
The couple still have the original Beckingham Palace, and £18 million mansion in Hertfordshire.
Zeta-Jones's heeling touch
Catherine Zeta-Jones and singer Bonnie Tyler have helped pull in $6,400 (£4,000) to boost an ongoing search for a girl who vanished in Wales.
The Mask of Zorro star donated a pair of gold high heels to be autioned off for the April's Fund campaign, which was started to help find five-year-old schoolgirl April Jones.
The autographed sandals pulled in $656 (£410) when they went under the hammer in Jones' hometown of Machynlleth, Powys on November 30.
Tyler also pitched in by handling over a diamante-studded denim jacket.
Karen Evans, one of the charity auction organisers, says, "It was great to get everybody together in the town fo rthe evening.
"We are very pleased with how it all went. We raised plenty of money for April's Fund - and that was what it was all about".
The autographed sandals pulled in $656 (£410) when they went under the hammer in Jones' hometown of Machynlleth, Powys on November 30.
Tyler also pitched in by handling over a diamante-studded denim jacket.
Karen Evans, one of the charity auction organisers, says, "It was great to get everybody together in the town fo rthe evening.
"We are very pleased with how it all went. We raised plenty of money for April's Fund - and that was what it was all about".
A curious case of 'connecting doors'
Anil's over-the-top demands to attend an award function cost him the invite
From One two ka four to 24, Anil Kapoor has come a long way. And so, we learnt has his 'requirements'. It all began with an invitation that Anil Kapoor received to attend an awards ceremony in Dubai. Busy with his new regime to play a special agent for the Indian adaptation of American TV series 24, the actor turned down the invite. Perseverant, the sponsors came back with an ace- an award for Anil, hoping this would solve everything. Sadly, luring a Bollywood actor, who has international appeal, wasn't that easy. Along with a confirmation of him attending the do, Anil sent a lists of 'requirements'. "We were told that Anil would need two first class tickets in a good airline to fly in and fly out of Dubai. We were also told that he will need a presidential suite to stay in," said a staff member of the sponsoring company.
The actor's next demand left the organisers flummoxed. According to the source, Anil asked for rooms for his assistants on the same floor of his suite - rooms that must be interconnected to his. "We were told that the rooms must have connecting doors. Also they asked for three security guards. And smaller requests for luxury cars and more," the source added.
Needless to say, Anil was becoming a bit too heavy on the sponsor's pocket. And they decided to drop him from the show. "We wrote back saying as much as we would love to have him on board, we will not be able to afford him. He couldn't attend the awards function ultimately," said the source.
The event was successful and the show compeered by Karisma Kapoor, who interestingly came with no strings attached.
From One two ka four to 24, Anil Kapoor has come a long way. And so, we learnt has his 'requirements'. It all began with an invitation that Anil Kapoor received to attend an awards ceremony in Dubai. Busy with his new regime to play a special agent for the Indian adaptation of American TV series 24, the actor turned down the invite. Perseverant, the sponsors came back with an ace- an award for Anil, hoping this would solve everything. Sadly, luring a Bollywood actor, who has international appeal, wasn't that easy. Along with a confirmation of him attending the do, Anil sent a lists of 'requirements'. "We were told that Anil would need two first class tickets in a good airline to fly in and fly out of Dubai. We were also told that he will need a presidential suite to stay in," said a staff member of the sponsoring company.
The actor's next demand left the organisers flummoxed. According to the source, Anil asked for rooms for his assistants on the same floor of his suite - rooms that must be interconnected to his. "We were told that the rooms must have connecting doors. Also they asked for three security guards. And smaller requests for luxury cars and more," the source added.
Needless to say, Anil was becoming a bit too heavy on the sponsor's pocket. And they decided to drop him from the show. "We wrote back saying as much as we would love to have him on board, we will not be able to afford him. He couldn't attend the awards function ultimately," said the source.
'Not ready to get married yet'
Soha Ali Khan douses rumours of a 2013 wedding and says that even her mum thinks she has a long way to go before tying the knot
Now that her brother Saif is married, the spotlight has shifted to Soha Ali Khan. Especially since she has been in a relationship with Kunal Khemu for over two years now. In fact, it was rumoured that the actress may tie the knot in 2013. However, when we spoke to Soha, she admitted of not being 'mentally prepared' for marriage. And even told us that her mother, Sharmila Tagore feels the same way.
"Everybody loves to marry of Bollywood celebrities. I have been facing this question a lot lately. Though I don't feel it's a pressure, but yes the media loves to ask me about my wedding," said Soha. And her answer remains the same. Soha told us that she is not going to get married now or in the 'immediate future'.
"There are no plans to get married as of now. I am young, I have a long way to go and I feel that I am not mentally responsible enough to get married," she said. In fact, there has been no talk regarding her marriage at homw.
"I am good with him (Kunal) but I don't think it is time to tie the knot yet. I have signed a lot of films and that is going to keep me very busy till the end of next year. I don't think getting married is a priority for me right now. if you ask me, I am more concerned about my first out-and-out comedy role where I am playing a cop with Arshad Warsi in a film called Joe Bhi Karva Lo. We start shooting soon in India and Sri Lanka," she added.
As for her brother's production Go Goa Gone starring boyfriend Kunal, Soha told us that the shooting is 'almost over'. "After a couple of days, the film will wrap up. But I don't know when it will release. Getting a proper release date is like winning a lottery in this industry," she sighed.
Now that her brother Saif is married, the spotlight has shifted to Soha Ali Khan. Especially since she has been in a relationship with Kunal Khemu for over two years now. In fact, it was rumoured that the actress may tie the knot in 2013. However, when we spoke to Soha, she admitted of not being 'mentally prepared' for marriage. And even told us that her mother, Sharmila Tagore feels the same way.
"There are no plans to get married as of now. I am young, I have a long way to go and I feel that I am not mentally responsible enough to get married," she said. In fact, there has been no talk regarding her marriage at homw.
"I am good with him (Kunal) but I don't think it is time to tie the knot yet. I have signed a lot of films and that is going to keep me very busy till the end of next year. I don't think getting married is a priority for me right now. if you ask me, I am more concerned about my first out-and-out comedy role where I am playing a cop with Arshad Warsi in a film called Joe Bhi Karva Lo. We start shooting soon in India and Sri Lanka," she added.
As for her brother's production Go Goa Gone starring boyfriend Kunal, Soha told us that the shooting is 'almost over'. "After a couple of days, the film will wrap up. But I don't know when it will release. Getting a proper release date is like winning a lottery in this industry," she sighed.
Azad unites Aamir's past and present
On the occasion of the baby's first birthday, the actor's former wife was as much part of the celebration as Kiran and his other family members
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao brought in their son Azad's first birthday on December 1 with a big bash. The party held at Imran Khan's bungalow in Bandra, was attneded by the entire Khan parivaar including Aamir's ex-wife Reena Dutta. Dr Firuza Parikh, who played an important role in Azad's birth also attended the do.
A source from the party told Mirror, "The original plan was to celebrate Azad's birthday at Aamir's sister Nuzhat's bungalow. They had also thought of inviting their friends from Bollywood. But later, they decided to have a small party with close family instead."
Grandma Zeenat, aunt Nuzhat, step sister Ira and step brother Junaid came to wish the little one. A few close relatives and friends of the Khan family joined in a well. "It was a typical kiddie bash that began at 4.30 pm and went on till around 8 pm. The room was decorated with a lot of balloons. In keeping with the kiddie spirit, return gifts were also distributed. A quiet family dinner was held afterwards," added the source.
Incidentally, the main point of discussion at the party was Aamir's latest film Talaash. "Later, talk drifted towards Junaid and his role as Rajkumar Hirani's assistant in Peekay," the source told us.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao brought in their son Azad's first birthday on December 1 with a big bash. The party held at Imran Khan's bungalow in Bandra, was attneded by the entire Khan parivaar including Aamir's ex-wife Reena Dutta. Dr Firuza Parikh, who played an important role in Azad's birth also attended the do.
Incidentally, the main point of discussion at the party was Aamir's latest film Talaash. "Later, talk drifted towards Junaid and his role as Rajkumar Hirani's assistant in Peekay," the source told us.
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