Thursday, December 15, 2011

Film of the Week - Darwaza Bandh Rakho






Released: August 4th 2006
Starring: Aftab Shivdasani, Manisha Koirala, Chunky Pandey
Director: J.D. Chakravarthi
Producer: RGV Film Company
Music by: N/A
Music Review: N/A
Movie Review: 2.5/5
Box Office Outcome: Flop

Trailer - Darwaza Bandh Rakho

Kareena Kapoor Photo Gallery





Delhi Belly's TV premiere stalled
















If Censor Board has its way, Aamir Khan's Delhi Belly might not get a television premiere. Even after making 18 cuts in the film, the Board has not cleared it for a satellite release, reports Mumbai Mirror.

The film that required U/A certificate for its satellite premiere has been
re-dubbed and re-edited to suit the guidelines of TV censorship, according to the daily.

"The last time the film was scrutinized by the board, they were of the opinion that it was not appropriate for family viewing and made roughly 17 to 18 cuts. They had asked the filmmakers to make further changes to the film,? a source told the tabloid.

Not the one to give up, Aamir visited revising committee the other day and the film was screened again.

?He had requested for a U/A certificate, which is required to screen a film on TV, but returned disappointed as it was rejected by the censor board,? the source continued.

When contacted by the tabloid, J P Singh from the censor board confirmed their decision to deny the film a U/A certification.

?On our end, we want to do as much as possible to ensure that the final version of the film suits the Censor Board guidelines as well as please the viewers. We intend to make whatever changes the board has asked us to make,? Aamir's spokesperson told the daily.

Source:http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Delhi-Belly-s-TV-premiere-stalled/Article1-782830.aspx

Will things change for Ranbir after 'Rockstar'?



















Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Rockstar' is the latest money spinner at the box office and the film has received mixed reviews but one thing that is common in all the criticism is the praise for Kapoor's acting.

Social networking sites are abuzz with speculations that whether Ranbir will get a Filmfare for his portrayal of Janardhan Jakhar or not.

Common movie goers and critics are in agreement over the excellence of Ranbir's performance in 'Rockstar'.

All these opinions lead to a supposition that the second rung actors of the Hindi film industry have got their leading man.

Shahid Kapoor had become the centre of imagination when 'Mausam' had released earlier this year. The character of Harinder 'Harry' Singh was not tailor made for Shahid Kapoor, neither was he seen in any such role before but Shahid carried the role with grace and gravity. At that time, Kapoor looked as the next big thing in Bollywood but Ranbir Kapoor's performance has surpassed any other presentation.

Hrithik Roshan has entered into the list of superstars by now but he has still not flaunted his complete range as actor. 'Jodha Akbar', 'Lakshya', and 'Guzaarish' have established Roshan as a capable performer but only after 11 years of 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai'. His early career was devoid of any noticeable experimentation but slowly and steadily Roshan has emerged as a complete package.

On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor who is just 29 has shown a flair for good roles rather than the hit quotient of a role. His filmography can boast of at least 3 'different' roles which is a good feat to achieve in such a small career.

The mighty Khans along with Kumar and Devgn don't appear to leave the top slots in recent times and Roshan is the foremost runner for the top slot in case it becomes vacant but Ranbir Kapoor has pressed an alarming bell for all the aspirants.

Ranbir Kapoor doesn't need any better background and the family tree provides him the natural acceptance among the spectators. He seems to understand the changing trend of Hindi cinema and probably that's why he is not afraid of experimentation.

The future of Bollywood is likely to belong to those directors who don't follow the existing norms. This era is different than late 70s or 80s when a massive hit meant a string of similar films. Manmohan Desai had produced four superhit films in the same year with identical theme of separated brothers.

The time has changed and Ranbir appears to keep pace with the time.

Ranbir is playing a deaf character in Anurag Basu's upcoming film 'Barfee' which suggests that the endeavour of the actor to size up his own potential is going to continue.

This courageous attitude makes Ranbir Kapoor an interesting actor to watch in future. He has passed the test with flying colours in 'Rockstar' and thus the expectation has soared higher. Ranbir needs to work hard to keep the newly found fan base intact but he will also need directors who can offer him challenging roles.

Source:http://ibnlive.in.com/news/will-things-change-for-ranbir-after-rockstar/202263-8.html

Big B overjoyed to receive letter from Dilip Kumar Read more at: http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110190211&keyword=&subcatg=&cp














Amitabh Bachchan is overjoyed after being lauded by iconic yesteryear actor Dilip Kumar in a blog, where the senior actor said that Big B deserves an Oscar.

Bachchan, 69, said that he needs no other endorsement after being appreciated by the man who has been his inspiration.

"There are actors and there are actors and there is Dilip Kumar, Dilip Saheb, Yusuf Khan! From the moment I saw him in film, I knew he was the ultimate inspiration for me."

"Today he posts a generous comment on me on his Twitter account, and I have nothing more to say but this - I do not care for any comment from any critic, colleague. I do not care for any opinion from anyone," Bachchan wrote on his blog.

"This below is the the most endearing and lasting endorsement that any actor could receive. I feel today after 42 years in the industry, that there is a fulfilment of thought and value. Nothing greater could have been asked for, nor received. I believed in a man who to me represented the ultimate. He was, he is and he shall always be, The Dilip Kumar," he added.

Dilip Kumar, 89, wrote a blog addressing Bachchan saying that it was unfortunate that his film Black missed an Oscar nomination.

"In recent times, I can remember Black and, if I remember right, Saira and I were at a loss for words at the premiere night, after the curtain came down, to express our myriad feelings of admiration for your outstanding performance.

"It is a pity the film missed the Oscar nomination. If any Indian actor, in my personal opinion, deserves the world's most coveted award, it is you," he added.


Source: http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110190211&keyword=&subcatg=&cp