Rockstar` Ranbir to turn a mathematician

?Rockstar? Ranbir is all set to turn a mathematician! Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor is believed to have said yes for a biopic about the inspiring life of a mathematician from Bihar. The film, which is still in its initial stage, will be made by ace filmmaker Anurag Basu.

Incidentally, Basu is directing Ranbir?s upcoming ?Barfee? as of now.

According to a source, Anurag Basu, while wrapping up ?Barfee?, was quietly researching on Anand Kumar`s life.

Anand Kumar, a 38 year-old mathematician from Patna, who hailed from an underprivileged background, contributed to top scientific journals and papers. His father worked as a clerk and Kumar completed his education while helping his mother sell papads.

Industry experts feel if Basu?s biopic would be a rip-off of Hollywood block buster ?The Beautiful Mind?, where the protagonist Russel Crowe played a mathematician despite suffering from paranoid schizophrenia?

But, a source said that it will be far different from that.

Basu was reportedly blown over when he learnt about Kumar`s background and his contribution to maths and society.

When contacted, Basu said, "I`ve been to Patna frequently to meet someone on whom I plan to make a film. Beyond that, I can`t say much."

Anand Kumar has been the subject of several documentaries and is well known for his Super 30 programme, which has helped several economically disadvantaged students bag admission into top institutes like the IITs.

?Anurag has spoken to Ranbir about Anand. And Ranbir is eager to get into the heart and mind of the mathematician,? said the source.

Source:http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/rockstar-ranbir-to-turn-a-mathematician_100584.htm

Premier of British Columbia visits Kingdom of Dreams

To celebrate the success of the Indian diaspora, the Premier of British Columbia visited Kingdom of Dreams, India?s biggest live entertainment destination to extend the invite to host the Indian cinema extravaganza ? the IIFA 2013 awards. Also present were other prominent Canadian dignitaries Deputy Minister Dana Hayden, Assistant Deputy Minister Shom Sen, India and SE Asia Director, Michael Nicholas, India Manager, Amardeep Gill, Premier Assistant ? Gabe, Chief of Protocol - Marc Andre.

Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia, Canada said, ?Our first visit to the marvelous Kingdom of dreams has been mesmerizing, we are amazed to see the grandeur of the destination. India is known for its rich culture and seamless heritage and Kingdom of Dreams truly represents the magnificence of India. I congratulate the promoters and wish them good luck for their future endeavours. I feel great to get this opportunity to visit and see how this unique spectacle is crafted and created?.

The delegates enjoyed the evening while savoring Indian delicacies from the different state pavilions offering authentic cuisines from across the country. Kingdom of Dreams provided a complete Indian experience for British Columbians in India making it a memorable visit.

Notes to the editor:

Kingdom of Dreams is a unique initiative by Great India Nautanki Company, a joint venture between Wizcraft International Entertainment, India?s foremost Entertainment and Communication Company and Apra Group of Companies. This ambitious concept will offer theme-based entertainment experiences of exceptional standards and promote Indian culture to Indians and visitors from across the globe.

Spread across of acres of land, Kingdom of Dreams has three distinct entertainment zones ? Culture Gully, Nautanki Mahal, and Showshaa Theatre- each offering a unique proposition.

? Culture Gully, a unique Indian boulevard of exotic food, art and culture

? Nautanki Mahal, India?s first dynamic state of the art 4D theatre designed and conceptualised to offer breath-taking & magical experiences.

? Showshaa Theatre will present a kaleidoscope of fabulous colorful drama marquee spotlighting ancient Indian Epics and Mythology, mock wedding shows and the great Indian talent circus. This will open by end of 2011.

Entertainment will never be quite the same as Kingdom of Dreams throws opens its gates to a magical and mystical arena.

RASRAJ