Ranbir-Asin for a Sci-fi Dhamaka

She has been the luckiest missy fetching best offers on the line. Much before her debut flick 'Ghajini' could hit the screens, Asin is there fleeting across seventh heaven in Bollywood. The actress is close on the heels of completing her 'London Dreams' with Salman Khan and Ajay Devagan. Meanwhile, talks are going on to sign for the biggest projects with Disney and Warner Bros.

Known for churning out best flicks, GV Films of South Indian Film Industry have geared up for their Bollywood endeavor. The untitled film would be simultaneously made in Tamil and Hindi with Asin as female lead in both the versions.

With few days left for completion of furnished script by newcomer, neither lead roles nor a director for the film has been confirmed.

Meanwhile producers Usha Venkataramani and Mahadevan Ganesh of GV Films have finalized it would be Ranbir Kapoor playing lead in Hindi version. Getting on with the film, they've just said that it would be based on science-fiction like Rajnikanth starrer 'Endhiran'.
GV Films has now successfully completed remaking John Abraham-Nana Patekar starrer 'Taxi No 9211' in Tamil. Also the producers have stated they are planning to make 4 multi-lingual animation films in 2009.

Malikka leaps with laurels

Well, it's been a great delighting moment for those witnessed a new-dimensioned Mallika Sherawat. Mallika Sherawat has just returned to Mumbai after a globetrotting spree. The actress arrived in Mumbai a couple of days ago from Malaysia where she was invited as a guest speaker at the Global Brand Forum 2008, which was held in Kuala Lumpur last week.

The gorgeous missy was a part of an expert panel where she shared her thoughts & comments. It was a great pleasure as she divvyed up with her brilliant motifs with personalities like renowned Hollywood filmmaker Oliver Stone & Dato' Farah Khan, President of The Melium Group, which is into the retailing and brand managing of international lifestyle and fashion labels.

The actress impressed everyone present at the discussion with her insightful & original views about the exciting challenges and opportunities facing the movie business and the impact of Indian films in brands and business.

The discussion was moderated by none other than celebrated international TV interviewer Riz Khan.
Much elated with an exciting endeavor, Malikka says; "It was a huge surprise for me to be invited to the global forum along with Oliver Stone - What do we have in common, I asked myself. I guess for better or for worse we both have our own brands - and as Oliver Stone says - people either love or hate his films, but certainly have a strong opinion about him, his politics and his films."

Deepika Padukone's double treat

She lets your breathlessness perpetual. She is sensuously alluring and undoubtedly the heartthrob of young lads. 'Deepika Padukone' with her beguiling looks transfixed everyone and now she's there on the cover pages of international magazines. Of course, it's not a surprise for she deserves it and if you wanna take a glimpse on her stunning looks, grab the copies of The Man and Fashion Magazine Elle.
These are the most high-valued magazines in the globe and it's all about lifestyle and fashion….

Kylie Minogue to sing for A. R. Rahman

Popular Australian singer Kylie Minogue will be singing a song which has been composed by music wizard A. R. Rahman. The song will feature in the film 'Blue' which stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta. Reports suggest that the music diva will be paid a staggering 5 crores for the song. The recording is expected to happen next month and Kylie Minogue will land in India with her entire troupe. Interestingly, the lady will also feature in the video of the song.

According to reports A. R. Rahman had considered two other pop divas Madonna and Rihanna earlier. But then things didn't work out as expected.

'Blue' is expected to be one of the most expensive films ever made in India surpassing 100 crores.
International flavor in Indian films is sure to make many heads turn towards India. Sure looks like an innovative trend.

Abhi-Ash to sing for 'Raavana'

Finally, it's gonna be the sensational couple before the mikes at recording studio of A.R. Rahman. Yup! Abhishek and his wife Aishwarya Rai would be rendering their voice for a song penned by Rahman himself in Mani Rathnam's 'Raavana'. Earlier, we had our Modern Day Mozart penning those poignant lyrics and tuning them for Mani Rathnam's 'Lajjo'. The film was supposed to feature Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles. Due to busy shooting schedules of these actors, technicians and Mani Rathnam, the project has been prorogued. Perhaps, it was supposed to be Aamir and Kareena singing this song and now the chance has been hop-skipped to Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

Getting on with this, Rahman has said, "Some of the songs in 'Lajjo' were off same musical backdrops, so we could shift them into Raavana. Of course, it's very rare as this doesn't happen all the time. Working with Mani Rathnam keeps refreshing me with new innovative thoughts".

Shooting for this bi-lingual flick is fast approaching on all schedules and plans are to release it by mid of 2009.

Chitraganda is chandra

In spite of not appearing in any big blockbusters that go on to hog the media space for a long time and with just showcasing her skills in a single very highly critically acclaimed flick sometime back and now back after a sabbatical appearing in her second movie, Chitrangada Singh has managed to cast a spell in B-town.

The topic of her uncanny resemblance to the late acting queen Smita Patil has come up from time to time, but it can be assumed that it was the message of assurance imbibed by B-Town that an incredibly talented actress to look out for the future has landed up which kept her in the news all the time she was thought to have totally disappeared.

Sudhir Mishra gave her the fantastic break that any aspiring performer dreams of, and now the mentor and his student are back with another project with a fleshy role for Chitrangada.

The movie is the director's own creation inspired from the eternal love story of Devdas.

Titled as 'Aur Devdas', politics acts as the canvas on which the story of the flick has been painted.

Chitraganda's plays the role inspired from the character of Chandramukhi and is called as Chandra in the film.
Her character has a complex nature with an enchanting beauty hiding her selfishness and shrewdness.
The actress who was last seen in 'Sorry Bhai' says that the two extreme sides of her character are what she loves the most.
Although she is a very materialistic and ambitious lady she falls deeply in love with Devdas who in every way is totally opposite to her.
Shiney Ahuja plays the role of Devdas and Lara Dutta give life to the character of Paro.

RNBDJ is YRF's ever highest venture

Maybe, the flick has been witnessing mixed reviews across media channels, but Yash Raj Films is delighted with grand opening. Released on Dec 12, 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' has grossed approximately Rs. 60Crores worldwide releasing 1200 prints. The most sensational fact is that the film has surpassed Dhoom-2 that was regarded as one of highest collections of all times.

In the Middle East, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has set a new record altogether as the highest opening film of all-time. The previous highest was Dhoom:2, which grossed approximately $1.86 million across its entire run. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has grossed approximately $1 million on its opening weekend alone.

The film has also received a grand opening across all overseas markets, including the UK, USA, Australia, Europe, Africa, and other territories in Asia. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has been appreciated tremendously by audiences across the board and the film's performance promises to continue in the same vein moving forward. Well, Yash Chopra should be bit elated with this flick getting him rejoice.
Perhaps, it's more evident that Adhi-SRK is worthy ennobled as 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'….

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