Yuvvraaj – Musical Fiesta by Rahman

One man who doesn't make music lovers stops speaking about him? Yup! The maestro of contemporary music A.R. Rahman is back striking the stupendous chords for his favorite auteur Subash Ghai. Their biggest venture together 'Taal' won laurels across the boundaries of globe. And now they are back swaying with their musical drama 'Yuvvraaj'.
Audio launch for the film wasn't a star-spangled occasion, but just a private musical gathering at a plush five-star hotel in Mumbai. Turning down entire spotlights on them, Director Subash Ghai and music maestro A.R.Rahman, legendry lyricist Gulzar and playback singer Alka Yagnik were present for the occasion. A.R. Rahman's mother who is rarely spotted in such occasion was present there launching the audio and showered her blessings on entire cast and crew.
Much delighted A.R. Rahman spoke on the occasion, "It has always been a pleasure working with Subhashji in all his projects. We worked on Taal, which gave me immense creative satisfaction as a composer and it was an honor that Yuvvraaj was offered to me. Working on the music of Yuvvraaj has been a creative challenge for me, as Subhashji has always been associated with melodious music and has a vast understanding about the subject. Once you have an artistic mind like Subhashji behind you I guess everything falls rightly in its place. Taal was a mega success and I see Yuvvraaj to be much bigger than that."
A.R. Rahman has a great likeliness for Subash Ghai and lyricist Gulzar and his musical score much reveals of it…
IndiaGlitz presents you the exclusive video of audio launch of Yuvvraaj… Get yourselves enthralled watching it.
Click to LISTEN & DOWNLOAD the 'Yuvvraaj' songs on Raaga.com
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'Shoebite' is turning out to be huge" - Jimmy Sheirgill

After 'A Wednesday', Jimmy Sheirgill is willing to forget the string of box office non-performers that he has been a part of in the last few months, most recently been 'Hastey Hastey'. However, though he had commercial failures like 'Strangers' (which he still calls as his best film since 'Yahaan' - rightly so!), 'Choddon Naa Yaar', 'Victoria No. 203', 'Raqeeb', 'Delhii Heights', 'Rehguzar' and 'Bas Ek Pal', one common factor that always stayed on was the appreciation that kept coming in.

With the tag of Bollywood's one of the 'most under rated performers' in the recent times being bestowed upon him, Jimmy Sheirgill is now taking it slow and primarily concentrating on working in far more prestigious projects. Of course, 'Shoebite' is one of them.
"What a pleasure working with someone like Amitabh Bachchan", exclaims Jimmy Sheirgill who is one of the major protagonists of 'Shoebite' apart from Big B and Sarika, "This is the third time I am working with him after 'Mohabbatein' and 'Eklavya - The Royal Guard'. It was great sharing a common frame with him then and it's the same even today."

One always sensed that coming from Shoojit Sircar, the man who made his debut with small budgeted 'Yahaan' (again starring Jimmy Sheirgill), 'Shoebite' too would be set on a small canvas. How far is that true?

"Which world are you living in", says Jimmy with mock despair, "We are talking about a multi crore film here. And it is not just expenses which is making 'Shoebite' huge. You have to look at the way Shoojit and UTV Motion Pictures, my film's producers, are going all out to set it up as one of the most talked about films when it releases early 2009."

Oh really?

"Exactly. The film shows the journey of the man played by Mr. Bachchan and how he traverses the entire country from Manali to Kanyakumari. In fact we are shooting the film on the same pattern as well. Sometimes for a single day shoot of the film, we have traveled two days just to reach the location. I have never traveled so much for a film and since Shoojit wants to given authenticity to his frames, he is picking up the right locations, seasons and setting for each and every scene in the film", Jimmy goes on to add.

Coming with a tagline of 'A Journey of Self Discovery', 'Shoebite' also stars Dia Mirza and has music by Shantanu Moitra.

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Katrina and the Crystal Factory

Katrina Kaif was shooting for Subhash Ghai's Yuvvraaj at the world famous Swavroski showroom in Austria recently. Known for its landmark jewelry and showpieces, unit members began teasing Katrina saying that the rare crystal pieces would catch her attention more and the shooting work less.

"What piece of jewelry should I buy for myself? What piece would best adorn my home?" were the questions, the unit members said, that surely troubled Katrina. But surprise, surprise! Katrina was only focused on her work. Her attention was completely on the scene that was being shot.

"Not even once did Katrina's attention get drifted towards the showpieces and the jewelry. She was completely immersed in her work. She was 'crystal' clear about her career. Anybody in her place would have easily given into the temptation of walking around the beautifully decorated store and shopped like a maniac. But not Katrina."
The unit members decided to honor Katrina's dedication towards her work.

"We bought a gift from Swavroski for Katrina and presented it to her after the shooting got over. She was touched by our gesture," a unit member revealed smiling.

The unit member added, "Swarvroski usually do not allow any shooting to take place in their stores. But they made an exception for Subhash Ghai's film. They even kept the store shut that particular day. But thousands had gathered to watch the shooting of the film."

source: glitz

Trailers of 'Paathshala' to be exposed tomorrow

Every film lover around knows that a film titled as 'Paathshala' is being made but still the time has not come for it to turn up the heat.
This situation can change after October 17 as Big Pictures is all set to release the trailer of the movie.
The presence of the youth sensation Shahid Kapur in the movie is sure to get the film much mileage and once the promos gets out from the next day on the big screens; it is just a matter of some days for the film to become a hot property high on the most awaited list.
The trailer of the film will be shown with the forthcoming movie 'Karzzzz'
'Paathshala' is directed by the award winning Marathi director Milind Ukey and has music composed by Hanif.
The other cast members are Nana Patekar, Ayesha Takia, Sunny Singh, Shraddha Arya and Sushant Singh.
Famous child artists Swini Khare, Ali Haji, Dwij Yadav are also doing key roles in 'Paathshala'.
The story of the film is based on the Indian education system and speaks about some contemporary and socially relevant issues relating to children.
'Paathshala' will hit the big screens in January 2009.

This Diwali UTV gets high on 'FASHION'

Unprecedented in scale and style, 'Fashion' breaks new ground in movie-distribution and marketing making it a dazzling motion picture experience this Diwali.

After having a dream run at the B.O with 'AAMR', 'Mumbai Meri Jaan', 'A Wednesday' and 'Welcome to Sajjanpur', UTV Motion Pictures' forthcoming extravaganza with Madhur Bhandarkar is anticipated to release with over 630 screens in India and another 120 screens in 16 countries across the globe.

Continuing its triumphant run in the international markets with hits like – 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Race', 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na', 'Kismet Konnection' and 'A Wednesday', UTV rolls out 'Fashion' this Diwali on October 24th with a special screening at South Asian International Film Festival in New York. This will be followed by an exclusive promotion held by The Citibank NRI division inviting their distinguished clients for select 'Fashion' screenings on October 29th across 6 US cities - New York, New Jersey, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco and Chicago.

Dubai is hosting the 'Fashion Red Carpet Premiere' on 29th October, in association with Star TV Middle East. With the cast and crew expected to show up in full splendor, the exclusive affair will enjoy aggressive promotions on Star channels in the Middle East.

Australia and New Zealand will be host to the 'Fashion Nights' contest across 5 cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Auckland; wherein the winners, crowned as Ms. 'Fashion Australia', will be rewarded with certificates attested by director Madhur Bhandarkar and Priyanka Chopra.
'Fashion' will be released in the US and the Middle East on the 30th October, with the other international markets following on 31st October.

Back in India, the movie has already been in news for an unparalleled ensemble of brand associations it has attracted ranging from clothing and, electronics to FMCG and telecom. The brands are an integral part of 'Fashion's in – film placements and the associated marketing campaign of the movie. The brand placements in the film include clothing brand Kimaya, laptop brand Lenovo, Reebok and shampoo brand Sunsilk. In fact the three leading ladies from the movie – Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse are all set to walk the ramp on October 20th for the Sunsilk Fashion Week in Mumbai. Mobile retail store RPG Cellucom, which promotes stylish electronic gadgets like Mobiles and Laptops has also been roped in for a campaign promoting the concept of 'Mobility is Fashionable'. Electronics brand LG has joined the 'brandwagon' for an associative marketing campaign as well.

Fashion theme parties coined as "Fashion nights" will be held in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bangalore along with partner brands. With the assessment of co-promotions and in-film branding being pegged at close to Rs. 9 crores, UTV Motion Pictures is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that 'Fashion' is mounted as the biggest release this Diwali.
'Fashion' will be released in 700 cinema halls around the world this October 29.

Tanushree Dutta thrown out

Perhaps, many could have been guessing about the actress gets thrown out of many projects? Alas! It's actress Tanushree Dutta who has been constantly eliminated from series of flicks. Of course, she can be best entitled as 'Missy of controversies' and it has been recalled with recent issues. Tanushree Dutta had some problems pertaining to choreography while shooting with Naan Patekar for a song in 'Horn Ok Please'. Eventually, she was booted out and we had Rakhi Sawant replacing her and this isn't the end of it.
Tanushree Dutta has been superseded by Celina Jaitley in 'Run Bhola Run' for her conniptions on the sets. The closest sources have revealed that Celina has been roped into the film and shooting has already commenced. Nevertheless, Parag Desai of Production house stated that Tanushree Dutta moved out due to some call sheet issue and now she is no more part of the film.

Aamir and Shah Rukh on Sky War

Looks like Khans are geared up kicking upstairs their favorite Dish Services. Well, Aamir was there at Grand Hyatt where he stood on the shoes of brand ambassador for Tata Sky, the new technology for viewers that offers fun watching it.

Of course, for everyone's expectations, Aamir didn't lose his chance out commenting on other DTH service that is endorsed by his good friend Shah Rukh Khan. When questioned about the other DTH service, the entire spotlights turned on Aamir as he surprisingly replied, "What's that?" Wow! That spelled a clear picture of competency when it comes to promotions. Aamir Khan uttered that he has no space for looking left and right, but just to focus on what he does. Totting up, we could hear him saying he is not company conscious, but believes in quality. What else do you need more than this to entitle him as 'Embodiment of Perfectionism'?
'Shah Rukh… Do you smell what Aamir is cooking????'