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By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 23, 2006 - 02:48 IST

After wowing the audience with films like Chameli and Hazaron Khwaishein Aisi, Sudhir Mishra is currently working on his next project, Bahut Nikle Mere Armaan. He wants to cast a Pakistani actor in the lead. The reason being that the character is a hero in the 1950s. In that era, most of the heroes were from Gurdaspur or Peshawar cities of Pakistan. And hence a Pakistani actor would fit the bill.

Preferably, the actor should be well built. Also, he is required to be able to speak in Punjabi-Urdu, fluently. Mishra will visit Lahore next month to finalize the lead. Pakistani actors like Humayun Syed and Shaan are being considered. Shiney Ahuja and Soha Ali Khan have already been finalized for the project.

By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 23, 2006 - 02:46 IST

The Chandni Bar from Madhur Bhandarkar’s famous film with the same title will be seen in his upcoming film Traffic Signal. Traffic Signal, which is still in the making, has been in news for the real life sets of a typical Mumbai streets being built for the film by Nitin Desai. The film revolves around the life of the people living near a particular signal in the city.

Talking about the sets, Madhur said that they have built a “Chandni Bar” too on the set. However, since most of the action takes place on the streets in this film, no scenes have been shot inside the bar. Says Madhur, the suggestion to have Chandni Bar came from Nitin Desai. In fact, the writer of the film had also suggested titling the film Chandni Bar-2. Since lots of activity happens out the bar, Chandni Bar has a major role to play in Traffic Signal says Bhandarkar.

By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 23, 2006 - 04:35 IST

Rohit Shetty’s forthcoming comedy Golmal will be Tusshar Kapoor’s first release since Kyaa Kool Hai Hum. He plays a mute character in the film. Speaking about his sudden absence after Kya Kool Hain Hum he said “I am playing my cards very carefully. I am trying to be very choosy, careful and conscious. I don’t want to make the mistakes that I made in the past. That’s the only reason I was not in picture for some time. Now I have interesting roles to talk about.”

Apart from Golmal, Tusshar has signed in some interesting projects that include Subhash Ghai’s Good Boy Bad Boy, Sanjay Gupta’s Dus Kahaniyaan, Apoorva Lakhia’s Shoot out at Lokhandwala and Anant Mahadevan’s Agar. Now it is believed that Tusshar will play his father’s role in the remake of 1960’s super hit film Farz.

“If everything goes well then we will come out with the remake of Farz. I will be seen in my father’s role. But nothing has been confirmed yet, neither its director nor the starcast. All is in the planning stage” However he doesn’t rule out the possibility and claims, “If there ever is a remake of Farz then it will be surely only by our home production”.

By Joginder Tuteja, June 22, 2006 - 11:36 IST

Whatsoever be the box office fate of PNC films, one factor that stands out in most of them is their music. Whether it is Jhankaar Beats, Chameli, Hazaron Khwaishein Aisi, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena or most recently Ankahee, the music has always been a high point of the enterprise. With a film starring an unlikely combination of Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat and belonging to a romantic comedy genre, 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects' shows good promise both from the movie and music perspective. Pritam, who has given numerous good tunes for both Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena and Ankahee recently, is the composer for PKSE that comes with a tagline 'Watch Love Crash in This Season'. Pritam's lyricist partner for number of songs, Mayur Puri, joins him for this directorial debut of Saket Chaudhary.

It's time for funk, 'masti' and 'dhoom', Pritam ishtyle, in the opening rap by Bob and Suzy for the song 'Pyar Karke'. A hip hop song with a difference, it is hardcore Punjabi track by Labh Janjua that would be primarily identifiable by the North Indian audience. But for those who frequent discs on a regular basis, language would hardly make a difference since such a number is universally accepted, whether it is up-market pubs or dance floors in USA and especially UK that are frequented by Asian community. Remix version of the track further builds up the tempo, as expected, and makes 'Pyar Karke' a fun time pass number that should keep the DJs busy for some weeks to come.

Funk continues with 'Dil Tod Ke Na Ja' that embarks a western beginning only to turn into an electronic fusion qawalli rendered by Rakesh Pandit. A singer with a strong classical base [that also reflects in the qawalli], Rakesh Pandit has earlier rendered for films like 'Kisna', 'Maqbool' and 'Ramji Londonwaley' in the capacity of a supporting singer but it is perhaps for the first time in a biggie that he has got an opportunity to sing a full fledged number. There is a remix version too that has DJ Kiran and DJ A-Myth doing the honors. There is a surprise in store as Mika, who is currently in news for all the reasons, is the singer roped in for the remix. In the end, in spite of all the efforts to create a foot tapping number with a catchy appeal, the song turns out to be just a little above ordinary but that's about it. There is a female voice in the song's background at number of places as she tries to create an enigmatic feel but that too doesn't make the song a must-listen!

A case of no credits for a voiceover is repeated in case of 'Jaane Kya' where a young female voice is heard to a considerable extent at the very beginning and then also during the flow of the track as she croons in English! Nevertheless, one moves on to hear this semi-classical/western fusion track that is a different experience and one of its kinds as it caters to classy audience. Packaged in a manner that would appeal to contemporary audience, 'Jaane Kya' may not be your next hit in the making but showcases the class of singer Zubin, composer Pritam and lyricist Mayur Puri.

From a song's title like 'Is This Love', you obviously expect a mushy outing. The context is very well set for a song belonging to the expected genre as the sound of guitar is heard for a good duration before Kunal Ganjawala strikes. Set as a simply worded number about realization of love, it is presented as a conversational number with only guitar as the accompanying partner for both Kunal and Sunidhi Chauhan, his female singing counterpart. An easy coming situational number, it should be one of the highlights of the film due to its situational and mushy nature. And yes, one does look forward to Rahul Bose acting on this song that has both Kunal and Sunidhi in top form.

'Bad Boy' appears in three versions, an original, remix [by DJ Sunil Spinz] and with a different title 'Allah Bachaye' but that hardly proves to be a deterrent as the song carries good repeat value. A hip-hop funky number with Sophie, Earl and Ishq Vector having all the fun with their rendition that carries distinct seductive overtures, it has Alisha Chinoy as the main singer who does a wonderful job once again. Lyrics that go as....

Boy: Hey girl!
Girl: Hey boy!
Boy: Would you be my baby doll!
Girl: Sure if you promise to be a bad boy!

.....hardly leave much for imagination and the message is loud and clear throughout the song as it hardly tries to be any different than it actually is! Naughty? Cheesy? Inviting? Seductive? There could be number of ways one may choose to term 'Bad Boy' but the fact cannot be denied that it is the best of the enterprise (solely from the music and rendition perspective if nothing more) and is (thankfully) reserved for the end. Truly justifying the presence of Mallika in the film, it should set the temperatures rolling if presented stylishly on screen and should be yet another good track in hand for DJs to play it for the dance floors!

Though there are a couple of numbers in the album that try to get some variety in, 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects' more or less settles down as a dance floor album that could be a welcome addition for youngsters jiving to the hip-hop beats. 'Jaane Kya' and 'Is This Love' may be fine but what should set the fire on for the youngsters are songs like 'Pyar Karke' and 'Bad Boy' that should be heard for a few weeks to come.

Prominently an urban album, it may not be hailed as one of the best by Pritam but should manage at least average sales.

Source By IndiaFm

By IndiaFM News Bureau, May 2, 2006 - 16:16 IST

Character Sketch

Hrithik Roshan as Krishna / Krrish
A child of nature, he has God given powers and none can beat the force of his fist.

If as the mentally challenged Rohit Mehra of Koi.. Mil Gaya, he had you in tears, as the dashing and darling super hero Krrish, Hrithik will have you on the edge of your seats. And even as you're moved by his emotional vulnerability, you will cheer yourself hoarse for his dare devil actions.

Priyanka Chopra as Priya
Pretty and pert, she's your typical big girl, who encounters a young man whom she never met before. Even when she's using him for her own selfish ends, there's a part of her which reacts to his innocence and honesty.

Priyanka's inherent sweetness turns what could have been a grey role into a spirited portrayal of a confused girl, whose heart finally shows her the right way.

Naseeruddin Shah as Dr Siddhart Arya
He's a brilliant scientist with a vision that can change the course of history. Who will stop him to achieve his goal?

Only a versatile actor like Nasseeruddin Shah could have brought so much finesse to the edginess, the quirky humor and viciousness of Dr Arya.

Rekha as Sonia Mehra
Continuing from Koi… Mil Gaya, if there she cared for a mentally challenged son, here she spreads her protective wings around her super gifted grandson. Strong enough to take a controversial decision regarding his upbringing, she's weak enough to let him go when love beckons.

Only Rekha could have essayed this role with so much warmth and dignity.

Storyline

Krishna (Hrithik Roshan) is born with magical powers - a legacy from his father, Rohit Mehra.

Free as a bird, he runs like the wind…
Like an eagle, he soars across rivers and mountain tops…
Grave as a lion, he conquers rugged rocks without fear…

Priya (Priyanka Chopra) comes into his life and becomes his world…
When she beckons him to Singapore, he follows…
Little realizing it is destiny that has summoned him…

Having sheltered him from the world, his grandmother Sonia Mehra (Rekha) reluctantly gives in to him…
And lets him follow his heart

In Singapore, Dr Siddhant Arya (Naseeruddin Shah), the megalomaniac scientist is on the verge to change the future forever…

Only one man stands between Dr Siddharth Arya and his destructive dreams…
Only one man has the power to block his ruthless ambitions...
Only one man…

Krishna must become KRRISH

By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 22, 2006 - 03:02 IST

If as the mentally challenged Rohit Mehra of Koi... Mil Gaya, he had you in tears, as the dashing and darling super hero Krrish, Hrithik will have you on the edge of your seats. And even as you're moved by his emotional vulnerability, you will cheer yourself hoarse for his dare devil actions. We at IndiaFM were invited for a private screening of the movie this week and here is a sneak peek into one of the most awaited movie of the year.

The movie starts with child Krishna and the reasons why Rekha takes him to the village and spreads her protective wings around her super gifted grandson. Hrithik's race with the horse in the initial reels sets the tempo for an adrenaline rush one is supposed to experience throughout the movie.

The first hour of the film is interspersed with comic scenes on how Krrish instills fear in Priya (Priyanka Chopra) and her group (while they are on a vacation in India) and later falls in love with her. Some scenes of Koi… Mil Gaya appear in a flashback to show the continuity between the two versions.

Some scenes deserve a mention here

- Krrish saving Priya in the initial reels.
- Krrish displaying his skills to collect money for the disabled girl.
- Priya asking Krrish to climb a pole faster than an Orang Utan called Mao
- The motorcycle fight sequence
- The Circus Scene

There are only four songs in the movie - two before the intermission and two afterwards. 'Dil Na Diya' stands out for its superb choreography and picturization.

And there's a surprise element as well in the movie and we are not going to reveal it... It comes as a shock to the viewer and at the point where Hrithik is at the airport, all set to return back to his village from Singapore.

The movie belongs to Hrithik Roshan from start to end. Bollywood had heroes till now. But now we have a superhero in a true Bollywood sense. Krrish proves that not all superheroes (read Spiderman, Superman etc) are made in America. India has one as well.

Go watch it…

By Joginder Tuteja, May 29, 2006 - 12:15 IST

There is something about these small movies that makes you a little excited about them! What if these newcomers turn out to be tomorrow's superstars? What is the film turns out to be reasonably well made? What if the music is good enough to be given a second, third and many more hearings? What if....?

'Jaana-Let's Fall in Love' is one such film that somehow makes you look forward to hear its music. Call it a fresh pairing, feel good factor and some good vibes that comes on hearing a first couple of songs that are already on air! Produced by Tess Mirza, who is the man behind couple of musicals like 'Salaami' and 'Sanjay', 'Jaana – Let's Fall In Love' introduces Rehan Khan who makes his debut opposite Anjana Sukhani who has earlier been seen in films like 'Hum Dum' and 'Sun Zarra'. Directed by Shahrukh Mirza, the film is also notable due to the fact that Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman return as a pair. Another interesting factor is that as many as 6 music directors compose for the film, which means practically each of the tracks has a unique composer. Does the strategy work? Yes, indeed!

Shaan has the biggest role to play in the entire album as he gets to sing 5 out of the total 6 numbers in the film. First to come is the title song 'Jaana – Let's Fall in Love' where he pairs up with Shreya Ghoshal for a highly romantic outing. A poetic number written by Shahrukh Sultan himself and composed by Abbas Jelani, it belongs to the Chopra-Johar school of music that is a good enough point to establish the credentials of the song. A song based totally on melody, one can as well imagine the number to be picturized on a romantic hero like a Shahrukh Khan or a Saif Ali Khan. A song to cherish for repeated hearings; it is a very good start to the album and makes the listener ask for more from the remaining songs. Composer Hanif arrives with a remix version of the song and just when you would have thought that it would be one of those hurriedly done, one-beat-added-here-two-beats-added-there kind of a song, there is a surprise in store! The pace of the track remains more or less the same with the prime difference being that rhythm is added on to the melody to make the remix version a little trendier. A solo by Shaan, the song is good again and has an innocent teenage feel to it that makes you like it with a smile on the face!

Shaan continues to get everyone around him fall in love and creates a lovey-dovey mushy feel as he croons yet another solo 'Jaana – Ek Kahaani Suni'. A feel good number that is one of the best by composer duo of Anand Milind in recent times, it makes you wonder if the two would now aspire for a vacant slot that has been created by an exit of Jatin Lalit as a pair? Written by Shahrukh Sultan, it is a number that deserves a much bigger reach instead of getting lost somewhere due to lack of big names. Yet another beautiful number composed in quick succession, it would have been an ideal candidate for a Top-10 chart if only backed by a big production house and promoted aggressively. A point to note though – while Shaan does a good job, it would have made a GREAT impact if Amit Kumar would have come behind the mike for this one. It's so much tailor-made for him!

Naureen is the partner for Shaan this time around as the sound of guitar begins 'Yes I Love You'! The opening music along with the song's title makes it quiet clear that this is going to be yet another number composed for teenage love. As the lyrics arrive and Shaan and Naureen begin their crooning, you realize that 'Jaana – Let's Fall in Love' has thrown one of the biggest surprises this year with the kind of melodies that come one after another. A slow moving number with just the right pauses, rhythm and musical arrangements, it is difficult to choose if 'Yes I Love Is You' is better than the songs preceding it or vice versa. Without falling in the trap of choosing one song over other, what works better is to just fall in love with this song composed by newcomer Pramod Tripathi and written by V.K.Rawal!

A decade back Abhijeet sung 'Ole Ole'. Now it's the turn of Shaan to go 'Ola Ola' that has its opening sound of guitar straight out of a Yash Chopra film. The way Shaan goes around rendering the song; it appears to be a Jatin Lalit track all the way. Composer Guru Sharma comes up with a rhythmic campus tune that has a catchy sound of guitar accompanying the song throughout. This rhythmic song written by Shahrukh Sultan bears good quality but the impact of all the melodious songs in the past have been so tremendous that this supposedly 'stage' number comes only second to them. Now what one looks forward to is some good dance moves and an eye catchy choreography!

The longest song of the album comes in the form of 'Kalma Kalma' and it is for the first time that a male singer other than Shaan gets behind the mike. Kailash Kher is the man who croons this Sufi number that has been composed by Rajendra Shiv and written by Moied. A situational number that appears to be suited for a sad yet passionate part in the movie, it should enhance the mood of the narrative and create the desired feeling. A good way to end the album!

If there has been a musical score that has surprised this year so far, it is undoubtedly 'Jaana – Let's Fall in Love'. With Reshammiya fever all over and some of the biggies failing to create the desired impact, not many may have bothered to give the film's music a second chance. But the makers of the film have showed good trust in the six composers, each of whom come up with one of their best tunes. Now the call of the situation is a highly aggressive promotional campaign followed by good word of mouth, proper release of the film and its success at the box office that should bring this album in the limelight.

Source By Indiafm.com

Himesh to sing the classic Mehbooba for RGV’s Sholay


By IndiaFM News Bureau, May 31, 2006 - 02:37 IST

The man of the moment, Himesh Reshammiya will soon have another feather under his cap! Pun, unintended! The music director cum singer has been roped in by Ram Gopal Varma for the film Ram Gopal Varma Ki Sholay. Not only will he be composing the music of the film, but will also be singing the timeless classic, Mehbooba Mehbooba.

And seen alongside with Himesh, onscreen will be none other than Amitabh Bachchan as Gabbar Singh. Urmila Matondkar will be seen in place of Helen. The original number was sung by R.D.Burman. RGV believes that nobody would suit RD’s voice, better than Himesh.

As of now, the film maker is in the process of completing two projects, Shiva and Nishabd.