'Dilli 6' unveiled at Dubai Film Festival

Abhishek Bachchan took out time from his busy schedule to accompany director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and actress Sonam Kapoor for the unveiling of Dilli 6 in Dubai.


On Sunday, Mehra showed the first trailer of his much-anticipated film to the international press at the Dubai Film Festival which will end on December 18. He was joined by the film’s leading stars.


Abhishek had been busy shooting Mani Ratnam’s next film, tentatively titled ‘Raavan’, with wife Aishwarya Rai in South India. There was a break in the shooting for a day as the crew shifted from Kerala to Ooty. Abhi took advantage of this short break and flew to Dubai for the unveiling of ‘Dilli 6’.


The movie’s story is set in Chandni Chowk area of Delhi.


Abhi and Sonam were contrastingly attired in white and black respectively. Rakesh himself wore a black kurta pyjama. There trio were also spotted enjoying a boat ride.


During his brief stay at the festival, Abhishek wore a cap that concealed his new hairdo for Ratnam’s film.


In fact, the buzz is that Abhi has gone bald for the film and therefore wears cap to hide it.


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Abhishek Bachchan goes Bald for 'Dilli 6'

Abhishek Bachchan took out time from his busy schedule to accompany director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and actress Sonam Kapoor for the unveiling of Dilli 6 in Dubai.

On Sunday, Mehra showed the first trailer of his much-anticipated film to the international press at the Dubai Film Festival which will end on December 18. He was joined by the film’s leading stars.

Abhishek had been busy shooting Mani Ratnam’s next film, tentatively titled ‘Raavan’, with wife Aishwarya Rai in South India. There was a break in the shooting for a day as the crew shifted from Kerala to Ooty. Abhi took advantage of this short break and flew to Dubai for the unveiling of ‘Dilli 6’.

The movie’s story is set in Chandni Chowk area of Delhi.
Abhi and Sonam were contrastingly attired in white and black respectively. Rakesh himself wore a black kurta pyjama. There trio were also spotted enjoying a boat ride.

During his brief stay at the festival, Abhishek wore a cap that concealed his new hairdo for Ratnam’s film. In fact, the buzz is that Abhi has gone bald for the film and therefore wears cap to hide it.

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First look at Delhi-6

Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and Rakeysh Mehra at the photo call for “Delhi-6” in Dubai on December 14, 2008

picture: ITP Images

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra presented a first look at his next film “Delhi-6” (earlier titled in “Dilli 6”) to the media at the Dubai International Film Festival today (December 14, 2008).

The very short, intense looking teaser was a collage of scenes from old Delhi such as the Friday prayers at the Jama Masjid and cycle rickshaws in the meandering lanes of the old town interspersed with shots of the Statue of Liberty, a carefree Sonam Kapoor dancing with a pigeon perched on her head and Abhishek Bachchan in a variety of moods. And a soulful, unmistakably A.R. Rahman number in Sonu Nigam’s voice playing in the background.

“The film is about Roshan Mehra, who travels to India with his ailing grandmother. Little does he realise that this short trip will turn into the longest journey of his life – a journey where he discovers India and himself,” said Mehra. The story is told against the backdrop of the walled city of old Delhi. And the number 6 in the title is the postal pin code of the area.

“I grew up in Delhi, but contrary to media reports this film is not autobiographical,” clarified Mehra. “I based it in old Delhi because I believe that the city is a microcosm of India in terms of our mindset. But despite the ancient setting, the film is an exploration of contemporary Indian society,” he added. Mehra also said that like “Rang De Basanti”, this film too has political overtones because he believes that “we cannot and should not avoid politics”.

Speaking about his role, Abhishek said, “This film presents a foreigner’s point of view of what the real India is and I could identify with that because I was away from India for many years during my schooling. Doing this film was a life changing experience for me and I am happy I got this opportunity to discover myself.”

Sonam Kapoor believes that her character Bittu represents today’s Indian youth. “Bittu has her quirks and strengths. And I hope young people learn something from her mistakes and struggles and they feel inspired to accept their own culture instead of trying to blindly ape others,” she said.

Looking strikingly pretty in a black Vivienne Westwood dress and magenta Marc Jacobs ballerina shoes, Sonam incidentally got the biggest applause when she the “Delhi-6” team was introduced to the room full of media.

The film’s stellar cast includes Waheeda Rehman, Om Puri, Rishi Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Pawan Malhotra, Atul Kulkarni, Supriya Pathak, Tanvi Azmi, Divya Dutta, Vijay Raaz, Deepak Dobriyal and KK Raina. It is co-produced by UTV and Mehra and slated for release on February 20, 2009.

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Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

It's difficult to get A R Rahman out of your head. No, you needn't be a die-hard fan, though it's impossible to imagine how anyone with an iota of music sense and a fondness of music can ignore what this music director creates. And if proof of popularity can be gauged by what airs on music channels and radio frequencies, Rahman's body of work is for everyone to hear and see.
There's Tuhi re, that haunting melody from Mani Ratnam's Bombay that will invariably figure on a late-night radio programme. The mornings, by that yardstick, will have radio sets blaring with Rahman's latest hit, Pappu can't dance, from first-time director Abbas Tyrewalla's film Jaane Tu [Images] Ya Jaane Na.
So, obviously, there's no ignoring Rahman, I suggest, while a colleague shakes his head unconvincingly: "There's no longer that magic in Rahman. He's sounding repetitive." My instant reaction to the comment is to remember Rahman's own reaction to the same comment in a music magazine, "Give me an example of how and where I've sounded repetitive."
The reporter of that magazine had lost the round to Rahman who incidentally had also mentioned, in the same interview, that every single melody that goes from the music director's studio is precious, with hours of team effort and thought that go to create the songs.
On a short trip to Delhi [Images] for endorsing a reality show on bands that has been thought out by music and production company PhatPhish, Rahman agrees to meet us, but not before extracting a promise out of us: "Not the usual round of questions, and not too many questions, please." I almost sense his unhappiness when he proceeds to take a look at my list of long questions and, often, I find him peering suspiciously to take a look at them.
"How many more to go?" he wonders, when I joke about not even having begun the real round of queries. The thing about Rahman, which he admits too, is that he's not inherently comfortable meeting the media, answering questions or facing the arc lights unnecessarily. So even as I prod him, urging him to say something more, hoping to hear about his music, about himself, he grins, bears it, but doesn't go beyond that.
Dressed in a smart, brown jacket teamed with a pair of well-fitted jeans, Rahman, however, does smile when we talk about how a completely media-shy person like him has associated himself with reality shows, television programmes and other PR exercises in recent times. The latest role he's acquired is that of promoting The Big Band, an initiative with PhatPhish that will be telecast on Doordarshan and will include bands from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka [Images].
Why is he increasingly associating himself with television? "It stems from all the negativity that is around us. The idea," he says, "appealed to me almost a year ago but it took time to get formulated." Rahman says that he loves being a part of this idea especially because it will be presented as a travelogue through his eyes as he journeys across 15 Indian cities to scout for new talent. "I find we are living in such violent times that it becomes almost necessary to break the clutter, to get associated with products that can offer hope, that can offer a sense of melody...a harmony," he says.
Maintaining harmony -- that's precisely why, he says, he appeared on another television show some months ago. "It was sponsored by the UN and the idea was to bring four sets of musicians who could, with their original compositions, reach out to the masses and connect and talk about issues related to female infanticide, illiteracy, poverty and hunger.
But isn't it ironical that glamour is used to actually address such issues? He laughs, "It is, but you see, music is all that I know. I do believe that melody can reach out and make hardened criminals laugh or cry. So in that sense," he shrugs, "why not use it as a medium?"
Rahman feels that the new generation of aspiring musicians and singers are only too lucky. "When I formed bands in my college," he says, "when I was associated with music as a means to earn a living, there were people who laughed at me, my own family (and I come from a musical background) was so jittery about my future."
Today, he feels that sounds are changing, music directors are willing to push the creative envelope and listeners too are getting inspired. He cites his own forthcoming film Yuuvraaj as an example. A film where he's teamed up with Subhash Ghai [Images], the sound, says Rahman, actually brings in live orchestra and a local Austrian musical flavor. "It's like painting a huge canvas with colours of my own choice," he grins.
That he loves sitting in his studio in the dead silence of the night is folklore in music circles. Is it true? "It is," he laughs, "but you have to realise that music is meditation for me. I can't fathom a life without it. It's all that I know." The violent times that we're living in, he says, do concern him and, to an extent, his work. "Every time I create a melody I wonder if there is a way this song will reach out and prevent a bloodbath," he adds. Rahman does agree, however, that it's during his recording sessions that he can't tolerate being disturbed; "family, friends or the media, I don't like anyone interrupting me at all," he adds.
A master of perfection -- as he's usually described -- Rahman admits that brickbats and criticism, even if they affect him, leave him unfazed. "I see a lot of trash come out in the market, but you can't help it beyond a point. I know my work and if I feel satisfied, if album sales and if listeners are tuning in, I suppose I'm doing fine." And recordings for films, he says, completely depend on the project and his own bent of mind. "I've done projects which have taken me three years to complete," he says. Predictably, he's excited about his forthcoming projects too: Aamir Khan's [Images] Ghajini [Images], Dilli 6 and Yuuvraaj, to name just a few.
Whether music defines Rahman, or Rahman defines music is a question that many of his fans would love to answer. For now, the music maestro continues to be -- what else? -- on a song.


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DILLI 6 postponed

Though there was no official word on the release of Rakesh Mehra directed DILLI 6 throughout the year, there was speculation galore that the film would manage to arrive this year. A couple of months back, UTV did eventually come up with 23rd January as the D–day for the film's arrival. It was all official and all eyes were set on this Abhishek Bachchan starrer which was touted to be the one of biggest films of January 2009.

However, the latest development on the film is that it has been moved to the month of March. Though the final date on this is yet to be penciled in, one wonders if DILLI 6 would be further pushed to avoid the school/college exam season. Moreover UTV has three other projects already lined up for March – JOHNNY MASTANA, KISSAN and KAMINEY – and it would well be the case of too much too soon if DILLI 6 adds on to the list as well.

Looks like audience would have to wait for a little while before they get to see Abhishek Bachchan along with Sonam Kapoor on the big screen.

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AB Jr. and Sonam Kapoor in Agra for Dilli 6

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's last film Rang De Basanti is still fresh in our memory. The film won not just critical acclaim but also turned out to be one of the biggest commercial successes of that year (2006).
Now everyone is waiting with bated breath for Mehra's next film Dilli 6. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles and is slated to release early next year (2009).
The cast and crew of the film comprising Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Tanvi Azmi, and Waheeda Rehman were seen shooting some important scenes in Agra recently. From the looks of it, the camaraderie between AB Jr. and Sonam Kapoor seems to be really good. One can't wait to see them sizzle together on screen.
Not much is known about the premise of the film but the buzz is that the film is based on Mehra's growing up years in the popular Chandni Chowk. Whether Dilli 6 will be able to repeat the success story of Mehra's earlier film, one will just have to wait and watch.


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Abhishek & Sonam's DILLI 6 postponed

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directorial venture DILLI 6 starring Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor in the lead has been postponed to February 2009 end release. It was earlier planned to release in late December 2008.

The reason being cited by the unit insiders are that the Bachchan's long 'Unforgettable Tour' which will be covering almost the entire globe will take months to complete. Also there were certain corrections made in the script of DILLI 6, after the last schedule ended which had the participation of all its main cast. Now these new sequences shall take time to be filmed as Abhishek is engaged with his first ever world tour.

A February 2009 end release means Sonam Kapoor shall have absolutely no single release in 2008. Her first film SAAWARIYA came in November 2007. Now with DILLI 6 being postponed and no other film of hers looking set to release in this year, her fans are definitely going to be disappointed with this long wait. Reportedly, Amitabh Bachchan too is all set to join the DILLI 6 cast in a special appearance playing the role of his real life son, Abhishek's grand father in the film.

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Amitabh to play Abhishek's grandad in Dilli 6

Amitabh Bachchan is known to sign on unusual roles and the latest is that the superstar will play his son Abhishek's grandad in Rakeysh Mehra's forthcoming Dilli 6.

Mehra's semi-autobiographical film has Abhishek playing the lead and also stars Sonam Kapoor, who made her debut in Saawariya. He also roped in Amitabh to play a specially written cameo.

Confirming the news, Amitabh said: "I play Abhishek's grandfather in Dilli 6."

Interestingly, the film already has veteran actress Waheeda Rehman. And one of the Big B's incentives for stepping into the picture so late is to share screen space with his favourite actress.

Amitabh has earlier worked with Mehra in Aks. And with Dilli 6 almost complete, Mehra already has plans of casting Amitabh in his next film unusually titled Paanch Kaurav.

"It's too early to talk about Paanch Kaurav. But it's in the caper-adventure genre. And it would be my third film with the Big B. I couldn't get luckier. I've also done three films with Abhishek," revealed Mehra, whose last film was Rang De Basanti.

"I was supposed to do Abhishek's launch film Samjhauta Express and then we were to do Bhairavi (with all the three Bachchans including Jaya). We had gone so deep into the discussions that we both feel we've already worked in those two films together. So our comfort level in Dilli 6 is as high as it would be for any director-actor team that has done three films together," the director said.


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My role required a lot of nudity: Sonam

After Ranbir, Abhishek Bachchan is Sonam's second co-star. And she's enjoying every bit of his company in Dilli 6.

"Abhishek and I are very well -matched, height-wise. And though he's very mischievous I find him very mature.

While Ranbir is someone I've grown up with, Abhishek is a someone I can look up to as a co-star. He's really cool. In fact, " she adds. "I'm learning so much from all my co-stars in Dilli 6. Abhishek and I, and our director Rakeysh Mehra are so much in awe of Waheeda Rehmanji.

During rehearsals every time she reads a scene there's pindrop silence for a few minutes. We're all busy staring at her. When people, including Waheedaji herself, said I look like her I feel I'll just faint with pride."

Sonam Kapoor is exhausted in Jaipur. She has been getting just about five hours of sleep per day to make up for lost time and for the absence of her co-star Abhishek.

Growing sad she sighs, "Abhishek lost his grandmom and I lost my grandfather. I was very very close to him. And my one regret is I couldn't meet him before he passed away. The last I saw him was about a fortnight before his death. My Nanaji was loads of fun."

The word's out. Sonam Kapoor has said no to a very big project with one of the industry's biggest stars for a topnotch banner.

"The role was extremely sensuous. That's fine, " opines the young eager and talented actress. "But it also required a lot of nudity and there was one major love-making scene.

It was a smashing opportunity for me to go beyond what I've done in Saawariya and my second film Dilli 6. But I can't do anything that I'm not comfortable with. "

Interestingly, both of Sonam's directors so far have been extremely protective of her. "Sanjay Sir would cover me up even when I walked from the set to my van. And now Rakeysh is worse! He wants to see me in nothing but salwar-kameez in Dilli 6." For a sequence Sonam had to get into chic attire. "When I came on the set Rakeysh looked at me, and said I should quickly revert to my salwar-kameez look.

Because of my dad everyone treats me like a child. I can't be doing any role which would make my father, mother and the rest of my family cringe at the premiere.

Call me a prude, but that's that way I am. My father has a 40-year reputation in the industry. And I'm not going to tarnish it."

Thought it's freezing cold in Jaipur, Sonam is swamped in the warmth of Rakeysh Mehra's unit of Dilli 6.

"Working on Saawariya was like being part of an extended family. I'll always look on Sanjay Bhansali as a parent beyond my parents.

Whatever I know about acting and cinema is because I was associated with him as an assistant and then an actress. Here with Rakeysh Mehra it's different, though equally enjoyable. I've been pampered silly during Saawariya. Now I'm learning to be much more professional."

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Atul Kulkarni plays Gobar in ‘Dilli 6′

After playing substantial roles in films like “Chandni Bar”, “Page” and “Rang De Basanti”, two time National Award winning actor Atul Kulkarni is to play a character named Gobar in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra’s “Dilli 6″. Although Atul refused to divulge any further details about his character, he confirmed the news saying: “In ‘Dilli 6′, I am playing Gobar. The role is totally opposite to what I played in ‘Rang De…’.”

Atul spoke at the ongoing 10th Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab cinema.

The actor shares screen space with Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and Om Puri in “Dilli 6″, which is based on the director’s growing up years in the Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi.

The actor informed that he will also be seen in “Yeh Mera India”, “Allah Ke Bande” and an English film titled “Chaurasta” with director Anjan Dutt.

At the moment, the actor is very content with the way his career has shaped up.

“Considering the age at which I started doing cinema, I have got good roles. I have worked with most top actors like Aamir Khan and even some of the best directors in Bollywood,” he said.

Atul is quite confident that he looks much younger than the three Khans of Bollywood - Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir - despite being born the same year.

“I was born in 1965 like the three Khans. But I look much younger than them. Isn’t it?” he remarked.

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Rakeysh is curious about Delhi 6

After his blockbuster Rang De Basanti, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is busy shooting Dilli 6 and says his wife Bharathi has just begun to edit this Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor starrer. The director is curious to see the outcome of his hard work.

"I'm dying to see what I've done in Delhi 6. I haven't entered the editing studio yet. Since she is doing the editing, she first needs to be happy with my work. I need to let her do her work. It's the same with any other technician on board," Mehra said.

"I can't sit on AR Rahman's head when he's composing a song. Or I can't instruct Binod Pradhan on the lighting when he's shooting. To me, editing is the purest art form in cinema. It's the only vocation that's truly related to cinema.

If you see cinematography it originates in photography and painting. Screenplay writing originated from plays, stories and literature. Acting has its roots in folk and theatre. Direction is also a derivative. Film editing is the only pure and original art form. It's the only vocation born for and out of cinema. So I'd rather let it be done by someone who knows her job."

Mehra believes screen writing and editing are the backbones of a movie.

"The way scenes are cut determines the film. I don't know her job better than her, so I let Bharathi take care of the material. What would I do sitting with her? I've got better things to do in life."

Mehra is far from fatigued.

"Am I tired? Tiredness is a state of mind. But yes, I did need a break. So I'm writing and that for me is a break from direction. While directing I was reaching the sets every day at 8 am and leaving at 10 pm. Writing requires a different discipline and a different energy. I'm already writing my next film."

Whom will he cast now?

"I never think of whom to cast while writing. The characters get cast on their own. The script chooses the actor. The one I'm writing now needn't be the one that I'll direct next. What one makes depends on so many factors including the availability of the actors that I want.

"Yes, I do have a wish-list for my next film. But one has to have options. Suppose I don't get Rahman for the music, I might go with Vangelis (Greek composer). And it'd become a totally different tune. And if it's Om Puri instead of Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan), it's a different film."

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I’m dying to see what I’ve done in ‘Delhi 6′, says Rakeysh Mehra

After his blockbuster “Rang De Basanti”, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is busy shooting “Dilli 6″ and says his wife Bharathi has just begun to edit this Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor starrer. The director is curious to see the outcome of his hard work. “I’m dying to see what I’ve done in ‘Delhi 6′. I haven’t entered the editing studio yet. Since she is doing the editing, she first needs to be happy with my work. I need to let her do her work. It’s the same with any other technician on board,” Mehra told IANS.

“I can’t sit on A.R. Rahman’s head when he’s composing a song. Or I can’t instruct Binod Pradhan on the lighting when he’s shooting. To me, editing is the purest art form in cinema. It’s the only vocation that’s truly related to cinema.

“If you see cinematography it originates in photography and painting. Screenplay writing originated from plays, stories and literature. Acting has its roots in folk and theatre. Direction is also a derivative. Film editing is the only pure and original art form. It’s the only vocation born for and out of cinema. So I’d rather let it be done by someone who knows her job.”

Mehra believes screen writing and editing are the backbones of a movie.

“The way scenes are cut determines the film. I don’t know her job better than her, so I let Bharathi take care of the material. What would I do sitting with her? I’ve got better things to do in life.”

Mehra is far from fatigued.

“Am I tired? Tiredness is a state of mind. But yes, I did need a break. So I’m writing and that for me is a break from direction. While directing I was reaching the sets every day at 8 a.m. and leaving at 10 p.m. Writing requires a different discipline and a different energy. I’m already writing my next film.”

Whom will he cast now?

“I never think of whom to cast while writing. The characters get cast on their own. The script chooses the actor. The one I’m writing now needn’t be the one that I’ll direct next. What one makes depends on so many factors including the availability of the actors that I want.

“Yes, I do have a wish-list for my next film. But one has to have options. Suppose I don’t get Rahman for the music, I might go with Vangelis (Greek composer). And it’d become a totally different tune. And if it’s Om Puri instead of Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan), it’s a different film.”

Courtesy: thaindian.com

First Look: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Dilli 6 now moved into the editing stage

Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra''s Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor new film, Dilli 6, has now moved into the editing stage.

Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Om Puri, Atul Kulkarni, and Divya Dutta, Dilli 6 is based on Mehra's growing up years in Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi.



Dilli 6 will be Mehra's third directorial venture, after the immensely successful Rang De Basanti, which had been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars.



The film, whose shooting mainly took place in Rajasthan, has wrapped up its shooting schedule and now moves into post production.


The film which stars Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor, will be edited by Mehra's wife Bharti. She is the woman behind the final look of Mehra's films, be it Aks or Rang De Basanti.



In fact, the director completely trusts his wife and is believed to have said that he has not yet entered the editing studio, where work has begun on the film.



Mehra believes in surrendering to the superior, technical genius of his wife when it comes to editing.

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Rakesh Mehra speaks about filmmaking and the completion of Dilli 6

It's about time we heard from the cinematic genius who has been hiding for months now, working hard on Dilli 6. At last his work is over. Dilli 6 is now complete and in the safe hands of Rakesh’s wife, Bharathi, who is toiling very hard now to do immaculate editing to the movie. Bharathi did the editing for both of Rakesh’s previous releases, Aks & Rang De Basanti, and Rakesh Mehra is sure she’ll work her magic again.


When speaking to Mid-day, Rakesh said that he had yet to step into the editing studio and does not plan to either. He believes that he needs to let her do her work independently and treat her expertise exactly as he treats the expertise of any other technician he works with. Editing to Rakesh Mehra is the purest art form of cinema as it is the only craft that truly relates with cinema. Rakesh also added that he believes screenplay and editing are the backbones for any movie and considers no one to know Bharathi’s job better than her.

Now that Dilli 6 is out of his hands, what is the genius up to? Well, like they say a genius mind is never resting. Tired physically from the journey of Dilli 6, Rakesh Mehra is now returning to writing. One would think this is still a tiring job, but for Rakesh it’s a relaxing task. Subhash K Jha cleverly tried to get a hint of the cast for this project in the making, however Rakesh clearly stated that his scripts choose their actors. Besides, what he is writing may not necessarily be what he directs next.

Well, whatever Rakesh Mehra is up to, BollySpice will surely be the first to bring you the news!
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Finally, 'Dilli 6' crew gets a flavour of real Delhi

After shooting a major portion of his film Dilli 6 in Rajasthan, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is finally shooting some scenes of his film in the capital city.

Rakeysh, whom we know well as a stickler for authenticity, surprisingly chose to shoot much of his semi-autobiographical film ‘Dilli 6’ in a sleepy Rajasthani town called Sambar rather than old Delhi.


Reason? The director is well aware that shooting a movie in Chandni Chowk area of Delhi often attracts fans in droves. So he opted to shoot the movie, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor , in Sambar, which looks pretty much like old Delhi.

But now, for the sake of some authenticity, the crew of the film is in Delhi to shoot a few important scenes. Shooting has been going since last few days in Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate, and the Chawri Bazaar Metro Station.

And as expected, Rakeysh’s fears are coming true. There has been no respite from the eager fans and onlookers who have been flooding the shooting locations like bees drawn to honey.

To make matters more complicated, it has been raining in Delhi since last few days.

But all this has left Rakeysh undeterred. Amid the commotion you can catch him munching on his favourite chaat and bhalle of old Delhi. Sadly, Sonam being the film’s svelte leading lady has to observe abstinence.

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Sonam Kapoor on the sets of Dilli 6

One of the most anticipated films of this year is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Dilli 6 starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles. While not much is known about the film or its premise, we came across this interesting picture where director Rakeysh and Sonam share a light moment on the sets of the film.


Wonder what Sonam is giggling about? Maybe they were planning to pull a prank on AB Jr. What say?
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T-Series acquires the Music Rights of 20 films from UTV

This can probably be touted as one of the biggest landmark deals in the Indian Music industry, which has seen a resurgence over the past few months. According to reliable sources, music label major T-Series, run by music baron Bhushan Kumar, has acquired the music rights for 20 forthcoming films of UTV Motion Pictures at a whopping Rs. 27.50 crores, in what is arguably the biggest music deal in the industry.

Some of the major titles include Dilli 6 of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor at Rs. 5 crores, Main Aur Mrs Khanna starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor at Rs. 6 crores. It is learnt that two films starring Shahid Kapoor were closed at Rs. 3.5 crores each.

UTV Motion Pictures is one of India's largest integrated film studios and has had a record year at the box office in the current year, with films like Jodhaa Akbar and the critically acclaimed Aamir in recent times. The studio had ventured into the music business by launching its own label UTV Music with Jodhaa Akbar, however, had Sony BMG distributing Aamir and with this partnership has possibly entered into a strategic relationship with the leader in the industry, T-Series.

Music has been an integral component of Bollywood not just in terms of content, but indeed in marketing of the film and getting an encouraging opening. When Bollywood Hungama contacted T-Series to confirm and ask if their marketing initiatives had resulted in this acquisition, they refused to comment. We will be tracking this alliance and will have more for you very soon.

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DILLI 6, a collage of people and emotions

We had recently told you about the release plans of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's next film, DILLI 6, straight from the maker's mouth! Well, once again here is more exclusive inside information about the much awaited Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor starrer. This time its about the script of the movie and once again from Mehra himself!


The AKS and RANG DE BASANTI director says that he would not like to get into the intricate details of the script, which he had with him much before RANG DE BASANTI, six years to be precise. He does disclose the interesting fact that DILLI 6 is a collage of 18 different characters and their emotions, which he has tried to capture to the best of his capabilities.

Interesting, one must say, let us wait and watch how the acclaimed director has handled these 18 different and highly talented characters and put them together in DILLI 6, during the 3-months Sambhar schedule!.

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Abhishek's DILLI 6 can release later this year!

All through last year we kept you updated with even the minutest details about Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's DILLI 6. The latest on that front is that Mehra is nearing the completion point of his Abhishek Bachchan starrer. Naturally the question that is on everybody's lips is about the release schedule of the next venture from the AKS and RANG DE BASANTI director. And as always when it's DILLI 6 it is your favourite Glamsham that provides all the answers!

As per the director himself, the option for a year end or an early 2009 release are both open. Mehra goes on to add that he wanted extra time for editing RANG DE BASANTI but the makers were in a hurry to release the movie just before Republic day. However this time around Mehra is quite determined to keep to his longer editing schedule.

Here is hoping to see another trend setter like Rakeysh's last venture, RANG DE BASANTI, especially so because it has the super pairing of the hot 'n' happening Abhishek Bachchan and Anil Kapoor's pretty daughter, Sonam Kapoor.

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It’s payback time for Aamir

Aamir Khan’s a busy guy these days. And it’s not only the around-the-clock shooting of his ambitious project Ghajini that’s keeping him on his toes.

The superstar’s been working equally hard on his production Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na , which marks the debut of his nephew Imran Khan. However, recently when it came to giving priority to one of the films, the actor without any hesitation chose his nephew’s launch vehicle over his own film.



The actor’s just shot Imran in a special promo for Jaane... in conjunction with Abbas Tyrewala who makes his directorial debut with this film. The concept promo, which is comic in style, was Aamir’s brainchild and has been shot over 10 days. Being the perfectionist that Aamir is, the actor personally supervised all aspects of this shooting.

This meant putting his own Ghajini on a backburner, as the shooting for Ghajini had to be stalled and schedules reworked. But a source reveals that for Aamir the decision was easy to make. “When he was launched in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak , Nasir Hussain had left no stone unturned and made sure that Aamir gets the perfect launch. This is Aamir’s way of thanking him by ensuring that Nasirsaab’s grandson Imran gets the perfect launch as well. Imran’s debut means a lot to him personally. Also, professionally Aamir is extremely confident about Imran’s acting talent,” the source said.

Surprisngly, while Imran’s one of the most closely-guarded newcomers, buzz on the actor’s acting capabilities have already been doing rounds. No wonder, the actor’s already been approached by several leading filmmakers including Rakeysh OmPrakash Mehra. Both Imran and Mehra were keen to work together on Dilli 6 , however, due to date problems, the deal could not be worked out. The actor will also be seen in Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi’s next action film Kidnap .

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