Will Jodha Akbar / Jodhaa Akbar prove third time lucky in openings for Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai and the superman Hrithik Roshan. The magical duo has already proved their magic in Dhoom 2 .
Aishwarya Rai ’s great run started with Guru opposite now husband Abhishek Bachchan and continued with Dhoom 2 where she lip-locked opposite Bollywood hunk Hrithik. And again with Jodha Akbar, can Aishwarya prove her worth ! Her Hollywood movies Pink Panther 2 and Singularity are still in post production but we doubt if the beauty queen needs to go back to Hollywood any more.
Hrithik Roshan has been magical right from his first movie Kaho Na Pyar Hain in his home production (Papa Rakesh Roshan ’s). And could deliver box office magic only in home productions which included science fantasy Koi Mil Gaya and sequel Krrish. But Hrithik has now three back to back Bollywood hits and much like Akshay Kumar and Shahrukh Khan, he is among the most dependable stars today.
But due credit for Jodha Akbar goes to the Oscar nominated director Ashutosh Gowarikar for this epic movie. Not all historical movies work well in Bollywood as proved by Umrao Jaan ( Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan) and Mangal Pandey [corrected: thanks natalia] (Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjee).
Jodhaa Akbar already earned Rs. 25 crores over the weekend all over India and is doing great abroad. The movie started slow but is already picking up in box office numbers. The controversies in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are still on. But as we have seen in the past, controversies help the movies to stay in the headlines and help box office statistics. Question remains if it can recover the huge investment and be declared a hit.
Courtesy: cityupdates.com
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tamil theaters supporting the Rajasthani Rajputs against Jodha Akbar?
Unlike what was being reported earlier, Jodha Akbar will not be able to make it in dubbed versions in Tamil Nadu this week. 'Officially' the Tamil distributors are believed to have told the makers the demand is not strong enough for it to follow the likes of Krrish, Dhoom 2 and Guru to have a regional sub-release also in the south. However it could be they are heeding the calls of the Hindu Rajput groups who have asked people of every state to shun the film because of what is being called an attempt to distort Indian & Hindu history via a movie.
The other aspect could be purely financial. UTV is said to have asked for over 2 crores for the territory which is believed to be too much given its theme and setting at the moment.
Even the Hindi version in Chennai is not having a huge release with only 2 theaters currently planning to exhibit the mughal-rajput saga on Friday.
Courtesy: Ibosnetwork.com
The other aspect could be purely financial. UTV is said to have asked for over 2 crores for the territory which is believed to be too much given its theme and setting at the moment.
Even the Hindi version in Chennai is not having a huge release with only 2 theaters currently planning to exhibit the mughal-rajput saga on Friday.
Courtesy: Ibosnetwork.com
Friday, January 11, 2008
No more period flicks!
The image conscious Hrithik Roshan has even turned down Shyam Benegal’s film on Gautam Buddha
MUMBAI: He may be playing the lead in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, but it’s learnt that Hrithik Roshan made an exception for this one - he has decided not to do any more period flicks in the future. In fact, he even turned down the role of Gautam Buddha in Shyam Benegal’s upcoming film.
“With all due respect to the Buddha and Shyam-babu, I am not keen on doing more period or mythological films,” says Hrithik. “For me, playing the legendary Emperor Akbar in a film helmed by Ashutosh Gowariker is itself a drastic deviation from my previous movies like ‘Krrish’ or ‘Dhoom-2’.
I have always tried not to get typecast in any particular image. All of us from the ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ cast and crew including Aishwarya Rai, Poonam Sinha and Sonu Sood have worked very hard on the film. It’s an uncanny coincidence that the amazing musical score by A R Rehman is being released on the eve of my birthday (January 10) - it’s almost like a birthday gift for me. And the movie itself is releasing on February 15, which is Gowariker’s birthday.”
The star-studded musical launch of ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ on Wednesday night was also significant in a very different way - the guests of honour, Amitabh Bachchan (his ‘voice-over’ can be heard in ‘Jodhaa Akbar’) and Shatrughan Sinha ( his wife Poonam is playing a major role) called off their ‘cold war’ and embraced each other. A much toned down Shatru even declined to step onto the stage during the ceremony, lest he snatch the limelight from his wife Poonam (who indirectly brokered this truce of sorts between the veteran actors). Poonam, who plays Hrithik’s on-screen mother (Hamida Banu Begum) said that she shared a warm rapport with both ‘Duggu’ (Hrithik) and Aishwarya Rai. “Although both are such big stars, they were so modest and made feel at home,” she said.
Director Ashutosh Gowarikar however seemed extremely nervous all through the evening. He kept wiping his brow and repeating to various media persons, “My film hasnt been delayed because of any of my team members. It was all because of my back problem.” However, everyone burst out laughing when in nervousness he said the film will release on September 15 instead of February 15! Ashutosh did not forget to mention that he missed the presence of Abhishek Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
Rani Padmini of Jaipur was present as the chief guest. Being the direct descendant of Jodha’s family, she was consulted during the scripting stage and was also kept in the loop throughout the making of the film to enhance the authenticity of the film.
Courtesy: DnaIndia.com
MUMBAI: He may be playing the lead in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, but it’s learnt that Hrithik Roshan made an exception for this one - he has decided not to do any more period flicks in the future. In fact, he even turned down the role of Gautam Buddha in Shyam Benegal’s upcoming film.
“With all due respect to the Buddha and Shyam-babu, I am not keen on doing more period or mythological films,” says Hrithik. “For me, playing the legendary Emperor Akbar in a film helmed by Ashutosh Gowariker is itself a drastic deviation from my previous movies like ‘Krrish’ or ‘Dhoom-2’.
I have always tried not to get typecast in any particular image. All of us from the ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ cast and crew including Aishwarya Rai, Poonam Sinha and Sonu Sood have worked very hard on the film. It’s an uncanny coincidence that the amazing musical score by A R Rehman is being released on the eve of my birthday (January 10) - it’s almost like a birthday gift for me. And the movie itself is releasing on February 15, which is Gowariker’s birthday.”
The star-studded musical launch of ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ on Wednesday night was also significant in a very different way - the guests of honour, Amitabh Bachchan (his ‘voice-over’ can be heard in ‘Jodhaa Akbar’) and Shatrughan Sinha ( his wife Poonam is playing a major role) called off their ‘cold war’ and embraced each other. A much toned down Shatru even declined to step onto the stage during the ceremony, lest he snatch the limelight from his wife Poonam (who indirectly brokered this truce of sorts between the veteran actors). Poonam, who plays Hrithik’s on-screen mother (Hamida Banu Begum) said that she shared a warm rapport with both ‘Duggu’ (Hrithik) and Aishwarya Rai. “Although both are such big stars, they were so modest and made feel at home,” she said.
Director Ashutosh Gowarikar however seemed extremely nervous all through the evening. He kept wiping his brow and repeating to various media persons, “My film hasnt been delayed because of any of my team members. It was all because of my back problem.” However, everyone burst out laughing when in nervousness he said the film will release on September 15 instead of February 15! Ashutosh did not forget to mention that he missed the presence of Abhishek Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
Rani Padmini of Jaipur was present as the chief guest. Being the direct descendant of Jodha’s family, she was consulted during the scripting stage and was also kept in the loop throughout the making of the film to enhance the authenticity of the film.
Courtesy: DnaIndia.com
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Director Ashutosh Gowarikar’s illness delays ‘Jodha Akbar’ to April
‘Jodha Akbar’, a Bollywood movie, which many were waiting and were being thought to be ‘the big one’ in this year’s start will be on theatres in April. Media reports point out that Ashutosh Gowarikar, Director of the film has been advised three weeks bed rest.
The movie is based on a 16th century story between the Mughal emperor Akbar, played by Hrithik Roshan and Hindu princess Jodha Bai, played by Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai. The film has been directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and has musical score from A.R. Rahman. Hrithik Roshan who had several blockbuster successes earlier like "Krrish," and "Dhoom 2", will like to take his path of success forward in this year with this movie. Hrithik as Akbar in the film will be seen wearing a lot of heavy jewelry and armour to showcase the royalty of the 16th century.
Kiran Deohans, the ad maker and with ‘Quayamat Se Quayamat Tak’ and ‘Kabhi Khushi…’ fame is the lensman of the movie. In fact after shooting QSQT in 1988, Kiran took a ten year break before shooting another film- Karan Johar''s Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and now will be showcasing his talent in this movie. Though the official date of the release was February 15 but may be now slipping down to April.
Film has been produced by UTV and rushes of the highly anticipated film have already generated interest among the movie-goers across the country. Media speculates that the production cost of this mega blockbuster is 50 Crores. With its delay ‘Welcome’ the super-success and ‘Taare Zameen Par’ will gain more at the box office.
Courtesy: Mynews.in
The movie is based on a 16th century story between the Mughal emperor Akbar, played by Hrithik Roshan and Hindu princess Jodha Bai, played by Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai. The film has been directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and has musical score from A.R. Rahman. Hrithik Roshan who had several blockbuster successes earlier like "Krrish," and "Dhoom 2", will like to take his path of success forward in this year with this movie. Hrithik as Akbar in the film will be seen wearing a lot of heavy jewelry and armour to showcase the royalty of the 16th century.
Kiran Deohans, the ad maker and with ‘Quayamat Se Quayamat Tak’ and ‘Kabhi Khushi…’ fame is the lensman of the movie. In fact after shooting QSQT in 1988, Kiran took a ten year break before shooting another film- Karan Johar''s Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and now will be showcasing his talent in this movie. Though the official date of the release was February 15 but may be now slipping down to April.
Film has been produced by UTV and rushes of the highly anticipated film have already generated interest among the movie-goers across the country. Media speculates that the production cost of this mega blockbuster is 50 Crores. With its delay ‘Welcome’ the super-success and ‘Taare Zameen Par’ will gain more at the box office.
Courtesy: Mynews.in
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Indian actor Hrithik Roshan picks movies that scare him into performing well
Bollywood movie star Hrithik Roshan says he deliberately chooses difficult roles such as the Mongol emperor in the new historical romance "Jodha Akbar" because they challenge him to excel as an actor.
"Jodha Akbar," scheduled to debut later this month, is based on a 16th century romance between the emperor and Hindu princess Jodha Bai, played by Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai.
"I really want to do films that scare me so much that I won't be able to afford it if they don't fare well," Roshan said in an interview in the latest issue of Cine Blitz magazine on Wednesday.
"It is only when it seems to threaten the value of my job would I be consciously giving it my best," he said.
But Roshan said what he loathed most playing Akbar was wearing a lot of heavy jewelry and armor. He said it was awkward to wear earrings and chunky necklaces that were needed to reflect the royalty of the 16th century.
"How will you fight when you cannot even stand up? What if you fall with all that weight on you?" he asked.
Roshan has enjoyed several blockbuster successes. Over the past two years he has played a superhero who glides over water in "Krrish," and a smooth-talking thief in "Dhoom 2."
Courtesy: IHT.com
"Jodha Akbar," scheduled to debut later this month, is based on a 16th century romance between the emperor and Hindu princess Jodha Bai, played by Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai.
"I really want to do films that scare me so much that I won't be able to afford it if they don't fare well," Roshan said in an interview in the latest issue of Cine Blitz magazine on Wednesday.
"It is only when it seems to threaten the value of my job would I be consciously giving it my best," he said.
But Roshan said what he loathed most playing Akbar was wearing a lot of heavy jewelry and armor. He said it was awkward to wear earrings and chunky necklaces that were needed to reflect the royalty of the 16th century.
"How will you fight when you cannot even stand up? What if you fall with all that weight on you?" he asked.
Roshan has enjoyed several blockbuster successes. Over the past two years he has played a superhero who glides over water in "Krrish," and a smooth-talking thief in "Dhoom 2."
Courtesy: IHT.com
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