| Let the beach party begin! Cherubically electronic and peppery in funky tones, the first offering ''Tumhi Ho Bandhu'',
a rollicking dancing track sets the mood on fire and curtains up a
lively trendy music show by ever reliable Pritam. Kavita Seth's (of ''Iktara''
(WAKE UP SID) fame) breezily earthen vocals sounds noticeably bright
and catalyzes up the 'pep-factor' in those shimmery feminine friendly
tones. Neeraj Sridhar, a promising vocal in Pritam's fervent tracks,
sings as intermittently flamboyant back-up vocal supports and gives it
an added thrusting thrive. This funk-licious track is brilliant amalgam
of trance and electronica rhythmical beat patterns and delivers some
quality display of electronic keyboards, thumping percussive moves and
distorted electronic guitar riffs. Irshad Kamil's compassionately
friendly wording takes a bow to devotional Morning Prayer (''Tumhi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi''
(MAIN CHUP RAHUNGI (1962)) in delivering out youthfully peppy emotions
and connects well with the jovial decorum of the track. After Amit
Trivedi's beautifully composed ''Iktara'' (WAKE UP SID), Kavita
Seth delivers out a spectacular that should not only be a massy hit but
will surely be adding to this year's finest party tracks, a much
deserved DJ 'club-remix' is the only missing link in the album.
Hip-Shaking!!! Friendship-Fraternity-Forever! Upbeat friendly tones takes intoxicating vibes in ''Daru Desi'', a guitarist friendly number that brings out a compassionate feel of 'being together' against all odds and enjoying every moment of it with great zeal. This Pritam composed track has synchronized Spanish acoustic guitar riffs that deliver an infectious signature tuneful impact that lingers-on in senses. Benny Dayal's cool and huskier tones are indeed peppy in moods, delivering out the desired carefree and considerate feel. Shalmali Kholgade, surprise factor of ''Pareshan'' (ISHAQZAADE), naive sounding have ''girlie'' campus-caper Indi-Pop binge and suits the mood to hilt. Amitabh Bhattacharya's ''happy-go-lucky'' lyrics are really poetic delight, from carrying 'timeless' motivational feel (''Waqt Bhi Sarfira Sa Lage, Bhaagta Sa Rahe Har Jage, Waqt Ko Inn Dino Sujhne Hai Lagi Dillagi...'') to light-hearted imperturbable feel (''Dhoop Ko Thaam Ke, Chal Pade Na Thake, Fursaton Mein Rahe, Kaam Ho Naam Ke, Befikar Befikar Subha Suhaani Ho Khali Ho Pal Sham Ke...''), the entire track is indeed a ''easy-on-ears'' listening delight. To sum up, Pritam delivers another winner in ''Daaru Desi'', a feel-good 'cool' musical move in the light moments of the flick and probably another chartbuster from the album. Cool!!! From being ignited and later intoxicated with deliriously loud peppy friendly feel, mood contorts to 'blue-romantic' sensitively plucked rock-concert feel in well-versed ''Yaariyan''. It brings out an alternate rock-anthem-ic feel where the 'heart-break' is epitomized in serenely ushered vocals, sensitively played drums, caring chorals and rhythmically delivered electronic distorted guitar riffs. Mohan Kanan (lead vocalist of AGNEE) makes a soulful outcry in varying singing shades and delivers soothing meditative touches. This is one of the most notable experimentation in genre as well as in vocals that should spring positive surprises. Distressed and mournful in emotions, Mohan's excruciating voice sublimes well into the contours of alternative rock-band thrives and later connects well with Shilpa Rao's affectionately booming voice. For every listener concern, Mohan collaborated brilliantly with Pritam and Raghu Ram in delivering out a gem of performance in ''Aahatein'' (MTV Splitsville 4 theme track), a song from similar genre and league and 'Yaariyan' simply adds to the glory. ''Yaariyan (reprise)'' has soft-serene Bollywood-ish familiar musical feel as it brings back its one of its favorite diva Sunidhi Chauhan on center-stage. It has the tranquil feel of Mariah Carey's R&B/Soul tracks feel, where tender piano drills along with gentle acoustic guitar riffs forms a beautiful decorum. Arijit Singh's classical 'alaaps' in varying pitches adds to the pathos. Like ''Paani Da (female version)'' (VICKY DONOR), it carries a melodramatically profound background score feel that should work positively in challenging moments of the flick. Impressive!!!
Tracing back to the finest of Pritam's finest 'bhangra' beat culture (''Aahun Aahun'' (LOVE AAJ KAL) and Sajid-Wajid's ''Soni De Nakhre'' (PARTNER) numbers, the next soundtrack 'Tera Naam Japdi Phiran' rekindles this old flame that has strong UK 'bhangra' affixation attached to it. It triggers off with a funky 'Barbie-girl' electronica feel followed with a trance musical thrives that connects with 'bhangra' beat buzz. Javed Bashir's folksy voice (sounding like Labh Janjua) brings out the ethnicity of Punjabi romantic folklore feel while the breezy back-up vocals of Nikhil D' Souza and Shefali Alvares lends audacity of urbane feel. As compared to the success of tracks in this league, it sounds like pale comparison but still carries the desired pep and froth to make booty shake. ''Tera Naam Japdi Phiran (remix)'' fuels up emotions and pumps up adrenaline to league extent and sounds better option than the original version. This one is a DJ's groovy delight track that infuses loads of energy in highly pitched beat-juggles, DJ claps that connects well with echoing impacts and singers voices. After a short span of mediocrity, quality and substance makes their notable moves in well-nurtured and well-versed Sufi-Qawalli titled ''Luttna (Saif-ul-Malook)''. It brings back the customary divine Sufi feel that is embroiled in techno-gadgetry and displayed well in the format of a likable 'fusion' work. Pritam's composition delivers a soulful divine feel this time where quintessentially customary ''Sufi-qawalli'' is matched up well in optimum proportions of loud hard-rock metal base displays. In terms of mood and situational setting, it has emblematic 'viraah' song outlook where lover exhibits his distressed emotions. Irshad Kamil's well-etched lyrical-setting too deserves a special mention (''Dil Da Lagna Agg Da Lagna, Yaara Sab Kujh Hai Jal Jaana, Na Tu Dhuaan Na Chingaari , Yahaan Kuch Bhi Nazar Na Aana...''), and makes this one a classy attribute from the album. Masuma Anwar, Sahir Ali Bagga and Anupam Amod sing this with utmost sincerity and it's their refined rendition that makes this as one of the finest in this genre. 'Luttna (version 2)' comes more like its 'reprise' version where significant verses are over-stressed with similar sounding arrangements. Classy!!! In MTV Coke Studio Sessions, Pakistani singer Arif Lohar showed his great enthuse and zeal in rendering out a delightful track titled ''Jugni Ji'' as now it gets re-arranged and re-composed in more polished way in the last original soundtrack ''Jugni Ji''. In Bollywood sensibilities, all tracks titled ''Jugni'' have roped good results but this version is shades parallel to the earlier versions. This time ''Jugni'' (literally meaning 'female firefly') comes more like metaphor for a distressed beloved rather than a cherubic observer or performer and serenades out her heart-broken emotions. Arif Lohar's deep-throated voice has the depth of emotions and penetrates well into the senses in modulating tones. Harshdeep Kaur's infectiously catchy voice joins him in tandem and gives it a perfect Sufi-western fusion outlook. For all niche listeners, this one is a big surprise and innovative musical move by Pritam to incorporate customary sensibilities in a commercially resounding Bollywood album. Ethnical!!! COCKTAIL is a ''cocktail'' of varied genres, styles and formats of music. On creative quotient, this album scores the maximum as it inculcates traditional values and delivers bountiful of urbane-friendly musical 'masti' that is going to stay long on the charts and will be enjoying a longer shelf life. On commercial parameters, soundtracks like ''Tumhi Ho Bandhu'' and ''Daaru Desi'' are likely to be front-runners while Indi-Pop stylized ''Yaariyan'' is likely to be raising high in days to come. There is strong feel of MTV Coke Studio cross-cultural feel where blend of varied singing talents have made their strong impact in this album. For all classy listeners, who crave for divine Sufi numbers, tracks like 'Luttna' (both versions) and ''Jugni Ji'' will be a sheer bliss while ''Second Hand Jawani'' turns out to be to be a sore thumb. Without any shred of doubt, COCKTAIL comes out as the finest from Pritam this year, as he has packed style and substance in optimum proportions, and a smooth sailing on box-office will surely be adding to the joy-ride. Worth-a-buy!
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Music Review : Cocktail
After Dabangg 2 incident, Salman at the Hospital
Salman Khan outside the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, soon after the
Dabangg 2 electric blast incident on the sets of the Arbaaz Khan
directed sequel.
Salman, Arbaaz and their father Salim Khan visited the hospital to be with the three injured technicians. Check out the pictures below.
Salman Khan with father Salim Khan
Salman Khan outside Mehboob studio
Salman Khan outside Mehboob studio in Mumbai
Arbaaz Khan outside Mehboob studio after Fire on Dabangg 2 set
Arbaaz Khan speaks to media after Fire on Dabangg 2 set
Dabangg 2 Crew outside Mehboob studio
Salman, Arbaaz and their father Salim Khan visited the hospital to be with the three injured technicians. Check out the pictures below.
Salman Khan with father Salim KhanSalman Khan outside Mehboob studioSalman Khan outside Mehboob studio in MumbaiArbaaz Khan outside Mehboob studio after Fire on Dabangg 2 setArbaaz Khan speaks to media after Fire on Dabangg 2 setDabangg 2 Crew outside Mehboob studio‘Not enough talent or looks’ says SRK on completing 20 years
On this day two decades ago a new Hindi film superstar emerged:
Bollwood’s all-time favourite romantic hero Shah Rukh Khan, who debuted
with “Deewana”. On completing 20 years, SRK says he just “got lucky” and
admits he has made mistakes all along.
“Twenty uninterrupted years of serving. Not enough talent or looks or game plan. Thank you all. I guess I got lucky, lucky to be working all the time,” tweeted Shah Rukh, who entered filmdom with “Deewana”, which released June 25, 1992.
Superstardom, disappointment and controversies – Delhi guy SRK has seen it all in his celebrityhood.
For Shah Rukh, it’s been two decades in Bollywood, but his tryst with showbiz began in 1988, the year he started his journey with TV series “Fauji”, after being trained at The Barry John’s Acting Studio. Next year he featured in another successful show “Circus” and “Doosra Keval”.
If people loved his act on small screen, he won hearts as a crazy lover in “Deewana”, in which he was competing with none other than Rishi Kapoor in the lead role. But lady luck was smiling on him and audiences loved his chemistry with late Divya Bharti. The song “Aisi deewangi dekhi nahin kabhi” picturised on them became a chartbuster.
“Deewana” turned out to be a huge hit at the box office, and won SRK a Filmfare best male debut award.
There was no looking back thereafter – only more films, more hits, and more awards for Shah Rukh. His success earned him titles like – King Khan and Bollywood Badshah.
He redefined the romantic hero in Hindi cinema with films like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Mohabbatein”, “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”, “Kal Ho Na Ho” and “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”.
His work profile is eclectic – he has played an obsessive lover in films like “Darr” and “Anjaam”, a villain in “Baazigar”, a warrior in “Asoka”, a modern day patriot in “Swades”, a superstar in “Om Shanti Om”, a don in “Don: The Chase Continues” and “Don 2: The King Is Back”, and a superhero in his mega-production “Ra.One”.
At the peak of his career he choose to go back to his roots – TV – in 2007 to host the third season of game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”. He also hosted “Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain” (2008). He was last seen on small screen as the host of “Zor Ka Jhatka” in 2011.
After making it big in showbiz, he turned businessman by launching his production house Red Chillies Entertainment and later by investing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), whose victory at the fifth IPL season was a silver lining for the star this year as lately, he has been a part of controversies.
He got embroiled in a brawl with director Shirish Kunder and has been banned from entering Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium for five years over his alleged misbehaviour with security personnel and MCA officials.
But later he admitted his mistake and apologised too.
“Made mistakes, still continue to do so. A little madness. A bit of solitude. Too silly to realise it’s impossible and maybe that’s why it gets achieved.
“Mom said to only feel and say positive things. ‘Your Farishtey (angels) are always listening and fulfil your words.’ My Farishtey work overtime,” wrote the 45-year-old.
Now, one of the most lovable Bollywood actor is set to return to his lovey-dovey avatar with Yash Chopra’s next directorial venture. He will be seen romancing Katrina Kaif in it.
“Twenty uninterrupted years of serving. Not enough talent or looks or game plan. Thank you all. I guess I got lucky, lucky to be working all the time,” tweeted Shah Rukh, who entered filmdom with “Deewana”, which released June 25, 1992.
Superstardom, disappointment and controversies – Delhi guy SRK has seen it all in his celebrityhood.
For Shah Rukh, it’s been two decades in Bollywood, but his tryst with showbiz began in 1988, the year he started his journey with TV series “Fauji”, after being trained at The Barry John’s Acting Studio. Next year he featured in another successful show “Circus” and “Doosra Keval”.
If people loved his act on small screen, he won hearts as a crazy lover in “Deewana”, in which he was competing with none other than Rishi Kapoor in the lead role. But lady luck was smiling on him and audiences loved his chemistry with late Divya Bharti. The song “Aisi deewangi dekhi nahin kabhi” picturised on them became a chartbuster.
“Deewana” turned out to be a huge hit at the box office, and won SRK a Filmfare best male debut award.
There was no looking back thereafter – only more films, more hits, and more awards for Shah Rukh. His success earned him titles like – King Khan and Bollywood Badshah.
He redefined the romantic hero in Hindi cinema with films like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Mohabbatein”, “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”, “Kal Ho Na Ho” and “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”.
His work profile is eclectic – he has played an obsessive lover in films like “Darr” and “Anjaam”, a villain in “Baazigar”, a warrior in “Asoka”, a modern day patriot in “Swades”, a superstar in “Om Shanti Om”, a don in “Don: The Chase Continues” and “Don 2: The King Is Back”, and a superhero in his mega-production “Ra.One”.
At the peak of his career he choose to go back to his roots – TV – in 2007 to host the third season of game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”. He also hosted “Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain” (2008). He was last seen on small screen as the host of “Zor Ka Jhatka” in 2011.
After making it big in showbiz, he turned businessman by launching his production house Red Chillies Entertainment and later by investing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), whose victory at the fifth IPL season was a silver lining for the star this year as lately, he has been a part of controversies.
He got embroiled in a brawl with director Shirish Kunder and has been banned from entering Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium for five years over his alleged misbehaviour with security personnel and MCA officials.
But later he admitted his mistake and apologised too.
“Made mistakes, still continue to do so. A little madness. A bit of solitude. Too silly to realise it’s impossible and maybe that’s why it gets achieved.
“Mom said to only feel and say positive things. ‘Your Farishtey (angels) are always listening and fulfil your words.’ My Farishtey work overtime,” wrote the 45-year-old.
Now, one of the most lovable Bollywood actor is set to return to his lovey-dovey avatar with Yash Chopra’s next directorial venture. He will be seen romancing Katrina Kaif in it.
Most Successful Directors
The director is the captain of the ship, someone who is responsible
for guiding his cast and crew. Directors are also responsible for the
camera angles, lighting, set design and various other aspects of
film-making, of course with the help of various other specialists like
cinematographer, set designers, music composer etc.
Since a director is the most important person behind any films, his skills are critical to a film’s success. So, here is my list of the 10 most successful directors today. List is purely based on what impact their movies have had at the box office and the hype surrounding their next release. But since there are so many ‘talented’ directors in the industry, this list is purely based on their commercial success. I am not judging their talent or creativity here.
1.
Rajkumar Hirani: He has directed just 3 movies but each one of them is a
masterpiece in itself. Be it MunnaBhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munna Bhai or 3
Idiots, all films are arguably the most entertaining movies of the
current era. His simple and perfect execution of the script makes him my
top and most looked upon director at this time. Even Aamir Khan, who
doesn’t repeat directors, has decided to work with him again. Waiting
eagerly for Peekay.
2.
Aditya Chopra: Although he is the one of the most powerful
personalities in the industry today, the only reason why Chopra is at No
2 is because he very rarely directs. From 1995 to now, he has directed
only 3 movies; Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein and Rab Ne Bana
Di Jodi. DDLJ is the mother of all modern day romantic movies. It’s the
Titanic of Bollywood. Mohabbatein and RNDBJ were the 2nd biggest hits of
2000 and 2008 respectively, only behind Kaho Na Pyaar Hai and Ghajini.
3.
Rakesh Roshan: One of the most successful commercial directors in
history, Roshan tasted success with his directorial debut in Khudgarz
(1987). Khoon Bhari Maang and Karan Arjun were hugely successful, after
which Koyla failed at the box-office. Since then every Rakesh Roshan
directed film has done well at box-office; Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil
Gaya, Krrish not only made him one of the biggest directors of recent
times but were also the turning points in Hrithik Roshan’s career.
Krrish 3, no doubt, has success written all over it.
4.
Karan Johar: His very first movie, Kuch Kuch Hota hai, established him
as a prominent director. With Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, he managed to
pull off a casting coup with biggest superstars from the past, present
and future. He changed his track successfully with My Name is Khan and
is now is set to direct his first non-SRK movie with Student of the
Year. Looking forward to it. Can he recreate the magic of Kuch Kuch Hota
Hai?
5.
Imtiaz Ali: This man knows the pulse of the audience and has proved it
with Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal and Rockstar. Each movie is
unique and special. Ali is also one of the very few directors today who
has achieved both commercial as well as critical success. Waiting to see
what he has in store with his adaptation of 2 States.
6.
Farhan Akhtar: His movies speak for themselves. Dil Chahta Hai was a
revelation, a game-changer. And while Lakshya failed to make a mark at
the box-office, it’s one of Farhan’s best. With the success of the Don
series starring Shahrukh Khan, he has shown his skills in all types of
genres. Tweaking the Don climax, to take the series forward, was a great
idea that worked. Farhan has also achieved huge success as a script /
dialogue writer, actor and singer.
7.
Anees Bazmee: Anees Bazmee started his career with Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
or Deewaangee. But the reason why he is one of the most successful
directors today are films like No Entry, Welcome, Singh is King and
Ready. These movies have been watched by crores of people in theatres
and they have such huge repeat value that they are aired almost every
week on Television. Sequel to No Entry is eagerly awaited.
8.
Rohit Shetty: Over a period of time, Rohit Shetty has become a force to
be reckoned with. With the success of Golmaal series and All the Best,
he proved that he has the skills to tickle the funny bone. But the
surprising part was the mega success of Singham which proved him to be
an all rounder. Bol Bachchan is looking good and Chennai Express with
SRK will be huge.
9.
Milan Luthria: Milan has also been a part of the industry for a long
time now. He tasted success early with movies like Kachche Dhaage and
Taxi No. 9211. But recently he has peaked with the success of Once Upon A
Time In Mumbai and The Dirty Picture. The sequel to OUATIM with Akshay
Kumar looks like a sure-shot winner.
10.
Sajid Khan: All 3 movies directed by Sajid – Heyy Babby, Housefull and
Housefull 2 – have been hugely successful. Housefull came at a time
when Akshay movies weren’t faring too well and same was the case with
Housefull 2. He is now trying his hands in a different genre with
Himmatwala. What makes Sajid special is his (over) confidence.. It takes
guts to call your film a super-hit before release. Infact, he promised
the entire cast of Housefull 2 their biggest career hits and delivered!
I have excluded some great directors from the list because of the fate of their recent movies. Be it Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Saawariya & Guzaarish), Ashutosh Gowariker (Whats Your Rashee, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se), Prakash Jha (Aarakshan), Farah Khan (Tees Maar Khan) , Ram Gopal Varma (too many to list) and Rajkumar Santoshi. Also I am not considering veteran film makers like Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai, David Dhawan, Priyadarshan, Sooraj Barjatya or Mani Rathnam.
Please let me know if I am missing someone more deserving here. Also note, that this list is about the ‘most successful’ directors today and not ‘Top 10 directors’.
by - Abhishek Sharma
Since a director is the most important person behind any films, his skills are critical to a film’s success. So, here is my list of the 10 most successful directors today. List is purely based on what impact their movies have had at the box office and the hype surrounding their next release. But since there are so many ‘talented’ directors in the industry, this list is purely based on their commercial success. I am not judging their talent or creativity here.
Most successful directors
1.
Rajkumar Hirani: He has directed just 3 movies but each one of them is a
masterpiece in itself. Be it MunnaBhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munna Bhai or 3
Idiots, all films are arguably the most entertaining movies of the
current era. His simple and perfect execution of the script makes him my
top and most looked upon director at this time. Even Aamir Khan, who
doesn’t repeat directors, has decided to work with him again. Waiting
eagerly for Peekay.2.
Aditya Chopra: Although he is the one of the most powerful
personalities in the industry today, the only reason why Chopra is at No
2 is because he very rarely directs. From 1995 to now, he has directed
only 3 movies; Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein and Rab Ne Bana
Di Jodi. DDLJ is the mother of all modern day romantic movies. It’s the
Titanic of Bollywood. Mohabbatein and RNDBJ were the 2nd biggest hits of
2000 and 2008 respectively, only behind Kaho Na Pyaar Hai and Ghajini.3.
Rakesh Roshan: One of the most successful commercial directors in
history, Roshan tasted success with his directorial debut in Khudgarz
(1987). Khoon Bhari Maang and Karan Arjun were hugely successful, after
which Koyla failed at the box-office. Since then every Rakesh Roshan
directed film has done well at box-office; Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil
Gaya, Krrish not only made him one of the biggest directors of recent
times but were also the turning points in Hrithik Roshan’s career.
Krrish 3, no doubt, has success written all over it.4.
Karan Johar: His very first movie, Kuch Kuch Hota hai, established him
as a prominent director. With Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, he managed to
pull off a casting coup with biggest superstars from the past, present
and future. He changed his track successfully with My Name is Khan and
is now is set to direct his first non-SRK movie with Student of the
Year. Looking forward to it. Can he recreate the magic of Kuch Kuch Hota
Hai?5.
Imtiaz Ali: This man knows the pulse of the audience and has proved it
with Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal and Rockstar. Each movie is
unique and special. Ali is also one of the very few directors today who
has achieved both commercial as well as critical success. Waiting to see
what he has in store with his adaptation of 2 States.6.
Farhan Akhtar: His movies speak for themselves. Dil Chahta Hai was a
revelation, a game-changer. And while Lakshya failed to make a mark at
the box-office, it’s one of Farhan’s best. With the success of the Don
series starring Shahrukh Khan, he has shown his skills in all types of
genres. Tweaking the Don climax, to take the series forward, was a great
idea that worked. Farhan has also achieved huge success as a script /
dialogue writer, actor and singer.7.
Anees Bazmee: Anees Bazmee started his career with Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
or Deewaangee. But the reason why he is one of the most successful
directors today are films like No Entry, Welcome, Singh is King and
Ready. These movies have been watched by crores of people in theatres
and they have such huge repeat value that they are aired almost every
week on Television. Sequel to No Entry is eagerly awaited.8.
Rohit Shetty: Over a period of time, Rohit Shetty has become a force to
be reckoned with. With the success of Golmaal series and All the Best,
he proved that he has the skills to tickle the funny bone. But the
surprising part was the mega success of Singham which proved him to be
an all rounder. Bol Bachchan is looking good and Chennai Express with
SRK will be huge.9.
Milan Luthria: Milan has also been a part of the industry for a long
time now. He tasted success early with movies like Kachche Dhaage and
Taxi No. 9211. But recently he has peaked with the success of Once Upon A
Time In Mumbai and The Dirty Picture. The sequel to OUATIM with Akshay
Kumar looks like a sure-shot winner.10.
Sajid Khan: All 3 movies directed by Sajid – Heyy Babby, Housefull and
Housefull 2 – have been hugely successful. Housefull came at a time
when Akshay movies weren’t faring too well and same was the case with
Housefull 2. He is now trying his hands in a different genre with
Himmatwala. What makes Sajid special is his (over) confidence.. It takes
guts to call your film a super-hit before release. Infact, he promised
the entire cast of Housefull 2 their biggest career hits and delivered!I have excluded some great directors from the list because of the fate of their recent movies. Be it Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Saawariya & Guzaarish), Ashutosh Gowariker (Whats Your Rashee, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se), Prakash Jha (Aarakshan), Farah Khan (Tees Maar Khan) , Ram Gopal Varma (too many to list) and Rajkumar Santoshi. Also I am not considering veteran film makers like Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai, David Dhawan, Priyadarshan, Sooraj Barjatya or Mani Rathnam.
Please let me know if I am missing someone more deserving here. Also note, that this list is about the ‘most successful’ directors today and not ‘Top 10 directors’.
by - Abhishek Sharma
No Golmaal for Rohit Shetty
Rohit Shetty, one of Bollywood’s most successful directors, has
delivered hits like Golmaal Returns, All The Best, Golmaal 3 and Singham
in the recent past. But with Bol Bachchan ready for release and Chennai
Express with Shahrukh Khan in the pipeline, Shetty says he has no plans
on directing the next Golmaal film.
“I have stopped making ‘Golmaal’ now. I don’t know for how long. But for my next three films no ‘Golmaal’ happening.”
He was quick to add though, that it is the Golmaal films that are responsible for his success “Whatever I am today is because of them (Golmaal team) and their faith in me. They stand by me. They come with innovative ideas that changes the whole perception of the film in a big way.”
Ironically, Bol Bachchan is said to be inspired from the original 1979 Gol Maal film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
“I have stopped making ‘Golmaal’ now. I don’t know for how long. But for my next three films no ‘Golmaal’ happening.”
He was quick to add though, that it is the Golmaal films that are responsible for his success “Whatever I am today is because of them (Golmaal team) and their faith in me. They stand by me. They come with innovative ideas that changes the whole perception of the film in a big way.”
Ironically, Bol Bachchan is said to be inspired from the original 1979 Gol Maal film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Vishal sings for free, money goes to charity
By Hindustan Times
As one-half of the successful music-duo, Vishal-Shekhar, and the lead singer of Pentagram, Vishal Dadlani has carved a niche for himself. He is now going out of his way to promote upcoming music director pair Sachin-Jigar in Ekta Kapoor’s latest film Kyaa Superkool Hai Hum. The young duo
came up with the concept of a cool and funky song called ‘Dil garden garden ho gaya’ for which they were looking for a unique voice. Vishal’s name came up almost immediately.
“Since Balaji (Motion Pictures) has worked with Vishal as a music director in The Dirty Picture, they have a great equation with him. Everyone felt that he is the best fit. We don’t have a very big budget for this film, and we told him so. But since he is very impressed with Sachin-Jigar’s work, he decided to sing the song for free,” says an insider from the production unit.
However, the makers have decided to pay Vishal in a unique way. “We know that he supports Music Basti, a Delhi-based charity that organises music education programmes, and we have decided to donate the entire amount to this charity on his behalf. We have informed him about it and he feels it’s a great gesture,” adds the insider.
The CEO of Balaji Motion Pictures, Tanuj Garg confirms: “We were very keen for Vishal to sing Dil garden garden and he has done a spectacular job. Now it’s our turn to return the favour, so we will make a donation to the charity soon. It’s good karma."
Dil garden garden...
Talks are rife of lyricist Mayur Puri being inspired by Gulshan Grover’s famous Dil garden garden catchphrase from International Khiladi (1999). However, Puri denies it saying, “It’s a common phrase in North India used to describe a feeling of joy. The tone of the song was set with this as a hook.”
As one-half of the successful music-duo, Vishal-Shekhar, and the lead singer of Pentagram, Vishal Dadlani has carved a niche for himself. He is now going out of his way to promote upcoming music director pair Sachin-Jigar in Ekta Kapoor’s latest film Kyaa Superkool Hai Hum. The young duo
came up with the concept of a cool and funky song called ‘Dil garden garden ho gaya’ for which they were looking for a unique voice. Vishal’s name came up almost immediately.
“Since Balaji (Motion Pictures) has worked with Vishal as a music director in The Dirty Picture, they have a great equation with him. Everyone felt that he is the best fit. We don’t have a very big budget for this film, and we told him so. But since he is very impressed with Sachin-Jigar’s work, he decided to sing the song for free,” says an insider from the production unit.
However, the makers have decided to pay Vishal in a unique way. “We know that he supports Music Basti, a Delhi-based charity that organises music education programmes, and we have decided to donate the entire amount to this charity on his behalf. We have informed him about it and he feels it’s a great gesture,” adds the insider.
The CEO of Balaji Motion Pictures, Tanuj Garg confirms: “We were very keen for Vishal to sing Dil garden garden and he has done a spectacular job. Now it’s our turn to return the favour, so we will make a donation to the charity soon. It’s good karma."
Dil garden garden...
Talks are rife of lyricist Mayur Puri being inspired by Gulshan Grover’s famous Dil garden garden catchphrase from International Khiladi (1999). However, Puri denies it saying, “It’s a common phrase in North India used to describe a feeling of joy. The tone of the song was set with this as a hook.”
I don't like to talk about SRK anymore: Priyanka Chopra
By Hindustan Times
Fed up of linking rumours with King Khan, Priyanka Chopra tells Filmfare that she would keep mum as far as Shah Rukh Khan is concerned. The actress adds there's no tension between the two, and SRK is as heart-warming as ever.
On being asked if she now hesitates talking about SRK to media, Priyanka Chopra told the magazine: "Definitely. Now I don’t talk about him at all. I’ve always respected, emulated and idolised him but I don’t like to talk about it anymore."
Any tension between the two? "None whatsoever. SRK is as heart-warming as ever. He recently came on my show on a public platform. He was fun like he always is," the actress tells the magazine.
About tiff with star wives
"Look, if an actor doesn’t want to work with me, he won’t. I don’t want to get into whether he won’t because his wife or director has warned him against it or he himself is averse to it."
"If someone doesn’t want to work with me, it’s okay. I’ll find a smaller film to do, I’m a heroine and I’m small compared to all the big heroes. I conduct myself with dignity and that’s what matters," Priyanka adds.
Fed up of linking rumours with King Khan, Priyanka Chopra tells Filmfare that she would keep mum as far as Shah Rukh Khan is concerned. The actress adds there's no tension between the two, and SRK is as heart-warming as ever.
On being asked if she now hesitates talking about SRK to media, Priyanka Chopra told the magazine: "Definitely. Now I don’t talk about him at all. I’ve always respected, emulated and idolised him but I don’t like to talk about it anymore."
Any tension between the two? "None whatsoever. SRK is as heart-warming as ever. He recently came on my show on a public platform. He was fun like he always is," the actress tells the magazine.
About tiff with star wives
"Look, if an actor doesn’t want to work with me, he won’t. I don’t want to get into whether he won’t because his wife or director has warned him against it or he himself is averse to it."
"If someone doesn’t want to work with me, it’s okay. I’ll find a smaller film to do, I’m a heroine and I’m small compared to all the big heroes. I conduct myself with dignity and that’s what matters," Priyanka adds.
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