Aishwarya Rai to play Lata Mangeshkar in Guzaarish

SANJAY Leela Bhansali’s Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Guzaarish is inspired by the nightingale of Indian music, Lata Mangeshkar.

It will be shot at a stretch in Goa from July to August to capture the moody monsoon season for its tale of melody and romance.

Bhansali’s fiercely underrated Khamoshi: The Musical was also set in Goa.

Guzaarish is his tribute to Lata with every nuance and curve inspired by her songs. “I learnt direction from her voice. I want to salute her artistry,” he said after meeting her to seek her blessings.

Lataji, too, admits to rating Bhansali highly and recalls rooting for Black to claim every award it was nominated for at that year’s Filmfare Awards.

Karan Happy Bday

Two days ago, that’s on May 25, Karan Johar’s abode was the venue of the B’day party wherein scores of Indian celebrity couples let their hair down. Big names like Tina Ambani and Parmeshwar Godrej turned up for the party but it was the Bollywood couples who stole the show.

Celebrity couples like Shahrukh Khan-Gauri, Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya, Hrithik Roshan-Susanne, Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone, Imran Khan-Avantika Malik, Riteish Deshmukh-Genelia D’Souza, Arjun Rampal-Mehr and many others made Karan’s birthday bash looked like a red carpet affair.

Considering the aura that the celebrity couples had created,

celebrities like Malaika Arora, Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Sonam

Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Twinkle Khanna, Tusshar Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee and

others who came alone for the party must be feeling lonely in the

crowd.

What a glittery night!!!

Luck By Chance

Synopsis:

When struggling actor Vikram gets tapped to play the male lead in a big-budget Bollywood film, he can't believe his luck. But fame and fortune have a way of ruining his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Sona, a fellow actor.

Of course, the problem could be his beautiful co-star, Niki, who's almost as popular as her once-famous movie star mother. Join Vikram's journey that juggles his dream career, dream girl, and dream co-star and makes a choice between them.

Starring

* Farhan Akhtar
* Konkona Sen Sharma
* Hrithik Roshan
* Rishi Kapoor
* Juhi Chawla
* Sanjay Kapoor
* Dimple Kapadia/Khanna
* Isha Sharvani
* Alyy Khan
* Boman Irani
* Anurag Kashyap
* Saurabh Shukla


Grade
A

Very well told story with lots of surprises, twists, and turns. It makes us realize when we put our mind and heart to something, even our dreams can come true, though are we ready to sacrifice any part of us to fulfill our dreams? The backdrop is excellent, and so is the acting of each individuals. The songs are good, not too bad. Family Night movie for the whole family to relax and enjoy!!!


Rated:
G/PG

Mushtaq Shiekh's Interview, Maker of Om Shanti Om

Mushtaq Shiekh needs no introduction, the journalist turned author has already penned books like Still Reading Khan, The Making of Ashoka and The Making of Om Shanti Om. He has also written the screenplay for movies like Om Shanti Om and Billu and television scripts for soaps like Kahin Toh Hoga, K Street Pali Hill, Kya Haadsa Kya Haqeeqat. In an exclusive interview with Oneindia's Subhadeep Bhattacharjee, Mushtaq talks about his latest book Shah Rukh Khan and his future plans.

You have earlier worked on Shahrukh's life in 'Still Reading Khan', 'The Making of Ashoka' and 'The Making of Om Shanti Om'. Why Shahrukh Khan again?
Why not Shahrukh Khan again? That is a more important question. He is the biggest star we have on planet earth…the there is an unquenchable appetite to know more about him. With every passing day the number of his fans is increasing. Not to mention the other important fact that my proximity or access to the man makes things much easier and possible to do. So when all these factors come to together you get the magic formula of writing books and books on Shahrukh Khan and doing it successfully.

What is the main theme behind this book. Is it a sequel to Still Reading Khan?
Shah Rukh Khan is a revised updated version of Still Reading Khan. There are a thousand things plus one that he has managed to do between after the first edition was published which have been added to this particular edition.

Besides the earlier one was a huge coffee table book, that weighed heavily on one's bookshelves and purse too. Therefore, the decision to bring out the book in a paperback format, so that every fan of his would be able to buy one. This version is my offering to the youth of this country who complained to me after my first book was released that I was being unfair to them and they could not afford to read my earlier book and that it was way past their pocket money. This would reach them all and more at a affordable price of Rs 399. Certainly a throw away price to take Shahrukh Khan home.

What do you think is one part of Shahrukh's life this book focuses which none of your earlier books did?
The other books were about the movies Asoka, OSO, they were movie-specific and not necessarily just about Shahrukh. In our movie industry we never had anyone recording history so that the coming generations know what happened to the making of these movies. Like today when I want to know how Kagaz Ke Phool was made I find it next to impossible to get the details. We have scant respect for our movie history. I began the whole culture of catching contemporary cinema in pages so that we have the information stored forever. The response from readers has been over whelming and I intend to keep doing it. Shah Rukh Khan is a biography which covers every part of Shahrukh's life, personal and professional with lesser known facts about the man, that everyone seems to have missed over the years.

You have known Shahrukh for a long time. What is the difference you find between the Shahrukh you met for the first time and today's King Khan?
I have always maintained that stardom and super stardom has an unsaid factor of corrupting people. But when it fails to do so, the person who passes the litmus test becomes extraordinary. Shahrukh Khan is one such person. In fact the super success has gone the other way to his head. He has become far more mellow and responsible with the super success. He is no longer audacious and irresponsible. He is far more in control and saner I must add. Why do you think he is my muse for almost all my books?

A tabloid carried a story on that you and Shahrukh had fallen apart. How did you react to that?
I do not react to tabloids. I however did write on my blog so that readers and friends who were concerned got to know the truth. Tabloids are better left doing their job...they are great as toilet paper but when the whole fourth estate gets a bad name because of some inept people I get disturbed because after all even I started my career as a journalist …Anyway peace be on all who write such tripe…after all they will have to pop pills to sleep at nights to…for as mischief mongers burn in hell.

Do you think there runs a conspiracy in Bollywood to defame successful stars like Shahrukh Khan?
There is no conspiracy in Bollywood. Like in any other profession there are minor differences in thought and attitude which is played up the media because quite frankly, that is how they reel in their readers and viewers. It’s all part of the circus. After all is there is a price of fame that this is it. This is it. This is it.

You had penned the screenplay of Om Shanti Om and Billu. What is happing with your career as a screenplay writer?
Right now I working on Shahrukh Khan’s next film Ra.One with director Anubhav Sinha. It’s a film on a very huge canvas. Cinema as big as it can get. I am very thrilled about. With the television serials, the biggest film of the next year, and two fiction novels, I can’t be asking for more work. Totally tied up till 2013…ha ha.

Do you plan to write on any other Bollywood star?
At this moment I am more interested in fiction and not on any particular film star. But yes if there is anyone who I could try to visit in pages after Shahrukh Khan then it would be Hrithik Roshan. He is the only one who really fascinates me, there lies a life tale that needs to be told. His journey has been quite incredible.

Lastly do you again plan to write a book on Shahrukh?
I could write hundreds in spite of having written exhaustively on the man, I still feel that there are reams left, words still waiting to be printed, ideas will to be expressed. But am I planning anything right now...no. I can't promise the same about the future. Till then one can wait for my next fiction offering…

Aamir Khan To Be Waxed At Madam Tussaud Bollywood World

Well this news is from a source close to Bobby Khan, who handles the Bollywood segment at Tussaud’s London. The source says, “Aamir Khan should be next. He is popular and a Bollywood A lister. Even this time, both Sachin and Aamir Khan’s names were in the reckoning, but then Sachin was chosen. Aamir is definitely next”. That’s not all the news on the Tussaud’s front - there is more.

the museum opens in Delhi, we are also going to organize a poll in the city to find out which other stars among Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan they would want to see in the museum next. The figures are going to be installed with all the effects - JLo and Angelina Jolie will blush, for instance. And yeah, you could actually hug and feel Brad Pitt’s bottom.

When contacted, Bobby did not confirm this, but did say that from this year on, out of the six new wax figures put up at Tussaud’s every year. Bobby says that One is going to be an Indian personality. A prominent Indian personality - and that need not to be film star, necessarily.

Hollywood Turning into Bollywood

Bollywood director Vishal Bharadwaj has announced his interest in Uma Thurman to star in his latest film venture opposite Hrithik Roshan, in a biographical film of the life of actress Nadira. The film is still in its pre-production stage.

Hrithik Roshan's Collection

Hrithik Roshan loves collecting photographs. He would never travel anywhere without his personal camera even as a child. He has a vast collection photographs and special scrapbooks marking each occasion.

Heartthrobs Concert 2002

During her years in the film industry, Kareena has also devoted time to other commitments, from being involved with humanitarian causes to taking part in stage shows.

In 2002, Kapoor set off on her first world tour, the Heartthrobs Concert, alongside Hrithik Roshan, Karisma Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Aftab Shivdasani.

The show was performed throughout the US and Canada and went on to become a success.

Kareena's possible Debut with Hrithik Roshan

Kareena was initially scheduled to make her debut in Rakesh Roshan's Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), opposite his son, Hrithik Roshan.

However, several days into the filming, she abandoned the project and later explained that, "It was probably destined that I was not to be in the film. After all, it was a launch for his son. The whole focus was on the boy. Now I am glad I did not do the movie."

Eros International wants Imtiaz Ali + Hrithik Roshan

Director Imtiaz Ali completes post-production of ‘Love Aaj Kal’ starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in the leas roles will finally be moving onto his next production. Eros International has signed the director for their next. Hrithik Roshan has been approached for the lead role in the film.

An industry source reveals, “Eros International signed Hrithik Roshan a couple of years back for an English film to be produced with Carving Dreams. But even after repeated story sessions, the project never took off. Now, Eros has gone back to Hrithik and wants to make a film with him in the lead.”

The source further adds, “Eros is co-producing Saif Ali Khan’s home production Love Aaj Kal and are so impressed with the film’s director Imtiaz Ali that they thought he’d be an ideal choice for direct a movie with Hrithik starring. A few days back, Imtiaz gave Hrithik a lengthy narration. Apparently Hrithik loved the idea and is game for a project with the Jab We Met maker. Other paperwork is being okayed for the same project.”

Hrithik Roshan's Singing Career

Kites is another highly anticipated film of 2009. Anurag Basu who has offered films like Life in a metro, Gangster, Murder has directed it and production lies in hand of Rakesh Roshan. The film is much in news for Italian actress Barbara Mori opposite Hrithik. It also has sexy Kangana Ranaut in a pivotal role. Everyone is aware of Hrithik’s dancing talent but the actor has an another hidden passion which he is going to showcase very soon in his forthcoming film Kites.

Hrithik’s flare for dancing, the grace and perfection with which he performs is unmatched so much so that in the bargain, co-star Kangana watched Hrithik perform she forgot her steps. Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut rehearsed for a song for Kites for almost a week at the YRF Studios.

The song, which was a dance competition between Hrithik and Kangana, required a heavy duty performance from the duo. Rakesh Roshan had specially flown in a choreographer, Flexi Stu from USA to train the duo for the high energy number, which has salsa and hip hop.

Apart from a fabulous actor and a talented dancer, Hrithik is a great singer too and he is going to portray his talent too in Kites where he will get behind the mike and croon some numbers in English.

Hrithik Roshan an ordinary boy into extraordinary fame

His success story is quite an inspiring lesson on how an ordinary boy can achieve extraordinary fame, through sheer grit and determination. As a child he had a painful stutter, which he overcome. Then again, once his parents agreed not to remove his extra thumb surgically (because it was believed it would bring him luck), he had to bear taunts from school friends, which he bravely faced and learnt to shrug aside. Suzzane, his wife remembers what a scrawny young man he had been before he decided to take the plunge into movies. As with everything else, Hrithik approached this issue in a thoroughly systematic manner. He took tips in body building from Salman Khan and the results were nothing short of phenomenal!

At twenty one he was diagnosed with scoliosis and told he could never be an actor nor dance. Need we say anything more about his perseverance and hard work?

Hrithik Roshan's Controvery Left Nepal Disturbed

In 2001, rumors were spread that Hrithik had made disparaging remarks about Nepal, which lead Nepalese people to protest against him. Several newspapers carried the report, leading to student protests, in which four people died

The unrest forced the government to cancel a flight from Kathmandu to India. Later the Indian embassy and the actor himself clarified that he had made no such remarks

Hrithik Roshan's lucky charm

Roshan was born with two thumbs on his right hand that are partially fused together; this is considered by some to be a lucky sign.

Hrithik earlier Bollywood career

Hrithik’s first movie role was as a child artist when he was six years old in the 1980 movie Aasha, where he appeared in a dance sequence as an extra. Roshan went on to play minor roles in Aap Ke Deewane (1980) and Bhagwan Dada (1986) both of which starred his father in the leading role.

He then became an assistant director assisting in the production of his father's films Karan Arjun (1995) and Koyla (1997).

Hrithik Roshan "Akbar" Recognition

In 2008, Roshan received his fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award as well as his first international award at the Golden Minbar International Film Festival in Kazan, Russia for his performance in Jodhaa Akbar.

His commercial success and critically appraised performances have established Roshan as one of the leading actors of India.

Hrithik Roshan Debut + Success

Roshan made his film debut in a leading role with the blockbuster Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), which earned him Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Male Debut.

Hrithik Roshan

Born Hrithik Rakesh Nagrath
January 10, 1974 (1974-01-10) (age 35)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Occupation
Actor

Spouse(s)
Sussanne Khan (2000–present)

Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) from Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage

(Mohabbat ki haseen shuruaat ho gayi) x.2

(The beautiful beginning of love has started) x.2

Meri duniya, mere sapne ab sajne lage

My world, my dreams have begun to shape

(Ke aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage) x.3

(For You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) x.3

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(Manzilen hain nayi, raastein hain naye) x.2

(The destinations are new as well as the paths) x.2

Hum zameen se aasmaan tak ab udne lage

It seems we are leaving the ground and flying toward the in sky

(Ke aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage) x.3

(For You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) x.3

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Raaz kya hai zindagi ka khul gaya, khul gaya

What the secrets of life is has been revealed

Ho, raaz kya hai zindagi ka khul gaya, khul gaya

Oh, what the secrets of life is has been revealed

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Dil ka aaina khushi se dhul gaya, dhul gaya

Our heart's mirror has been washed over with happiness

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Hum bhi apni ek duniya rakhne lage

We have even begun to keep a world of my own

(Ke aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage) x.3

(For You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) x.3

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(Sochi samjhi yeh mulaaqaatein nahin, ji nahin) x.2

(These meetings are not thought nor planned, never) x.2

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Haan, aadmi ke bas ki yeh baatein nahin, ji nahin

Yes, this is not something in a anyone’s control, never

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Rab ne chaaha to yeh dil yun milne lage

God wanted it, so these hearts have met

(Ke aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage) x.3

(For You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) x.3

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Mohabbat ki haseen shuruaat ho gayi

The beautiful beginning of love has occurred

Meri duniya, mere sapne ab sajne lage

My world, my dreams have begun to shape

(Ke aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage) x.3

(For You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) x.3

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(Manzilen hain nayi, raastein hain naye) x.2

(The destinations are new as well as the paths) x.2

Hum zameen se aasmaan tak ab udne lage

It seems we are leaving the ground and flying toward the in sky

(Ke aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage) x.3

(For You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) x.3

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(Ke aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage) x.3

(For You Have Begun to Look Good To Me) x.3

Tum To Saagar Jaisi (You seem like the ocean) from Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage

(Tum to saagar jaisi lag rahi ho

(You seem like the ocean

Mere dil mein pyaas hai) x.2

My heart is thirsty) x.2

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Kya pyaas hai, ehsaas hai

What kind of thirst is there, what do you feel?

Khulke yeh batlaaiye

Openly tell me

Hum to bahut naadaan hai

I am very naïve

Kuch aap samjhaaiye

You explain to me

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Tum to saagar jaisi lag rahi ho

You seem like the ocean

Mere dil mein pyaas hai

My heart is thirsty

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Kya pyaas hai, ehsaas hai

What kind of thirst is there, what do you feel?

Khulke yeh batlaaiye

Openly tell me

Hum to bahut naadaan hai

I am very naïve

Kuch aap samjhaaiye

You explain to me

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Saath apna hai ghadiyaan suhaani

With us are lovely moments

Aao likh de nayi ek kahaani

Come, let us write a new story

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Jo hai likhna tumhe in labon pe likho

Whatever you have to write, write on these lips

Umar bhar jo rahegi nishaani

So the mark will remain forever

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Saath apna hai ghadiyaan suhaani

With us are lovely moments

Aao likh de nayi ek kahaani

Come, let us write a new story

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Jo hai likhna tumhe in labon pe likho

Whatever you have to write, write on these lips

Umar bhar jo rahegi nishaani

So the mark will remain forever

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Achchha zara mere pehlu mein aao

Okay then, come in my arms

Tum to saagar jaisi lag rahi ho

You seem like the ocean

Mere dil mein pyaas hai

My heart is thirsty

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Dil se dil aaj aise mile hain

Today our hearts have met in a way

Pyaar ki had se aage chale hain

They have gone past the limit of love

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Main bhi ek aag hoon, tu bhi ek aag hai

I am on fire and so are you

Kitne sholay badan mein jale hain

So many flames have erupted in our body

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Dil se dil aaj aise mile hain

Today our hearts have met in a way

Pyaar ki had se aage chale hain

They have gone past the limit of love

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Main bhi ek aag hoon, tu bhi ek aag hai

I am on fire and so are you

Kitne sholay badan mein jale hain

So many flames have erupted in our body

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Jaao na aab door mujhse na jaao

Never leave, don't go far from me

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Tum to saagar jaisi lag rahi ho

You seem like the ocean

Mere dil mein pyaas hai

My heart is thirsty

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Kya pyaas hai, ehsaas hai

What kind of thirst is there, what do you feel?

Khulke yeh batlaaiye

Openly tell me

Hum to bahut naadaan hai

I am very naïve

Kuch aap samjhaaiye

You explain to me