Only Aamir can beat his own records: Akshay Kumar
De Dana Dan' is igniting the heat and it is obvious that the last minute promotional blitzkrieg is helping the film's cause. While Akshay Kumar and other cast members of this Priyadarshan directed film are going all out to ensure that 'De Dana Dan' reaches out to it's target audiences, the actor is also keeping himself abreast of movies that his contemporaries are doing.
A week before and after 'De Dana Dan' come 'Kurbaan' and 'Paa' respectively. Moreover, before the end of year also comes '3 Idiots'. Which is the film that is exciting Akshay?
"Ah… You have got me there. They are all very touching stories", smiles Akshay as he pauses for a moment before announcing his choices, "I have heard that 'Kurbaan' is very good so I am waiting to get a chance to see that.
Their passion is so intriguing and this movie is right up Kareena’s street. But '3 Idiots' is a film I have been waiting to see for over a year now. I have heard the script and I think it’s a cracker. Only Aamir can beat his own records."
How about records for his own films? This year we have already seen him in 'Chandni Chowk To China', '8X10 Tasveer', 'Kambakkth Ishq' and 'Blue'.
Before the year ends, there would be 'De Dana Dan' while next year we would see him in 'Housefull', 'Action Replay', 'Khatta Meetha' and 'Patiala House' at the minimum. With such flurry of movies that should be releasing soon, what it is that keeps him going as an actor?
A week before and after 'De Dana Dan' come 'Kurbaan' and 'Paa' respectively. Moreover, before the end of year also comes '3 Idiots'. Which is the film that is exciting Akshay?
"Ah… You have got me there. They are all very touching stories", smiles Akshay as he pauses for a moment before announcing his choices, "I have heard that 'Kurbaan' is very good so I am waiting to get a chance to see that.
Their passion is so intriguing and this movie is right up Kareena’s street. But '3 Idiots' is a film I have been waiting to see for over a year now. I have heard the script and I think it’s a cracker. Only Aamir can beat his own records."
How about records for his own films? This year we have already seen him in 'Chandni Chowk To China', '8X10 Tasveer', 'Kambakkth Ishq' and 'Blue'.
Before the year ends, there would be 'De Dana Dan' while next year we would see him in 'Housefull', 'Action Replay', 'Khatta Meetha' and 'Patiala House' at the minimum. With such flurry of movies that should be releasing soon, what it is that keeps him going as an actor?
"I get very excited about other people's movies. It’s great to step back and just enjoy what my industry is making", says Akshay who is an avid movie watcher himself and is a regular on most of the Fridays, "I have a memory like that of an elephant.
I remember every one's first movie and like to see their latest movies and watch how they have matured over a period of time."
Continuing in the same vein, he adds, "All my heroines who were so innocent and angelic are now superstars on their own. Watching these newcomers come up and whip the carpet from under us ‘mature’ actors is strangely revitalizing.
I am constantly being kept on my toes with talent and hits happening all around me. I can't help but love the chase. The incentive to keep trying is always there."
I remember every one's first movie and like to see their latest movies and watch how they have matured over a period of time."
Continuing in the same vein, he adds, "All my heroines who were so innocent and angelic are now superstars on their own. Watching these newcomers come up and whip the carpet from under us ‘mature’ actors is strangely revitalizing.
I am constantly being kept on my toes with talent and hits happening all around me. I can't help but love the chase. The incentive to keep trying is always there."
Hrithik-Deepika in Krrish 2
The latest buzz in industry circles is that Rakesh Roshan has plans to start filming the sequel to his desi super hero flick, ‘Krrish’ by September 2010. Playing the title role, Hrithik Roshan will however not be romancing Priyanka Chopra in this one our sources claims.
Sources further reveal, “Roshan Sr. who will be directing the film apart from producing it, is considering Deepika Padukone to the play the lead, although there has been no confirmation.
While the first film in the series ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ had Preity Zinta in the lead opposite Hrithik, ‘Krrish’ featured Priyanka Chopra. There are no plans for her to return, so it remains to be seen who would step into the leading lady’s role.”
It is also believed that Roshan Sr. has had early discussions with the SFX team and a big crew of foreign technicians who worked on ‘Krrish’. They have been bouncing off ideas on where to take the character and how to develop it.
Letting us in the secret, our source further reveals that Rakesh has zeroed down on a plotline where ‘Krrish’ battles his evil counterpart in the sequel.
Apparently, Rakesh is keen on having Hrithik play a grey character ever since he saw his performance in ‘Dhoom 2’. ‘Krrish’ will be seen saving the 7 wonders of the world, which makes a perfect foil to include extensive shots of diverse foreign locations.
Hrithik will also undergo vigorous physical training for the role. He has completed ‘Kites’, which is all set for release next year. He is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’ with Aishwarya Rai.
Sources further reveal, “Roshan Sr. who will be directing the film apart from producing it, is considering Deepika Padukone to the play the lead, although there has been no confirmation.
While the first film in the series ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ had Preity Zinta in the lead opposite Hrithik, ‘Krrish’ featured Priyanka Chopra. There are no plans for her to return, so it remains to be seen who would step into the leading lady’s role.”
It is also believed that Roshan Sr. has had early discussions with the SFX team and a big crew of foreign technicians who worked on ‘Krrish’. They have been bouncing off ideas on where to take the character and how to develop it.
Letting us in the secret, our source further reveals that Rakesh has zeroed down on a plotline where ‘Krrish’ battles his evil counterpart in the sequel.
Apparently, Rakesh is keen on having Hrithik play a grey character ever since he saw his performance in ‘Dhoom 2’. ‘Krrish’ will be seen saving the 7 wonders of the world, which makes a perfect foil to include extensive shots of diverse foreign locations.
Hrithik will also undergo vigorous physical training for the role. He has completed ‘Kites’, which is all set for release next year. He is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’ with Aishwarya Rai.
Salman Khan is not happy with life at all
At the moment Salman is not happy with life at all. For the first time Salman Khan wasn’t able to attend his father’s birthday on November 24.
This year Salim Saab turned 64, and the Khan parivar had planned to make it a grand celebration, what with Wanted being a huge moneyspinner for Salman. Dad’s birthday and son’s success would’ve made for a grand bash at the Khans’ residence.
Unfortunately Salman and Arbaaz are in Wai on the outskirts of Mumbai shooting for their home production Dabangg. And there was absolutely no way Salman could be allowed to return to Mumbai even for a few hours. That left Salim Saab on his birthday with only son Sohail to keep him company.
Says Sohail, “I guess I got lucky. I got Dad all for myself on his birthday. Much as Salman and Arbaaz would’ve liked to be with Dad there was no way they could leave the shooting in Wai and return on Tuesday for Dad’s birthday without disrupting the schedule. We were just three days into the shoot and it couldn’t be stopped.”
While Salman seethed in Wai, Sohail drove back to Mumbai on Monday to bring in their father’s birthday and to convey Salman and Arbaaz’s best wishes to their father.
Says Sohail sentimentally, “The whole family makes it a point to be together by hook or crook for our parent’s birthday. Anyway Dad believes work comes first. But Salman and Arbaaz are very unhappy about the situation.”
The family is getting ready for the release of Veer on January 26.
“That’s a big project for us, ” says Sohail. “We’ve worked really hard on it. After Dabangg we want to start Partner 2. Everyone keeps telling us sequels ka zamana hai. Look how well the sequels to Golmaal have done! But until we’re sure that the script will take us beyond the first Partner we can’t go ahead.”
The entire Partner team is working on the sequel’s storyline.
“All of us, Salman, Govinda, David Dhawan and I, have been told to work on an idea.We’ll go ahead with Partner 2 the minute one of us cracks the screenplay. Right now Partner is hot, and Salman Bhai is hotter, ” says Sohail proudly.
This year Salim Saab turned 64, and the Khan parivar had planned to make it a grand celebration, what with Wanted being a huge moneyspinner for Salman. Dad’s birthday and son’s success would’ve made for a grand bash at the Khans’ residence.
Unfortunately Salman and Arbaaz are in Wai on the outskirts of Mumbai shooting for their home production Dabangg. And there was absolutely no way Salman could be allowed to return to Mumbai even for a few hours. That left Salim Saab on his birthday with only son Sohail to keep him company.
Says Sohail, “I guess I got lucky. I got Dad all for myself on his birthday. Much as Salman and Arbaaz would’ve liked to be with Dad there was no way they could leave the shooting in Wai and return on Tuesday for Dad’s birthday without disrupting the schedule. We were just three days into the shoot and it couldn’t be stopped.”
While Salman seethed in Wai, Sohail drove back to Mumbai on Monday to bring in their father’s birthday and to convey Salman and Arbaaz’s best wishes to their father.
Says Sohail sentimentally, “The whole family makes it a point to be together by hook or crook for our parent’s birthday. Anyway Dad believes work comes first. But Salman and Arbaaz are very unhappy about the situation.”
The family is getting ready for the release of Veer on January 26.
“That’s a big project for us, ” says Sohail. “We’ve worked really hard on it. After Dabangg we want to start Partner 2. Everyone keeps telling us sequels ka zamana hai. Look how well the sequels to Golmaal have done! But until we’re sure that the script will take us beyond the first Partner we can’t go ahead.”
The entire Partner team is working on the sequel’s storyline.
“All of us, Salman, Govinda, David Dhawan and I, have been told to work on an idea.We’ll go ahead with Partner 2 the minute one of us cracks the screenplay. Right now Partner is hot, and Salman Bhai is hotter, ” says Sohail proudly.
