The times are changing across Indian cinema and Katrina Kaif, one of the top stars of the country, is changing with them.
The top 10 Indian films in the post-pandemic year 2023 were all star-driven blockbusters and Kaif was in the mix with Bollywood action extravaganza “Tiger 3,” the latest in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, where she starred alongside Salman Khan. 2024 has seen a paradigm shift in that, with five of the top 10 films being what are known locally as “content films,” where a strong storyline takes precedence over spectacle.
The Hindi-language Bollywood may be India’s most visible film industry globally and the term is often used internationally as shorthand for the country’s other film industries, much to their chagrin. To put matters in context, of the 1,796 Indian films released in 2023, 317 were in the Telugu language, 271 in Tamil and 241 in Kannada, with Bollywood in joint fourth place with Malayalam,...
The top 10 Indian films in the post-pandemic year 2023 were all star-driven blockbusters and Kaif was in the mix with Bollywood action extravaganza “Tiger 3,” the latest in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, where she starred alongside Salman Khan. 2024 has seen a paradigm shift in that, with five of the top 10 films being what are known locally as “content films,” where a strong storyline takes precedence over spectacle.
The Hindi-language Bollywood may be India’s most visible film industry globally and the term is often used internationally as shorthand for the country’s other film industries, much to their chagrin. To put matters in context, of the 1,796 Indian films released in 2023, 317 were in the Telugu language, 271 in Tamil and 241 in Kannada, with Bollywood in joint fourth place with Malayalam,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty recalled how his character Dev from the 2000 film ‘Dhadkan’ helped him in winning his first Filmfare Award for best villain. He also shared the story of grabbing the opportunity of playing Dev in the film.
He shared: “It took approximately three to four years to make ‘Dhadkan’. Director Dharmesh ji had come to me and before narrating the script, he told me one thing; he said that I will definitely love the character and guaranteed that I will get my first award because of the role. I was impressed by his confidence because during that time period, many people believed that I existed only because of action films.”
Directed by Dharmesh Darshan. ‘Dhadkan’ is an romantic film released in 2000 starring Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, and Suniel Shetty in lead roles. The story was inspired by Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights.
He further added how he...
He shared: “It took approximately three to four years to make ‘Dhadkan’. Director Dharmesh ji had come to me and before narrating the script, he told me one thing; he said that I will definitely love the character and guaranteed that I will get my first award because of the role. I was impressed by his confidence because during that time period, many people believed that I existed only because of action films.”
Directed by Dharmesh Darshan. ‘Dhadkan’ is an romantic film released in 2000 starring Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, and Suniel Shetty in lead roles. The story was inspired by Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights.
He further added how he...
- 3/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Director Dharmesh Darshan in an exclusive interview to Bollywood Hungama spoke about his film Mela that starred Aamir Khan, Twitter Khanna and Faisal Khan. Darshan expressed his displeasure with Twinkle Khanna who according to him unfairly mocked Mela at an episode of Koffee With Karan recently. Sir, you’ve worked on Mela, Faisal was there, Twinkle KhannaRead More
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- 11/29/2016
- by Faridoon Shahryar
- BollywoodHungama
“If given a chance, I’d put back Aamir Khan’s cradle sequence for which he cried and fought with me in Raja Hindustani. I had to cut it because of length,” said Dharmesh Darshan as he spoke exclusively to Bollywood Hungama’s Content Head Broadband Faridoon Shahryar on his blockbuster film Raja Hindustani completing 20 years onRead More
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- 11/24/2016
- by Faridoon Shahryar
- BollywoodHungama
Former lovers Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone won't allow their current relationships (with Katrina Kaif and Ranveer Singh, respectively) to come in the way of their professionalism. One has now come to know that Ranbir and Deepika share an intense raw and lengthy love-making sequence in Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha, of the kind the two actors have never done before in their respective careers. Says the source, "The sequence comes at a crucial point in the plot and there was no way that (director) Imtiaz Ali could either remove the love-making scene or tone it down. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone did the sequence like thorough professionals. Hopefully the censor board would treat the sequence with equal professionalism." Interestingly, the end of a relationship no longer spells trouble for a film featuring former lovers. One recalls how Akshay Kumar had his kiss with co-star Shilpa Shetty removed from Dharmesh Darshan...
- 10/21/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
On Tuesday, Twinkle Khanna, former actress, householder, wife, mother, candle-designer, interior decorator, socialite and now author, unveiled her book Mrs Funny Bones at a glamorous event which was attended by her best friend Karan Johar, her second best-friend Aamir Khan and husband Akshay Kumar. Akshay who had postponed his Us trip for a day to be with his wife on her big day spoke on stage warmly about their fights and bonding. Karan Johar at his sarcastic best thanked Akshay on behalf of the film fraternity for "tolerating" Twinkle. Karan and Twinkle have been friends from childhood when they were both in boarding school. Later when Karan turned director he wrote the character Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai for Twinkle. Tina is Twinkle's pet name. The role was eventually done by Rani Mukherjee. Aamir Khan revealed details of his friendship with Twinkle which dates back to the time they...
- 8/19/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
With the season of remakes and sequels trending in Bollywood, the next film to get a sequel is the romantic drama Dhadkan. Though rumours of a sequel being planned, is doing the rounds for quite some time now, it is now that producer Ratan Jain has finally given a green signal. Excited about the second installment for Dhadkan, producer Ratan Jain revealed that he has roped in popular director Vikram Bhatt to helm the sequel. However, Ratan further added that they are currently in the initial stages and are working on the script but he also mentioned that the shooting will commence from March 2015. While it is still being decided if the film will be a love triangle like its prequel, the star cast too is yet to be finalized and they are still contemplating on whether they will have A-listers or newcomers. Dhadkan was directed by Dharmesh Darshan and had Shilpa Shetty,...
- 10/27/2014
- BollywoodHungama
Kareena Kapoor's career is on a roll again. She is not only on the verge of signing films with Sujoy Ghosh (in the title role of Durga Rani Singh) and Bejoy Nambiar (there is every likelihood that she would be cast opposite Farhan Akhtar in Nambiar's film) but she is also been offered the lead opposite Akshay Kumar in Prabhu Dheva's much talked-about Singh Is Bling. The actress who is suddenly inundated with a plethora of scripts says she is spoilt for choices. Prabhu Dheva met Kareena on Friday. She apparently liked what she heard. When asked if Kareena would have much to do in a film where Akshay Kumar plays the title role, Prabhu says, "The heroines in my film always have their own space in the plot. Was Sonakshi Sinha in Rowdy Rathod or R... Rajkumar just a decorative doll? No way! My films may be titled after the hero,...
- 6/4/2014
- BollywoodHungama
A few days before Valentine Day, the social media went viral, accusing mega star Aamir Khan of trying to exploit his heroines by deliberately going for retakes in kissing scenes (so that he could get close to them). The case being highlighted was that of the supposed 21 retakes at Aamir Khan's insistence during the vital kissing scene in the Dharmesh Darshan directed all time blockbuster, Raja Hindustani. Quick to jump to Aamir Khan's defense class filmmaker Dharmesh Darshan t...
- 2/17/2014
- GlamSham
2014 would kick-start with the arrival of a debutant. Shiv Darshan, son of Suneel Darshan and nephew of Dharmesh Darshan, would be kick-starting his Bollywood innings with Karle Pyaar Karle. Surprisingly, father Suneel Darshan hasn't directed the film and instead first timer Rajesh Pandey has been roped in.Well, Rajesh has been associated with dad for the longest time. Having said that, dad was on the sets each and every day. He gave me and Rajesh all the liberty to do...
- 12/21/2013
- GlamSham
Tuesday 17th December saw the music launch of Suneel Darshan’s forthcoming film, Karle Pyar Karle, at Hard Rock Cafe, Andheri, Mumbai, during an evening that combined old memories with new aspirations. The music was launched by Karisma Kapoor alongside Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt. Karisma attended to support Suneel Darshan as Karle Pyaar Karle marks the debut of his son, Shiv, in Bollywood. It was Suneel’s directorial feature, Raja Hindustani, which boosted the actress’s career when she featured alongside Aamir Khan in the 90′s Box Office smash hit.
Also in attendance at the music launch were Shiv Darshan, Hasleen Kaur, Dharmesh Darshan, Sanjay Suri, Meet Brothers, Tanya Malik, Ankit Raaj, Rayyan Ameen, Prashant Singh, Mumzy, Palak Muchhal, Javed Ali and Rajesh Pandey.
Karle Pyar Karle, directed by Rajesh Pandey and featuring Shiv Darshan and Hasleen Kaur in the lead roles, releases on 10th January 2014.
Karisma Kapoor joins cast...
Also in attendance at the music launch were Shiv Darshan, Hasleen Kaur, Dharmesh Darshan, Sanjay Suri, Meet Brothers, Tanya Malik, Ankit Raaj, Rayyan Ameen, Prashant Singh, Mumzy, Palak Muchhal, Javed Ali and Rajesh Pandey.
Karle Pyar Karle, directed by Rajesh Pandey and featuring Shiv Darshan and Hasleen Kaur in the lead roles, releases on 10th January 2014.
Karisma Kapoor joins cast...
- 12/20/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Film: "Dhoom 3"; Cast: Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra; Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya; Rating: *** - Intriguing, Enrapturing , Unfinished.
There is a secret that this intriguing film springs at us mid-point. Alas, the secret,if one may call it that, only contours the film's most well-known fact: this is an Aamir Khan show all the way. And he gets to give his most over-the-top performance - some of which looks like a dig at Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name Is Khan", since, hold your breath, Dharmesh Darshan's "Mela".
Okay ...let's say it out loud...there are two Aamir Khans in "Dhoom 3". Twin brothers out to have.
There is a secret that this intriguing film springs at us mid-point. Alas, the secret,if one may call it that, only contours the film's most well-known fact: this is an Aamir Khan show all the way. And he gets to give his most over-the-top performance - some of which looks like a dig at Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name Is Khan", since, hold your breath, Dharmesh Darshan's "Mela".
Okay ...let's say it out loud...there are two Aamir Khans in "Dhoom 3". Twin brothers out to have.
- 12/20/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Just a decade or so back, the name of a silent superstar filmmaker changed the entire scenario of Bollywood, quality music, box office and pan India and Nri reach, apart from propelling it's actors Aamir Khan & Karisma Kapoor into Superstar Status! The filmmaker in question?Obviously we are referring to who is now called a legend, Dharmesh Darshan.Flashback Diwali 1996, inspite of having worked for a decade, actor perfectionist Aamir Khan was looking for that one...
- 12/19/2013
- GlamSham
It was just two decades back, in 1993 when a young but highly talented filmamker took the first plunge into Hindi cinema through Lootere (The Love Plunderers ) Featuring top names like Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla, Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah, Lootere went on to be a highly successful debut venture and made director Dharmesh Darshan a name to reckon with in the Hindi film industry.Circa, 2013, Vikas Bahl's Lootera directed by Vikramaditya Motwane releases amidst a lot of h...
- 7/15/2013
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Dharmesh Darshan needs no introduction for the connoisseurs of cinema, who are aware of the fact that he is one of the pillars of neo age yet traditional (but uncompromising) cinema, that was introduced in the late 90s, after the violent action flicks, that dominated the era prior to that. Dharmesh has always made films on his terms, and is one of the rare breed, who has not used the media to further his cause.Not only is Dharmesh Darshan a wonderful director, whose...
- 6/4/2013
- GlamSham
It was last year, 2nd February 2012 to be precise, when director of such iconic and super hit films like Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan had revealed to us his plans of directing a romantic film but had not said anything about the title or the cast. Just to refresh the memories of our patrons, we bring to you the relevant gist of our conversation with Dharmesh Darshan about his next project. Read More...
- 5/28/2013
- Bollywood Trade
It was last year, 2nd February 2013 to be precise, when director of such iconic and super hit films like Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan had revealed to us his plans of directing a romantic film but had not said anything about the title or the cast.Just to refresh the memories of our patrons, we bring to you the relevant gist of our conversation with Dharmesh Darshan about his next project.When we had caught up with the director (last year) he gave us the good news, "Well, it'...
- 5/28/2013
- GlamSham
More than a decade ago Producer Ratan Jain of Venus joined hands with director Dharmesh Darshan for a romantic-drama Dhadkan with Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and Suneil Shetty in the lead, that went on to become one of Bollywood's most popular love stories. Dhadkan released in August 2000.The duo has now come together to take the franchise ahead with a film tentatively titled Dhadkan 2 - The Heart Beats Once Again. Confirming the news, producer Ratan Jain informed, "We plan t...
- 5/16/2013
- GlamSham
Dharmesh Darshan, whose last film Aap Ki Khatir released way back in 2006, has been missing from the film circuit for years. Now the director has announced his long pending comeback to films with the sequel to his musical hit Dhadkan. Dhadkan which featured Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and Suneil Shetty was the film that gave Akshay Kumar a new image make-over which was appreciated by audiences and critics as well. Announcing the sequel to the film, the director posted on twitter, "Yes! I am, after a short gap of few years doing my follow up film to Dhadkan which is titled Dhadkan 2 - The Heart Beats Once Again". Though Dharmesh is in the final stages of completing the script, the cast of the sequel hasn't yet been decided. While on the other hand, it is learnt that like the 2000 film, Dhadkan 2 will once again be produced by Venus Records and Tapes.
- 5/15/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, May 15: A sequel to the 2000 hit romantic drama "Dhadkan" has been finalised by producer Ratan Jain and it will go on the floors this year.
The previous movie was directed by Dharmesh Darshan and the love triangle featured Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and Suniel Shetty.
"A lot of people have been constantly asking me about our plans of making 'Dhadkan 2'. Hence, I am happy to announce that we plan to go on the floors this year," Jain said in a statement.
Talking about the plot, he added: "The essence of the film will remain the same however, the new age sensibilities will be kept in mind."
Titled "Dhadkan.
The previous movie was directed by Dharmesh Darshan and the love triangle featured Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and Suniel Shetty.
"A lot of people have been constantly asking me about our plans of making 'Dhadkan 2'. Hence, I am happy to announce that we plan to go on the floors this year," Jain said in a statement.
Talking about the plot, he added: "The essence of the film will remain the same however, the new age sensibilities will be kept in mind."
Titled "Dhadkan.
- 5/15/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
After almost a decade away from the big screen, Karisma Kapoor is set to make her stunning return on the big screen in Dangerous Ishhq, releasing on 11th May 2012.
After making her debut in 1991, with Prem Qaidi, Kapoor quickly became one of Bollywood’s biggest females star, and continued to be throughout the 90s. During that time she won multiple awards, most famously for her roles in Dharmesh Darshan’s Raja Hindustani, Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal Hai, and Shyam Benegal’s Zubeidaa. She was last seen on the big screen in Mere Jeevan Saathi, which kept getting delayed, but finally came out in 2006.
Dangerous Ishhq is a thriller full of mystery, suspense and deception, directed by acclaimed director Vikram Bhatt, who was the first to use stereoscopic 3D in Hindi cinema, with his hit film Haunted – 3D. The film went on to become the highest grossing Hindi horror...
After making her debut in 1991, with Prem Qaidi, Kapoor quickly became one of Bollywood’s biggest females star, and continued to be throughout the 90s. During that time she won multiple awards, most famously for her roles in Dharmesh Darshan’s Raja Hindustani, Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal Hai, and Shyam Benegal’s Zubeidaa. She was last seen on the big screen in Mere Jeevan Saathi, which kept getting delayed, but finally came out in 2006.
Dangerous Ishhq is a thriller full of mystery, suspense and deception, directed by acclaimed director Vikram Bhatt, who was the first to use stereoscopic 3D in Hindi cinema, with his hit film Haunted – 3D. The film went on to become the highest grossing Hindi horror...
- 4/17/2012
- by Maahin
- Nerdly
Kitani Mohabbat Hai fame TV actor Karan Kundra says daily soaps do not involve any creativity and he has no plans to do them in the near future..Anyone can do a daily soap but there is no creativity in that. I asked myself that what am I doing by doing these shows. And that is when I decided to something different,. Karan told us.The model-turned-actor is currently anchoring teen crime show Gumrah on Channel V..It is a very bold, different and in your face show. It is something that any intelligent actor would like be a part of. Something you don.t get a chance of doing often. You can do a daily soap whenever you wish to, but you cannot do a Gumrah,. he added.Gumrah is said to be the first teen crime show based on real life incidents and it also invites experts who...
- 3/29/2012
- Filmicafe
Punjab, Feb 29: After directing "Raja Hindustani", "Dhadkan" and "Bewafaa", filmmaker Dharmesh Darshan is set to direct his first Punjabi film "Jatt Romantic", which is his tribute to his late father Shri Darshan Sabharwal.
Presented by Rovick Films and produced by Gurdeep Dhillon in association with Vicky Films Pvt Ltd., the film features actors like Daljit Singh, Neeru Bajwa, Gurleen Chopra, Karan Kundra, Binoo Dhillon and Ria Singh.
The movie is being shot at various Indian and international locales, and its shooting is expected to be completed by July-end.
Presented by Rovick Films and produced by Gurdeep Dhillon in association with Vicky Films Pvt Ltd., the film features actors like Daljit Singh, Neeru Bajwa, Gurleen Chopra, Karan Kundra, Binoo Dhillon and Ria Singh.
The movie is being shot at various Indian and international locales, and its shooting is expected to be completed by July-end.
- 2/29/2012
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
The man responsible for Akshay Kumar's image makeover (Dhadkan), and also the director of Aamir Khan's biggest commercial hit Raja Hindustani (before Ghajini and 3 Idiots) is none other than Dharmesh Darshan, and needs no introduction to those who love traditional Bollywood. But he has been away for a while, but not for long! When we caught up with the director earlier this week, he gave us the good news, "Well, it's been a long gap (last major releases Aap Ki Khatir - 2006),...
- 2/2/2012
- GlamSham
Veteran producer-distributor Darshan Sabharwal passed away on December 31 at his Bandra residence in Mumbai. He was the father of noted filmmakers Suneel Darshan and Dharmesh Darshan. Sabharwal was 78 years old. He had produced several films in the 60s like Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayeg, Ustaad, Naya Sansaari and Kahin Din Kahin Raat. He had even distributed over 500 films for the Cp-ci (Indore) Circuit.
- 1/4/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran producer-distributor Darshan Sabharwal passed away on December 31 at his Bandra residence in Mumbai. He was the father of noted filmmakers Suneel Darshan and Dharmesh Darshan. Sabharwar was 78 years old. He had produced several films in the 60s like Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayeg, Ustaad, Naya Sansaari and Kahin Din Kahin Raat. He had even distributed over 500 films for the Cp-ci (Indore) Circuit.
- 1/4/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Last week, Aishwarya did the unthinkable. At an awards function she refused to dance with Srk to Kajra Re. Says an eyewitness, "Shah Rukh had planned a gig around Bollywood heroines over the years and he wanted it to conclude with Aishwarya's performance.He had planned to dance with her to Kajra Re. But Ash refused. Her argument was that Kajre re was a family song and that she performed the number in Bunty aur Babli only with her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek and that she will not dance to that song with anyone else.No amount of persuasion from the organisers helped her change her mind. Finally, Shah Rukh had to scrap this plan."In the past Aishwarya has never been intimidated by any of the three Khans, even if it meant heavy professional losses for her. When she turned down Mangal Pandey, Aamir Khan...
- 1/11/2011
- Filmicafe
Bollywood producer-actor Suniel Shetty is elated at winning the best actor award at the South Asian International Film Festival (Saiff) in New York for his performance in 'Red Alert - The War Within' - a movie that deals with the Maoists - and says he is inspired to do better work.'Winning an award at such a big film festival is a big high for me as an actor. Now I really want to do good films and work harder and better. The film is on Naxalites (Maoists)...,' Suniel told Ians.'I am very happy because it had also won the critics award at the Stuttgart Film Festival in Germany,' he said.Directed by Anant Mahadevan, 'Red Alert - The War Within' also stars Vinod Khanna, Ashish Vidyarthi and Sameera Reddy. The film is yet to release commercially in India.Suniel, who excels in action flicks and comedies as well,...
- 11/10/2009
- Filmicafe
We all know that Raju Hirani’s 3 Idiots stars Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. There is also Kareena Kapoor in the film.
What we don’t know is that the film has three kisses as well that Hirani was not keen to publicise until the film’s launch date. All three kisses are between Aamir and Kareena, naturally.
It can be recalled that Aamir, incidentally, famously kissed Kareena’s elder sister Karisma Kapoor in Dharmesh Darshan’s 1996 film, Raja Hindustani — a kiss that still holds the record for being one of the most passionate.
What we don’t know is that the film has three kisses as well that Hirani was not keen to publicise until the film’s launch date. All three kisses are between Aamir and Kareena, naturally.
It can be recalled that Aamir, incidentally, famously kissed Kareena’s elder sister Karisma Kapoor in Dharmesh Darshan’s 1996 film, Raja Hindustani — a kiss that still holds the record for being one of the most passionate.
- 10/1/2009
- by Bollywood
- GoBollywood
"First it was Preity's 'darshan', now I go for Priyadarshan," joked Akshay Kumar from South Africa where after suddenly attending an Ipl match he was off to Singapore to shoot with Priyadarshan. If after vowing not to be any part of the Ipl in South Africa, Akshay Kumar was seen at the Ipl match in Cape Town last Sunday it was because of Delhi. Apparently, Akshay had made it clear that he wouldn't be any part of the games although pals Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty were involved. But Delhi did the trick for Akshay. "I had no intentions of going. But the Delhi Daredevils did it. Although this year I'm no longer professionally or financially associated with the team, I had to go for their sake to the Ipl match on Sunday. There, I met up with my buddy Preity Zinta and naturally the cameras went berserk. So what...
- 4/25/2009
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
"First it was Preity's 'darshan', now I go for Priyadarshan," joked Akshay Kumar from South Africa where after suddenly attending an Ipl match he was off to Singapore to shoot with Priyadarshan. If after vowing not to be any part of the Ipl in South Africa, Akshay Kumar was seen at the Ipl match in Cape Town last Sunday it was because of Delhi. Apparently, Akshay had made it clear that he wouldn't be any part of the games although pals Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty were involved. But Delhi did the trick for Akshay. "I had no intentions of going. But the Delhi Daredevils did it. Although this year I'm no longer professionally or financially associated with the team, I had to go for their sake to the Ipl match on Sunday. There, I met up with my buddy Preity Zinta and naturally the cameras went berserk. So what...
- 4/25/2009
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
The shocking downfall of Nikhil Advani's Chandni Chowk To China has put a huge question mark on Akshay Kumar's ongoing comic journey. Most of his well-wishers in the industry seriously wish him to end his protracted attempts at comedy. Says a director who has worked with Akshay, "Akshay Kumar has become progressively active in the process of writing scripts and shooting films. He freely makes suggestions some of which, I've to admit, are good. But quite often he wants to take over the project. When I went to him with another project he offered to co-produce it and get someone to re-write portions. It's obvious a lot of scenes in Chandni Chowk were re-written. The result shows." Apparently, the Chandni Chowk To China writer Sridhar Raghavan was persuaded to continuously change the scenes until the writer (known for his skilled screenplay in Raj Santoshi's film) was a helpless...
- 1/28/2009
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
After working together for the first time in Dharmesh Darshan's Aap Ki Khatir, Priyanka Chopra and Dino Morea will team up once again. The duo will be seen in Yash Raj Films' Pyaar Impossible, which has Uday Chopra in the lead role. Dino, we hear is playing Priyanka's love interest. Interesting, the two were playing similar roles even in Aap Ki Khatir which had Akshaye Khanna in the lead. An insider tells us that Pyaar Impossible is loosely based on the Hollywood film,...
- 1/4/2009
- GlamSham
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