Aishwarya Rai suffered a number of cuts and bruises during a rigorous shoot, according to Mid Day. Is has been reported that the actress had to repeatedly climb a steep rocky mountain for Raavana. The movie is reportedly being filmed in Tamil and Hindi simultaneously, with Vikram playing the lead in the Tamil version and Rai's husband Abhishek Bachchan taking the role in the (more)...
- 4/7/2010
- by By Will Astbury
- Digital Spy
<div style="text-align: justify;">Contrary to rumours that Mani Ratnam had to be protected from exertion because of the health scare he suffered during the first schedule of Raavana in Kerala.s Chalakudy forests, the maverick filmmaker was, in fact, in far better health after the scare!A source close to the Raavana project said, .After his first heart attack there was a blockage in his artery which got detected only when Mani sir was hospitalised the second time. He got the blockage removed and came out feeling far fitter. So much so that he was the most agile and athletic person in our unit and could climb the steep, slippery rocks faster than anyone else..And now Mani is so confident of his health that he intends to make at least two films every year.In fact just to give his leading lady Aishwarya Bachchan company, Mani would accompany her up the rocky forest terrain,...
- 4/5/2010
- Filmicafe
Dayanidhi Azhagiri seems to be speeding on high with more projects simultaneously. His debut production ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’ turned to be the most happening movie of 2009 including a best movie award at National level. And again, his recent release ‘Thamizh Padam’ starring Shiva has witnessed an above average opening at box office.
Recently, he had commenced his other project ‘Thoonga Nagaram’ – a film based on crime set in backdrops of Madurai, a land that never sleeps. Now we hear that the producer has united the grand combo of Vikram and Bala together again. Yes, the closer sources have confirmed that Bala and Vikram will be pairing together for a film produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri of Cloud Nine Productions.
As of now, Vikram is busy shooting for Manirathnam’s ‘Raavana’ and Selvaraghavan’s untitled film and will kick-start his other projects with Boopathy Pandian while Bala will commence his next project ‘Avan Ivan’ shortly by next month.
Recently, he had commenced his other project ‘Thoonga Nagaram’ – a film based on crime set in backdrops of Madurai, a land that never sleeps. Now we hear that the producer has united the grand combo of Vikram and Bala together again. Yes, the closer sources have confirmed that Bala and Vikram will be pairing together for a film produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri of Cloud Nine Productions.
As of now, Vikram is busy shooting for Manirathnam’s ‘Raavana’ and Selvaraghavan’s untitled film and will kick-start his other projects with Boopathy Pandian while Bala will commence his next project ‘Avan Ivan’ shortly by next month.
- 2/11/2010
- by Editor
- KollywoodToday
Aishwarya Rai, the stunningly beautiful Bachchan bahu who might be a big star of bollywood but when the director of the film is Mani Rathnam, no one can save her from his fury, and this was amply demonstrated at the shooting site of her upcoming film Raavana.. Mani Rathnam not only snubbed Aishwarya Rai by going for the shoot with southern superstar Vikram for a train sequence at Lonavala station on Monday, but also completed some action sequences with him alone. Though Aishwarya Rai plays the pivotal role of Sita in Mani Rathnam.s upcoming magnum opus .Raavana., but she had opted to celebrate bhai dooj on Monday in Mumbai, instead of going for the scheduled shoot at Lonavala. As director Mani Rathnam and Vikram, who plays the character of Aishwarya Rai.s husband Ram (Abhishek Bachchan plays the character of Raavana) in the film, were present on the shooting site,...
- 10/22/2009
- Stardust Scoop of the Day
In Mani Ratnam.s Raavana, Govinda plays Hanuman, while Vikram, the star from the south, plays Ram. Off camera, a heart-warming relationship between the guru and shishya is playing out on the sets. Even the crew equates Shaad to the devoted Hanuman, while his reverence for Mani Ratnam has put the latter on a pedestal as Ram.Mani could not have wished for a better assistant than Shaad Ali. After directing films like Saathiya, Bunty aur Babli and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Shaad should ideally be concentrating on getting his next (with Yash Raj Films) off the ground. Instead, he prioritised his mentor Mani Ratnam.s film and rushed to the south to assist him.Shaad.s involvement goes deeper than the professional commitment. He also plays Mani.s nursemaid and right-hand man. He ferociously guards the senior director from potential problems, tends to his dietary needs and keeps a paternal...
- 9/23/2009
- Filmicafe
Bipasha Basu, the husky dusky sexy bombshell of bollywood who oozes oomph with every twist and turn, has been selected to play the character of Abhishek Bachchan.s wife in upcoming mega- budget flick .Raavana.. Bipasha Basu will play the part of Mandodari, who was .Raavana.s most loved queen and had the authority to advise him on any state matter without inviting wrath of the demon king. Sources close to director Mani Rathnam say that Bipasha will play a full-fledged role in the flick, and she is going to start shooting in right earnest from the middle of September. The highlight of Bipasha Basu.s character in .Raavana. will be a sizzling hot item number, which is likely to be in the same genre as that of .Omkara.s .Bidi jalai le... In all, Bipasha will have around forty minutes of footage in Mani Rathnam.s magnum opus, which...
- 9/8/2009
- Stardust Scoop of the Day
When Mani Ratnam started shooting for his Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan starrer Raavana, everyone had been wondering if Abhishek.s real-life wife Aishwarya plays his wife in the film too. Soon news that Abhishek plays Raavana while Aishwarya plays Sita and Vikram plays her husband Rama in the film came to light. Mani had been looking for an actress who would be perfectly suited to play Ravana.s wife, Mandodari. The suspense is now over. Bipasha Basu has been signed on to play Mandodari, who was Ravana.s favourite wife.A source from the industry says, .Bipasha immediately said yes to the role. She had agreed to do it a month ago but Mani Ratnam had given her strict instructions to not talk about it...Bipasha.s costumes are ready. She is very happy with her look in the film. She is looking forward to joining the unit of Raavana,...
- 9/8/2009
- Filmicafe
If the name Nikhil Dwivedi doesn't ring a bell, then the film name of My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves surely will, whereby he played the lead opposite the petite actress Amrita Rao. Nikhil who is currently awaiting the release of his second film, Khallballi - Fun Unlimited, has bagged the pivotal and plum role of Lakshman in Raavana, that's being directed by Mani Ratnam! Rumors are strife that Ratnam had considered lot of top rung actors for the said role, which ultimately fell in the lap of Nikhil Dwivedi. According to some of the sources, Mani Ratnam saw great potential in Nikhil, after watching My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, and that Ratnam also flew down especially to Mumbai just before he left for a month long schedule in Orcha in MP and personally supervised the Nikhil's new look. Nikhil apparently, was asked to cut his long tresses for a much shorter hairdo.
- 1/13/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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