Aftab Shivdasani's grandfather passed away on Saturday, just a day after his latest film Bin Bulaye Baarati released. Aftab who returns to silver screen after two years with Bin Bulaye Baarati after the debacle Aao Wish Karein in 2009, was on his way to Ahmedabad to promot his latest venture when he got this heartbreaking news. Aftab was taken aback with this news and he immediately took a flight back to Mumbai to join his family in this sad time. The grief stricken Aftab tweeted, "My beloved Grandfather Shri Bhagwan Shivdasani just passed away. Rushing back to Mumbai, extremely saddened, i pray for his eternal peace. Ironical- On the eve of fathers day, the son of god departs.. to be with the father of all.. happy fathers day. god bless. Still not sunk in...so used to seeing Him at home..now, an empty room.. with a light burning to bring peace to his soul.
- 6/20/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Aftab Shivdasani's grandfather passed away on Saturday, just a day after his latest film Bin Bulaye Baarati released. Aftab who returns to silver screen after two years with Bin Bulaye Baarati after the debacle Aao Wish Karein in 2009, was on his way to Ahmedabad to promot his latest venture when he got this heartbreaking news. Aftab was taken aback with this news and he immediately took a flight back to Mumbai to join his family in this sad time. The grief stricken Aftab tweeted, "My beloved Grandfather Shri Bhagwan Shivdasani just passed away. Rushing back to Mumbai, extremely saddened, i pray for his eternal peace. Ironical- On the eve of fathers day, the son of god departs.. to be with the father of all.. happy fathers day. god bless. Still not sunk in...so used to seeing Him at home..now, an empty room.. with a light burning to bring peace to his soul.
- 6/20/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
After a hiatus, Aftab Shivdasani is returning to the big screen with Bin Bulaye Baraati. An out and out comedy, the film arrives more than a year after Aftab's last two ventures - a romantic drama (Aao Wish Karein) and an action thriller (Acid Factory). It is quite obvious that temptation for Aftab was to follow a successful (and much safer) formula and shift gears towards comedy. "I guess the call of the hour is to give entertainment to the audience," reflects Aftab, "I am qui Read More...
- 6/16/2011
- Bollywood Trade
After a hiatus, Aftab Shivdasani is returning to the big screen with Bin Bulaye Baraati. An out and out comedy, the film arrives more than a year after Aftab's last two ventures - a romantic drama (Aao Wish Karein) and an action thriller (Acid Factory). It is quite obvious that temptation for Aftab was to follow a successful (and much safer) formula and shift gears towards comedy. "I guess the call of the hour is to give entertainment to the audience," reflects Aftab, "I am qui...
- 6/16/2011
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani, who sort of took a sabbatical from films, is back in action. Aftab, who was last seen in Aloo Chat and Aao Wish Karein in 2009, returns with upcoming film Bin Bulaye Baraati. Ask him about his break from films and he says, "I actually decided to just stay low for a bit. I needed to go away and just take some time off for myself after 11 years of working. And I did it just to understand myself a little better."Instead of picking a solo pro Read More...
- 6/9/2011
- Bollywood Trade
Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani, who sort of took a sabbatical from films, is back in action. Aftab, who was last seen in Aloo Chat and Aao Wish Karein in 2009, returns with upcoming film Bin Bulaye Baraati. Ask him about his break from films and he says, "I actually decided to just stay low for a bit. I needed to go away and just take some time off for myself after 11 years of working. And I did it just to understand myself a little better."Instead of picking a solo pro...
- 6/9/2011
- GlamSham
Aftab Shivdasani
He?s almost 33 years old, but actor Aftab Shivdasani is still often referred to as the ?Farex baby?. The baby who became a child actor played his first lead role as a teenager in Ram Gopal Varma?s Mast followed by roles in Kasoor, Awara Paagal Deewana, Hungama, Masti, Daddy Cool and Aloo Chaat, among others. In 2009 he turned producer with Aao Wish Karein and then disappeared, only to reappear this month in an ensemble comedy called Bin Bulaye Baarati.
In between promoting his film and nursing a finger injury he suffered during the ongoing Celebrity Cricket League, Aftab talks to Udita Jhunjhunwala about the past, present and future
What is your latest film, Bin Bulaye Baarati, about?
I play Aditya, a lovable crook in love with Shreya (Nisha Kothari) who happens to be the daughter of a policeman (Om Puri). I am on the run from both the cops and some gangsters.
He?s almost 33 years old, but actor Aftab Shivdasani is still often referred to as the ?Farex baby?. The baby who became a child actor played his first lead role as a teenager in Ram Gopal Varma?s Mast followed by roles in Kasoor, Awara Paagal Deewana, Hungama, Masti, Daddy Cool and Aloo Chaat, among others. In 2009 he turned producer with Aao Wish Karein and then disappeared, only to reappear this month in an ensemble comedy called Bin Bulaye Baarati.
In between promoting his film and nursing a finger injury he suffered during the ongoing Celebrity Cricket League, Aftab talks to Udita Jhunjhunwala about the past, present and future
What is your latest film, Bin Bulaye Baarati, about?
I play Aditya, a lovable crook in love with Shreya (Nisha Kothari) who happens to be the daughter of a policeman (Om Puri). I am on the run from both the cops and some gangsters.
- 6/8/2011
- Chakpak
Known for her role as Kashish in the popular soap opera Kahiin To Yoga, TV star Aamna Sharif is now making her mark in Bollywood. Currently appearing as an angel with Aftab Shivdasani in his Aao Wish Karein, she is very clear about where she sees her career going. "I've done just two films as of now," she says, "After acting in about seven odd films, I would like to act in a period film. I'm sure every actress dreams of essaying a historic character. It is exciting to play someone famous."
Aamna is full of praise for her co-star in the movie which is based on Tom Hanks' Big. "It was great to see how Aftab managed both the roles of an actor and a producer," she explains, "He took care of everyone in the crew and me too. When he had to shoot, his whole concentration used to be on acting.
Aamna is full of praise for her co-star in the movie which is based on Tom Hanks' Big. "It was great to see how Aftab managed both the roles of an actor and a producer," she explains, "He took care of everyone in the crew and me too. When he had to shoot, his whole concentration used to be on acting.
- 11/21/2009
- Bollyspice
Aftab Shivdasani has expressed his appreciation to Shah Rukh Khan for lending his voice to his latest movie. The actor-turned-producer said that he was grateful to Khan for providing his well-known vocal talents to Aao Wish Karein. "I was looking for a very popular voice... which people can easily recognise and could think only of Shah Rukh. He readily agreed to lend his voice and I am thankful to him for that," Aftab told Ians. Shivdasani also admitted that (more)...
- 11/16/2009
- by By Will Astbury
- Digital Spy
Mumbai, Nov 16 (Ians) Aftab Shivdasani, who has turned producer with his just-released ‘Aao Wish Karein’, says he is grateful to superstar Shah Rukh Khan for having lent his voice to promote the fairytale love story.
‘I was looking for a very popular voice… which people can easily recognise and could think only of Shah Rukh. He readily agreed to lend his voice and I am thankful to him for that,’ Aftab told Ians.
He admits that a producer’s job is more difficult than an actor’s, having experienced both sides now.
‘This is my debut production, and I found that a producer’s.
‘I was looking for a very popular voice… which people can easily recognise and could think only of Shah Rukh. He readily agreed to lend his voice and I am thankful to him for that,’ Aftab told Ians.
He admits that a producer’s job is more difficult than an actor’s, having experienced both sides now.
‘This is my debut production, and I found that a producer’s.
- 11/16/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Aftab Shivdasani, who has turned producer with his just-released 'Aao Wish Karein', says he is grateful to superstar Shah Rukh Khan for having lent his voice to promote the fairytale love story.'I was looking for a very popular voice... which people can easily recognise and could think only of Shah Rukh. He readily agreed to lend his voice and I am thankful to him for that,' Aftab told Ians.He admits that a producer's job is more difficult than an actor's, having experienced both sides now.'This is my debut production, and I found that a producer's job is tougher than that of an actor,' Aftab said.'While doing other films I had to concentrate only on acting, but in this case I had to be multi-tasking, which became tough at times,' he added.'Aao Wish Karein' is like a fairytale where...
- 11/15/2009
- Filmicafe
Movie Review: Aao Wish Karein; Star cast: Aftab Shivdasani, Aamna Shariff and Johnny Lever; Director: Glenn Baretto; Rating: **1/2 - Cute but could have been better.
The film narrates the tale of Mickey (Aftab) a 12 year old kid. He is left heartbroken on realizing he is an adopted child and that the girl he fancies as his angel, the 23 year old Mitika (Aamna) calls him a ‘Kid’. Cajoled by the local street side clown Hitchcock (Johnny Lever), Mickey wishes for a miracle. Voila it takes place and the next morning when he gets up he turns into a young man! Mickey.
The film narrates the tale of Mickey (Aftab) a 12 year old kid. He is left heartbroken on realizing he is an adopted child and that the girl he fancies as his angel, the 23 year old Mitika (Aamna) calls him a ‘Kid’. Cajoled by the local street side clown Hitchcock (Johnny Lever), Mickey wishes for a miracle. Voila it takes place and the next morning when he gets up he turns into a young man! Mickey.
- 11/13/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Just like the last week, this Friday too will see another interesting clash between two diverse genre releases- Emraan Hashmi's Tum Mile and Aftab Shivdasani's Aao Wish Karein. It is but obvious that the opening battle will be won by the Bhatt camp venture, Tum Mile that boasts of a popular soundtrack and has the torrential Bombay rains as its backdrop. Unfortunately, Aftab's home banner venture, Aao Wish Karein, had a lot of potential but was not promoted properly and will suffer...
- 11/11/2009
- GlamSham
Recently, the very well know singer Kunal Ganjawala had to go out of the way to prove himself, when it came to singing the song for film Aao Wish Karein. The vocalist had to deliberately get a cold throat to convince the music composer that he can sing the track!
Apparently, one of the music composers of the film, Ankur Tewari didn’t wanted Kunal, as he thought that Ganjawala would not fit the criteria of the track. Though the producer and actor of the film, Aftab Shivdasani was confident about him. Thus being a close friend of the singer he recommended Ganjawala to Ankur and was successful.
Apparently, one of the music composers of the film, Ankur Tewari didn’t wanted Kunal, as he thought that Ganjawala would not fit the criteria of the track. Though the producer and actor of the film, Aftab Shivdasani was confident about him. Thus being a close friend of the singer he recommended Ganjawala to Ankur and was successful.
- 11/11/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
He is Affable, he is Funny, he is Talented, he is Ambitious and he is Bindaas! If you are wondering whom are we talking about, then, look no further...instead pick up the initials of the words to get the name of the star who is an integral part of the constellation called 'Bollywood'! Friends, he is none other than Aftab Shivdasani, the same kid who endeared one and all with his innocence in the epic film Mr. India. This time round, our very own Aftab invites you all to an once-in-a-lifetime trip onto the fantasy world... a world that you have only dreamt about! All this and much more happens in his much awaited film Aao Wish Karein, a film that will give the word 'magic' a whole new meaning altogether! And needless to say, where is 'magic', there is bound to be Bollywood Hungama. Friends, so be ready...
- 11/10/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
He is Affable, he is Funny, he is Talented, he is Ambitious and he is Bindaas! If you are wondering whom are we talking about, then, look no further...instead pick up the initials of the words to get the name of the star who is an integral part of the constellation called 'Bollywood'! Friends, he is none other than Aftab Shivdasani, the same kid who endeared one and all with his innocence in the epic film Mr. India. This time round, our very own Aftab invites you all to an once-in-a-lifetime trip onto the fantasy world... a world that you have only dreamt about! All this and much more happens in his much awaited film Aao Wish Karein, a film that will give the word 'magic' a whole new meaning altogether! And needless to say, where is 'magic', there is bound to be Bollywood Hungama. Friends, so be ready...
- 11/10/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Aftab Shivdasani after gathering applauds for his acting skills till now has left his fellow-professionals in awe with his know-how of filmmaking too.Aftab has turned producer and co-scriptwriter with Aao Wish Karein; though the film has not yet released however, Keshav Prakash can.t withhold raving about Aftab. Keshav, apparently, is making his debut as the director of photography with this film.Keshav Prakash exclaims, .Aftab is technically much cued to all aspects of film-making. He has not only co-written the script, but has also stayed with it through the entire journey up to the marketing stage including choosing the position where the first hoarding came up. He has a lovely sense of music and remained with us on sets from the start of shoot till pack up every single day even when he was not acting..Aao Wish Karein directed by Glenn Baretto is slated to release on...
- 11/9/2009
- Filmicafe
Aftab Shivdasani after gathering applauds for his acting skills till now has left his fellow-professionals in awe with his know-how of filmmaking too. Aftab has turned producer and co-scriptwriter with Aao Wish Karein; though the film has not yet released however, Keshav Prakash can’t withhold raving about Aftab. Keshav, apparently, is making his debut as the director of photography with this film.
Keshav Prakash exclaims, “Aftab is technically much cued to all aspects of film-making. He has not only co-written the script, but has also stayed with it through the entire journey up to.
Keshav Prakash exclaims, “Aftab is technically much cued to all aspects of film-making. He has not only co-written the script, but has also stayed with it through the entire journey up to.
- 11/9/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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