Filmy News

After tuning the melodious tracks of ‘Guzaarish‘ and ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela‘, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is up to compose the music for his next venture ‘Bajirao Mastani‘.

A source close to the film revealed the progression taking place at the periodic project of Sanjay’s ‘Bajirao Mastani‘, for which he is busy composing the musical notes as per the grandeur status of the film.

‘Bajirao Mastani‘ will be based on the periodic lovestory of Bajirao and Mastani. Currently, the film is under the pre-production process, but has finalized the lead cast in the ‘Ram Leela’ couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

This year’s much awaited film ‘Happy New Year‘ will soon launch its trailer on August 14, just before the Independence Day to celebrate our “Indiawaale” sentiments, which the film rightly inherits.

Today Red Chillies Entertainment has officially announced the event known as ‘Happy New Year‘ presents “Indiawaale” to launch the trailer. The event will take place at Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai in the presence of the entire star-cast comprising of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Vivaan Shah.

Disclosing more about this unique event, the makers stated that unlike other trailer launches there will be a surprise performance based on the theme of “Indiawaale” and a huge digital campaign will make sure that the trailer reaches out to most of the audience of Indian cinema across the world.

Directed by Farah Khan, ‘Happy New Year‘ is an action-packed musical bonanza which will hit the theatres this Diwali on October 23.

Poles apart personalities Dhanush and Adah Sharma will come up together to feature in the ad campaign of a chewing-gum brand Center Fresh.

Where Dhanush is known for his rustic looks in the film ‘Raanjhanaa‘, Adah holds the record of being a soft-spoken actress of the film ‘1920‘. But still, what brings them together is the latest advertisement of Center Fresh. It has been filmed in Chennai and Mumbai and has lot of dancing sequences in it. Plus, what makes this ad more appealing is the retro feel with a lace of comedy in it.

Center Fresh brand has always been mass favourite with its earlier ad campaign based on the popular punchline- “Doobara maat puchna”. And now with Dhanush and Adah on board it is predicted that the brand will again strike the cult with its out of the track concept. Currently the actors have completed the filming of this ad, which will go on air by the end of September.

Walking on a ramp with pets is a known trend in Hollywood, which our Bollywood has finally adapted with the film ‘Entertainment‘. The makers of the film have chosen this unique and interesting way of promotion by making the lead cast walk the ramp with dogs.

Yesterday after a press conference held in Bangalore, ‘Entertainment‘ stars Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah Bhatia participated in India’s first ever dog ramp show. Where Tamannaah sported with a cute tiny puppy, Khiladi-Kumar Akshay studded the ramp with two dogs at the same time in his macho avatar.

On this occasion Akshay recollected the time when he first met golden retriever on the sets of ‘Entertainment‘ and then they instantly bonded as the pet understood he was a dog lover. Also Tamannaah shared her beautiful experience with this canine stating that this film is extremely special for her, as it introduced her to the fact how important a pet is in one’s life.

With this we predict that all the dog-lovers will definitely hit the theatres to watch ‘Entertainment‘ on 8th August to experience this unconditional bond.

Critically as well as commercially acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar will be honoured by Raj Kapoor Smriti Award from the Maharashtra government for his contribution in Hindi Cinema on August 12.

Conferring this news, Bhandarkar took a social networking site to express his gratitude with the following tweet, “Thank you to each one of you for the congratulatory messages you sent. I accept this Maharashtra State honour bestowed on me, in all humility.”

So far Madhur Bhandarkar holds the record of winning four National awards for his films ‘Chandni Bar‘, ‘Page 3‘, ‘Fashion‘ and ‘Traffic Signal‘. Currently he is working on his next film ‘Calendar Girls’ based on the models that feature on fashion calendars.

Though Amitabh Bachchan hails from the state of Uttar Pradesh, he rightly mentions Maharashtra as his “Karma Bhumi” (working place). And here is up to do some valuable work for his “Karma Bhumi” by being the brand ambassador of Maharashtra Horticulture Department, for which he yesterday shot an ad campaign.

Tech-savvy star Amitabh Bachchan updated his status on Facebook wall by quoting “Aur highway se seedha shooting pe gaya .. Horticulture Ministry ke liye unke Campaign shoot .. Maharashtra, phal utpaadan mein desh mein number 1 hai .. !!” It is said that Big B wrapped the entire shoot with an utter professionalism, without charging a penny for it.

By this publicized the Maharashtra Horticulture ad campaign even before its launch.

Goa is all about beaches, bikinis, partying and feasting on delicious Goan delicacies. But the stars were banned to have Goan food on the sets, during the filming of ‘Finding Fanny‘. Now to know what made the makers ban this Goan treat, read ahead.

As per the sources, Deepika Padukone traced the culinary expert and used to personally order the Goan food for the entire cast and crew of the film. After dinning over those authentic dishes, people on sets used to feel sleepy and this was delaying their work schedule. Therefore, producer Dinesh Vijan ordered the ban while filming and strictly stated that over-eating indulgence should be kept after wrapping the day’s work or else they won’t be able to wrap the shooting schedule within 36 days.

But this didn’t stop mischievous actress Deepika, as she continued to treat the ‘Finding Fanny‘ team after the shoots!

Abhishek Bachchan is all set to get into the leaner look to star in his next film produced by his home production house ABC Entertainment, to be directed by Amit Mehra. Therefore, these days he is often seen gymming to shed those extra kilos which he has gained in the recent past.

Plus, an insider informed that Abhishek is everyday wearing a wrist band to monitor his movements and also to keep track on his daily calorie count. And he has also assigned fitness guru Prashant Sawant as his gym trainer to make him attain his goal.

With these many efforts, we are damn sure that Abhi will get back into his fit frame until the film goes on the floor this November.

Beautiful actress Aditi Rao Hydari holds the record of being a classical trained dancer of Bharatnatyam. And here she puts her skills to work by shooting a special song for a Marathi film ‘Rama Madhav’.

Usually actors take 2 to 3 days to shoot a song, but Aditi being an effortless dancer she completed the entire dance number in flat six hours. Thus impressing Bollywood’s renowned Masterji aka choreographer Saroj Khan, who had suggested her name for Mrinal Kulkarni‘s periodic Marathi film ‘Rama Madhav’.

Set in 17th century, ‘Rama Madhav’ is based on the life and love story of a legendary Maratha warrior Peshwa Madhavrao and his wife Rama. Where Aditi will be seen dressed as per the old era adorning classic red lehenga-choli with delicate gold jewellery, which comprises right from the maang teekas to the round nose ring.

Well, we are waiting to see our Bollywood girl in her amusing avatar in the Marathi film.

After Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor, it’s Sonakshi Sinha‘s turn to go behind the mic and give voice to her song in the upcoming film ‘Tevar‘. But she is ahead of her contemporary actresses, as she is marking her debut singing alongside the internationally popular Punjabi singer Imran Khan.

As per the reports, Sonakshi will lend her voice to “Let’s Celebrate” song from ‘Tevar‘, in which she plays a female lead opposite the rugged star Arjun Kapoor. While, Pakistani singer Imran is popular in India with his tracks “Amplifier” and “Bewafa”.

‘Tevar‘ is the remake of blockbuster Telugu film ‘Okkadu’, produced by Arjun’s father Boney Kapoor and Uncle Sanjay Kapoor.