Yash Chopra launches five shows

The famous Bollywood director-producer-screenwriter Yash Chopra, is all set to colour the small screen ‘red’ from 1st of January. Yash Chopra’s YRF TV has partnered with Sony Entertainment Television exclusively to launch five shows which will be aired on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively between 8pm and 10pm.

Yash Chopra’s banner, Yash Raj Films, specialises in emotional and dramatic movies, though it has also attempted other genres too in films like Dhoom, Dhoom II, Chak De India and New York.

Of the five shows, one is a reality show, Lift Kara De, which will feature one celebrity each week. Karan Johar will host the show. The other four are fiction shows. On the other hand Sony Entertainment Television, is banking on YRF TV to improve its fortunes.

Nikhil in search of junior Akki

Nikhil Advani has started the shooting of his new movie Patiala House but still the director hasn't been able to find the right face to play the junior Akshay Kumar. Nikhil Advani is also planning to launch a talent hunt to find the suitable teenager who looks and behaves like Akshay.

The scenes are part of a flashback where Akki's on screen father, Rishi Kapoor, interacts with his 17-year-old son. The director also said that the talent hunt is just an option.

On the other side Nikhil has also approached Akshay's cousin to play the character. The director also needs an actor to play young Rishi Kapoor. The earlier plan of casting Ranbir Kapoor as Rishi was dropped.

Acting or directing for Farhan

The filmmaker-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar first faced the camera while acting for The Fakir Of Venice which was directed by Anand Surapur. It was a great experiment for Farhan which made him realised that it was possible for him to opt the acting career. When Rock On!!! came along, the role that he played was so much like his real life character that it was impossible to say no to the film.

When asked about the challenges that he faced doing a film like Karthik Calling Karthik, Farhan asserted that the very first challenge was that there were many scenes in the movie with just one character where the actor is alone in a room on the phone or waiting for a call to come. He was so exhausted that he wanted to move on to the next scene.

In an interview, Farhan Akhtar was asked that out of the two acting and direction which fascinates him the most. To this the actor replied that he feels more comfortable while direction because as a director you only get excited about films that you believe in and know you can direct. On the other hand, as a actor Farhan has to experince much more. For him it is possible to direct wider range of films than to act in.

Rakesh Roshan decides to direct Krrish 3

Finally, Rakesh Roshan has decided to direct Krrish 3. First the director, wanted Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to direct the film, but dropped the idea after Delhi 6 had a disastrous fate.

Hrithik Roshan who is more comfortable working with his father is also helping him with the script. Currently, both Roshans’ are busy with Kites and will begin working on Krrish 3 only after Kites releases.

Rakesh Roshan confirmed the news by asserting that, Krrish 3 is still in it's scripting stage and there is still time for the movie to go on the floors.

Karan waits for 18 December

The first look of the much awaited Karan Johar's Shahrukh Khan and Kajol starrer flick My Name Is Khan will be put on public display on 18th December along with the Indian release of James ‘Titanic’ Cameron’s ‘Avatar’. The director has left no stone unturned to promote his film.

Karan Johar has been working with full dedication in the editor’s room as he wants the best possible look of the preliminary promos. Being the reason, that this is his most proactive mega-project and secondly, his last film ‘Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna’ failed at box office.

We hope, this time around, Karan Johar will create the right buzz and the film will be worth a watch. The film is salted for release on last quarter of February.

To de-glam Bebo was a tough task for Hirani

Director Raj Kumar Hirani found it difficult to de-glam Kareena Kapoor the glamorous Bollywood babe, in a bid to make her look more convincing in his upcoming flick 3 Idiots.

Raj Kumar Hirani told that though Kareena Kapoor was very co-operative, the director still faced difficulty in giving Bebo a girl-next-door look, as she already looks pretty sizzling without make-up too.

Raj Kumar Hirani then decided to give the ‘Kambakht Ishq’ actress thick glasses as to make her look more convincing. 3 Idiots that also features Sharman Joshi and Madhavan is being said to be another blockbuster. Read on more about Aamir Khan's horoscope.

Imperfect is perfect

Imperfection seems to be the perfect mantra to get the cash registers on a roll. Rajkumar Santoshi's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, which got released in November, connected well with the audiences. The film was one of the high grossers at the box office this year.

And with this the trend continues with some of the other mega releases lined up ahead. Quickly peep inside. Pyaar Impossible and Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year, which will be released under the Yash Raj banner, as well as Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 3 Idiots all of them have one common thread to them- imperfection. The main lead actors in these films are not good-looking or dosen't have everything ideal about them.

The promos of Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year showcase Ranbir Kapoor as someone who scored 38 percent in 12th standard and wanting to be a salesman, whereas, 3 Idiots revolves around the life of three IT students, while Pyaar Impossible showcases Uday Chopra portraying the role of a nerdy geek.

As filmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra states, "Earlier there were mostly black and white characters that were shown in films. But now there are a lot of grey shades which are coming to the fore. Imperfect is good."

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra whose film Rang De Basanti in 2006 created storm at the box office showed Aamir Khan as an ex-college student, who continues to live fun-loving life even several years after his graduation.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra also said that these characters are a reflection of society. Our society is now more interested in real issues be it religious, social or any other.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, while discussing about the concept of perfection and imperfection, says that his upcoming flick 3 Idiots is about non-conforming. It's a fun film, and it talks about following your heart. It is true that people want to watch films that they can easily relate to. A dose of realism is important so that people can connect with the movie.

Aishwarya is the best says Vipul

The beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s admirers list is growing day by day. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Mani Ratnam prefer Aishwarya as the top most Bollywood heroine.

And now, one more biggie of Bollywood Vipul Shah has been added to the statement ‘We-adore-Ash’ list. Vipul Shah who impressed the audiences and critics with the films Waqt: The Race Against Time, Namastey London and Singh Is Kinng is now directing Aishwarya and Akshay Kumar in Action Replayy. Know more about horoscope of Akshay Kumar.

Vipul Shah also said that working with Aishwarya has been a revelation. She has been very dedicated towards her work. A movie that travels in time is not really easy for actors. Also with Akshay, Aishwarya makes an attractive on-screen jodi.

Priyadarshan plans to make film with Aamir

After making comedy flick De Dana Dan, with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, director Priyadarshan is now planning to make a film on AIDS with Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan.



Films are meant to generate a mass reaction. Priyadarshan also stated that there is no point in making a film with one of the biggest stars of the country which only a handful of people want to watch. Priyadarshan who's a film buff understands about the film market and what the audiences want from a flick.

Priyadarshan wants to make films for the masses. Even if it’s about the mafia Khatta Meetha with Akshay Kumar and Trisha or whether it is the stigma attached to inter-caste marriages in a film with Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu and Akshaye Khanna, he will speak in the language of the common man.

The very talented director also said that he never make films for critics. But he makes his own films, even his movies like Kala Pani and Kanchivaram, were made only for mass audience. Read more about the horoscope of Aamir Khan.

Rajkumar Santoshi To Make APKGK Sequel

Giving the successful hit of the year with a different kind of love story and winning various appreciation from the critics Rajkumar Santoshi is now planning to make a sequel of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. Rajkumar Santoshi so much impressed by Ranbir Kapoor that he wants to cast Ranbir in his upcoming ventures.



The effortless performance of Ranbir Kapoor has left everyone spellbound. Now it seems like Ranbir Kapoor is now all set to challenge the biggies of Bollywood.

Rajkumar Santoshi was considering Sunny Deol and Shahrukh Khan for his new venture but now Ranbir is on his mind. Let's see what happens !

Prakash Jha completes Rajneeti's shoot

The most famous Indian film director-producer-screenwriter Prakash Jha who is best known for his films like Damul, Mrityudand and Gangaajal has completed the shooting of his upcoming flick Rajneeti, that features bollywood's barbie doll Katrina Kaif portraying the role of a politician. Know more about horoscope of Katrina Kaif.

Prakash Jha told that Rajneeti will release on May 28 2010. The film has been produced and directed by Prakash Jha and is presented by UTV Motion Pictures and Walkwater Media Limited.

Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Naseeruddin Shah, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpai and Ranbir Kapoor are part of the cast. Under the post-production stage the film was shot over two schedules, one was started in February-March 2009 and the other in September-October 2009. The flick, shot completely in Bhopal a day before the planned schedule.