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Priyanka Chopra has that magic spell on her filmmakers that already worked with her they want to do films with her again and again. Vishal Bharadwaj, who worked with Priyanka in “Kaminey,” has already roped the actress in his next film, Saath Khoon Maaf, which is due for release on January 21, 2011.

Similarly, another director Siddharth Anand, who first worked with Piggy Chops in Anjaana Anjaani, wanted to work with her again in his next, a mature love story that will have Saif playing his age. Siddharth Anand will be co-producing the film with Saif. And the production of the movie will start this year itself. . We hope that Saif and Priyanka set the screen on fire!!!

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Siddharth Anand bought the rights of 2 States

The awesome filmmaker Siddharth Anand, whose latest movie Anjaana Anjaani that featured Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles is running in the theatres and earning good collections. Siddharth reportedly has bought out the right of Chetan Bhagat’s latest novel ‘2 States.’

The director is ready to make a flick based on the book with Saif Ali Khan playing the lead role. The director even mentioned that he bought the book and fell in love with it's contents at once. Siddharth soon contacted Chetan Bhagat who was then planning of selling the rights with some producers. But after a meeting, Bhagat was impressed with Siddharth Anand so much so that he decided to sell him the rights.

The movie which is said to be a contemporary comedy, will be shot all over India including places like Ahmedabad, Goa and Delhi too. The flick is most probably going to be produced by none other than Sajid Nadiawala. Siddharth Anand has earlier directed films like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ta Ra Rum Pum and Salaam Namaste. This time too, we wish him all the good luck!!!

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Siddharth Anand

Siddharth Anand who is also known as Siddharth Raj Anand is the son of film producer Bittu Anand. Bittu Anand produced the Amitabh Bachchan hit, Shahenshah. Siddarth Anand started his film journey with Rahul Rawail directed film Kuch Khathi Kuch Meethi, which was Kajol's comeback movie. After that he was involved as a writer with one other hit movies: Hum Tum along with Kunal Kohli. Siddarth Anand also worked as an executive producer and associate director on the film. But his major breakthrough came with Salaam Namaste starring Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. The film went on to become a major hit and helped him establish himself as a successful director in the Hindi film industry.

But Siddarth Anand's next Ta Ra Rum Pum starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee was an average movie and so was Anand's third one Bachna Ae Haseeno. He is now coming up with the much anticipated starring Anjaana AnjaaniRanbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, produced by Sajid Nadiawala. Siddarth Anand is married to Mamta Bhatia-Anand and has a son named Ranveer (RV) after Saif Ali Khan's character in Ta Ra Rum Pum.

Rensil D'Silva's film called to be lengthy

Debutant director of Bollywood industry Rensil D'Silva's upcoming romantic flick Kurbaan is said to be longer than the show-timing which multiplexes approve. Rensil D'Silva's film is called to be formidable and lengthy.




Produced by Karan Johar Kurbaan has turned out to be two hours 37 minutes long after editing. Rensil D'Silva exclusively speaks about his directorial movie Kurbaan and said that this flick is not a documentary on terrorism. Infact totally based on global issue. The fast-paced thriller is scheduled to release on November 20.

The movie features Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi in lead roles.

Kunal Kohli, bollywood director

Kunal Kohli is a bollywood director with just four movies in his kitty to talk about yet because of his association with Yash Raj Films, he has become famous. His debut film under the Yash Raj banner was Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) which did not fare too well at the box office. The film starred Hrithik Roshan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor.




His second venture Hum Tum (2004) was one of the biggest hits of 2004 and established him as a known director. The film won five Filmfare awards including Best Director for Kohli. He won against his own mentor Yash Chopra who was nominated for Veer-Zaara.

His film Fanaa, starred Aamir Khan and Kajol who made her comeback after a four year break from the industry and earned her a Filmfare Best Actress award. The film was released in May 2006. Fanaa became one of the biggest hits of all time. This film was found controversial, and was banned in the state of Gujarat due to protests against the lead actor Aamir Khan.


He also directed some music videos, Bally Sagoo's 'Mera Laung Gawacha', Bali Brahmabhatt's 'Tere Bin Jeena Nahin', Shiamak Davar's 'Jaane Kisne', Hema Sardesai's 'Bole Humse Kuch Na Gori' and Rajshri Music's 'Yeh Hai Prem', a song for Alisha Chinoy with Milind Soman.

He started his production house Kunal Kohli Productions in 2007 to make films for himself and launch new directors too. He wrote, directed and co-produced Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Rishi Kapoor and Amisha Patel that was not received well at the box-office and did not meet with the success of Hum Tum and Fanaa. He has also considered Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor for his next film.

Kunal Kohli has directed the following films-

* Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008)
* Fanaa (2006)
* Hum Tum (2004)
* Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)

He has also scripted the films he has directed, all on his own.

Nikhil Advani Director of KHNH

Nikhil Advani, born on April 28, 1971 is an Indian director in the Bollywood industry.

Advani was born in Mumbai. His father has a Pharmaceutical business and his mother is an advertising professional. He did his Masters in chemistry at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, India.

As the Film Director, he was debut vehicle was a masterpiece titled Kal Ho Naa Ho that released in 2003 starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Saif Ali Khan and Jaya Bachchan. The film was the second biggest hit of 2003 and firmly established him as a director. The film won six Filmfare awards, but lost out on the best director award.. His other films though did not make such impact namely Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love (2007) and the debacle Chandni Chowk To China that relesed in 2009.

He has been the Associate Director of hit candy floss films of Dharma Productions Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

As a writer, he has penned the script of Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love (2007). The film has a huge star cast:- Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Sohail Khan, Vidya Balan, John Abraham, Akshaye Khanna, Govinda, Juhi Chawla, Anil Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Shannon Esra and
Anjana Zukhani. The film was produced by Sunil Manchanda, Mukesh Talreja and Chetan Motiwalla and released on January 25, 2007 to mixed reviews.

He is also set to direct an animated film titled Ab Dilli Door Nahin for release in 2009.He will also start shoot his next film Chandbhai in February which will also star Akshay Khanna.

Even though Chandni Chowk To China has disappointed, Nikhil has announced that he will once more work with the film's lead star Akshay Kumar. Chand Bhai will be the title of this film and fellow Indian actress Vidya Balan has been approached for the leading lady role

He will turn producer with the upcoming film Basra (2010)

Karan Johar turns 37

Karan Johar turned 37 this year on May 25, 2009.

On the auspicious occasion, we will trace back his cinematic journey talking elaborately about his current work and projects.

The son of acclaimed producer Yash Johar, Karan, under his home banner Dharma Productions, has given the industry some of the top grossing romantic films of all time.

These days Karan is all set to bring back the hit jodi of all time SRK and Kajol after a span of 8 years in his upcoming directorial venture My Name is Khan. The director is also producing some much anticipated films such as Saif Ali Khan and Kareena starrer Qurbaan and Konkona
Sen’s and Ranbir Kapoor’s Wake Up Sid.

Karan belongs to commercial stream of cinema. As a kid also, Karan was influenced by commercial Indian cinema, and he cites Raj Kapoor, Yash Chopra and Sooraj R. Barjatya as his inspirations.

He made his acting debut in Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) in an inconspicious role. He soon realized that his true talent lay behind the camera and made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani
Mukjerjee. The film became a cult classic among the masses and went on to bag 8 Filmfare awards, including Best Movie, Best Director, Best Actors and Supporting cast.

Karan has all the biggest hit films in his kitty like Kabhie Khushi Khabhi Gham (2001), Kal Ho Na Ho (2003) and Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna (2006) followed, all of which made a mighty presence at the box office. He banked on his two favourite actors and close friends Shah Rukh and Kajol as his lucky charms, but still managed to bring out great performances from actors such as Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta and Abhishek Bachchan.

For a long time, Karan was fixated with the letter ‘K’ due to his numerlogical beliefs, but after watching Lage Raho Munnabhai, Johar decided to stop this practice. He also successfully dabbled in TV, with his show Koffee with Karan, where he interviewed the biggest stars in the Industry in his very own style.

Here’s wishing the Karan Johar A Rocking birthday!

Fate of Race Sequel – ‘Dizzy’

Reportedly, Kareena Kapoor replaced Katrina Kaif opposite Saif Ali Khan in the sequel of Race that was titled Race 2, while the remaining cast was yet to be finalized.

It was the directors duo-Abbas Mustan , who first hinted about options for a Race sequel. However, unable to come to a consensus, producer Ramesh Taurani of Tips and the directors are now rethinking their plans to make Race 2. The latest on the subject is that the producer is looking for other directors to make the sequel.

After the huge success of the multi starrer film in 2008, there were reports that Ramesh Taurani had asked the director duo to think of ways of taking the plot further. It is not clear why Abbas Mustan will not direct the sequel. It would have been the logical next step. The climax of Race was open ended and two of the main protagonists who supposedly get killed weren't actually shown dead on screen. Also, the relationship between the other two protagonists too was left open.

A source close to Ramesh Taurani said, “A final decision on the director for Race 2 has not yet been taken.”

Abbas Mustan and Ramesh Taurani haven’t yet confirmed the buzz.

The Multi-talented Farhan Akhtar!!!

:The Multi-talented Farhan Akhtar!!!


Farhan Akhtar re-wrote the script of Bollywood movies. His movies are known for their fresh, vibrant visuals in the middle of things as they are today. His talents work in multiples as he shifts from the roles of writer, producer, director, actor and singer.

Farhan Akhtar was born on 9th January 1974 in Mumbai to Javed Akhtarand Honey Irani who are both screenwriters. His father remarried actress Shabana Azmi. His grandfather Jan Nisar Akhtar was a poet.



Farah Khan, a choreographer and director, is his cousin. His sister Zoya Akhtar is making her debut as a director with Luck By Chance that has him in the lead.

He studied at the Maneckji Cooper School and then joined HR College to pursue a degree in Commerce but left in his second year.

Farhan is married to Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar, a hairstylist who runs Juice Salon with her brother. They have two daughters Akira and Shakya.

Farhan Akhtar & Showbiz

Starting at the age of 17, he worked as an apprentice with cinematographer Manmohan Singh, before assisting filmmaker Pankaj Parashar, and then worked three years in a Television production house, Script Shop. These years were spent performing varied roles on
different projects. Production Manager, Post Production Supervisor, Editor, Copywriter and Corporate Film Director.

Farhan assisted on the sets of movies like Lamhe and Himalayputra.



He made his debut as a director with the hit Dil Chahta Hai (2001), which starred Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. He also wrote the screenplay. Awards for Dil Chahta hai He was bestowed the prestigious National Award for “ Best HindiFeature Film” for this film, at the hands of the President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam.

Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie
Filmfare Best Screenplay.



Farhan Akhtar went on to direct Lakshya (2004) with Amitabh Bacchan, Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta about an aimless man who finds his purpose. The movie was set against the Kargil conflict. It was written by his father Javed Akhtar.

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He wrote and directed Don – The Chase Begins Again, a remake of the classic Don. Shah Rukh khan and Priyanka Chopra played the leads. The movie was commercially successful.

In 2007, he directed and produced a short film on AIDS Awareness called Positive, which was part of AIDS Jago programme. It starred Shabana Azmi and Boman Irani.



Farhan Akhtar made his debut as an actor in the Fakir of Venice (2007). His next role as the has-been rock musician Aditya Shroff in Rock On (2008) was considered brilliant.

His latest release was Luck By Chance, a movie directed by his sister Zoya Akhtar and written by him, about making it big in tinsel town.

Farhan has also produced the movies Don – The Chase Begins Again, Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd,Rock On and Luck By Chance.

Music was not far behind, as he penned the lyrics for Gurindher Chadha’s Bride & Prejudice and also sung Socha Hai, Sinbad the Sailor,
Tum Ho Toh, Pichle Saath Dinon Mein in Rock On.

Farhan is still a young prodigy in Bollywood who can go very far. Now,he is looked upon as the leader of a new sensibility that has taken hold of the Popular conscience in Indian Film