wassupbollywood: May 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Weekly Bollywood Boxoffice Report(11/05/12 - 17/05/12)

Ishaqzaade

Rank 1
Cinemas 1000
Week 2
Weekly nett 12,15,00,000
% change -50.23
Total nett 37,55,00,000

Verdict Super Hit
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Department

Rank 2
Cinemas 1175
Week 1
Weekly nett 11,45,00,000

% change -

Total nett 11,45,00,000

Verdict Disaster

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Vicky Donor

Rank 3
Cinemas 225
Week 5
Weekly nett 2,42,00,000
% change -30.06
Total nett 37,86,00,000

Verdict Super Hit
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Chotta Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan

Rank 4
Cinemas 250
Week 1
Weekly nett 2,13,00,000

% change -

Total nett 2,13,00,000

Verdict Pending

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Jannat 2

Rank 5
Cinemas 350
Week 3
Weekly nett 1,68,00,000
% change -73.99
Total nett 42,22,00,000

Verdict Semi Hit

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings

Arjun Kapoor to play double role in his next!

While the world speculates about his next project, Arjun Kapoor has become immune to the works of the rumour mills. After successfully debuting with Ishaaqzade, the newbie has already started working on his next project.

And it's neither the love story that dad Boney Kapoor's supposed to be making, nor a movie with Pradeep Sarkar opposite his first co-star Parineeti Chopra. Instead, Arjun's going to work with Yash Raj Films once again and it's some time before we see him paired with Parineeti.

The movie, titled Aurangzeb, will see the actor playing a double role. While most young actors would probably not risk a double role, considering it'd also come with double the expectations from two characters in the same film, Arjun told us that he's quite excited about the challenge. He said, "I'm very excited and there really is no risk; there's the challenge of proving that you're capable of handling two different kind of performances in the same film."

While Arjun can't give any details about the two characters till YRF makes another official announcement, he told us that the movie, directed by Atul Sabharwal, will test his potential as an actor. The actor, who considers Salman's double role in Judwaa as one of the most memorable ones, says that he has been working hard on preparing for the two roles and it'll be a couple of months before the movie goes on floors in the second half of this year.

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Arjun-Kapoor-to-play-a-double-role/articleshow/13668819.cms

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

I am not doing Wanted Sequel - Shahid Kapoor

Actor Shahid Kapoor has denied reports that he is starring in Wanted sequel supposedly being planned by choreographer-director Prabhu Deva.

"I don't think anyone can replace Salman Khan. I think because me and Prabhu Sir have been meeting up to do a film together and he is choreographing IIFA ( International Indian Film Academy awards) ...people are jumping to conclusions," the 31-year-old said.

"We have not decided anything yet, what we will do or when. But yes, we are very keen to work with each other. But these are all rumours, I have not said yes to anything," he added.

Directed by Prabhu Deva, Wanted was a remake of Puri Jagannadh's Telugu hit Pokiri, starring Mahesh Babu.

Shahid is currently busy promoting his forthcoming film Teri Meri Kahaani starring Priyanka Chopra. Directed by Kunal Kohli, the film hits theatres June 22

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-am-not-doing-Wanted-sequel-Shahid-Kapoor/articleshow/13605437.cms

Rowdy Rathore Pre Release Boxoffice Opening Prediction - Gautam Batra

Rowdy Rathore is an upcoming Bollywood action thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala. The film features Akshay Kumar in double role opposite Sonakshi Sinha. It is a remake of the Telugu film Vikramarkudu and is set to release on 1st june 2012.

Lets start with the prediction....

1. Promos & Music of the movie have been immensely liked by people which is one big positive.

2. Akshay's return to action genre is another exciting thing to watch out and movie is coming just after the super success of Housefull 2 which will provide a huge response from audience.

3. IPL has just ended and this one is a big movie releasing just after that so it will be a good option for people.

4. Buzz is great which will ensure huge opening.

Overall, Rowdy Rathore is all set to take a huge opening probably highest opening ever of Akshay Kumar and 3rd highest of all time. First Day could be in the range of 15-16 crore nett.

Disclaimer:The prediction is my own idea gathered from the surveys & buzz about the movies. It is accurate to best of my knowledge but the final boxoffice figures can be sometimes different due to uncertainity in boxoffice. The figures given are the nett domestic figures.

Ayushman gets two more projects including Tere Bin Laden Sequel

With his debut film Vicky Donor's super success, VJ and anchor-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana has emerged as the newest blue-eyed boy of the B-town.

Even before the release of his debut film, he was signed for yet another project Hamara Bajaj, produced by John Abraham's production house and directed by Shoojit Sircar, makers of Vicky Donor.

And now, as per the latest reports, Ayushman has bagged two more films. The first one is a Rohan Sippy film, while he plays a lead in the sequel to hit film Tere Bin Laden. The first part saw Pakistani singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar make his debut in Bollywood.

Ayushman has proved his mettle as an actor and singer. Hope his future ventures do create the same magic as his first film.

source: http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/12/may/28-news-ayushmann-khurrana-going-great-guns-051212.asp

All about Salman's next with Sooraj R. Barjatya

It's known to all and sundry that director Sooraj R. Barjatya and actor Salman Khan have teamed up for Rajshri's forthcoming venture. According to reports in the media, the film is titled Bade Bhaiya, with Salman essaying the title role. The film marks the return of Salman to family dramas -- and Rajshri -- after back to back comedies and action films.

"First of all, I wish to clarify that the film is *not* titled Bade Bhaiya," the normally reticent Sooraj R. Barjatya informs me. Speaking exclusively to this writer, the director of super-successful films such as Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain and Vivah says that his new film will follow the tradition of Rajshri movies. "It's about familial bonding, about relationships and traditions. I've already completed scripting the film. We begin filming next year," the soft-spoken director divulges. Barring Salman, no other actor has been signed for the film in question, he states.

There's a gap of almost six years between Vivah and his new film. Didn't he miss directing a film in the intervening period? "Yes, I did, but we were busy setting up our television wing. Television is no longer a tiny industry today. Besides, each show requires a lot of time and attention. The returns are huge too if the show clicks. The moment I felt I had free time on hand, I decided to work on the film project. And Salman was the natural choice for the principal role," he smiles.

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/news/view/id/1443524

Monday, May 28, 2012

Farhan became peacemaker for Karan-Priyanka

Karan Johar's 40th birthday bash on Friday had Priyanka Chopra in attendance post their bitter public spat, and turns out, it was Farhan Akhtar who apparently played peacemaker.

A source close to Priyanka revealed, "Farhan had hosted a party on May 20 at his place. He had just wrapped up the shoot of "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". Karan, SRK and Priyanka were all invited. At the party, Priyanka and Karan spoke for almost an hour and resolved their misunderstandings and differences. It was after this that Karan, who had very pointedly left her out from his guest-list, invited Priyanka for his birthday party."

What's more, Priyanka spent the better part of the evening talking almost exclusively to Karan, and staying away from Shah Rukh.

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Farhans-the-peacemaker/articleshow/13567068.cms

Sunny Deol's Bhaiyyaji Superhit Shelved?

After Ghayal 2 and The Man, Bhaiyyaji Superhit is Sunny Deol's third film which has come to a standstill. The movie is probably shelved, due to differences between the director Neeraj Pathak and producer Fauzia Arshi.

A source revealed, "There were differences between the producer and director as the movie was going over budget right after the first schedule and Neeraj approached Subhash Ghai, without the producer Fauzia's knowledge who is producing the film under the banner of Daily Multimedia Ltd & Metro Movies. The producer was shocked with the news of her project being produced by someone else when she holds the rights and has no plans to co-produce it."

When contacted producer Fauzia regarding the movie, she said, "I am not planning to shelve this project. I have put it on hold currently. This movie will go on floors when the script and budget is in place."

She adds, "After we finished 15 days of shooting which went well, director Neeraj Pathak asked me to increase the budget by Rs. 6 crores. That's a big amount! He has a good story but till I don't get a definite budget, and shooting script in hand, I wouldn't be able to let the movie go on floors."

Did you speak to Neeraj for taking the project to Subhash Ghai? She said, "Yes, I did. He said he just spoke and mentioned about the project and there must be some misunderstanding. The film is all mine and I have the rights for the same. I was shocked on seeing Subhash Ghai's statement in the paper. I'm assuming it is some misunderstanding as told to me by Neeraj."

Fauzia also tried contacting Ghai after the news of producing her film appeared in the paper. But he never replied.

Neeraj Pathak remained unavailable for comment.

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1443517/Bhaiyyaji-Superhit-shelved?

Ishaqzaade 17 Day Total Business

Ishaqzaade had a strong third weekend collecting around 4.25 crore nett and taking its seventeen day business to around 42 crore nett. The film collected 1 crore nett on Friday, 1.50 crore nett on Saturday and 1.75 crore nett on Sunday.

Kahaani had grossed 5.50 crore nett in its third weekend while Vicky Donor grossed around 3.75 crore nett. The top third weekend collection was the 8 crore nett of Housefull 2.

Ishaqzaade will have the fourth best third week collections of 2012 and have business in the range of 44.5-45 crore nett in three weeks.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4479&nCat=

Jannat 2 three week total business

Jannat 2 grossed 1.75 crore nett approx in week three which takes its 3 week total to 42.25 crore nett. The three week distributor share is around 22.50 crore approx. Below is the third week territorial breakdown of the film.

Mumbai - 49 lakhs

Delhi/UP - 38 lakhs

East Punjab - 15 lakhs

West Bengal - 6 lakhs

Bihar - 5 lakhs

CP Berar - 13 lakhs

CI - 11 lakhs

Rajasthan - 17 lakhs

Nizam/Andhra - 8 lakhs

Mysore - 3 lakhs

Others - 3 lakhs

TOTAL - 1.68 crore

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4474&nCat=

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Shahrukh sorry for smoking during IPL match

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan pleaded guilty in a Jaipur court on the charge of smoking in public during an IPL match. He also said that he was ready to pay the fine.

The Rajasthan Police had filed a complaint against Shah Rukh after he was caught smoking on camera, during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Swai Man Singh Stadium on April 8. They sent him summons on Tuesday and had his hearing scheduled yesterday.

SRK could not be present at the hearing and was represented by his lawyer who said SRK is willing to pay the fine and settle the case. The case has been adjourned till June 21 and Khan is not required to appear before the court for now.

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/news/view/id/1443236

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Rowdy Rathore not an mindless action entertainer - Prabhudeva

Rowdy Rathore is heating up well with immense buzz around it even as just a week remains for its arrival. The promos have done the trick and the songs are popular as well which means half the battle has already been won when it comes to the film getting a bumper opening at the box office. With action ruling the roost and Akshay returning to the mode after quite some time, one looks forward to an out and out 'masala' entertainer here.

"When you would see the film, you would realise that there is a strong emotional connect in the film as well. It isn't one of those mindless action masala entertainers where there is one action sequence coming after another. Here a character does what he is supposed to be doing in a given situation," details director Prabhudheva, "Akshay is doing what a Rathore is supposed to do when he turns Rowdy."

In the middle of this all, there is 'desi girl' in the form of Sonakshi Sinha. While she had a similar persona in her debut film Dabangg as well, one wondered whether in Rowdy Rathore she would go through any change. However Prabhudheva felt that her 'desi girl' image suited the film perfectly.

"Yes, that aspect has been retained. She is as 'desi' as it gets and if the kind of appreciation which is coming her way is any indication, her on-screen avatar has been accepted by the audience again," smiles Prabhudheva before signing off.

With music by Sajid-Wajid, Rowdy Rathore releases all over on 1st June.

source: http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/12/may/25-news-rowdy-rathore-not-a-mindless-action-masala-entertainer-says-prabhu-051209.asp

Bol Bachchan Trailer Analysis - Gautam Batra

Bol Bachchan is an upcoming Bollywood romance comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Asin Thottumkal and Prachi Desai in lead roles and is directed by Rohit Shetty. It is inspired by the 1979 comic flick, Gol Maal and is expected to release on July 6, 2012.

Trailer of the movie had lot of expectations attached with it because it is among the most awaited movies of the year. Probably because the super hit jodi of Rohit Shetty & Ajay Devgan is returning with Bol Bachchan plus Ajay Devgan & Abhishek Bachchan who desperately need a success after Disasters like Tezz & Players are expected to hit the bull's eye with it. But has the trailer lived up to the huge expectations or not?

Theatrical Trailer:

Rohit Shetty the director of movie has tried his best to comeup with a good trailer and he has been successful too. Trailer shows Ajay Devgan & Abhishek Bachchan in lead roles with Asin & Prachi Desai as leading ladies. Also comedy star Krishna & Archna Puran Singh are shown in supporting roles. Rohit Shetty has put everything to ensure a great masala entertainer. Colorful & huge sets, good starcast everything looks good specially Ajay Devgan who looks just superb in the trailer. His dialogue delievery & personality are just fabulous. Abhishek Bachchan looks good too in his character. Asin & Prachi Desai are shown in just few frames but they also leave a great impression.

Trailer promises a great entertainer with lots of laughs & cheers. Presence of Krishna in a supporting comedy role is fantastic and will be loved by audience. Only bad thing about the trailer is OTT action which will not be liked by classes.

Overall, Bol Bachchan trailer is good if we leave that irritaing action scenes. Will surely ensure a flying start for the movie.

Rating: 3/5

Ishaqzaade going excellently well in 3rd weekend

Ishaqzaade continued its great run in week three with rock steady collections. Delhi/UP grossed nearly 30 lakhs nett which is less than 50% drop from last week.

The collections on its third Friday should come in around 1 crore nett, if Mumbai circuit collections come in as strong as Delhi/UP, it may even be over 1 crore nett.

The way the film is performing it may even hit the 45 crore nett mark by the end of the third week or at least be very close it. Ishaqzaade and Vicky Donor are the only mainstream Hindi films which are still doing well while others like Department, Tezz and Jannat 2 have all faded away.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4471&nCat=

Department crashes almost completely on 8th day

The collections of Department have crashed on the 8th day like never before. Not many major releases have seen such a huge fall in collections. The fall in collections is around 95%. East Punjab has not even collected 1 lakh on day eight while DUP is around just 2-3 lakhs.

The all India collections of the film on the 8th day are probably somewhere in the 10-12 lakhs nett region.

The film will not even add 1 crore nett business to its tally after the first week.

The film has performed so badly that in many areas exhibitors preferred to give films like MLA and Rakhtbeej a chance rather than keep Department playing for another week. Normally a MLA or Rakhtbeej would hardly get screenings in places like Jaipur, Lucknow or Kanpur but due to Department crash these films have actually found there way into some multiplex screens in these areas. Some multiplexes that retained the film say shows cancelled due to no audience.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4472&nCat=

Salman only to host Big Boss 6

Since the last 2 seasons Salman Khan has been hosting popular reality show Bigg Boss. However last year the actor had Sanjay Dutt for company as his co-host. However this year Salman will once again return to host Season 6 of Bigg Boss all alone.

Salman's association with the show resulted in the show becoming a huge success and hence the channel wants the actor to once again return as host. Salman is currently shooting in Thailand with Katrina Kaif for his forthcoming film Ek Tha Tiger but if the buzz is to be believed he has agreed in principal to return as host of Bigg Boss.

The show is likely to go on air only towards the end of the year.

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/news/view/id/1442786

Friday, May 25, 2012

Shahid Priyanka to do Hindu Muslim swap in Teri Meri Kahaani

Kunal Kohli thinks there's no real problem between the two Hindu and Muslim communities. In his new film Teri Meri Kahaani, he has played a delicious double-identity game whereby Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra switch religious identities during the course of the narration.

Explains Kohli, "There are three different pairs of characters played by Shahid and Priyanka. In two of them they play a Hindu and a Muslim character. But they swap religious identities in the two sections."

While in the first story situated in 1910, Shahid plays a Muslim lover-boy named Javed and Priyanka, a Hindu girl named Aradhana, in the second story that unfolds in 1960, Shahid stars as a struggling music composer named Govind while Priyanka plays a Muslim actress named Rukshar."

In this way, Kohli wants to show how the religious identity and the problems that ensure thereof are of no consequence to him as a moviemaker.

Argues Kohli, "Why do we consider it a problem? It is not! As a thinking Indian and a responsible filmmaker, it is my job to show that the so-called differences are all a state of the mind. That's why I made the religious identity inter-changeable in my film. The two halves, the Hindu and the Muslim are changed in the two different segments of the film. I feel cinema needs to wean society away from prejudices. And what better example of communal amity than the movie industry?"

Interestingly, Kohli has named Priyanka as 'Radha' after his daughter in the segment of his film set in 2012.

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1441984/Hindu-Muslim-swap:-Shahid-Priyanka-exchange-communal-vows

Indian Cinema is a fu***ing joke at Cannes - Sheetal Talwar

"It's nothing but mutual masturb****n," expostulates Sheetal Talwar from Cannes after the 'India Party' on Monday night which Talwar describes in his livid condition as "frigging farce and waste of the Indian government's precious money."

Producer Sheetal Talwar who is a regular at the annual Cannes jamboree, says this year's report-card for Bollywood at Cannes is deplorable. "We're a f***ing joke at Cannes. Every year we hear of this or that film going to Cannes. The fact is, hardly any Indian ever makes it into the competitive section. Even this year, apart from Ashim Ahluwalia's Miss Lovely, all the other films that you hear about being at Cannes are in non-competitive sections. You only have to go through Cannes' official programme to realize the truth of what I am saying."

What has really and truly disgusted Talwar is the splurging at the 'India Party' on Monday night where all stops were pulled.

Talwar thinks the India Party is a symptom of the sickness that has seeped into the Indian participation at foreign festivals, particularly Cannes. "Every year I come here and I see the Indian government's money being wasted by the so-called Indian Pavilion. What does this Pavilion achieve every year at Cannes? According to me, zilch. Every year members of the Indian film industry travel business class to Cannes, party with one another and go back without making any difference to global cinema."

Sheetal Talwar notes there was not a single invitee from world cinema at the lavish India Party at Cannes on Monday night. "I didn't see a single gora face. I only saw the same tired faces from Mumbai that I see every year. The NFDC funds the India Party. I believe they spend Rs. 1 crore on the party alone. What does the party achieve in terms of getting us global recognition? How can we claim to crack Cannes when we can't even get any international filmmaker or actor to attend our party out there?"

Talwar wants the extravagant Bollywood entourage at Cannes to be stopped immediately. "Let's not waste money on all-expenses-paid holidays for Bollywood at Cannes. Let NFDC use the money spent at Cannes on funding 4-5 young and bright Indian filmmakers every year. We stand to achieve more through that exercise than this useless annual Cannes orgy."

Talwar opines there are only two personalities from the Mumbai film industry who have a standing in Cannes. "One is filmmaker Sudhir Mishra and the other is producer Sunil Doshi. They genuinely care for cinema. They are devoted regulars at Cannes and respected. The rest of us-and I include myself-are only wasting our time over here at Cannes. Indian cinema is a joke at Cannes. But we don't realize it because we're busy having a good time at our government's expense. We continue to praise our own cinema and feel great about making what we consider world-class cinema. But face it, barring a stray Satyajit Ray or Mira Nair, the world is not interested in our cinema."

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3442

Tumhi Ho Bandhu - Cocktail

"Bol Bachchan" Theatrical Trailer

Subhash Ghai producer for Sunny's Bhaiyyaji Superhit

Neeraj Pathak's Bhaiyyaji Superhit, which will be featuring Sunny Deol for the first time in a double role, had reportedly run into trouble few days after the first schedule. However, now we hear that none other than the showman of the industry, Subhash Ghai, will be stepping into the shoes of the producer.

It is learnt that Ghai and Pathak go back a long way, Pathak had directed Mukta Arts' 2010 film Right Yaaa Wrong. Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts will now be co-producing the film in association with Nikon Films.

Currently, the terms and conditions of the venture are being finalized. The film which also stars Mithun Chakraborty, Ameesha Patel and Arshad Warsi is set to release later this year.

source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/news/view/id/1441670

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Rowdy Rathore fetches highest ever prices for Akshay Kumar starrer

Rowdy Rathore is super hot in the market across India as it fetches sky prices wherever it is being sold. Rajasthan has fetched over 3 crore, Bihar has gone for around 2 crore while Gujarat is 6.50 crore. Going by these prices if the film was to be sold across all Indian theatrical circuits it would at a ratio of around 45-50 crore.

These are the highest prices that an Akshay Kumar starrer has ever fetched and amongst the the top films as far the territorial prices being fetched prior to release.

The film has strong buzz and may even surpass the 45-46 crore three day figures of films like Don and Agneepath despite being a non holiday release like those films.

The record figures for a non holiday release are 42.25 crore nett for Ready set last year in the same week as which Rowdy Rathore releases this year and has a very good chance of beating the Ready weekend numbers.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4461&nCat=

Weekly Bollywood Boxoffice Report(11/05/12 - 17/05/12)

Ishaqzaade

Rank 1
Cinemas 1100
Week 1
Weekly Nett 25,41,00,000
% Change -
Total Nett 25,41,00,000

Verdict Pending
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Jannat 2

Rank 2
Cinemas 900
Week 2
Weekly Nett 6,48,00,000
% Change -80.97
Total Nett 40,54,00,000

Verdict Semi Hit
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Danegrous Ishhq

Rank 3
Cinemas 1050
Week 1
Weekly Nett 5,50,00,000
% Change -
Total Nett 5,50,00,000

Verdict Flop
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Vicky Donor

Rank 4
Cinemas 250
Week 4
Weekly Nett 3,46,00,000
% Change -46.11
Total Nett 35,44,00,000

Verdict Super Hit
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Housefull 2

Rank 5
Cinemas 100
Week 6
Weekly Nett 55,00,000
% Change -62.58
Total Nett 112,39,00,000

Verdict Super Hit

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings

Ishaqzaade second monday business

Ishaqzaade continued with strong business on its second Monday as it collected around 1.40 crore nett. Last Monday the film had collected around 2.75 crore nett meaning the Monday to Monday drop is less than 50%.

The total non performance of Department has helped the film and now Ishaqzaade is comfortably ahead of Department on a daily basis even though Department is first week and Ishaqzaade in its second week.

The film should reach the 45 crore nett mark as it will be be in the 37-38 crore nett range after two weeks and should be able to add 7-8 crore thereafter.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4460&nCat=

I owe a lot to Salmanbhai - Arjun Kapoor

With his debut, actor Arjun Kapoor has grabbed limelight. And there are many female fans who are smitten by his cool demeanor and an endearing smile.

Having already created a buzz in B-Town with critics praising his acting potential, Arjun now is discovering the charm of facing the camera. He says, "I was associated with dad's ( Boney Kapoor) production, acting was never on my mind. It was Salmanbhai (Khan) who thought I had the acting potential in me. He insisted on me giving acting a try. And I was 140 kilos then, he inspired me to do workouts and shape up. I owe a lot to him."

So what was his fitness regimen like? "I did heavy exercises, cardio and I never missed out on it. About diet - I can't follow a diet program as I'm a big foodie. I eat anything and everything, but I make it a point to burn the calories. Like I spent an hour and half at a gym before going for promotional events in Ahmedabad and for lunch I indulged in Gujarati thaali with lot of aam ras which was delicious," he says.

Much is talked about his bonding with cousin Sonam Kapoor, and as we ask him about it, he says, "We have always been together. Same school, same set of friends and similar interests makes us more of buddies rather than cousins. We both love food, movies and enjoy life." So is that why they both took up direction as their stepping stone to the glam world? "It's not like that. I was inclined towards production and direction. Sonam always knew that she wanted to act - and so she took up Sanjay (Leela Bhansali) sir's banner as her launchpad! She is a smart girl," says Arjun.

Quiz him on why didn't he choose his father's production house as a launchpad and he is quick to say, "Dad definitely had plans to come up with a film for me. But getting a three-film contract from India's best production banner is a bliss and I dedicate it to my dad."

So what's next for this young guy? Arjun says, "Nothing's been finalised as yet about the two films. You'll have to wait and watch."

This droolworthy dude says his relationship status is, "single. Who has time for a relationship right now when I've just started a new innings in B-Town." So how does he spend his leisure time? "I'm not someone who loves to hang out, party et al. I'm a laid-back person and love to indulge myself in good food. I'm a movie buff and I've a huge collection of movies at home which I watch. I work out and I love to sleep - to laze around in my room makes me happy."

On a lighter note, he says, "The aam ras that I had is so sumptuous, that I feel like dozing off right now!"

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-owe-a-lot-to-Salmanbhai-Arjun-Kapoor/articleshow/13353912.cms

Sonakshi keen for action

Sonakshi Sinha is keen to sign an action film.

Sources reveal that the actress who has so far grabbed roles where she plays the coy desi roles wants an image make over and is craving for an adventure film where she can kick some ass. A source reveals, "Sonakshi has sent feelers to filmmakeers that she's interested in a role like Bipasha (Race) or Priyanka (Don). She wants to do something drastically different." Akshay effect?

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Sonakshi-wants-to-do-an-adventure-film/articleshow/13353647.cms

Nargis out of Khiladi 786!

It was meant to be her next big film after Rockstar. But Nargis Fakhri has just lost out on her dream film opposite Akshay Kumar, because of changes beyond her control.

The film, Kumar's home production Khiladi 786 which goes on the floors next month is now left without a lead actress after Amitabh Bachchan pulled out because of health and date problems.

The filmmakers, who roped in Mithun Chakraborty woke up to the realisation that the half-Asian model-actor, best known for her pout, would never fit in as Mithunda's sister.

A source close to the developments said, "Nargis was signed by Himesh Reshammiya and Akshay Kumar to play Amitabh's sister in the film. However after Bachchan pulled out, Akshay roped in Mithun to essay the role of gangster Tatya Tukaram Tendulkar. That changed a lot of things."

Apparently, Akshay was not willing to compromise on the role of the gangster, and given his equation with Chakraborty, especially after the success of Housefull 2, he was keen to have him on board.

Unfortunately for Nargis, this meant she had to let go of her big role. There was no way the filmmakers would pass off the sophisticated Nargis as the earthy actor's sister, added the source.

The parting between Nargis and the makers of the film was amicable, we are told. And it happened on Monday afternoon.

Sources also claim that there are no ill-feelings between the actress and the filmmakers. "They have decided to keep their options open for a future project that may bring them together. Right now, the hunt is on for a new leading lady," said the source.

In the film Paresh Rawal and Himesh Reshammiya play Gujarati characters of Champak Lal and Mansukh and Akshay Kumar plays a Punjabi guy.

The film goes on the floors in June and is directed by debutante Ashish R. Mohan. Producer Himesh Reshammiya and Nargis remained unavailable for comments.

source: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201205222012052202171267523e48136/Too-hot-to-be-Mithunda%E2%80%99s-sis.html

Department Monday Business

Department collections went down on Monday as expected as it collected around 1.25 crore nett. It has collected around 8.75 crore nett in four days and the week should close at around 11.50 crore nett.

There is no major Hindi film releasing this week but Department will not get the advantage of this as exhibitors will turn to other holdover films like Ishaqzaade, Jannat 2 and Vicky Donor as they will feel that these films will give them better occupancies than Department.

In East Punjab, Department collected just 7 lakhs on Monday, a film like Vicky Donor had collected a similar amount from just one station of East Punjab, Gurgaon on its first Monday.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4458&nCat=

Monday, May 21, 2012

Ishaqzaade 10 ten day total business

Ishaqzaade had a good second weekend as it grossed 7.25 crore nett plus to take its ten day total to over 32.50 crore nett. The film sustained very well in Delhi/UP with business of around 1.90 crore nett.

The business of the film is similar to the lifetime business of Ladies vs Ricky Bahl in just ten days and with no major competition from Hindi films this week it should have another good week at the box office till the release of Rowdy Rathore.

Ishaqzaade is looking at lifetime business of around 42-45 crore nett which would be a very good total.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4456&nCat=

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Jannat 2 two week total business

Jannat 2 grossed 6.50 crore nett approx in week two taking its total to 41 crore nett approx. The two week distributor share is around 21.75 crore approx. Below is the second week territorial breakdown of the film.

Mumbai - 2.24 crore

Delhi/UP - 1.39 crore

East Punjab - 62 lakhs

West Bengal - 23 lakhs

Bihar - 17 lakhs

CP Berar - 47 lakhs

CI - 33 lakhs

Rajasthan - 46 lakhs

Nizam/Andhra - 27 lakhs

Mysore - 16 lakhs

Others - 20 lakhs

TOTAL - 6.54 crore

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4453&nCat=

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Dangerous Ishhq First Week Business

Dangerous Ishq grossed 5.50 crore nett approx in week one. The first week distributor share is 2.25 crore approx. Below is the first week territorial breakdown of the film.

Mumbai Circuit - 1.97 crore

Delhi/UP - 1.17 crore

East Punjab - 33 lakhs

West Bengal - 23 lakhs

Bihar - 26 lakhs

CP Berar - 26 lakhs

CI - 33 lakhs

Rajasthan - 29 lakhs

Nizam/Andhra - 24 lakhs

Mysore - 19 lakhs

Others - 23 lakhs

TOTAL - 5.50 crore

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4452&nCat=

Department another Disaster of 2012

Department is a disaster at the box office as it collected around 7.25-7.50 crore nett over the weekend. The film grossed 2.75 crore nett on Friday, 2 crore nett on Saturday and Sunday was around 2.50-2.75 crore nett.

The collections at multiplexes were extremely low while single screens at mass centres recorded better collections.

Ishaqzaade in its second week was better at multiplexes all over while children's animation film Chhota Bheem and The Curse Of Damyaan was ahead at multiplexes where both films had screenings. Even Vicky Donor in its fifth week was recording better numbers at many multiplexes.

Department was released on 44 theatres in Delhi city and collected just 55 lakhs approx. Thats just over 1 lakh per theatre when Delhi city has the most high grossing theatres in the country.

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4454&nCat=

Ishaqzaade First Week Business

Ishaqzaade collected 25.50 crore nett approx in week one. The first week distributor share is 13 crore approx. Below is the first week territorial breakdown of the film.

Mumbai Circuit - 9.33 crore

Delhi/UP - 5.45 crore

East Punjab - 2.29 crpre

West Bengal - 1.28 crore

Bihar - 47 lakhs

CP Berar - 1.43 crore

CI - 98 lakhs

Rajasthan - 1.51 crore

Nizam/Andhra - 94 lakhs

Mysore - 1.18 crore

Others - 60 lakhs

TOTAL - 25.44 crore

source: http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4451&nCat=

Success is more dangerous than failure - Shahid Kapoor

In his almost a decade-old Bollywood career, Shahid Kapoor has gone through a lot of personal and professional ups and downs. But despite as many as six back-to-back box office disappointments behind him, he is undeterred because he feels success can do more harm than failure.

"Success can be more dangerous than failure. When you are successful, you feel that you are doing everything right. So, failure can teach you a lot. I just believe in 'Go out and do your best,'" Shahid said.

After Vishal Bharadwaj's major success film Kaminey in which he featured in a double role opposite Priyanka Chopra, Shahid was seen in Dil Bole Hadippa!, Chance Pe Dance, Paathshaala, Badmaash Company, Milenge Milenge and Mausam. Alas, none of them generated good business.

Now he will once again be seen with Priyanka, his rumoured former girlfriend, in Kunal Kohli's Teri Meri Kahaani. He is hopeful their chemistry will work for the film, which he says is diametrically different from Kaminey.

"I think the audience really liked me and her (Priyanka) in Kaminey. It's always fun working with her. This film is very much different from Kaminey and nothing will look similar," he said.

At first, Shahid thought Teri Meri Kahaani, which depicts a love story in three different eras, was about reincarnation. But the director put his doubts to rest.

"One day over coffee, Kunal said he had an idea which he really loved, but it was not developed. It was just a one-line story. He told me it would be an entertaining love story with the same two actors in three different time periods," Shahid said.

"I, however, had reservations about doing a reincarnation film. Kunal assured me that it would be a romantic comedy. I found that interesting. I was not skeptical before signing the film because it's a very simple film. It's not complicated at all," he added.

Out of the three eras, Shahid personally enjoyed playing the character of a Muslim boy named Javed.

"When Kunal said we are starting from the 1910s, I told him: 'It's so boring, the pre-independence era is like going back to history class.' Kunal briefed me about the character and said he is the most misbehaved character of that era. His name is Javed and his only job is to pick up women. I really enjoyed playing Javed's version," Shahid said.

Teri Meri Kahaani will release on 22nd June.

During the film's shooting, reports indicated that Shahid and Priyanka shared a cold war on the sets. But Shahid says he remains unaffected with such speculations.

"I don't deal with these situations. I just let them go. Just ignore this news and move on. These reports don't bother me," he said.

But asked about his favourite female co-star from a bouquet as diverse as Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Amrita Rao, Rani Mukerji and Vidya Balan, he responded: "Do you think I will answer this question? Not for million bucks!"

"My funda is never choose between women," Shahid said as he flashed his dimpled smile.

source: http://www.ndtvmovies.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=ENTEN20120203697&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=213306

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