Just imagine about a young man getting through many projects at the same time. Appositely, Karan Johar can be regarded as the best exemplification as he isn’t merely focused on his ‘My Name is Khan’. Of course, the filmmaker has taken more affinity towards ‘production of films’.
With his ‘Wake up Sid’ directed by his close-associate Ayan Mukherji ready to hit the screens on October 2, Karan Johar has already got three script works of ‘Dostana-2’, remake of ‘Agneepath’ and animation version of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. As well an untitled film with Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles will soon start rolling (directed by his erstwhile assistants).
At the moment, the filmmaker is fast on the heels of completing the final schedules of ‘My Name is Khan’ starring Shah Rukh and Kajol in lead roles.
So, how Karan could manage more projects at a row? Ask him and he comes up with an interesting smart reply, “Since it’s not possible to concentrate on all projects at the same time. It’s better to just outsource - handover the power to talented ones and expect big results”.
(indiaGlitz)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Karan Johar all set to launch his own fashion line!
We already know him as the extraordinarily talented director, the producer, and the chat-show host, but what many people may not know is that our very own Karan Johar is a fashion designer as well!
Yep, you read right! Karan has indeed been designing clothes for Shahrukh Khan (honestly, is there anything else left for these two to do together?) for a couple of years now. Recently, the stylish formal suits as well as casual clothes we saw SRK wear on Kaun Banega Crorepati 3 were all Karan’s work.
When asked about it, KJo doesn’t divulge much but does admit that he is interested in launching a fashion label for both, men and women. Another interesting fact he adds is that he used to choreograph fashion shows in college and that’s one of the reasons why fashion comes so easily to him!
We will also be seeing Karan’s designs in Farah Khan’s forthcoming Om Shanti Om where he has designed a retro look and a modern day look for who else but Shahrukh Khan. Looks like this multi-talented personality is ready to take over the fashion world very very soon!
Any guesses as to what his fashion line would be called? ‘KJo’ sounds like a safe bet as of now but let’s wait for more news on this one!
(Bolly Spice)
Yep, you read right! Karan has indeed been designing clothes for Shahrukh Khan (honestly, is there anything else left for these two to do together?) for a couple of years now. Recently, the stylish formal suits as well as casual clothes we saw SRK wear on Kaun Banega Crorepati 3 were all Karan’s work.
When asked about it, KJo doesn’t divulge much but does admit that he is interested in launching a fashion label for both, men and women. Another interesting fact he adds is that he used to choreograph fashion shows in college and that’s one of the reasons why fashion comes so easily to him!
We will also be seeing Karan’s designs in Farah Khan’s forthcoming Om Shanti Om where he has designed a retro look and a modern day look for who else but Shahrukh Khan. Looks like this multi-talented personality is ready to take over the fashion world very very soon!
Any guesses as to what his fashion line would be called? ‘KJo’ sounds like a safe bet as of now but let’s wait for more news on this one!
(Bolly Spice)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sonam Kapoor sheds designer wear for KJo’s ‘I Hate Love Stories’
Sonam Kapoor is facing a dilemma these days, but what exactly is it that’s troubling her? Well, the actress, who is known to have a penchant for expensive designer wears, has been ordered by Karan Johar to get rid of her designer gowns and get back to the basics- tees and denims, for the actress is starring in his new film ‘I Hate Love Stories’.According to reports, the film in question has Imran Khan along with Sonam Kapoor and will be directed by Puneet Malhotra.
“While Imran has a boyish image, Sonam has an international designer gown wali image. While it may have worked for her to get plush endorsement campaigns with international brands, she comes across too hip for the Indian masses. So Karan has asked her to lock away all designer gowns and start appearing in public in casual jeans and t-shirts,” says a source.
Sonam is apparently so keen on shopping that she has volunteered to go with Manish Malhotra (who will be designing her clothes for ‘I Hate Love Stories’) to shop for her wardrobe in the film.
(Spicezee Bureau )
Priyanka, Katrina at war
Grapevine buzzed that Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif are all loggerheads. Both the actresses are fighting for the topmost position. Reportedly, Katrina Kaif has replaced Priyanka Chopra in Karan Johar’s Dostana sequel.
Priyanka who has number of hits in her credit denied the report of cat-fight between them and she also refused the report of Kat replacing her in Dostana sequel saying that her role in Dostana has reached its end and she is least bothered about who will take her place. She added that every actor is a competitor including Katrina.
Presently, she is basking in joy with the success of Vishal Bharadwaj’s ‘Kaminey’.
(Bollywood Mantra)
Priyanka who has number of hits in her credit denied the report of cat-fight between them and she also refused the report of Kat replacing her in Dostana sequel saying that her role in Dostana has reached its end and she is least bothered about who will take her place. She added that every actor is a competitor including Katrina.
Presently, she is basking in joy with the success of Vishal Bharadwaj’s ‘Kaminey’.
(Bollywood Mantra)
Ranbir on Konkona, Karan and Wake Up Sid
Actor Ranbir kapoor's next film Wake Up Sid is ready for release. In a chat with CNN-IBN, Ranbir reveals what is the first thing he wakes up to and about his co-star Konkona Sen Sharma and Karan Johar.
CNN-IBN: As the name of the film is Wake Up Sid, what is this one issue the you think the people of our country should wake up to and why?
Ranbir Kapoor: There are so many, even the simple things like waking up to love, responsibilities, life and your family. I think that it what Wake Up Sid is all about.
CNN-IBN: What does Ranbir wake up to everyday?
Ranbir Kapoor: A glass of juice. As I am an actor I wake up to movies. I go to my set, work on my scene and interact with other actors.
CNN-IBN: Tell us something about Karan and Konkona which we don't know already?
Ranbir Kapoor: Apart from being a god-gifted, talented actress, Konkona can finish a 300-350 pages book in an hour flat, which I think is marvelous. I think it will take me 300 days to do that. And Karan Johar is the most giving person you will ever come across in your life.
(CNN IBN)
'Qurbaan' giving hot scenes between Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
The real life lovers Kareena and Saif playing couple in Karan Johar's production venture "Qurbaan",which has given some steamy scenes for the film. The film also has a love making scene in which Kareena showing her exposing her back.
Kareena is just back in town after spending a long vacation in Switzerland. She got compliments by her best friend Karan Johar for her work in the film.
Sources revealed that, "Saif and Bebo reportedly took the shot in one go and were quite comfortable during the shoot. It is also being said that Chhote Nawab and Bebo have created a new Bollywood record for the longest onscreen kiss by any two co-stars."
However, the scenes are apparently too steamy for the regular audience. A section of the audience might decide to see the film only to see the real life couple making love on silver screen.
Kareena is just back in town after spending a long vacation in Switzerland. She got compliments by her best friend Karan Johar for her work in the film.
Sources revealed that, "Saif and Bebo reportedly took the shot in one go and were quite comfortable during the shoot. It is also being said that Chhote Nawab and Bebo have created a new Bollywood record for the longest onscreen kiss by any two co-stars."
However, the scenes are apparently too steamy for the regular audience. A section of the audience might decide to see the film only to see the real life couple making love on silver screen.
RGV takes potshot at Karan Johar
Here's another round of Ramu-KJo war. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma seems to be on a tit-for-tat mode as he makes a comment on the makers of candyfloss NRI stories.Ram Gopal Varma
Ram Gopal Varma says he prefers making thrillers rather than candyfloss NRI stories.
"Some people have a fascination for making family dramas and I find making thrillers much exciting. And what's wrong with it?...any day it's better than making NRI stories," Varma, whose last release was the horror thriller Agyaat, says Ramu
Karan Johar made a sharp comment on Ram Gopal Varma in the upcoming episode of Farah Khan's show Tere Mere Beach Mein. "RGV should start making diet biscuits as he's not making cinema anymore," said Karan.
Oops!
(Hindustan Times)
Ram Gopal Varma says he prefers making thrillers rather than candyfloss NRI stories.
"Some people have a fascination for making family dramas and I find making thrillers much exciting. And what's wrong with it?...any day it's better than making NRI stories," Varma, whose last release was the horror thriller Agyaat, says Ramu
Karan Johar made a sharp comment on Ram Gopal Varma in the upcoming episode of Farah Khan's show Tere Mere Beach Mein. "RGV should start making diet biscuits as he's not making cinema anymore," said Karan.
Oops!
(Hindustan Times)
SRK practices autism at home
Shah Rukh Khan continues to practice the body language and speech patterns of his autistic character even at Home
Before Shah Rukh Khan played the autistic character in My Name Is Khan, Karan Johar met Londoner Chris Aston who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome and his wife Maxine, who wrote a book on how to cope with a spouse suffering from the disease.
Says Karan, “Shibani and I met the couple. They were gracious enough to meet us in London. And that couple’s relationship became the basis of Rizwan and Mandira’s relationsip in My Name Is Khan. At its core level this film is a love story.”
Continues Karan, “My writer Shibani Bhatija researched extensively on various aspects of an autistic disorder and contacted the various National Autistic Centres. Shibani and I personally met a lot of autistic people, took notes went to U-Tube. Then Shah Shah Rukh did his own research.”
Karan admits this has been the most difficult film of his career. “It has taken its toll on me and Shah Rukh. It’s true Shah Rukh remained in character as Rizwan Khan even at home. At home in his body language he’s always Rizwan. I see him doing it all the time. I don’t think he has got out of it. Even when he’s with his children at home.”
Karan cuts down the theory that Shah Rukh’s disorder is inspired from Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump. “It’s not Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump at all. That was a totally different strain of autism. It’s nearer to Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, though still very different. It’s what we call high-functional autism. You can have a regular life, be married, have children. But the syndrome does convey a fair amount of quirks and eccentricities. But his character is not essentially neuro-typical. The film has made me understand human behaviour and how to be compassionate and humane.”The film has sapped Karan’s energies. He needs to take a break. “I need to go away for a month. I don’t think it will happen. But no harm in dreaming.”
(Times of India)
Before Shah Rukh Khan played the autistic character in My Name Is Khan, Karan Johar met Londoner Chris Aston who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome and his wife Maxine, who wrote a book on how to cope with a spouse suffering from the disease.
Says Karan, “Shibani and I met the couple. They were gracious enough to meet us in London. And that couple’s relationship became the basis of Rizwan and Mandira’s relationsip in My Name Is Khan. At its core level this film is a love story.”
Continues Karan, “My writer Shibani Bhatija researched extensively on various aspects of an autistic disorder and contacted the various National Autistic Centres. Shibani and I personally met a lot of autistic people, took notes went to U-Tube. Then Shah Shah Rukh did his own research.”
Karan admits this has been the most difficult film of his career. “It has taken its toll on me and Shah Rukh. It’s true Shah Rukh remained in character as Rizwan Khan even at home. At home in his body language he’s always Rizwan. I see him doing it all the time. I don’t think he has got out of it. Even when he’s with his children at home.”
Karan cuts down the theory that Shah Rukh’s disorder is inspired from Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump. “It’s not Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump at all. That was a totally different strain of autism. It’s nearer to Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, though still very different. It’s what we call high-functional autism. You can have a regular life, be married, have children. But the syndrome does convey a fair amount of quirks and eccentricities. But his character is not essentially neuro-typical. The film has made me understand human behaviour and how to be compassionate and humane.”The film has sapped Karan’s energies. He needs to take a break. “I need to go away for a month. I don’t think it will happen. But no harm in dreaming.”
(Times of India)
My Name Is Khan on a swimming spree
Water has always been a source of thrill and… trouble for some. The team of Karan Johar’s 'My Name Is Khan' is enjoying the watery days, both inside and outside the film sets. While its pouring cats-dogs outside, its equally water-jammed on the shooting sets of this movie.
Enclosed within the premises of Film City, the crew are having troublesome time shooting inside three feet deep water. The scene, which features a flooded New York, has been impressively recreated the foreign location at a whopping amount and planning. It is said that artificial rains are used thus adding more inconvenience to the shoot. Even the cameras were not spared; they had been positioned underwater to capture scenes below the water.
The real rains had also found its way into the sets, helping the team to get a natural effect. As for the cast of the movie, they are really said to be braving the water shoot. Our King Khan seemed to have gone all frog-skinned due to the long stay in waters. He has been even nicknamed as Mermaid by the people on the set. But along with the water, SRK has seemed to be taking it sportingly. After Shah Rukh, Jimmy Shergill will soon dive into the schedule to finish his round of shooting.
Hmm, our only concern is that hope all the people involved here would come out fit and fine.
(Indiaglitz)
Enclosed within the premises of Film City, the crew are having troublesome time shooting inside three feet deep water. The scene, which features a flooded New York, has been impressively recreated the foreign location at a whopping amount and planning. It is said that artificial rains are used thus adding more inconvenience to the shoot. Even the cameras were not spared; they had been positioned underwater to capture scenes below the water.
The real rains had also found its way into the sets, helping the team to get a natural effect. As for the cast of the movie, they are really said to be braving the water shoot. Our King Khan seemed to have gone all frog-skinned due to the long stay in waters. He has been even nicknamed as Mermaid by the people on the set. But along with the water, SRK has seemed to be taking it sportingly. After Shah Rukh, Jimmy Shergill will soon dive into the schedule to finish his round of shooting.
Hmm, our only concern is that hope all the people involved here would come out fit and fine.
(Indiaglitz)
Shahrukh Khan becomes wrinkled!
King of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan was wet and wrinkled. And it was none other than Karan Johar who wanted him like that.
According to reports for ‘My Name is Khan' Shahrukh was required to stay in neck-deep water for two days. And everybody knows how the skin becomes when one stays far too long in the water.
When Shahrukh emerged out of the water everyone on the sets started calling him ‘Mermaid'. But ever the gentleman Shahrukh didn't mind it a wee bit and laughed at his own watery get up.
Shahrukh we hope that this get up doesn't make you lose your fans!
(Samaylive)
According to reports for ‘My Name is Khan' Shahrukh was required to stay in neck-deep water for two days. And everybody knows how the skin becomes when one stays far too long in the water.
When Shahrukh emerged out of the water everyone on the sets started calling him ‘Mermaid'. But ever the gentleman Shahrukh didn't mind it a wee bit and laughed at his own watery get up.
Shahrukh we hope that this get up doesn't make you lose your fans!
(Samaylive)
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Only Abhishek and John finalized for DOSTANA sequel!
A lot has been written about the sequel to Tarun Mansukhani's super successful DOSTANA. Even Tarun is amused, ''Yeah, Very true. Even I have heard a lot of news- What the script will be, the cost and where I will shoot etc. etc!''
When we asked him to spill the beans, especially regarding numero uno actress Katrina Kaif having been roped in, Tarun informs, ''It's after about eight months sabbatical that I am getting back to work. The fact is that I am finding it difficult to write (script)! The situation as of now is that only Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham have been finalized for the sequel. The rest of the cast will be decided after I am through with the script.''
That is the true state of affairs regarding the most awaited DOSTANA sequel, and should hopefully end the speculations and fictitious news items. Keep tuned to your favourite portal for the latest.
(Glamsham)
When we asked him to spill the beans, especially regarding numero uno actress Katrina Kaif having been roped in, Tarun informs, ''It's after about eight months sabbatical that I am getting back to work. The fact is that I am finding it difficult to write (script)! The situation as of now is that only Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham have been finalized for the sequel. The rest of the cast will be decided after I am through with the script.''
That is the true state of affairs regarding the most awaited DOSTANA sequel, and should hopefully end the speculations and fictitious news items. Keep tuned to your favourite portal for the latest.
(Glamsham)
Karan Johar: WAKE UP SID has nothing to do with LAKSHYA
Ever since the first look of WAKE UP SID came out, there have been comparisons of this Ranbir Kapoor starrer with LAKSHYA. Is there really some similarity between the two films? Karan Johar clears the air.
"WAKE UP SID has nothing to do with LAKSHYA, it's as simple as that", declares Karan, "Yes, may be there are parallels being drawn because there is a thin line that goes through both the films. In WAKE UP SID, the first half is about youngsters who are aimless and wayward and it is this factor which is making people search for similarities in the two films."
As the entire promotional campaign of WAKE UP SID has always maintained, this is the story of Sid's world than anyone else.
"Yes, and his world is a really different world by the way", says Karan. "You have to understand his situations to know what the film is really about. Eventually, WAKE UP SID is a film about nothing but has everything in it. The film has a really simple plot with no complications per se. It has been made with a lot of soul and honesty and that is what forms the USP of WAKE UP SID. Once you are willing to allow yourself some place in Sid's space, you would begin connecting with him and go in the direction he wants to take you along."
Karan goes on to make a parting statement, "Just like DIL CHAHTA HAI, WAKE UP SID too is a coming of age film. Of course, the two are entirely different films from both texture as well as tone perspective."
(glamsham)
"WAKE UP SID has nothing to do with LAKSHYA, it's as simple as that", declares Karan, "Yes, may be there are parallels being drawn because there is a thin line that goes through both the films. In WAKE UP SID, the first half is about youngsters who are aimless and wayward and it is this factor which is making people search for similarities in the two films."
As the entire promotional campaign of WAKE UP SID has always maintained, this is the story of Sid's world than anyone else.
"Yes, and his world is a really different world by the way", says Karan. "You have to understand his situations to know what the film is really about. Eventually, WAKE UP SID is a film about nothing but has everything in it. The film has a really simple plot with no complications per se. It has been made with a lot of soul and honesty and that is what forms the USP of WAKE UP SID. Once you are willing to allow yourself some place in Sid's space, you would begin connecting with him and go in the direction he wants to take you along."
Karan goes on to make a parting statement, "Just like DIL CHAHTA HAI, WAKE UP SID too is a coming of age film. Of course, the two are entirely different films from both texture as well as tone perspective."
(glamsham)
My Name is Khan's actual price still unknown
So what's the actual price of My Name is Khan? Has Fox Star Studios India paid a massive Rs.100 crores for the global rights of the film (excluding music rights)? Or is the actual price Rs.81 crores? The speculation continues...
"It's a privilege to be associated with Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan. It can't get bigger than that. But the price is completely not 100 crores or 81 crores. I wouldn't like to reveal the exact numbers, but it's completely off the mark," Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star Studios India, breaks his silence on this topic.
But what holds significance is that the film in question would be released extensively in the international markets. "My Name is Khan has tremendous international appeal and would be released by Fox Searchlight in America and 20th Century Fox across the globe. We aren't looking at a fancy print count to begin with, but we would take it beyond the Indian diaspora. Like Slumdog Millionaire was released at a mere 10 screens when it started out in America, but the screen count gradually rose to almost 3,000, thanks to a systematic strategy. That would be the strategy for My Name is Khan as well," Vijay Singh divulges.
(By: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama)
"It's a privilege to be associated with Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan. It can't get bigger than that. But the price is completely not 100 crores or 81 crores. I wouldn't like to reveal the exact numbers, but it's completely off the mark," Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star Studios India, breaks his silence on this topic.
But what holds significance is that the film in question would be released extensively in the international markets. "My Name is Khan has tremendous international appeal and would be released by Fox Searchlight in America and 20th Century Fox across the globe. We aren't looking at a fancy print count to begin with, but we would take it beyond the Indian diaspora. Like Slumdog Millionaire was released at a mere 10 screens when it started out in America, but the screen count gradually rose to almost 3,000, thanks to a systematic strategy. That would be the strategy for My Name is Khan as well," Vijay Singh divulges.
(By: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama)
Fox bags rights for My Name Is Khan in Rs 100 crore deal
Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer My Name is Khan, directed by Karan Johar, is set to create a record ahead of its release early next year with Fox Star Studios reportedly buying its marketing and distribution rights for around Rs 100 crore.
This makes it the biggest distribution deal in Bollywood, outstripping Rs 90 crore for Aamir Khan-starrer Ghajini (see table).
The film, co-produced by Johar and Khan, has a Rs 55 crore budget and is set against the 9/11 terror attacks and its impact on an Indian Muslim living in the US.
My Name is Khan is phttp://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=7726689361293720802&postID=3484078093474188493egged as one of the biggest Bollywood releases with Shah Rukh and Kajol playing opposite each other after many years and is directed by Johar under his home production company Dharma Productions.
According to industry watchers, Dharma Productions and Fox Star — the film marketing, distribution and production arm of Rupert Murdoch’s Fox and Star TV Network — have been in talks for a 50:50 co-production deal for Bollywood films. The distribution of My Name is Khan could be the starting point of their relationship.
Asked about the deal, Vivek Krishnani, head of distribution, Marketing and Syndication at Fox Star Studio, said: “We have been in talks with Karan Johar for movie rights. That is the stated position. I do not know if any deal has been struck on this matter nor do I know if something has been worked out in Los Angeles.”
Fox Star Studio came into prominence for distributing the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire in India earlier this year. So far, Fox has signed contracts with several film makers from both the Hindi and Tamil film industry.
(Business Standard)
This makes it the biggest distribution deal in Bollywood, outstripping Rs 90 crore for Aamir Khan-starrer Ghajini (see table).
The film, co-produced by Johar and Khan, has a Rs 55 crore budget and is set against the 9/11 terror attacks and its impact on an Indian Muslim living in the US.
My Name is Khan is phttp://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=7726689361293720802&postID=3484078093474188493egged as one of the biggest Bollywood releases with Shah Rukh and Kajol playing opposite each other after many years and is directed by Johar under his home production company Dharma Productions.
| WHO SELLS WINS (Bollywood production deals in recent times)* | |||
| Film | year | Global rights including | Rights holder |
| Ghajini | 2008 | 90 | IFC, Allu Arvind |
| Om Shanti Om | 2007 | 75 | Eros International |
| Singh Is Kinng | 2008 | 60 | IFC |
| Welcome | 2007 | 45 | Eros International |
| (In Rs crore) * Industry Sources | |||
Asked about the deal, Vivek Krishnani, head of distribution, Marketing and Syndication at Fox Star Studio, said: “We have been in talks with Karan Johar for movie rights. That is the stated position. I do not know if any deal has been struck on this matter nor do I know if something has been worked out in Los Angeles.”
Fox Star Studio came into prominence for distributing the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire in India earlier this year. So far, Fox has signed contracts with several film makers from both the Hindi and Tamil film industry.
(Business Standard)
Imran and Sonam in a Dharma Productions Project
They are hottest debutantes of the decade and are about to create a riot on the screen as the come together on screen for the first time! Yes fans you can rejoice as your two favourite debutantes Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor will indeed be seen together in the venture by the productions house that has given you memorable flicks like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Na Ho and of course the recent favourite Dostana!
Sonam and Imran will be directed by Karan’s good friend and ace designer Manish Malhotra’s newphew Punit Malhotra. Manish confirmed the news to Mid-Day that Punit was indeed commencing his film under the Dharma Productions banner with Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan in lead roles. In addition, Manish also disclosed that the film is has been scripted by Punit himself and is a romantic comedy in genre.
Punit Malhotra has being working with none other than Karan Johar himself for past couple of years and even as an assistant in the making of Dostana.
(BollySpice)
Sonam and Imran will be directed by Karan’s good friend and ace designer Manish Malhotra’s newphew Punit Malhotra. Manish confirmed the news to Mid-Day that Punit was indeed commencing his film under the Dharma Productions banner with Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan in lead roles. In addition, Manish also disclosed that the film is has been scripted by Punit himself and is a romantic comedy in genre.
Punit Malhotra has being working with none other than Karan Johar himself for past couple of years and even as an assistant in the making of Dostana.
(BollySpice)
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