The world of showbiz may be full of catfights and raging egos but that does not stop actress Preity Zinta from complementing Kajol on her "outstanding" performance in 'My Name Is Khan'.
With Bollywood's golden couple Shahrukh Khan and Kajol coming together after almost a decade, the film is one of the most awaited releases of 2010, but Preity has already given her verdict.
"I saw some of the film's (My Name Is Khan) footage and she is outstanding in it and so is Shahrukh and I think it will be great movie," Preity, who was here in the capital as the brand ambassador of Vatika Enriched Almond Hair Oil, said.
Preity can even bet on the fact that no body could have done the role better than Kajol.
"Look at Kajal. She goes and gets married, has a kid. She disappears for three years and she comes back does some thing like 'My Name Is Khan' and she is so good in the film. I can bet that none of the actresses can stand in front of her," Preity said.
Karan Johar directed 'My Name is Khan' is set to hit the theaters in Feb next year and stars Shah Rukh as Rizvan Khan, an unconventional hero, who embarks on an incredible journey in order to win back the love of his life (Kajol).
And along the way, his unique brand of goodness and humanity touches the lives of many and inspires a nation.
(Indian express)
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Monday, December 7, 2009
KJo will make films to spread AIDS awareness after MNIK's release
After My Name is Khan releases in February next year, Karan Johar plans on making a feature-length film or a series of short films on AIDS -- inspired by Parmeshwar Godrej. Karan was recently seen at Godrej's Heroes project's new communication campaign, HIV and Soul Cages last week.
Talking about it, Karan says, "I have been associated with Heroes for many years now. I joined the project inspired by Parmeshwar's passion for spreading awareness about AIDS. I plan to make a full-length feature film or a series of short films on the subject after MNIK releases next year.
It's especially painful to see the plight of children infected with the virus and the stigma and rampant discrimination toward them. Even after creating awareness, it's shocking to see the high levels of illiteracy about the disease in urban circles."
The director says he will be available for any of the project's initiatives; he wants to take it one step further. "I would definitely like to do much more. Dharma has a pool of talent and apart from entertainment in cinema, it's our responsibility to incorporate socially relevant topics. Entertainment can't be the be-all and end of all films. It's imperative to entertain but entertain with a purpose."
Socially relevant films might not be commercially popular. Would that stop him from making films with a message? "Commercial setbacks always disappointing but even more disappointing is making a film that just made no point at all. I will not make documentaries or something extremely serious; that's not me. I will always make films that have a certain drama or the connectivity to the audience wouldn't be there. There's a certain madness in me which will remain as the core of all the films I do."
(Mid Day)
Talking about it, Karan says, "I have been associated with Heroes for many years now. I joined the project inspired by Parmeshwar's passion for spreading awareness about AIDS. I plan to make a full-length feature film or a series of short films on the subject after MNIK releases next year.
It's especially painful to see the plight of children infected with the virus and the stigma and rampant discrimination toward them. Even after creating awareness, it's shocking to see the high levels of illiteracy about the disease in urban circles."
The director says he will be available for any of the project's initiatives; he wants to take it one step further. "I would definitely like to do much more. Dharma has a pool of talent and apart from entertainment in cinema, it's our responsibility to incorporate socially relevant topics. Entertainment can't be the be-all and end of all films. It's imperative to entertain but entertain with a purpose."
Making a point
Socially relevant films might not be commercially popular. Would that stop him from making films with a message? "Commercial setbacks always disappointing but even more disappointing is making a film that just made no point at all. I will not make documentaries or something extremely serious; that's not me. I will always make films that have a certain drama or the connectivity to the audience wouldn't be there. There's a certain madness in me which will remain as the core of all the films I do."
(Mid Day)
Nadiad man accuses Karan Johar of stealing Dostana script
A Nadiad-Based scriptwriter has filed a case of copyright violation against Hindi film producer and director Karan Johar in a Mumbai Sessions Court, accusing him of using his script for the film Dostana released last year.
Jay Kumar Vaghela said in his petition that he had submitted the script to a Mumbai-based film company — Bioscope — on July 17, 2008, and that the company used it without giving him the credit. According to Vaghela’s counsel Dharmendra Singh, legal notices were initially sent to producer Johar, director Tarun Mansukhani and Bioscope for using some parts from his script. “But they did not respond to the notice. Therefore, we filed a case against them (last week) under the Copyright Act of 1949,” he Singh.
Vaghela said he used to submit his scripts to Bioscope for selection.
The plot revolves around two men who go to the Bhauchraj Mata festival at Nadiad, as it as a meeting point for members of the gay community. “They meet a girl, Sapna, during the dance competition, where one of the protagonists, Jay, falls in love with her. Later, she comes to know that Jay and his friend are not gay,” he said.
(Indian express)
Jay Kumar Vaghela said in his petition that he had submitted the script to a Mumbai-based film company — Bioscope — on July 17, 2008, and that the company used it without giving him the credit. According to Vaghela’s counsel Dharmendra Singh, legal notices were initially sent to producer Johar, director Tarun Mansukhani and Bioscope for using some parts from his script. “But they did not respond to the notice. Therefore, we filed a case against them (last week) under the Copyright Act of 1949,” he Singh.
Vaghela said he used to submit his scripts to Bioscope for selection.
The plot revolves around two men who go to the Bhauchraj Mata festival at Nadiad, as it as a meeting point for members of the gay community. “They meet a girl, Sapna, during the dance competition, where one of the protagonists, Jay, falls in love with her. Later, she comes to know that Jay and his friend are not gay,” he said.
(Indian express)
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