Kareena and I were depressed during ‘Kurbaan’ shoot: Saif Khan

Bollywood actors often describe their shooting schedule as a picnic. But “cold and depressing” is what Saif Ali Khan has to say about the US shoot of “Kurbaan”, speaking for not just himself but also girlfriend and co-star Kareena Kapoor.

” ‘Kurbaan’ was hard work. Period. In fact, the Philadelphia schedule was plain hell. It wasn’t anything like a picnic shooting for the film,” shudders Saif, who is glad that the film is complete and ready for release.

Saif says, “It gets dark there at 4 p.m. itself. Moreover, it’s so cold and at minus 10 degrees it can actually get really depressing. Since we were shooting in sync sound, it was extremely difficult to get the pitch and tone right while delivering our dialogues.”

The film by Rensil D’Souza also stars Vivek Oberoi, Dia Mirza, Om Puri and Kirron Kher and will be released Nov 20.

It was during the shoot of the film that Saif and Kareena got news of the terror attack in Mumbai last year. “Because of that, it was so difficult to concentrate on the film’s shoot. Thankfully, Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) was there with me at that time but still both of us were very depressed,” says Saif.

As it was quite cold in Philadelphia, Saif and Kareena were required to wear layers of clothing. Later, for continuity purpose, they had to wear the same clothes in the summer of Mumbai.

Saif and others also had a hard time adjusting to the locations chosen for the film’s shoot.

“We were shooting in a tube and that’s anything but fun,” he remembers. “We had to shoot a subway sequence but being in a tube for hours at a stretch is like being in an underground prison. Really, it is very disorienting. Who says shooting for a film is like being in a picnic? ‘Kurbaan’ certainly wasn’t one.”

When asked to name one film which was fun to shoot, Saif talks of Abbas-Mustan-directed “Race”.

“Now that’s what I call as a real picnic”, he says. “Doing the film was quite easy since the working hours were quite comfortable while locations were nice, easy and comfortable. It was really simple work and I enjoyed a lot. It was really entertaining to drive fast cars, saying cool lines, be a hero and stuff alike.

“On the other hand, ‘Kurbaan’ has me playing this complicated character which only makes it further difficult for an actor.”

(IANS)

Is KURBAAN really similar to NEW YORK or FANAA?

Film maker Karan Johar has taken a new stance when it comes to questions around his KURBAAN bearing similarity to NEW YORK or FANAA, both of which also dealt with terrorism. Instead of making straight forward declaration of his film being 'truly different', he is leaving it to audiences to go and find out similarities, if any.

"That's because this is not the first time that it is happening to a film coming from Dharma Productions", says Karan in a calm tone sans any sense of irritation, "When WAKE UP SID was being made, people asked whether it had any similarities to LAKSHYA. Now when the movie has released and is finding so much appreciation, the same people are coming back and telling me that 'Oh, this was one was so different."

He has quite a few other examples to state as well. Before their release, his KAL HO NA HO was said to be a remake of ANAND while KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA appeared to have it's germ in SILSILA.

KURBAAN is a romance set against the backdrop of global terrorism. Kareena plays Avantika, a teacher from a University in Delhi, who moves base to New York due to a personal emergency. During this period, she meets a Professor - Ehsaan Khan, played by Saif Ali Khan. Love blossoms and they get married. All hell breaks loose when a series of incidents suck Avantika and Ehsaan into a vortex of danger and intrigue.

Karan Johar, Producer, KURBAAN commented, "KURBAAN has a global theme and will be appreciated specially by audiences abroad. This is an opportunity for us to engage with the audiences outside India and give them a glimpse into the movie."

Siddharth Roy Kapur, CEO, UTV Motion Pictures, Distributor of KURBAAN said, "KURBAAN has created immense anticipation with its curtain raising teaser and music. With Saif and Kareena visiting London, Dubai and New York - we are ensuring that audiences in those territories get an opportunity to meet their favourite stars and hear them narrate their experience of working on this film. We are very confident that the movie will attract audiences globally because of its strong subject."

(Glamsham)

Kareenas spirit in Kurbaan Hua video

While shooting for a music video for Kurbaan on Tuesday, at first, director Rensil D’Silva and Saif Ali Khan decided that Kareena was not needed for the video. But later when they felt the need for her presence in the video, Saif came up with a unique idea and suggested to Rensil that she could be part of the video at least in spirit.

Earlier, Rensil was very clear that he only and only wanted Saif in the video. They shot for the song at Mukesh Mills in Mumbai. It was conceptualized and choreographed by Rensil and Bosco respectively. It is different from the usual music videos and is not at all flashy. It features Saif and the background dancers in spiritual poses and the video is more spirit than body.

Shooting for it reminded Rensil of his early days when he used to shoot music videos. The shoot went on fine until they realized that Kareena was needed. That’s when Saif came up with his idea and Rensil used some of Kareena’s most dramatic shots from the film as passing images in the background. Both Saif and Rensil agree that it has made a great difference to the video of 'Kurbaan Hua'.

(- Sampurn Media)

Kareena and Saif to meet George W Bush to discuss world terrorism

For a couple that is often touted as the desi Brangelina, Saif and Kareena seem to be giving new reasons to keep the comparisons alive and kicking with each passing day. Following the foreign couple’s footsteps closely, Saifeena will now be seen taking up the cause of terrorism with none other than former US President Geroge W Bush in a one on one discussion here in the capital.

With their film, ‘Kurbaan’ - centered on world terrorism, all set to release, the move may seem like more of a marketing gimmick but the couple is quick to defend all such claims.

Talking to a news daily, the lovebirds raised their concern about the present terrorism scenario. As for speaking at the conference goes, Saif is already ready with his list of pointers while Kareena plans to be spontaneous.

Talking about the conference, Kareena told a news daily, "I`m a very spontaneous person. It`s like that with my acting. It would be like that when I meet Mr Bush. Jo dil mein hai woh bolungi. By now, I`ve gained enough confidence to be able to speak at such summits with some amount of confidence. Nowadays, you can`t afford to have your head buried in the sand. You have to know what`s happening in the world around you."

Now that’s the way to go gal!

(Zee News)

Kareena dares to bare for Kurbaan

Although Kareena thinks it is much ado about nothing, "Not once did I feel awkward while shooting any scene for the film. It's always easier to shoot for romantic and passionate scenes with someone you are dating, because of the comfort level.

Also I am very close to Rensil D'Silva (the director) while Karan is like family and I trusted them completely. I knew whatever they shot would come out very classy. And the poster proves that."

It's all symbolic
She goes on to say that she and Saif both love the poster, "Everything is symbolic including Saif's wound and my wet hair it represents passion, sensuality and emotional violence. Kurbaan is a love story with an undertone of violence a combination of love and violence. Everyone - from my mom to my sister Karisma is eagerly waiting for Kurbaan to release. It will remain one of my top three favourite films along with Omkara and Jab We Met.

Producer talk
Karan Johar says, "Kareena and Saif were very comfortable with the romantic scenes. It also helped in the passionate romantic scenes as Saif and Kareena are a couple. That helped them in the comfort zone. They are also very credible, talented and professional actors who can convey passion and sensuality with conviction. Bebo and Saif had trust in our aesthetic sense and our campaign while Rensil's vision and Rahul Nanda's (publicity designer) expertise has made it a mind-blowing poster."


(Mid Day)

Manish Malhotra to direct Saif-Bebo

Manish Malhotra - the man who changed Bollywood fashion is all set to make his directorial debut. And what's more, he's roped in his good friends Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor to play the lead roles.

The film all set to go on the floors in mid 2010 will be produced by Karan Johar, again a very good friend of Malhotra.

When contacted, Manish confirmed the news saying, "Yes, its true. I am going to make my debut as a director. I will direct a film for Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and it is going to be a commercial venture. It is a very emotional subject and I don't want anyone else to direct the film. Nothing else has been planned as yet. There's still time to decide the cast and crew as it will go on floors next year."

Manish's first step into Bollywood was Swarg. He designed Juhi Chawla's costumes. He later shot to fame with Urmila Matondkar's makeover in Rangeela and Karisma Kapoor in all the David Dhawan films.

However, Manish is currently busy working for Sohail Khan's Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, Anthony D'Souza's Blue and Shankar's Enthiram.

(Buzz 18)

Saif, Bebo's kiss breaks records!

Their real life chemistry would now create magic on screen. Saif and Kareena have created a record for the longest kiss on camera.

According to unit sources, Their kiss seemed to be never ending, which was filmed recently for their upcoming movie Kurbaan.

The kiss is said to be the longest between any two stars in the history of Bollywood.

It seems to be the deliberate attempt by director Rensil D'Silva, who thinks that a certain section of the sex-starved audience will come to the theatres just to see Saif and Kareena in bed.

We just hope it doesn't become another 'Choti Si Love Story'! (Remember Manisha Koirala's steamy scenes in the movie)

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'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.