Filmmaker Karan Johar, known for hits like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ and the recent ‘My Name Is Khan’, has announced that he wants to launch a new face under his banner Dharma Productions.
"I have made some solid decisions for dharma (his production house) ...starting with the fact that we want to launch new acting talent in a film this year...," Karan posted on his Twitter page Wednesday.
The 37-year-old filmmaker is currently busy with his upcoming projects - the Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘I Hate Luv Storys’, which is being directed by Punit Malhotra, and ‘Love You Maa’ that has Kajol, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal.
IANS
Image : Dharma Productions
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
MNIK awarded
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer My Name Is Khan has been honoured with the 19th Annual Voices of Courage and Conscience Media Award in Los Angeles. The award is given by the Muslim Public Affairs Council. Receiving the award, the film’s director Karan Johar said, “It’s a matter of great pride because Khan has received its first award.”
(HT)
(HT)
Imran and Sonam: The new ‘IT’ couple
If Imran Khan’s hot sexy body (which is almost threatening John Abraham’s ‘buttlicious’ bod) is the talk of the town, so is the sizzling chemistry that he shares with his leading lady, Sonam Kapoor. Sources tell us that this jodi gets along like a house on fire, and it’s not just the two of them. Yep, Imran’s fiancée, Avantika, is part of the gang. Sorry dearies, there’re no fireworks here. We’ve not heard of anything yet. Apparently, on the sets of I Hate Luv Stories, Sonam and Avantika bonded like girlies do, sometimes even leaving Imran yawning with their non-stop talkathon. If our guess is right, Khan and Kapoor are gonna be the next ‘IT’ couple in B-town. Ranbir and Katz...it won’t be an easy race ahead. Tighten your laces, already.
(Indiatimes)
(Indiatimes)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
My Name Is Khan a hit in Egypt
Shah Rukh Khan starrer My Name Is Khan seems to have touched a chord with the Egyptian cine lovers, who continue to throng theatres even two months after its release.
The film, which talks about the Islamophobia that gripped the US after 9/11, made a record one million Egyptian pounds in the first four weeks of its release.
The Karan Johar directed film, which was distributed in Egypt by United Motion Pictures, has become a hit among public as well as critics.
The distribution head Antoine Zind says it has been decades since he took the risk with showing an Indian movie in Egyptian theatres but My Name Is Khan has changed his perception about Indian cinema.
Famous analyst Muhammad al-Kurdusi is one of the strongest supporters of the movie.
"This is no ordinary movie. This movie reflects what we, as Muslims, learnt in primary school. The hero is no ordinary hero. He is more like a new prophet of his time but are we true Muslims to believe in him?," al-Kurdusi said.
The Indians have done Muslims in general a huge favour, according to media pundit Khalid Muntassir.
"If we had placed thousand sheiks in the thousand largest squares in the world and aided them with microphones, they wouldn't have rectified the image of Islam and ridded it from the false accusations Osama Bin Laden stuck to it like this one Indian movie My Name is Khan has," Muntassir wrote.
The next film to be screened in Egypt is Kabir Khan's New York' starring Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham and Katrina Kaif.
Incidentally, New York also talks about how the 9/11 incident changed the lives of Muslims living in the US.
(HT)
(PTI)
The film, which talks about the Islamophobia that gripped the US after 9/11, made a record one million Egyptian pounds in the first four weeks of its release.
The Karan Johar directed film, which was distributed in Egypt by United Motion Pictures, has become a hit among public as well as critics.
The distribution head Antoine Zind says it has been decades since he took the risk with showing an Indian movie in Egyptian theatres but My Name Is Khan has changed his perception about Indian cinema.
Famous analyst Muhammad al-Kurdusi is one of the strongest supporters of the movie.
"This is no ordinary movie. This movie reflects what we, as Muslims, learnt in primary school. The hero is no ordinary hero. He is more like a new prophet of his time but are we true Muslims to believe in him?," al-Kurdusi said.
The Indians have done Muslims in general a huge favour, according to media pundit Khalid Muntassir.
"If we had placed thousand sheiks in the thousand largest squares in the world and aided them with microphones, they wouldn't have rectified the image of Islam and ridded it from the false accusations Osama Bin Laden stuck to it like this one Indian movie My Name is Khan has," Muntassir wrote.
The next film to be screened in Egypt is Kabir Khan's New York' starring Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham and Katrina Kaif.
Incidentally, New York also talks about how the 9/11 incident changed the lives of Muslims living in the US.
(HT)
(PTI)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Karan Johar to make a fun film now
After making some serious subject films, Karan Johar wants to return to the fun and frolic that his cinema is well known for. Now, the filmmaker is penning down a script that will be a far cry from serious subjects.
At the moment Karan is scripting his next film which according to him will be a light-hearted script. And, as is a well known rule of his films, Shahrukh will play the lead in that film too.
Though nothing much is known about the other star cast of the film, KJO is trying hard to get the script in place as soon as possible. The filmmaker, who has taken time off to focus on the script is gung ho about this project.
Well, after some serious films like KURBAAN and MY NAME IS KHAN, its time Karan Johar comes up with a subject, which is light hearted and fun filled. Hope it happens sooner than expected.
(Glamsham)
At the moment Karan is scripting his next film which according to him will be a light-hearted script. And, as is a well known rule of his films, Shahrukh will play the lead in that film too.
Though nothing much is known about the other star cast of the film, KJO is trying hard to get the script in place as soon as possible. The filmmaker, who has taken time off to focus on the script is gung ho about this project.
Well, after some serious films like KURBAAN and MY NAME IS KHAN, its time Karan Johar comes up with a subject, which is light hearted and fun filled. Hope it happens sooner than expected.
(Glamsham)
Tarun: DOSTANA 2 script is being fine tuned!
There is no doubt that Karan Johar's Tarun Mansukhani directed DOSTANA has gone a long way in highlighting a new facet in both Abhishek and John Abraham's acting career. And ever since a sequel to the highly successful film has been announced there is a perceptible excitement amongst the movie buffs.
It was recently heard that Abhishek had given bulk dates for DOSTANA 2 as it was all set to commence in July and as a fallout Abbas-Mustan's THE ITALIAN JOB remake (which also features Abhishek) had been stalled.
To ascertain the facts we spoke to Tarun Mansukhani. After a short pause Tarun said, "Well... I can only say that it is someone's speculation and imagination. Right now we are working/finalizing the script of DOSTANA 2 and so the question of the film commencing early or affecting the schedule of another project (featuring Abhishek) does not arise.
Well, script is the king and we don't mind waiting for another dhamaal act from Tarun in the shape of DOSTANA 2.
(Glamsham)
It was recently heard that Abhishek had given bulk dates for DOSTANA 2 as it was all set to commence in July and as a fallout Abbas-Mustan's THE ITALIAN JOB remake (which also features Abhishek) had been stalled.
To ascertain the facts we spoke to Tarun Mansukhani. After a short pause Tarun said, "Well... I can only say that it is someone's speculation and imagination. Right now we are working/finalizing the script of DOSTANA 2 and so the question of the film commencing early or affecting the schedule of another project (featuring Abhishek) does not arise.
Well, script is the king and we don't mind waiting for another dhamaal act from Tarun in the shape of DOSTANA 2.
(Glamsham)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
American version of My Name Is Khan to be shorter by 35 minutes
If the name Alan Edward Bell doesn't ring a 'bell' in your mind, then, let us tell you that, he is the same man who is responsible for the crisp editing of 500 Days Of Summer. And it is going to be this man who will very soon be the talk of the nation (or is that 'globe'?), as he is the man responsible for 'taming the hurricane'. For the uninitiated, we are talking about the climax of Karan Johar's My Name Is Khan wherein the characters get stranded due to a hurricane. Post the release of the film in India; while the story and screenplay were appreciated to the hilt, this was one particular scene that was panned by critics alike. But, for its US release, KJo has let Bell's hands to do the talking (read 'snipping').
Karan Johan candidly admits that he was expecting this scene not to work in the same wavelength as the film's story. He also added that, it was for this reason, that he let Bell to do his job (without any interference from him) since he wanted an outsider's perspective to the story. This has now resulted in the chopping of the hurricane scene in the US version of My Name Is Khan. Bell's work will be visible in the film, which releases on May 7th in the US, and will have its subtitles and voiceovers in English for the audiences there.
Karan Johan candidly admits that he was expecting this scene not to work in the same wavelength as the film's story. He also added that, it was for this reason, that he let Bell to do his job (without any interference from him) since he wanted an outsider's perspective to the story. This has now resulted in the chopping of the hurricane scene in the US version of My Name Is Khan. Bell's work will be visible in the film, which releases on May 7th in the US, and will have its subtitles and voiceovers in English for the audiences there.
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