Starting his modest innings in theatre, Shah Rukh Khan came a long way as he metamorphosed from a one-time soap star to the King Khan of Bollywood. Nevertheless, it seems SRK is following the footsteps of Big B, for the actor is all set to make his foray into dubbing studio.
News has it that Shah Rukh Khan will lend his vocals for Karan Johar`s much-awaited flick ‘I Hate Luv Storys.’
Talking to a news daily, a source said, "It was a last minute decision to use SRK`s voice. Karan wanted a simple narration for the film. So, he requested SRK. It is believed SRK is not too keen on giving voice-overs. He has turned down requests by many filmmakers. But with Karan, it is different and he could not refuse."
"SRK`s voice will be used in the first five minutes of the movie when its lead cast is introduced," the source added.
Directed by Punit Malhotra, ‘I Hate Luv Storys’ stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor.
Speaking about the relevance of SRK’s voiceover in the film, Punit said that there are several instances in the film where references are drawn from SRK’s films, thereby making his voice all the more important.
(spicezee.zeenews.com)
Image : Dharma Productions
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Karan Johar's Stepmom remake's release date yet to be finalised
When 1st October release date for the Stepmom remake was announced, a section of industry was surprised. Reason being that the date falls during 'shraadh', a time period when majority of makers stay away from releasing their films. It sounded unbelievable that a big film like Stepmom remake with Karan Johar at the helm of affairs would indeed think of arriving during 'shraddh'.
However as it has turned out, 1st October is a tentative timeline and a final call would be taken in due course of time.
"1st October is not the final date for the release of my film", assures Karan who is currently stationed in USA, "It is currently tentative and we would be in a position to talk about the new release date, if at all that turns out to be the case, pretty soon."
Siddharth Roy Kapoor, CEO, UTV Motion Pictures admits that 1st October is the date which has been pencilled in for Stepmom remake. However, he doesn't shy away from the fact that this release date is open to change.
"Currently the release date is 1st October but we along with Sony Pictures and Dharma Productions would take a joint call if the release plans change. Yes, this is a tentative date but one thing is for sure that the film will arrive in October", he confirms.
Meanwhile Karan too is sure that if the 'shraadh' period indeed falls around 1st October, he won't bring his film in.
"That's right, the film will certainly not release during 'shraadh'", he says.
Meanwhile, the title of the film is yet to be finalised. "Yeah, that's right, we are still calling it as Stepmom remake but are yet to pencil in on the final title", he informs.
The film has been in news ever since it was announced more than a year back. With an unusual and fresh pairing of Kareena Kapoor, Kajol and Arjun Rampal, the film is helmed by first timer Siddharth Malhotra.
(Bollywood Hungama)
However as it has turned out, 1st October is a tentative timeline and a final call would be taken in due course of time.
"1st October is not the final date for the release of my film", assures Karan who is currently stationed in USA, "It is currently tentative and we would be in a position to talk about the new release date, if at all that turns out to be the case, pretty soon."
Siddharth Roy Kapoor, CEO, UTV Motion Pictures admits that 1st October is the date which has been pencilled in for Stepmom remake. However, he doesn't shy away from the fact that this release date is open to change.
"Currently the release date is 1st October but we along with Sony Pictures and Dharma Productions would take a joint call if the release plans change. Yes, this is a tentative date but one thing is for sure that the film will arrive in October", he confirms.
Meanwhile Karan too is sure that if the 'shraadh' period indeed falls around 1st October, he won't bring his film in.
"That's right, the film will certainly not release during 'shraadh'", he says.
Meanwhile, the title of the film is yet to be finalised. "Yeah, that's right, we are still calling it as Stepmom remake but are yet to pencil in on the final title", he informs.
The film has been in news ever since it was announced more than a year back. With an unusual and fresh pairing of Kareena Kapoor, Kajol and Arjun Rampal, the film is helmed by first timer Siddharth Malhotra.
(Bollywood Hungama)
Sonam Kapoor's 'Luv Storys'
The rom-com is produced by Karan Johar and directed by Manish Malhotra's nephew Punit Malhotra.
(Rediff)
I Hate Luv Storys doesn't mock Bollywood: Imran
He achieved heartthrob status with his debut in the hit romcom Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa and Imran Khan is returning to the genre with I Hate Luv Storys (IHLS), which he says is a parody of all things Bollywood.
Though Imran's new film pokes fun at the "cheesy" treatment given to love stories in Hindi cinema, the actor says that the film does not take a condescending look at Bollywood, instead the laughters come from the fact that everyone loves the much derided cliches.
"IHLS is a self parody and we are not shying away from admitting that. See, the fact is that there is a tendency amongst a lot of people in the industry to say that the song and dance routine is passe. It is something that I have never understood," the actor told PTI.
The Karan Johar production, directed by debutante Punit Malhotra sees Imran pair up with Sonam Kapoor, who plays a die-hard filmi romantic.
If promos are any indication, the film makes an unabashed statement about the song, dance, mush and romance in Bollywood. But he is all for more song and dance in films, said the 27-year-old actor.
Infact, Imran is of the opinion that Bollywood does not need to be apologetic about it's song and dance routines and stick to it's entertainment value.
"We are making films for the Indian industry so why not just make it the way everyone loves them? If we are making Hindi films with all the songs and dances then why be apologetic? We should be proud of what we are doing and only aspire to do something better. Let's work further on getting some more amazing music and amazing dance numbers but let's not do away with them please," he said.
(HT)
(Press Trust Of India)
Though Imran's new film pokes fun at the "cheesy" treatment given to love stories in Hindi cinema, the actor says that the film does not take a condescending look at Bollywood, instead the laughters come from the fact that everyone loves the much derided cliches.
"IHLS is a self parody and we are not shying away from admitting that. See, the fact is that there is a tendency amongst a lot of people in the industry to say that the song and dance routine is passe. It is something that I have never understood," the actor told PTI.
The Karan Johar production, directed by debutante Punit Malhotra sees Imran pair up with Sonam Kapoor, who plays a die-hard filmi romantic.
If promos are any indication, the film makes an unabashed statement about the song, dance, mush and romance in Bollywood. But he is all for more song and dance in films, said the 27-year-old actor.
Infact, Imran is of the opinion that Bollywood does not need to be apologetic about it's song and dance routines and stick to it's entertainment value.
"We are making films for the Indian industry so why not just make it the way everyone loves them? If we are making Hindi films with all the songs and dances then why be apologetic? We should be proud of what we are doing and only aspire to do something better. Let's work further on getting some more amazing music and amazing dance numbers but let's not do away with them please," he said.
(HT)
(Press Trust Of India)
Look who's imitating Karan Johar
I HATE LUV STORYS has a backdrop of film industry and in this romantic comedy helmed by first time director Punit Malhotra, there is a character which has been modelled on the lines of Karan Johar. It is a known fact that Karan is the producer of IHLS while Punit has assisted him since the days of KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM. This is the reason why it comes as no surprise to see Punit paying homage of sorts to Karan with his decision.
'Yes, I know that Sameer Soni is playing a film maker in IHLS. I can sense that it's a take off on me though Punit is not admitting it', smiles Karan while revealing the character in the newest romcom which is all set to hit the screens soon.
Well, in any case, IHLS is a breezy and fun film and something like this could have been expected. The film has a male protagonist played by Imran Khan who doesn't believe in love as seen in Bollywood films. However, his friend Sonam Kapoor has grown on Bollywood cinema.
'This guy can't believe that anyone can actually buy into such stories', explains Karan, 'However, when elements of such stories itself happen to him, he sees it for himself. There are these little cliches from the world of films that touch his life as well.'
IHLS also stars Sameer Dattani in a principal role along with Bruna Abdullah. A co-production of Karan Johar and Ronnie Screwvala of UTV Motion Pictures, IHLS has music by Vishal-Shekhar and releases all over on 2nd July.
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'Yes, I know that Sameer Soni is playing a film maker in IHLS. I can sense that it's a take off on me though Punit is not admitting it', smiles Karan while revealing the character in the newest romcom which is all set to hit the screens soon.
Well, in any case, IHLS is a breezy and fun film and something like this could have been expected. The film has a male protagonist played by Imran Khan who doesn't believe in love as seen in Bollywood films. However, his friend Sonam Kapoor has grown on Bollywood cinema.
'This guy can't believe that anyone can actually buy into such stories', explains Karan, 'However, when elements of such stories itself happen to him, he sees it for himself. There are these little cliches from the world of films that touch his life as well.'
IHLS also stars Sameer Dattani in a principal role along with Bruna Abdullah. A co-production of Karan Johar and Ronnie Screwvala of UTV Motion Pictures, IHLS has music by Vishal-Shekhar and releases all over on 2nd July.
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