The prolific director Sanjay Gupta and the super-prolific actor Anupam Kher are all set to work together after 19 years.
Apparently Anupam was the ideal choice for a pivotal role in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's comeback film Jazbaa which Gupta is going to direct from January.
Says Sanjay Gupta, "It's a role only Anupam can play. I had worked with him 19 years ago in the second film of my career Ram Shastra. After that there was no solid opportunity to direct Anupam. So I am really looking forward to working with him again. Incidentally we had launched Anupam's son Sikandar as a leading man in Woodstock Villa."
With Anupam joining the cast the actors now on board for Jazbaa include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Irrfan Khan and John Abraham in a guest appearance.
Apparently Anupam was the ideal choice for a pivotal role in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's comeback film Jazbaa which Gupta is going to direct from January.
Says Sanjay Gupta, "It's a role only Anupam can play. I had worked with him 19 years ago in the second film of my career Ram Shastra. After that there was no solid opportunity to direct Anupam. So I am really looking forward to working with him again. Incidentally we had launched Anupam's son Sikandar as a leading man in Woodstock Villa."
With Anupam joining the cast the actors now on board for Jazbaa include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Irrfan Khan and John Abraham in a guest appearance.
- 9/11/2014
- BollywoodHungama
Hansal Mehta’s latest film Shahid, based on the life of slain human rights activist and lawyer Shahid Azmi, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Hansal, who has made films like Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! (2000), Chhal (2002), Dus Kahaniyaan (2007) and Woodstock Villa (2008) before, speaks about his career trajectory, his inspiration to make Shahid, and his tough journey with the film:
What is Shahid about?
Shahid is based on the remarkable journey of human rights lawyer / activist Shahid Azmi. It is a very personal account of an inspiring life tragically cut short. As Cameron Bailey of Tiff describes very beautifully on the Tiff website “it marries elements of political thriller, personal biography and romantic tragedy while being a courtroom drama at its core.”
What inspired you to make a film on the life of Shahid Azmi?
I was out of the country for nearly 3 years between 1990 and 1993. When I returned...
What is Shahid about?
Shahid is based on the remarkable journey of human rights lawyer / activist Shahid Azmi. It is a very personal account of an inspiring life tragically cut short. As Cameron Bailey of Tiff describes very beautifully on the Tiff website “it marries elements of political thriller, personal biography and romantic tragedy while being a courtroom drama at its core.”
What inspired you to make a film on the life of Shahid Azmi?
I was out of the country for nearly 3 years between 1990 and 1993. When I returned...
- 9/10/2012
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
John Abraham is the chosen one by Sanjay Gupta for his comeback film. The actor has been signed up for an action thriller which would be going on floors soon. This would also serve as a reunion for Sanjay Gupta and John Abraham who had last worked together in Zinda (2006). "For quite some time, Sanjay has been deciding on the starcast for his next multi-starrer. In fact this new action thriller that he would be directing is being pitched as the 'baap of all action entertainers' that have ever come out of Bollywood. It's a multi starrer and while there are number of other actors who are in the film, John is a prominent name to be on board", says a source closely attached to the film. After Zinda, Sanjay Gupta went on a sabbatical for five years and only shot for one of the short stories in Dus Kahaniyaan.
- 2/25/2011
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
John Abraham is the chosen one by Sanjay Gupta for his comeback film. The actor has been signed up for an action thriller which would be going on floors soon. This would also serve as a reunion for Sanjay Gupta and John Abraham who had last worked together in Zinda (2006). "For quite some time, Sanjay has been deciding on the starcast for his next multi-starrer. In fact this new action thriller that he would be directing is being pitched as the 'baap of all action entertainers' that have ever come out of Bollywood. It's a multi starrer and while there are number of other actors who are in the film, John is a prominent name to be on board", says a source closely attached to the film. After Zinda, Sanjay Gupta went on a sabbatical for five years and only shot for one of the short stories in Dus Kahaniyaan.
- 2/25/2011
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
With Ibn-e-batuta (Ishqiya) and Apni to jaise taise (Housefull) under his belt, Mika Singh has added two more hits to his chartbuster cap. In a candid conversation with Screen, we get acquainted with the musical maverick Playback singing seems to be a part-time occupation for you despite your high hit percentage. Why is that? Our entire family back in Punjab has been into music as a full-time occupation that brooks no compromise. When I came to Mumbai it was after three years of planning and a lot of hard work. I am from a school that believes in well-trained complete musicians who compose as well as sing. It is thus necessary to learn not just formal vocal music but also as many instruments as possible - I learnt 50 instruments so that as a composer I know their strengths and zones and am aware of what orchestration I will need for any song.
- 7/24/2010
- by Rajiv Vijayakar (Screen Weekly)
- BollywoodHungama
Sanjay Dutt has walked out of Vashu Bhagnani’s film, Faltu, which is supposed to be the latter’s son, Jackky’s re-launch. This is because Vashu broke his promise of re-launching Sanjay’s good friend, Dharam Oberoi’s daughter, Neha, who was last seen in Woodstock Villa opposite Sikandar Kher.
Sanjay was very upset with Vashu as the latter dropped Neha just like that while Sanjay was busy promoting All The Best and replaced her with the current Miss India-World Pooja Chopra. Because of this, Sanjay also walked out of the film after having a huge fight with Vashu. The director is now trying.
Sanjay was very upset with Vashu as the latter dropped Neha just like that while Sanjay was busy promoting All The Best and replaced her with the current Miss India-World Pooja Chopra. Because of this, Sanjay also walked out of the film after having a huge fight with Vashu. The director is now trying.
- 11/9/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Sanjay Dutt and producer Vashu Bhagnani have had a serious fight because the latter broke his promise of re-launching Sanjay.s good friend Dharam Oberoi.s daughter Neha. To make matters worse, Vashu replaced Neha without informing the actor. Consequently, a dismayed Sanjay has walked out of Vashu.s film, Faltu, which is also supposed to re-launch the producer.s son Jackky Bhagnani.Our source said, .Sanjay and Vashu have always been on very good terms. Sanjay even did an item number without charging any money in Kal Kissne Dekha. Sanjay agreed to star in Faltu only because it was supposed to be the re-launch film for his close friend and manager Dharam Oberoi.s daughter, Neha, who had earlier starred in the tanked Woodstock Villa opposite Sikandar Kher. But while Sanjay was busy promoting All The Best, Vashu went ahead and signed on the current Miss India-World Pooja Chopra,...
- 11/8/2009
- Filmicafe
Over the year gone by, Arbaaz Khan had quite a few of his films releasing in quick succession. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye, Jai Veeru, The Stoneman Returns, Hello, Fashion, Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Naa, Thoda Life Thoda Magic, Woodstock Villa, are a few of them. However, most of them have been delayed films that have only released in the recent past; hence giving an impression that Arbaaz is on a signing spree. "Arrey that was all my backlog and I am glad I am through with it now", sa...
- 8/29/2009
- GlamSham
Arbaaz Khan is all set for a new innings. The year 2008 has been a turning point in his career. After winning accolades for his performance in Woodstock Villa, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and now Fashion, Arbaaz is readying for a new role: Film producer! To start with, Arbaaz has already floated his film production concern called Arbaaz Khan Productions. His maiden venture, scripted-directed by Abhinav Kashyap [Anurag Kashyap's brother], will star elder brother Salman Khan in the lead. "Actually, Abhinav had approached me initially. He wanted me to act in his film. I decided to produce it instead," Arbaaz informs me. Was it easy getting Salman for the principal role? "Had he [Salman] disliked the script, he would've told me right away to work on something else. But he was floored when he heard the narration. He hasn't portrayed a role like this so far and was game for it instantly," Arbaaz divulges.
- 11/11/2008
- by Taran Adarsh
- BollywoodHungama
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.