Aditya Chopra

This man has quite a legacy. Being the elder son of veteran film maker Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra naturally inherited the luxuries of the Chopra clan. A Bollywood mogul company of sorts, Aditya Chopra ventured into film production soon after the overwhelming success of his film Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. Currently serving as the Chairman of the YRF gold mine, the company itself was established in 1976 when Yash Chopra moved out of his elder brother‘s production company BR Films. Though it is Yash Chopra’s name that gave the company a stable ground, Aditya Chopra’s hard work elevated the banner to the position that it holds today. With his flawless choice of witty scripts, this man’s sense of entertainment and what works with the audiences has invariably proved correct. On the eve of this man’s 42nd birthday, Koimoi brings to you his journey of how he kept true to his legacy and reached YRF at the zenith of success where it stands today.

1997

Aditya Chopra moved into film production with Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor starrer Dil Toh Pagal Hai. One of Yash Chopra’s contemporary masterpieces, the film was a beauty in its simplicity and heart wrenching value. The film was a superhit and earned 28 crores at the domestic box office.

2002

Always on the hunt for good scripts, Aditya Chopra once again moved to film production with Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai. Cating his brother Uday Chopra and Jimmy Shergill, the film was the launch vehicle of Tulip Joshi. The film was an average grosser and earned a meager amount of 5.75 crores at the domestic box office. The same year he also produced the Hrithik Roshan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor starrer Mujhse Dosti Karoge. The film was a flop at the box office. Earning only 10.25 crores, it could not even earn back the investment made on it.

2004

While 2002 was a dull time for Chopra, 2004 gained back his sturdy position again. He produced three films this year. The Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji starrer Hum Tum was declared a hit. Based on the classic Hollywood Romantic Comedy ‘When Harry Met Sally’, the film earned 21 crores at the domestic box office. The same year Dhoom frenzy struck the Indian Entertainment markets. Speedy bikes racing against the cops, this film gave a stylish dimension to the genre of Bollywood thrillers. Earning a cumulative of 29 crores at the box office, Dhoom was declared a hit with John Abraham standing out as the most irresistible thief in the history of Hindi cinema. Following this, Yash Chopra’s epic directorial Veer Zaara managed to escalate the revenues of the banner to a higher mark. Earning 40 crores at the domestic box office, the film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Priety Zinta, along with Rani Mukerji is still remembered for its classic grandeur. Overall 2004 made up for a low 2002 Chopra had suffered.

2005

In 2005 too, luck maintained its favorable stance on Aditya. With two striking films from YRF’s kitty that year, both performed commendably well. Cashing on the sparkling chemistry of actress Rani Mukerji and actor Abhishek Bachchan, Bunty Aur Babli managed to become a hit by earning 35.75 crores at the domestic box office. His next release brought into mainstream Bollywood the rare concept of live-in relationships (by the standards those days). Playing safe by placing the story in Australia, Salaam Namaste was received favorably by the audiences. Starring Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in the main roles, the film was declared a semi hit at the domestic box office with its adequately good earnings of 25.75 crores.

2006

An excellent year for YRF, well mostly, three major films came out of the company that year. Dhoom 2 starring the same cast of its prequel saw Hrithik Roshan playing the sleek thief in it. Raking up an overwhelming amount of 80.25 crores, the film was declared a blockbuster. The year’s next release Fanaa brought on screen together the unusual lead pair of Aamir Khan and Kajol. The film was declared a super hit and earned 52 crores at the box office. Riding high on success that year, it was a stark low when Kabir Khan’s Kabul Express failed to live up to its expectations. Set in Afghanistan, the story was a humane journey of two Indian journalists trying to get an insight into the life of Taliban, in times of turmoil when American forces are on a mission to eradicate them from the country all together. The film despite a brilliantly fresh premise was a flop and earned a measly sum of 9.75 crores only.

2007

The moroseness that began in 2006, continued into 2007 as well. Tara Rum Pum starring the hit Jodi of Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan despite being slammed by critics for being an unreal and tedious film, managed to become a semi hit by raking up an income of 35.02 crores. However the year’s next release was Shimit Amin’s Chak De India starring Shah Rukh Khan. Shimit, who has worked closely with celebrated international director Mira Nair delivered a blockbuster for YRF. Earning 67.69 crores, the film was a magnanimous hit, mostly for SRK whose undeterred acting earned him accolades from critics. However, the next two releases were dull that year. Rani’s Laaga Chunari Mein Daag was a damp show and earned a low sum of 19.20 crores. The next release Aaja Nachle that served as iconic actress Madhuri Dixit’s comeback film flopped too. With a small income of 14.85 crores, the film unexpectedly had a doomed fate at the domestic box office.

2008

YRF again tried to put together the hit Hum Tum pair of Rani and Saif in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. A magical fairytale based on the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, the film earned a scantly amount of 21.50 crores at the box office. The next film that year was Ranbir Kapoor’s Bachna Ae Haseeno. The film was a semi hit and earned 36.64 crores. However, the expectations from the film were higher which it failed to level.

2009

YRF had a mixed bag in 2009 as well. Though the John Abraham and Katrina Kaif starrer New York had great collections and went on to become a hit by earning 42 crores, the subsequent films Dil Bole Hadippa starring Rani and Shahid Kapoor and Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year starring Ranbir Kapoor both fared below average at the box office. Earning 23.66 crores and 20.22 crores, the films had a dissatisfactory performance at the box office.

2010

After a slow year in 2009, 2010 was mediocre year for YRF. Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone starrer Lafangey Parindey earned an average amount of 22.71 crore at the box office. The year continued into the next release, Badmaash Company that had Anushka Sharma and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles. It fared above average at the box office and earned 33.02 crores. The year’s third YRF release was Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma’s Band Baaja Baarat. Though the film struggled to reach above average collections of 23.31 crores, critics praised the film for being a quirky and realistic romantic story. Anushka and Ranveer both scored for magnetic chemistry and strong acting.

2011

Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma continued to sizzle the silver screens with their chemistry next year as well but it was met with the same fate again. Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl had an above average earning at the domestic box office with 37 crores. The year’s next release was a romantic comedy starring Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar which again had an above average earning of 58 crores at the box office. Not having a substantial hit to their credit for 2 years, YRF was facing a little downhill time.

2012

The previous year’s misery was all rectified in one straight shot. Beginning with Ishaqzaade, the film launched actors Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor catapulting them into fame. Delivering a hit, the film earned a good lifetime collections of 45 crores. The next two releases had a magnificent performance. Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer Kabir Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger was a super hit earning 198 crores. Joining the distinguished 100 crore club, the film was one of the year’s top grosser. October was an unfortunate time for Chopra personally as he lost his father few days before the release of their next film Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The film which was to be the veteran director’s last directorial venture was packed with grandeur and beauty. Declared a Superhit, the film earned a lifetime total of 120.65 crores. Starring SRK, Katrina and Anushka in lead roles, the film was a legendary man’s last work and hence will remain memorable!

Yash Raj Films would be unrecognizable without Aditya Chopra. The man’s sweat and blood has gone into building the brand into a magnanimous success. Attaining the exquisite position as one of India’s most elite entertainment companies, Aditya Chopra has for years personified YRF. While his father, Late Yash Chopra was alive he remained a more passive hand behind the success of his ventures, but all along YRF films have attributed their fortunes to Aditya’s acute understanding of cinema.

Koimoi takes the cue and extends our best wishes to one of India’s most reputed entertainment barons – Happy Birthday Aditya Chopra!

N.B. This Article is based on Aditya Chopra as a Producer. Hence his Directorial Ventures like Mohabattein, DDLJ, RNBDJ have not been included.

“After Krrish 3 I have Bang Bang, which is starting in a few days. I am really looking forward to that,” he said at the launch of a fitness book by Kris Gethin called “The Bodybuilding.com: Guide to Your Best Body”.

When asked who he would like to gift the book to, he said: “I think six-pack has become common. Everyone has it. They all look good. It is nice to spread the word of health and fitness in a prominent way… I think I want to give the book to everyone.”

Hrithik Roshan

However, sources reveal that Dippy is shying away from promoting the movie overseas. In fact, gossip mongers has it that Deepika will not be accompanying her ex-beau for movie promotions in UK and UAE.

What seems to be the problem?

Deepika Padukone And Katrina Kaif

Well, Zoom found out that Deepika’s commitment towards completing Chennai Express which is running a little behind schedule is keeping her very busy these days. However, it is being said that Katrina Kaif will be in London the same time as Ranbir would be promoting YJHD there.

A little too well planned to be a coincidence? While Dippy, Katrina and Ranbir might give out the vibes of ‘All izz well’ between them, but actions speak louder than words!

The film, that was made on a budget of 6 crores has almost earned its investment and is slowly moving towards acquiring some profits, earned a shabby collection of merely 80 lacs on Monday. The film now stands at a domestic total of about 5.85 Crores at the Box Office.

A Still from the making of Bombay Talkies Movie

The film’s occupancy though picked up meagerly on Saturday and barely sustained through the weekend, stood in a grievous state on Monday with a drastic drop in its income and occupancy both. A very limited segment of the multiplex audiences who are viewing the film with a celebratory vigor, cannot make up for the lucrative circuits in which the film’s performance has dropped majorly.

Salman Khan At An Event (More Pics)

Dabangg Khan aka Salman Khan has always been the Godfather of Bollywood. Be it Sonakshi Sinha, Sneha Ullal, Zarine Khan, Angela Jonsson or Katrina Kaif, Salman has mentored many actresses in Hindi Film Industry. And now, Mr. Khan is all set to help Katrina’s sister Isabelle with her debut film.

However, this time it is not a Bollywood film but a Canadian film named ‘Dr. Cabbie’, where Salman, reportedly, will be co-producing the film.

The movie is estimated to be a $25 million project and will be distributed in India by Eros International.

Dr.Cabbie, also stars Vinay Virmani (last seen in David), Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory fame). The movie is co-produced by Salman Khan Being Human (SKBH) Productions, in association with two Canadian companies – Caramel Film and First Take Entertainment.

Salman is known to be the ultimate godfather in Bollywood. And why not? He has been a guiding light to many aspiring actors till date. 

Bombay Talkies Review

Rating: 3.5/5 stars (Three And Half Stars)

Star cast: Randeep Hooda, Rani Mukerji, Saqib Saleem, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Naman Jain, Ranveer Shorey

Director: Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee

What’s Good: The overwhelming romanticism of cinema and its stars that majorly weighs heavy all through the film.

What’s Bad: The film despite being independent works of sheer geniuses suffers from one major flaw. Celebrating the centenary year of Indian cinema, the link and relevance to the larger picture is hard to decipher.

Loo break: None

Watch or Not?: Bombay Talkies in each of its story is indeed magnum opus. While these gently framed short films are individually the few most unbeatable concepts of recent times, the film’s major pitfall is that the stories have no thematic link or relevance to the overall rationale. Despite the glitches, the ensemble film is indeed a must watch for Karan Johar’s powerful story, Dibakar Banerjee’s minute detailing, Zoya Akhtar’s technical prowess and Anurag Kashyap’s splendid script; with special emphasis on phenomenal performances from Rani Mukerji and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

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A sexually repressed wife and her successful husband’s subtle marital discordance is exposed in the open when a young homosexual boy, befriends the lady at work. The story which follows henceforth is heart breaking-ly spectacular.

The second story heavily based on Satyajit Ray’s Patol Babu Filmstar is an emotional film where a man from a theatrical background, questions his caliber and aspirations. His motives are centered on becoming a hero for his little bedridden daughter whose only source of happiness is the stories of films her father narrates to her.

Zoya Akhtar’s film is perhaps the most relevant one of the lot. Battling an authoritarian parent, a small child is learning to nurture his dream of becoming Sheila from a world that emphasizes on a man’s need to be masculine.

The final story is a sweet little ode of a tale, where an ailing father send his son with Murabba from Allahabad to Mumbai , for Amitabh Bachchan. Dealing with India’s fixation with star mania, the film is a convincing plot that works on a multitude of metaphorical instances.

Rani Mukerji and Randeep Hooda in a still from Bombay Talkies Movie

Bombay Talkies Review: Script Analysis

When there are four most talented new age film makers compiling an anthology film to celebrate a century of Indian cinema, it is natural for comparisons to arise. Personally, the most poignant story for me was Karan Johar’s. Dealing with the societal cringe on homosexuality, the film unravels how queer sexuality is mostly preferred hidden inside the closet of the social stamp of marriage. While the wife tries to pin point why isn’t she satiating enough for her husband, a young guy makes a married man realize his misplaced sexual tug. Working on a multitude of layers, this film is a standout for Karan Johar’s excessively honest plot; a rave quality the man often loses amidst the race for commercialism. This half an hour short film is by far Karan Johar’s best work!

Dibakar Banerjee’s film is an ultimate tribute to the genre of Ray’s cinema. Done meticulously, the film is almost replicable of Ray’s perfect sense of detailing, every nook and corner of the scene before it is translated on celluloid. This film scores mostly for Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s brilliant ability to lure the audience’s attention to the film’s centrifugal emotional point. Indeed the most riveting performance of the film that will compel a round of applause from you.

Zoya Akhtar’s story though lacks in luster, she makes up for it with her technical expertise. A tyrannical father forcing masculine tendencies into his son who wants to explore his sexuality latently dominates the story by enthusing  the correct amount of fear. The child cannot simply fathom ‘Kyun Ladki Hone Mein Kya Burai Hai?’ Aspiring to become Sheila, the little boy’s happiness is in dancing to the steps of Katrina’s iconic song.

Anurag Kashyap exhibits his power to create a story out of most commonplace elements indeed makes him what he is. Centered on star power and hero worship, this story is unique for its ingenious dialogues. Written sharply, the story is about a man trying to get Amitabh Bachchan to eat Murabba.

Bombay Talkies Review: Star Performances

There aren’t many stars to talk about as the entire onus of the film is how the directors framed it. Yet, there are actors who have to be mentioned. Rani Mukerji has never looked more beautiful before. Despite the extra kilos she has acquired, she looks stunning. Gleaming like her brilliant old self, she emotes with her eyes conveying the tender feelings of wrath and satisfaction with very few verbal dialogues!

Nawazuddin Siddiqui subtly evokes sympathy and humor through his minimal stint of a role. He assuredly engrosses you in a story that carries the brand name of an Academy Award winning genius director.

Bombay Talkies Review: Direction, Music & Technical Aspects

The film has only one essential flaw. The mesmerizing romanticism gets over bearing and the synchronization of the films’ stories fails to converge into the main thematic premise. However, each short film is deemed excellent. It is hard to compare four story tellers of such different styles, my story pick would easily be Karan Johar’s. But an overall unbiased view suggests that it is Dibakar’s film that was the most wonderful piece of cinema in the compilation. With every element from cinematography to acting and editing, all mystically well blended, he catapults himself light years ahead, aiding his story well by casting a flawless actor like Siddiqui. Zoya’s film had a narrow plot and still her excellent artistic bent of mind managed to blossom the story well enough. Anurag Kashyap has immortalized Amitabh Bachchan in the most relatable plot of the lot. His unbeatable wit that reigns through the film makes its ending so endearing.

Bombay Talkies Review: The Last Word

Bombay Talkies is a novel concept, glistening with bravura short films. With the script predominating the film’s flavor, it is a sincere attempt to provide a Eulogy for Bollywood. The passion and craze for cinema in India dictates most part of the film. Here’s a piece of advice -Walk out of the hall before the 20 star song. The bromidic and hackneyed feeling it leaves by, spoils the entire beauty the film distinctively weaves all through. I am going with 3.5/5 for Bombay Talkies. It could have been way more entertaining, but overall it comes across as a perseverant effort!

Bombay Talkies Trailer

Bombay Talkies released on 3rd May, 2013.

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Intriguingly its release clashes with that of Dada Saheb Phalke’s Raja Harishchandra which had released on 3rd May 1913, exactly 100 years ago.

Bombay Talkies Movie Stills

The compilation film which runs four short films by notable directors Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee is their individual salutation to their perspective and approach of Indian cinema.

The film should open to a decent occupancy based on the repute of the notable directors attached but in general it would rather not expect greater than a 30%-40% opening. Having a general tendency to allure the intelligentsia more than the masses, its pick up won’t be excessively arresting, targeting mainly the multiplex audiences.

Though the releases this year hasn’t really followed a predictable route, what with Himmatwala and Ek Thi Daayan falling way below the expectation mark, Bombay Talkies won’t hopefully disappoint those who are holding it high in regard. Content driven in its structure, the film shifts all its onus from star power to direction and script mainly which is a rising trend of the new age Bollywood market.

The film which might perform well in the multiplexes, is more directed at the single screen audiences who might prefer this film more compared to the weekend’s other release Bombay Talkies.

John Abraham in a still from Shootout At Wadala Movie

Similar hype was created before the release of Jab Tak Hai Jaan. With the demise of Yash Chopra, the interest on his last directorial venture was sky rocketingly high. The team decided to cash in by using the hype correctly. A week before the film’s release, the advance bookings had begun in all the single screen theaters. Even the Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer Ek Tha Tiger was met with a similar fate.

Shootout at Wadala is attempting to recreate the same vein of publicity for the film by attacking the single screens mainly. The predecessor of the same – Jab Tak Hai Jaan has to its credit more than 50% booked of its four shows in Bangalore. The advance bookings is important for SAW, as it has already risen the expectation of it by raising the bar of their hype!

The film’s prequel Shootout at Lokhandwala was a surprise hit despite bad reviews from most critics and it can be predicted that this John Abraham starrer will rightfully claim the domain of single screens in the most thriving circuits in the next few weeks to come!

Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif

According to a leading daily, Sanjay is all set to revive the project and is looking out for both Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif for the roles of Mastani and Kashibai respectively. Padukone, is the leading lady in Bhansali’s upcoming film Ram Leela opposite supposedly beau Ranveer Singh. Ram Leela is scheduled for October 2013 release, following which Sanjay plans to begin the pre-production work of Bajirao Mastani. The film is expected to go on floors by April 2014.

Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan

Though there are antithetical reports over the film’s leading man, according to our sources, Sanjay is considering both Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor for the role of Bajirao. Salman has been on a low in the last few weeks, given his court dates for the 2002 hit and run case and his check up in U.S. However, the prime most reason why there are second thoughts over him is because of the overpowering haunting ghost of the Sanjay Dutt verdict, with something similar looming large on Salman as well.

In case Ranbir achieves an edge over Salman, the situation of the film will be replicable of the 1981 stint Silsila. With his ex-girlfriend Deepika and alleged current girlfriend Katrina working along with him in the same celluloid frame, this will undoubtedly rake excessive interest from the audiences.

Silsila (1981) Movie Poster

While it will be a smart move on the part of Bhansali and the actors to team up together for the film and cash in on their existing not so harmonious relationship, most trade analysts agree that this will result in a greater doom for Bhansali’s dream venture! The actresses were last seen together at the 2013 IPL opening ceremony and were visibly ignorant and cold towards each other.

While troubled interpersonal relationships are almost a norm in Bollywood, there are still a few actors who win the race at being the most controversial warring actors and still exhibit an amicable vibe.

Akshay Kumar – Shilpa Shetty

Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty on the sets of Big Boss

They did not work together again after their elaborate romance turned conspicuously sour! Still, after a long span of many years, Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty came back together on the episode of Big Boss, where Akshay appeared to promote his show Khatron Ke Khiladi. Later, they reappeared together on Nach Baliye Season 5 where Shilpa was a judge and Akshay came to promote his film Special Chabbis 26. Well certainly all’s not hunky dory between the ex flames, they have moved on a long time and learnt the art of being publicly civil with each other.

Deepika Padukone – Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in a still from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Movie

Former couple, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have maintained their friendship despite ending their romance. Though Deepika made bitter remarks about Kapoor on Koffee With Karan, the actors are coming back to sizzle the silver screen with their upcoming film Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Not only that, they are also scheduled to promote their film and tour UAE and UK together. The promotional tour clearly indicates all’s well and friendly between ex lovers!

Katrina Kaif – Salman Khan

Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan In Ek Tha Tiger Movie Stills

During their relationship days, Katrina once exclaimed how Salman hates candle light dinner and is unromantic. The media highlighted their break up on a large scale. However the two remained friends even beyond the end of their relationship. Salman and Katrina seemed to share a warm emotional connect on the sets of Ek Tha Tiger. More recently, Katrina Kaif walked the ramp for Salman’s NGO Being Human. Katrina has still remained Salman’s family; despite their relationship fazing out!

Sanjay Dutt – Madhuri Dixit

Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit

No one can forget this beautiful Bollywood affair. Almost set to be together for a long time, the duo separated because Dutt found himself entangled in legal issues related to the 1993 Bombay Blast case, for which he was recently convicted. The two were shooting for Subash Ghai’s film Saajan, which they managed to conclude amicably. In his last release Zila Ghaziabad, Sanjay was seen referring to ex-girlfriend very fondly. Years later, after both have moved into happier space, old stings matter much less.

Govinda – Neelam

Govinda and Neelam Kothari

After starring together in a host of popular films, Govinda was smitten by Neelam. He was so much in love that he wanted to marry her. But she kept denying Govinda, who later married the girl his mother chose for him. She went to date Bobby Deol, another relationship which ended bitterly. Recently the actress tied knot with actor Sameer Soni. Reportedly, actor Govinda sent his best wishes to the couple.

Preity Zinta – Ness Wadia

Preity Zinta And Ness Wadia

The duo was the most charming couple for a long time. Their relationship rocked for a good half a decade following which the couple broke up. Mommy Naureen Wadia heaved a sigh of relief as she never liked Miss Zinta too much. However, the two still continue to co-own their joint IPL team Kings XI Punjab.

Dino Morea – Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu And Dino Morea

The two dated for a long span during the 1990s. Despite their breakup, the two have maintained very cordial relations with each other. Recently actress Bipasha Basu unveiled Dino’s fitness brand DM fitness. After 5 years of their relationship, the two drifted apart following which Bipasha dated beau John Abraham for many years.

With the list being endless, actors today are more passionate than egoistic, more professional. They meticulously weigh their brand value and sensibly co-relate it to the success and revenue it can probably rake. Controversies can easily be deemed as the passport to greater anticipation and excitement from audiences, it would be sensible move to iron out differences and swallow the pride. All for the greater cause of fame and success!

Bang Bang will be directed by the very talented Siddharth Anand (Bachna Ae Haseeno, Anjaana Anjaani, Salaam Namaste). Bringing together two of the hottest stars of tinsel town, the film will be shot across Europe, Far East and India and will feature spectacular stunt sequences, intense chemistry and edge of the seat excitement, as Hrithik and Katrina will scorch the silver screens in never before seen avatars.

Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif

The film’s screenplay has been written by Sujoy Ghosh (Kahaani) & Suresh Nair (Singh Is King, Namaste London) and Abbas Tyrewala (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na) has penned the dialogues.

Bang Bang is being seen as a strong move by Fox Star Studios, to step up its presence in the Indian film industry. The Studio has delivered five hits over the last few months in English, Hindi and Tamil, including the most recent success of Jolly LLB.

So lock your date as the temperatures are going to soar when the hottest summer flick of 2014 comes calling. May 1st 2014- Hrithik Katrina will go Bang Bang!

‘Give it up for Bachchan’ stars a couple of odd young kids, dressed in various attires of popular avatars of Amitabh Bachchan. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh, the song has a catchy tune and is extremely vibrant.

Enjoy the song right here:

still from Give It Up For Bachchan Song from Bombay Talkies Movie Stills

Bombay Talkies is an upcoming anthology film putting together 4 unique short films by the above mentioned directors. The film is being produced by Viacom 18 and the music score of the film is composed by Amit Trivedi. The film is scheduled to mark the 100th year of Indian cinema and slotted for a May 3rd release.

Katrina Kaif

Bollywood’s beautiful Barbie, Katrina Kaif is all set to impress her fans with a luscious double treat for them. According to innumerable sources, it is rumored that Katrina Kaif has been offered the role of twins, in the remake of the 70s’ classic cult film Seeta Aur Geeta.

The original film was a hit and starred the Dream Girl Hema Malini in the role of twins – one boisterously confident and other shy and reticent, along with Sanjeev Kumar and Dharmendra. Sources inform that Katrina Kaif is so keen on the film’s remake that she even offered to don the producer’s hat for it.

However the hitch here is, Rohan Sippy whose father Ramesh Sippy was the director of the original film rejected the news as rumors, clarifying that his father is not directing the project.

Reports also suggest that the film’s makers are not happy with Katrina’s free hand approach towards the film. Apparently the actress has been asked to choose the team she wants to work with which eventually did not go down too well with the Sippys. Also there is an additional rumor included which entails that the Sippy Brothers are having a rights rift over the film. Ramesh Sippy would in the end direct the film, only after he has rightfully won the film’s rights by law.

As of now, the industry insiders inform that Katrina Kaif and Sippy’s banner are meticulously sorting out the project in details. Both Ramesh Sippy and Katrina Kaif refused to comment on the matter.

Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Flying Unicorn have done just that with Bombay Talkies – a 80 minute film that is the amalgamation of four 20-minute short films directed by four directors.

India’s finest directors: Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee have come together to tell you a story like never before. A film about love, sorrow, pain and desire. A film to celebrate the emotion of Cinema.

Here we present to you the Theatrical Trailer of Bombay Talkies:

Rani Mukerji and Randeep Hooda in a still from Bombay Talkies Movie

Bombay Talkies, which will release on May 3, 2013 is sure going to be an unusual and definitely pleasing experience for all movie-goers. The movie stars Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Saqib Saleem, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Katrina Kaif and Amitabh Bachchan among others.

Coming out of huge advertising banners like Ogilvy and JWT, the best cold drink advertisements in the market are branded by stars! The most striking ones etched in our memories would be Aamir Khan’s multiple disguised avatars on Coke ads and the SRK-Rani-Kajol ad of Pepsi.

Stars mostly have their well defined brand loyalties. While Aamir Khan has largely been the face of Coca Cola India, Shah Rukh Khan has remained ‘bubbly’ with Pepsi. Recently, Pepsi also signed the enigmatic pair of Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra to give their brand a more youthful look, and a youth oriented approach.

Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai whose sizzling chemistry is one of the most unforgettable ones in Bollywood tried a similar vein with endorsing Coca Cola. Thumbs up has belonged to our daredevil men, Khiladi Akshay Kumar and Dabangg Salman Khan.

With summer almost here, KoiMoi brings to you the most striking cold drink advertisements of this year.

SRK’s Frooti Ad

Shah Rukh Khan

This ad is an inbred hit. SRK playing an ordinary soccer playing chap gulps down his delicious drink after a harrowing practice session. There is a clear attempt to portray SRK in a more regular man’s set up minus his star-like demeanor, keeping the focus maintained on the product. Trying to widen the target group of the brand, SRK has been smartly and charmingly used in this ad.

Katrina Kaif in Slice’s Ad

Katrina Kaif

Katrina’s new slice ad is rather less lustful compared to the previous seductive Aamsutra ones. Playfully made, the advertisement is going to be a hit this summer simply for its infectious energy. The advertisement clearly scores Slice higher than all its contemporaries, making this ad a very confident one.

Saif Ali Khan’s Appy Fizz Ad

Saif Ali Khan

The most striking ad of recent times, Saif is seen dancing in his pajamas with his bestie Appy Fizz and a few immensely gorgeous women. Saif looks his hottest best in the straight out of bed, ruffled hair look. This ad will score merely for Chote Nawab’s hot looks!

Vir Das in the Blue Energy Drink

Vir Das

He tickled our funny bones in Delhi Belly with a hilarious rock number abusing in not so modest terms, the woman who dumped him. Rendering the same simplistic humor in the ad, he is back endorsing Blue Energy drink. The drink makes this stand up comedian more quirky for sure.

With a series of innovative advertisements doing well without well known faces, the aerated drinks companies have always used stars to endorse their products. Somehow relating these drinks without the stars would be unimaginable.

2013 has a host of such star studded advertisements, bringing home to us their specific bottle of delight. All the more reasons to Stay Summer-licious this year!

The news was revealed by none other than Juhi Chawla, the co-owner of the IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders. Juhi is all geared up to host the IPL Opening Ceremony along with Shah Rukh Khan, at the Satlake Stadium, Kolkata on April 2^nd.

Jennifer Lopez, Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif

She spoke about having J’Lo on board for the opening chapter of the 7 week long cricketing season. Not only videshi, but even our desi stars will perform at the gala event on April 2^nd. The opening ceremony will be graced by other big-wigs from the B-town, like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and many more.

Entertainment had always been a priority and IPL ceremonies and matches are live examples of living up to it.

Ajay Devgn and Tamannaah Bhatia are all set to bring the 80s era back with Sajid Khan’s Himmatwala, an official remake of the film by the same name. The film was termed as a trendsetter and for years to come was imitated and is still dittoed and parodied on screen, especially the Naino Me Sapna dance number.

Sridevi in Naino Me Sapna

The original number which was the chartbuster of the 80s era, picturised on Sridevi, saw her wearing beautifully crafted headgears, colorful aamrapali costumes, dancing on a beach with over-sized wheels and series of colorful pots, wooing her man in screen Jeetendra. The look Sri sported in the song, is till date mirrored by the ladies of the tinsel town.

Deepika Padukone in Dhoom Taana

When “Miss Fine legs”, Deepika Padukone, debuted in the tinsel town opposite Badshah Shah Rukh Khan, in the 2007 chartbuster cine Om Shanti Om, she grabbed a lot of eyeballs. And when she went onto don the look, in orange toned aamrapali, she won accolades immediately. Her fine dancing skills and the portrayal left all amazed.

Katrina Kaif in Paisa Paisa

The hip hop song that was on everyone’s lips in 2009, hummed even till today was Paisa Paisa from the movie De Dana Dan, in which the firangi babe of the tinsel town, went ahead and enrobed a red 80s costume in one of the sequences, which brought Katrina Kaif into the firangi gone desi frame. Her look was applauded by one and all and added the “Ting!” quotient to the song.

Vidya Balan in Ooh!La La

By far the best cinematic replication, of the 80s look of Sridevi, was by our very own Ooh! La la dirty babe, Vidya Balan now Roy Kapur, in The Dirty Picture (2011). Vidya not only re-defined the look, but even added more glitz and glamour to it. She outshone all with her sexy, dirty look, apt for the song and the film. Vidya grabbed too many eyeballs for her bold depiction, but the song was a rage and still continues to be, and its her look now that is up for re-illustration on screen.

Rani Mukerji in Dreamum Wakeupum

Another worth applauding pictorialization of the 80s look was by Rani Mukerji in Aiyyaa (2012) which gave Rani an extra edge as an actress. She not only gloriously performed but also brought on the forefront the whole look which created ripples and also gauged attention. Rani did full justice to the look by adding her personal touch to it. All just exclaimed “Ayi YaiYo” after seeing Rani in the modern yet classic aamrapali apparel.

Tamannah Bhatia in Naino Me Sapna

Bringing the 80s back in 2013, with the remake of original Himmatwala, is the leading lady Tamannaah Bhatia, who illustrates on screen Sridevi’s role in the cine. Tamannaah, who is trying too hard to carve a niche for herself in the B-town, after being successful down south, does a modern version of Ta Tathiya along with Ajay Devgn, and manages to impress people.

“Tamannaah’s look in the film is very 80′s but we have made sure it doesn’t look like a spoof. The look is something that you can relate to the 80s as well as something that the audience will like to see now, we have used bright colours, big bold stripes, the typical 80′ acid wash denim look, the super fitted churidar kurtas and of course the iconic Aamrapali costume from the 80s,” chirped the stylist Rick Roy.

With the era of 80s hitting back in 2013, we are sure the trend notches up even higher as it has already gone viral all around.

Katrina and Ranbir, were previously seen together in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti. However, the audiences got a better view of the on screen jodi in their limited stint in Raajneeti which released in 2010.

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif

The film will be directed by Imtiaz Ali. Imtiaz and Ranbir had previously worked together in Rockstar which was well received by both critics and audiences. Imtiaz Ali who has an impeccable record of directing fabulous love stories with films like Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal, is quite keen on signing Ranbir and Katrina for his next. Rumor has it that the film will see the duo playing lovers.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala however rejected the news and said that the film’s leading lady hasn’t been decided yet. But sources inform that Katrina Kaif is very much a part of the project.

Though there is absolutely no confirmed news of Ranbir-Katrina reigniting on screen, we sincerely hope we get to see this lovely ‘on screen’ couple working together again.