Chennai Express vs. Duniyadari (Marathi movie)

The awaited film Chennai Express  which is scheduled to release on August 9 has faced the wrath of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) . Rohit Shetty film has been made to skip many theatres in Mumbai because of Raj Thackery's MNS focussing on Swapnil Joshi's Marathi film Duniyadari.

Rohit Shetty met Raj Thackery to sort out the issue . The Marathi film Duniyadari is doing very good box office collections in Marathi cinema and led to make this move by MNS. Shetty-Thackery meeting was held in the presence of Duniyadari cast and crew. The dispute has arisen because of the Shahrukh-starrer Chennai Express demanding single cinemas in Maharashtra which will hamper the collections of Duniyadari which released on July 19 and is running still successfully. On Wednesday, the Maharashtra Navnirman Chitrapat Karamchari Sena (film wing) Cheif Amey Khopkar said in a statement- "If the Chennai Express producers attempt to do this , we shall not let the movie be exhibited in the cinema of the states. We shall also remove their publicity posters from Thursday".

After the meeting, Shetty and Raj both claimed that it was a very small issue and the Shahrukh- starrer film will skip the single theaters where Duniyadari is doing good business.

Well, the issue has been resolved and film has gained publicity too.

Bebo does a Mandakini for BODYGUARD

 The Bollywood industry had recently turned upside down with the whole dilemma of whether Kareena Kapoor has agreed to do the Mandakini act for a film or not.Will the Kapoor girl do the bathing act that still remains fresh in audiences' minds was a question that had kept many under deep curiosity.
Well the actress has finally come out of secret doors and did the most famous 'Mandakini' act for BODYGUARD along with the hunk Salman Khan.
The song is a love track between Kareena and Salman titled Teri Meri Prem Kahaani, shot in Film City over three days - last Saturday Sunday and Monday.
Sources from the set revealed that Kareena was seen donning a beautiful white saree for the first time specially this act, she gracefully danced under the rain water and was very comfortable performing the choreography of the song, which was done by Vaibhavi Merchant.Not only that, Bebo had few changes in other sarees as well but she absolutely loved her white saree look. Sources from the set couldn't stop talking about her look in the saree under the rain water and how she perfectly matched Mandakini.
Atul Agnihotri says, "We shot the love song Teri Meri Prem Kahaani with Salman and Kareena recently. Kareena looked absolutely stunning in the saree. The audiences will surely enjoy the song and fall in love with her all over again."
BODYGUARD is touted as this season's biggest film; after WANTED (2009 Eid release) and DABANGG (2010 Eid release) Salman's BODYGUARD is all geared up to release this Eid on 31st August, 2011.
BODYGUARD is a romantic action film starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Directed by Siddique, the film is a remake of the director's 2010 Malayalam film of the same name.

How will two months ban on Aarakshan help, asks Big B ??

The governments of three states have banned the screening of the film Aarakshan for two months and this has saddened Amitabh Bachchan, who is playing an important role in it. He is wondering how this restriction will solve the problem after two months.

"UP (Uttar Pradesh), Punjab and today Andhra Pradesh have given notice to ban the film and not allow it to be projected for another two months - a provision given administratively to each government," Big B posted on his blog.

"After that period is over, the film can have exhibition and ... the producer is not obliged to carry out any changes that the administration in governance may have found, because the film technically and legally has found certification without a single cut," Big B further added.
"What good will two months do then in the law and order situation - the reason given for the non-showing of this product ! So the same film is a law and order problem now and today, but shall not be a problem after two months?

"You will destroy the commerce of the producer and all those that have invested time, blood, tears and money into this film, when even after waiting for 2 months there cannot be any change that will be accepted to be done!," he added.

The film, also starring Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee and Prateik in pivotal roles, released in the rest of the country today.

Aarakshan deals with the sensitive issue of reservation and it landed in trouble after facing protests from the Republican Party of India (RPI) and several groups expressing concern over its content in anticipation of anti-Dalit comment.

Even though Prakash Jha, the director, agreed to make "appropriate cuts" in the movie, the two-month ban still continues on the film in the three states.

The Supreme Court Friday will also hear a petition by Jha seeking the lifting of the ban on his film in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.

The series of events has also put a question mark on the clearance given by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to any movie and the 68-year-old megastar feels such bans bring only disrespect to the body.

"What is the need then of the Censor Board, a statutory body instituted by you, the legislatures and Parliamentarians that govern this land. You nominate what you believe, to disbelieve what you nominate!! Better to remove it altogether then rather than give it disrespect," he posted.

News Source: NDTV

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Ghajini has already stolen the show

Aamir Khan's much awaited movie Ghajini set box office on fire right from the word go. The movie got fantastic response all over the world. Ghajini has already broke few records even before its release. As per the sources, The movie has raked Rs 7 crore only from its paid previews, which is a record for any movie in the Bollywood.
"Ghajini should be the biggest opener of all times. It should set records in days to come." says trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
"Asin is a lively actress and poses a serious threat to all present leading Bollywood heroines. Aamir is the soul of the film. However, its length should have been trimmed by half an hour"
Well well well, as expected Ghajini has already stolen the show from other movie including King Khan's Rab Ne...
How are you feeling SRK?? Any comments??

Anushka stays away from media

Recently, SRK introduced Anushka to the media during the promos of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. But after that meet Anushka wants to stay away from media, reasons only known to Anushka herself.
She is not ready to give interviews making excuses that she is unwell.
"I am not used to this, so I got uneasy," says Anushka, who has been a model for quite a long time now.
She further adds that initially she was not interested in entering to bollywood "Aditya Chopra saw my photographs on the website of Elite model management and liked them. His office contacted me,"
"I am looking at doing more films now. While I was acting for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, I felt this is what I am made for. It really satisfies your creative urges!" the glam expresses