Politics'Baba' was a flop in 2002, but revisiting the film gives us clues about Rajini's politics. Sowmya RajendranAfter years of speculation on when he will join politics if at all, Rajinikanth made the big announcement on the last day of 2017. As several people joked on social media, everyone else was looking for a New Year party to go to, while Rajinikanth simply created his own. Rajini claimed in his speech that he made the decision not because he was power hungry but because of the political situation in Tamil Nadu which had left its people "hanging their heads in shame." However, it is a fact that the actor has nursed political ambitions for a long time now but had remained uncertain about when to take the plunge. The memory of actor Sivaji's unimpressive political run, despite being a huge star in the state, was a sobering lesson to many from the film world who had looked upon cinema as an easy springboard to politics. Rajini's chosen symbol, known in popular culture as the "Baba symbol", has led to much theorising on what it could stand for. The hand position is called Apana Mudra in yoga and stands for "detoxification and purification". It also finds resonance in other traditions and cultures and has similar meanings and implications. The 2002 film Baba was about a young man, an atheist who is given to the vices, discovering spirituality and "detoxifying" himself to realise the truth about the world. The film was produced by Rajini under the banner Lotus International – while it's tempting to say that this had to do with Rajini's widely perceived sympathy for the Bjp, the lotus flower is of symbolic significance in Hinduism. In the Bhagavad Gita, for example, a human being is expected to function like a lotus, untouched by sin like a drop of water on the lotus leaf, and rising above the slush. Further, the ashram of Satchidananda Swami, Rajini's spiritual guru on whom Baba was based, has a temple called Light of Truth Universal Shrine (Lotus) and Rajini's production company was supposedly named after this temple. Although Baba was a flop at the time of its release, it takes on special significance as Rajini is all set to launch his political party. The film was very close to the actor's heart, and he was dejected when the audience rejected it. Rajini took a break after the Baba debacle and came back to the screen with a bang – this time, with Chandramukhi, the Tamil remake of a Malayalam psychological thriller. Ironically, he played a rational psychiatrist in Chandramukhi, a man who pooh-poohs superstitions and comes up with a scientific explanation for so-called supernatural phenomena. Directed by Suresh Krishna, Baba was the closest Rajini came to experimentation after he attained his superstardom. Baba, the film's protagonist played by Rajinikanth, is the reincarnation of a saint from the Himalayas. Interestingly, the symbol launched by the actor on the 31st includes a snake (the circle around the mudra is actually a snake) which stands for the cycle of life, death and rebirth in Hinduism. Though Baba dismisses religion as mumbo-jumbo initially, he becomes a believer in destiny and god once he meets the 2000 year old saint after whom he was named. In the film, Baba acts as a kingmaker, ensuring the victory of an honest man as the Chief Minister of the state. Pertinently, he does this through a boon that he could have used for himself. Despite his followers asking him to become the "permanent Cm", Baba rejects the allure of political power and chooses instead to renounce the world and ascend the Himalayas. But the film doesn't end at that point – the good Cm is shot dead even as Baba is walking away with the sages. As he hears the shots, Baba turns back and walks towards the people with determination. The sage, dressed in saffron, bless him, gets a weapon in his hand to signify that he's ready to fight the good fight and a piece of cloth comes flying in the air and coils around his head like a snake to form a turban. And yes, Baba holds his other hand in the yogic mudra that has now become the actor's political symbol. Interestingly, the 2002 film ends with 'To be continued' – was that to say a sequel was on the way, or a cinematic announcement about Rajini's entry into politics? More than a decade ago, Rajini fans were flummoxed by the film and what the actor wanted to say through it. It did so badly that Rajini had to compensate distributors and theatre owners. Fifteen years later, the film lends itself to a more informed reading. Just as in Baba, Rajini has positioned himself as entering the political arena not for power, but because the people "need" him. In his speech, the actor asserted that he had been compelled to join politics because he was disgruntled with how the state was being run. The actor reminded his fans that if he so wished, he could have grabbed power at 45 years of age and that he had chosen to wait thus far only because his real intentions were not political power, but something loftier. Rajini has kept his political ideology under the broad heads of 'anti-corruption' and 'transparency', much like his contemporary from the cinema industry Kamal Haasan, who is also looking to enter politics. However, those who have watched Rajinikanth's political moves closely suspect that his desire to infuse politics with 'spirituality', translates to aligning with Hindutva forces to saffronise the state. Rajini's party is yet to take off. For all his talk on spirituality and higher goals, will his political avatar be a hit or a flop like Baba? In a state that has been ruled by two Dravidian parties which have their origins in the rationalist movement? Only time can tell.
- 1/2/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
The Royal Opera, London Philharmonic Orchestra and Curve present the world premiere of Ravi Shankar’s only opera Sukanya which tours venues across the UK in May 2017. With a libretto by Amit Chaudhuri, the semi-staged opera is directed by Suba Das and conducted by David Murphy, with soprano Susanna Hurrell in the title role, bass-baritone Keel Watson, Brazilian baritone Michel de Souza, the BBC Singers and the full force of a 60-strong London Philharmonic Orchestra. The Orchestra is supplemented with Indian classical instruments including the sitar, shennai, tabla, mridangam and ghatam. The innovative Aakash Odedra Company provide the choreography and dancers and Tony Award-winning 59 Productions are providing production design.
Shankar was composing his pioneering opera Sukanya at the time of his passing, an opera exploring the common ground between the music, dance and theatrical traditions of India and the West. Conductor and collaborator David Murphy – who worked with Shankar for many years,...
Shankar was composing his pioneering opera Sukanya at the time of his passing, an opera exploring the common ground between the music, dance and theatrical traditions of India and the West. Conductor and collaborator David Murphy – who worked with Shankar for many years,...
- 9/22/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
India’s biggest celebration of music, The Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) has unveiled its most illustrious nominee list for the year. Only the most outstanding in the industry have the honor of receiving a GiMAnomination, with only the finest getting a chance to walk awaywith the most coveted music award in India- the GiMA award.
For the film category, Bajirao Mastani bagged the maximum nominations by receiving a nod in nine categories. Following closely with seven nominations is the super hit movie Tamasha and Roy with six.
Global music icon A.R. Rahman has been nominated for his incredible work as music director in Tamasha and Arijit Singh features prominently on the list for his playback singing.
Sabbas Joseph, Director – Wizcraft International said, “Every year with the Gionee Colors GiMA Awards, we aspire to bring forth newer talent and recognize true achievements in the music industry. This year we have...
For the film category, Bajirao Mastani bagged the maximum nominations by receiving a nod in nine categories. Following closely with seven nominations is the super hit movie Tamasha and Roy with six.
Global music icon A.R. Rahman has been nominated for his incredible work as music director in Tamasha and Arijit Singh features prominently on the list for his playback singing.
Sabbas Joseph, Director – Wizcraft International said, “Every year with the Gionee Colors GiMA Awards, we aspire to bring forth newer talent and recognize true achievements in the music industry. This year we have...
- 3/23/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The recently released film Dharam Sankat Mein is the official Hindi adaptation of British satire The Infidel. It is also a third satire on Indian religious practices, after Oh My God! and Pk. The film sees veteran actors Paresh Rawal and Naseeruddin Shah sharing stage together. Here is what they had to say about the movie, their roles and more…
You are an actor who has beautifully tackled both extremes of characters where on one hand you have played roles of villain and on the other excelled in playing hilarious characters leaving the audience rolling with laughter. How do manage to play such different roles?
Paresh Rawal: I’m fortunate to have got the opportunity to play interesting characters. Well, some films are close to the heart while others are close to the pocket. I do commercial cinema because that helps me in sustaining my family and myself, and...
You are an actor who has beautifully tackled both extremes of characters where on one hand you have played roles of villain and on the other excelled in playing hilarious characters leaving the audience rolling with laughter. How do manage to play such different roles?
Paresh Rawal: I’m fortunate to have got the opportunity to play interesting characters. Well, some films are close to the heart while others are close to the pocket. I do commercial cinema because that helps me in sustaining my family and myself, and...
- 4/13/2015
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Navid Negahban [pictured] to star in first Persian-language film shot in Israel.
Production is set to begin later this month on Baba Joon, the first Persian-language film shot in Israel.
Directed by Yuval Delshad, the film stars Navid Negahban, who played Abu Nazir on Emmy-winning series Homeland, alongside the likes of Viss Elliot Safavi and David Diaan. It will also feature Iranian-Israelis acting on the screen for the first time.
Baba Joon tells the story of Moti (Asher Avrahami in his feature debut) who decides to rebel against his father and to object to the tradition and rules that have been handed down from generation to generation.
Delshad wrote the screenplay inspired by his own personal story as the son of Iranian immigrants.
Produced by David Silber of Metro Productions and Moshe & Leon Edri of United King, the film will shoot in the Negev desert for five weeks.
It is funded by the Rabinovich Fund for the Arts...
Production is set to begin later this month on Baba Joon, the first Persian-language film shot in Israel.
Directed by Yuval Delshad, the film stars Navid Negahban, who played Abu Nazir on Emmy-winning series Homeland, alongside the likes of Viss Elliot Safavi and David Diaan. It will also feature Iranian-Israelis acting on the screen for the first time.
Baba Joon tells the story of Moti (Asher Avrahami in his feature debut) who decides to rebel against his father and to object to the tradition and rules that have been handed down from generation to generation.
Delshad wrote the screenplay inspired by his own personal story as the son of Iranian immigrants.
Produced by David Silber of Metro Productions and Moshe & Leon Edri of United King, the film will shoot in the Negev desert for five weeks.
It is funded by the Rabinovich Fund for the Arts...
- 5/14/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
For every wrong step we take, the wise thing to do would be learn from it. The origination of New Year’s Resolutions stems from many religious activities but at the end of the day, it’s a promise. To start a good thing or break the bad one. Bollyspice presents you our list of New Year’S Resolutions to our beloved Bollywood and its stars. No harm intended, just a few things to think about.
1.Priyanka Chopra- We all know the lovely lady is “Exotic”. Kudo for branching out but quick note Piggy Chops. Hollywood maybe your city now but remember, quality over quantity.
2.Shah Rukh Khan- Bollywood Ka Baadshah, King Khan, our beloved “Raj”..Today’s promotion tactic, tomorrows parody meme. Stick to better stories. You know you want to.
3.Bollywood directors- enough with the south Indian remakes with the ultra violence. Come back to smart...
1.Priyanka Chopra- We all know the lovely lady is “Exotic”. Kudo for branching out but quick note Piggy Chops. Hollywood maybe your city now but remember, quality over quantity.
2.Shah Rukh Khan- Bollywood Ka Baadshah, King Khan, our beloved “Raj”..Today’s promotion tactic, tomorrows parody meme. Stick to better stories. You know you want to.
3.Bollywood directors- enough with the south Indian remakes with the ultra violence. Come back to smart...
- 12/31/2013
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, March 26: For some it's work and no play, while others like Shabana Azmi and Shankar Mahadevan are looking forward to celebrate Holi with organic dry colours. Actors Anupam Kher and Hema Malini plan to unwind.
Holi will be celebrated Wednesday and here is what the film fraternity plans to do on the ocassion:
Shabana Azmi: At my parental home in Janki Kutir, playing Holi is a tradition started by my father (Kaifi Azmi) and now followed by my brother Baba. We play with organic dry colours. There will be family and friends from theatre and cinema. Lots of naach-gaana and khaana.
Irrfan Khan: This Holi I am far.
Holi will be celebrated Wednesday and here is what the film fraternity plans to do on the ocassion:
Shabana Azmi: At my parental home in Janki Kutir, playing Holi is a tradition started by my father (Kaifi Azmi) and now followed by my brother Baba. We play with organic dry colours. There will be family and friends from theatre and cinema. Lots of naach-gaana and khaana.
Irrfan Khan: This Holi I am far.
- 3/26/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar has died at the age of 92.
Over the course of the past year Shankar suffered from upper-respiratory and heart issues, according to Billboard. Last Thursday he underwent heart-valve replacement surgery, but was unable to recover from the procedure and passed away at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. Tuesday night.
Shankar is often noted for his influence on the Beatles, and for introducing traditional Indian music to the West on a broad scale. He was also the father of popular singer/songwriter Norah Jones.
This is a developing story...
More from the AP below:
New Delhi -- Ravi Shankar, the sitar virtuoso who became a hippie musical icon of the 1960s after hobnobbing with the Beatles and who introduced traditional Indian ragas to Western audiences over an eight-decade career, has died. He was 92.
The prime minister's office confirmed his death and called him a "national treasure.
Over the course of the past year Shankar suffered from upper-respiratory and heart issues, according to Billboard. Last Thursday he underwent heart-valve replacement surgery, but was unable to recover from the procedure and passed away at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. Tuesday night.
Shankar is often noted for his influence on the Beatles, and for introducing traditional Indian music to the West on a broad scale. He was also the father of popular singer/songwriter Norah Jones.
This is a developing story...
More from the AP below:
New Delhi -- Ravi Shankar, the sitar virtuoso who became a hippie musical icon of the 1960s after hobnobbing with the Beatles and who introduced traditional Indian ragas to Western audiences over an eight-decade career, has died. He was 92.
The prime minister's office confirmed his death and called him a "national treasure.
- 12/12/2012
- by AP/The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
On Saturday July 28th, the return of the highly successful and free Bollywood Monster Mash-Up concert comes to Mississauga Celebration Square. This original production features over 80 singers, dancers and musicians performing favourites from the early era of Indian Cinema to the modern hits of Bollywood. But as is the trademark for the event, you’ll hear these hit songs in ways you wouldn’t expect.
“From choral spectacles to funk classics and international talent flown in direct from Bollywood, we’ve once again put together a show that has never been done before,” says music composer and producer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs.
Here are the details! Be there and get your Bollywood on!
What: Bollywood Monster Mash-Up 2012
When: Saturday, July 28th, 2012 @ 6:30pm
Where: Mississauga Celebration Square (across from Square One)
How Much: Free
Check out some of the cool things you will see at this Monster Concert!
“From choral spectacles to funk classics and international talent flown in direct from Bollywood, we’ve once again put together a show that has never been done before,” says music composer and producer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs.
Here are the details! Be there and get your Bollywood on!
What: Bollywood Monster Mash-Up 2012
When: Saturday, July 28th, 2012 @ 6:30pm
Where: Mississauga Celebration Square (across from Square One)
How Much: Free
Check out some of the cool things you will see at this Monster Concert!
- 7/21/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The 2007 Priyadarshan film, Bhool Bhulaiya, was a remake of the 2005 Tamil film, Chandramukhi. Staring Rajinikanth, the supematural thriller was comeback for the superstar after the debacle of his earlier film, Baba.
The film was a runaway success. Interstingly, the film itself was a remake of the 2204 Kannada film, Apthamitra, which, in tune, was a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film, Manichithathazhu. ...
The film was a runaway success. Interstingly, the film itself was a remake of the 2204 Kannada film, Apthamitra, which, in tune, was a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film, Manichithathazhu. ...
- 4/22/2012
- Bollywood Chaska
While many are looking forward to see Sanjay Dutt's performance in Agneepath, the actor has got more news to keep all excitedly waiting for his new projects as well. Yes, Sanju Baba has recently signed two new films for T P Aggarwal's banner Star Entertainment Worldwide Pvt Ltd.One among the two movies is an action thriller in which Dutt plays the role of a cop. South director K S Ravikumar, who is presently directing Rana with Rajnikant in the lead, will be directing the film...
- 12/28/2011
- GlamSham
The Exorcist, Nightmare On Elm Street, The Shining, The Thing, Halloween and The Evil Dead.
Some of the scariest films ever made……
Yet none of these films are as terrifying as Watership Down – also known as the Hampshire Bunny Massacre.
As part of our 31 Days Of Horror celebration of all things macabre, we take a look at some of the most frightening and shocking moments in family friendly movies.
Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (1975-1983)
Shocking Moment: A Farewell to Arms
Despite all being rated U, the original Star Wars trilogy features plenty of violent scenes – most of which involving the frequent dismemberment of hands or arms.
During the battle between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) on Cloud City in The Empire Strikes Back, Luke’s hand is lopped off at the wrist by a well placed lightsabre swipe. It’s clearly a painful moment for Luke…...
Some of the scariest films ever made……
Yet none of these films are as terrifying as Watership Down – also known as the Hampshire Bunny Massacre.
As part of our 31 Days Of Horror celebration of all things macabre, we take a look at some of the most frightening and shocking moments in family friendly movies.
Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (1975-1983)
Shocking Moment: A Farewell to Arms
Despite all being rated U, the original Star Wars trilogy features plenty of violent scenes – most of which involving the frequent dismemberment of hands or arms.
During the battle between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) on Cloud City in The Empire Strikes Back, Luke’s hand is lopped off at the wrist by a well placed lightsabre swipe. It’s clearly a painful moment for Luke…...
- 10/6/2011
- by Stephen Leigh
- Obsessed with Film
Sanjay Dutt as Baba Ramdev
Filmmaker Mani Shankar is keen to cast Sanjay Dutt as Baba Ramdev, in a film based on the yoga guru himself
Bollywood always had an opinion about everything, be it the Cricket World Cup, the Ipl of course, Anna Hazare and now Baba Ramdev. However, one person in particular is more than intrigued by the yoga guru. Filmmaker Mani Shankar is so fascinated by the Baba?s ?fast unto Death? declaration that he has planned to make a movie on the guru.
To essay the role of Baba Ramdev, Shankar wants none other than our very own Munna Bhai, Sanjay Dutt. Says a confident Shankar, ?I was fired by Baba’s public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko (Knock Out – Shankar’s other Bollywood venture). Now, I have a new script that...
Filmmaker Mani Shankar is keen to cast Sanjay Dutt as Baba Ramdev, in a film based on the yoga guru himself
Bollywood always had an opinion about everything, be it the Cricket World Cup, the Ipl of course, Anna Hazare and now Baba Ramdev. However, one person in particular is more than intrigued by the yoga guru. Filmmaker Mani Shankar is so fascinated by the Baba?s ?fast unto Death? declaration that he has planned to make a movie on the guru.
To essay the role of Baba Ramdev, Shankar wants none other than our very own Munna Bhai, Sanjay Dutt. Says a confident Shankar, ?I was fired by Baba’s public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko (Knock Out – Shankar’s other Bollywood venture). Now, I have a new script that...
- 6/8/2011
- Chakpak
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Fimmaker Mani Shankar is so moved by yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast unto death that he is all set to make a film on him. Shankar wants to take on board none other than Sanjay Dutt for the role.The director's previous venture Knock Out was based on money stored in foreign accounts by politicians and the campaign to get it back. "I was fired by Baba's public stance to get back the money stashed away abroad. It inspired me to think of the story of Ko. Now, I have a new script that looks at the idea of corruption and politicians ...
- 6/7/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
He is the force that which many admire and dream of becoming. His appeal surpasses language and country. His records speak for themselves but there is one thing that a film critic will find difficult to analyse. His acting. Who are we talking about? Rajnikanth of course! While the Superstar of the south maybe beyond reproach for some, others find him to be all style and no substance. An actor that began his career doing negative shaded roles, somewhere along the line, the star took away his versatility.
However, now Rajni is doing all that he can to change the path in front of him. While Baba, which was highly anticipated, may not have done so well, the film was made with minimal gimmicky antics that made many of past roles famous. When Endhiran/Robot came and conquered, most did not deny it was pleasant to see Rajni play a normal,...
However, now Rajni is doing all that he can to change the path in front of him. While Baba, which was highly anticipated, may not have done so well, the film was made with minimal gimmicky antics that made many of past roles famous. When Endhiran/Robot came and conquered, most did not deny it was pleasant to see Rajni play a normal,...
- 4/10/2011
- Bollyspice
"You must pass your days in song. Let your whole life be a song" so said the famous Indian saint Sai Baba. As a special dedication to such a great preacher of peace and lover of song, India's Flagship music company Saregama India Ltd launched a well-known playback singer Richa Sharma's soulfully-devotional album called 'Sai Ki Tasveer'.
Apart from being a tribute to the great sage, the album also marked the opening of a new Sai Baba temple in Faridabad, which has recently been built by Richa Sharma in loving memory of her parents Late Pandit Daya Shankar and Late Manorama Devi. The album which is named 'Sai Ki Tasveer' and sung by Richa, is not only her way of paying homage to the saint, but also her way of blessing the opening of this new temple, in the most appropriate way.
Thus, both the launch of the album...
Apart from being a tribute to the great sage, the album also marked the opening of a new Sai Baba temple in Faridabad, which has recently been built by Richa Sharma in loving memory of her parents Late Pandit Daya Shankar and Late Manorama Devi. The album which is named 'Sai Ki Tasveer' and sung by Richa, is not only her way of paying homage to the saint, but also her way of blessing the opening of this new temple, in the most appropriate way.
Thus, both the launch of the album...
- 3/28/2011
- Bollyspice
Endhiran (The Robot)Cast: Rajnikanth, Aishwarya Rai and Danny Denzongpa Director: S. ShankarRating: ** S. Shankar’s Endhiran (The Robot) opened today in 2000 screens worldwide, 500 in Tamil Nadu alone. Reportedly made at Rs 120 crores, the costliest ever in Tamil cinema, the Rajnikanth starrer rolled early in the day with thousands of his fans thronging theatres to catch a glimpse of their hero, who rose from the ranks in Maharashtra to become a phenomenon in Tamil Nadu.Surprisingly, Rajnikanth, wiser after crippling losses his earlier films like Baba and Sivaji made, appears in Endhiran without much of his trademark gimmickry, something ...
- 10/1/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Actress Manisha Koraila has set all her focus into South Indian film projects now. Previously, she was seen in Rajnikanth’s ‘Baba’ and is now making his comeback as Dhanush’s mother-in-law in the remake of ‘Maappilai’. She performs the role that was enacted by Sri Vidhya in the original version, while Hansika Motwani takes on the female lead role.
It’s worth mentioning that Sundar C had previously made a film ‘Sandai’ based on the same theme of conflicts between Son-in-law and mother-in-law.
Apart from this film, Manisha Koraila has signed a historical Malayalam film titled ‘Electra’ that features Nayanthara and Aarya in lead roles. Manisha will be playing the role of Nayanthara’s mom. ‘There isn’t anything wrong over playing the mother’s role and I will keep signing for the roles that offer me more substantiality…’ says Manisha Koraila.
It’s worth mentioning that Sundar C had previously made a film ‘Sandai’ based on the same theme of conflicts between Son-in-law and mother-in-law.
Apart from this film, Manisha Koraila has signed a historical Malayalam film titled ‘Electra’ that features Nayanthara and Aarya in lead roles. Manisha will be playing the role of Nayanthara’s mom. ‘There isn’t anything wrong over playing the mother’s role and I will keep signing for the roles that offer me more substantiality…’ says Manisha Koraila.
- 6/5/2010
- by Editor
- KollywoodToday
The hot girl is getting married and that’s really expected to be a great moment now. The actress is busy now shooting for her present Tamil film ‘Maapillai’ and she is planning to complete her portions much prior to her marriage in June.
The actress’ mother Sushma Koirala is busily engaged over inviting almost all the leading celebrities in Bollywood and other film industries. One of them will be Mani Rathnam as the director shares a great relationship with Manisha Koirala. Also, she is mailing out invites to Subash Ghai, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Shekar Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shankar and many more.
The actress had previously made her appearance in female lead with Rajnikanth’s ‘Baba’ and is now starring opposite Dhanush as his mother-in-law in ‘Maapillai’.
The actress’ mother Sushma Koirala is busily engaged over inviting almost all the leading celebrities in Bollywood and other film industries. One of them will be Mani Rathnam as the director shares a great relationship with Manisha Koirala. Also, she is mailing out invites to Subash Ghai, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Shekar Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shankar and many more.
The actress had previously made her appearance in female lead with Rajnikanth’s ‘Baba’ and is now starring opposite Dhanush as his mother-in-law in ‘Maapillai’.
- 5/20/2010
- by Editor
- KollywoodToday
On his 89th birth anniversary, Satyajit Ray is remembered in a play and a documentaryDipanita NathOh . in how many ways can you say it? Around this monosyllable, filmmaker-writer Satyajit Ray wrote a short story about lost dreams, broken ambitions and a final epiphany. Called Patol Babu, Filmstar, the story has now been adapted by Delhi-based theatre group Tadpole Repertory into a play titled Taramandal. The production, which has already won an award for original script, opened at Akshara Theatre on Friday and will be staged till today, Ray's 89th birth anniversary."The story made an instant impact when I read it while researching Ray's films at Warwick University, UK, seven years ago," says director Neel Chaudhuri, 29. Ray's story is about a middle-aged, middle-class man called Patol Babu, whose acting aspirations have given way to practical livelihood concerns. And then, amid the rut of daily life,...
- 5/1/2010
- Filmicafe
After the release of 2D composite animation film My Friend Ganesha part 1 and 2, children all over have pondered and eagerly awaited for the next sequel of this flick. Titled as My friend Ganesha 3 (MFG3), the film has a stimulating effect and has garnered decent reviews from all over. Being touted as one of the best Indian 3D animated composite film, we also get to see India's most loved deity Ganpati Bappa doing an Item number and dancing with real actors. The film boasts of casting well known Marathi actors like Sayaji Shinde, Makrand Anaspure, Himani Shivpuri, along with Baba Sehgal, amongst others. Directed by Rajiv Ruia, the film was produced by Baba Arts and animation was executed by Radiant Animation. Emphasizes Rajiv, on the fact that shooting a 3D composite film wasn't as easy as compared to the 2D versions, "As a director the challenge was to frame the shots...
- 4/12/2010
- by Philip Bode
- BollywoodHungama
After the release of 2D composite animation film My Friend Ganesha part 1 and 2, children all over have pondered and eagerly awaited for the next sequel of this flick. Titled as My friend Ganesha 3 (MFG3), the film has a stimulating effect and has garnered decent reviews from all over. Being touted as one of the best Indian 3D animated composite film, we also get to see India's most loved deity Ganpati Bappa doing an Item number and dancing with real actors. The film boasts of casting well known Marathi actors like Sayaji Shinde, Makrand Anaspure, Himani Shivpuri, along with Baba Sehgal, amongst others. Directed by Rajiv Ruia, the film was produced by Baba Arts and animation was executed by Radiant Animation. Emphasizes Rajiv, on the fact that shooting a 3D composite film wasn't as easy as compared to the 2D versions, "As a director the challenge was to frame the shots...
- 4/12/2010
- by Philip Bode
- BollywoodHungama
Conceptualized and produced by Gajendra Singh of Sai Baba Teleflims, Music Ka Maha Muqabla promises to be a path breaking show which comprises of best singing talent who are ready to out wit each other on Star Plus.
It will be a 13 weeks journey which will showcase intense rivalry between teams captained by popular singers namely, Himesh Reshammiya, Mika Singh, Mohit Chauhan, Shaan and Shankar Madadevan.
The power packed contestants includes Abwesga Datta, Devojit, HArshit Saxena, Vedalal Hemachandra, Ravi Shukla, Toshi, Sarib Sabri, Aishwarya Majumdar, himani Kapoor, Lakhwinder.
It will be a 13 weeks journey which will showcase intense rivalry between teams captained by popular singers namely, Himesh Reshammiya, Mika Singh, Mohit Chauhan, Shaan and Shankar Madadevan.
The power packed contestants includes Abwesga Datta, Devojit, HArshit Saxena, Vedalal Hemachandra, Ravi Shukla, Toshi, Sarib Sabri, Aishwarya Majumdar, himani Kapoor, Lakhwinder.
- 11/20/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
After Sanjay Dutt's humbling ouster from the elections getting A-list stars to campaign for political parties or individual candidates is going to be very tough. They've discreetly decided to show their solidarity for Sanju Baba by staying away from campaigning. A very close friend of the popular actor says on condition of anonymity, "There's a sense of dismay about Baba's ouster from the elections. All of us had become political animals for this season because of our support for him. But with him no longer eligible for candidacy, we feel campaigning for others would be morally and ethically wrong. Yaar, dil nahin karta." Many A-listers who planned to pitch in their might with the Dutt are now planning impromptu holidays in April with their families or persuading their producers to arrange long schedules far away from the country to beat the simmering summer heat and the discontent of...
- 4/4/2009
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
After Sanjay Dutt's humbling ouster from the elections getting A-list stars to campaign for political parties or individual candidates is going to be very tough. They've discreetly decided to show their solidarity for Sanju Baba by staying away from campaigning. A very close friend of the popular actor says on condition of anonymity, "There's a sense of dismay about Baba's ouster from the elections. All of us had become political animals for this season because of our support for him. But with him no longer eligible for candidacy, we feel campaigning for others would be morally and ethically wrong. Yaar, dil nahin karta." Many A-listers who planned to pitch in their might with the Dutt are now planning impromptu holidays in April with their families or persuading their producers to arrange long schedules far away from the country to beat the simmering summer heat and the discontent of...
- 4/4/2009
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Without even asking, and without the certainty that Sanjay Dutt will be able to contest the Lok Sabha elections, several of his pals have come forward and volunteered to campaign for their Sanju Baba's victory in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Among the leading Bollywood stars who have already put a sizeable chunk of their time aside to follow Dutt on his campaign trail in Lucknow are Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi and director David Dhawan. Among the leading ladies, the one spunky and loyal volunteer is Ameesha. Yes, she will be campaigning for the star. Confirming the list, Dharam Oberoi, CEO of Sanjay Dutt Films, said "You've got the names right. The people you've mentioned are already on. We didn't even to ask them. We'll approach Mr. Dutt's other friends as soon as Mr. Dutt is cleared by the courts on March 30 to contest the elections. All throughout his life and career,...
- 3/21/2009
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Without even asking, and without the certainty that Sanjay Dutt will be able to contest the Lok Sabha elections, several of his pals have come forward and volunteered to campaign for their Sanju Baba's victory in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Among the leading Bollywood stars who have already put a sizeable chunk of their time aside to follow Dutt on his campaign trail in Lucknow are Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi and director David Dhawan. Among the leading ladies, the one spunky and loyal volunteer is Ameesha. Yes, she will be campaigning for the star. Confirming the list, Dharam Oberoi, CEO of Sanjay Dutt Films, said "You've got the names right. The people you've mentioned are already on. We didn't even to ask them. We'll approach Mr. Dutt's other friends as soon as Mr. Dutt is cleared by the courts on March 30 to contest the elections. All throughout his life and career,...
- 3/21/2009
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
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