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WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 | www.caribbeantimesinternational.com
Tamasha: The making Ali Fazal has signed yet another international project I mitiaz Ali's Tamasha’s is one of the most eagerly awaited films of this year. With this film the audiences will for the third time be treated to the sizzling chemistry of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, after their successful 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. However the big question is whether they will be lucky the third time with Tamasha or not. We will allow time to do the talking. The shoot of Imtiaz's Tamashaas shoot wrapped up earlier last month. Bollywoodlife.com accreddited one of its report to a leading film magazine in which it states, producer Sajid Nadaidwala is apparently not very happy with bits shot with the leading pair Deepika and Ranbir in the exotic Corsica, France which is why he is planning to re-shoot the entire sequences
yet again, but in India! No matter how tricky it may be but as a producer, it becomes mandatory to keep a check on the production costs of a film otherwise it would might as well be sheer wastage. This is the most pertinent reason behind producer Sajid Nadiadwala wanting to re-do some scenes in the homeland to save cost. (TOI)
Arjun Kapoor to spread awareness for WWF – India
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rjun Kapoor has been the face of wildlife conservation & environmental awareness as brand ambassador of WWF India for 2 years now. Committing to his role, he has spoken in favour of conservation and reducing energy consumption as well as personally made greener choices. Taking his engagement with the NGO forward, Arjun will attend a gala dinner, co-hosted by Indian industry's tycoon Jamshyd Godrej. In
India, he will highlight the urgent need for each one of us to focus on environmental conservation. As face of WWF India, Arjun has made special efforts to draw at-
tention for conservation in the Sundarbans. His participation has driven more interest from youth across India for projects of this international organization. During this gala dinner that hopes to raise resources and awareness for WWFIndia, Arjun will talk about his personal reasons for associating with WWF- India. He has spoken in favor of everyone reducing how much power and water they consume by just taking small measures. (TOI)
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t's heard that Ali will be soon seen in an Indo- China project. Post Furious 7 Ali seems to
have developed his share of liking with the international audiences. Details of the project are kept under wraps however we have heard that the film will be shot partially in India and partially in other Asian countries including China. It's a romantic cum drama track where in Ali will be playing a character role. This film is a part of historical move considering the relations between the two countries. The development of this project was so quick that Ali will start shooting as early as end of next week. (TOI)
Sonakshi Sinha 'breaks her own record
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ctress Sonakshi Sinha, who is currently shooting for her film "Akira", says she has broken her own record by reaching the set very early. The "Dabangg" actress, who is also judging the TV show "Indian Idol Junior" took to Twitter and seemed ecstatic as she reached the set 20 minutes early when nobody was present. "Breaking my own records! Was up to reach shoot at 7:30 and here I am 20 minutes earlier. Not another soul on set. Reached Thane in 30 minutes," Sonakshi tweeted on Tuesday. Being produced by Fox Star Studios, "Akira" is a thriller directed by A.R. Murugadoss. The film is the Hindi remake of
2011 Tamil hit "Mounaguru" and also stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Anurag Kashyap and Shatrughan Sinha. "Akira" marks Murugadoss's third Hindi venture after back-to-back hits "Ghajini" and "Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty" (TOI)
Hrithik yet to decide on "Aashiqui 3"
loved him as a producer. I myself have gone to him and said you have to produce a film for me... So, let him think. Give him sometime." Hrithik and Sonam Kapoor have recreated the popular track "Dheere Dheere" from Mahesh Bhatt's 1990 blockbuster "Aashiqui". The single was released
on Tuesday. Starring Sonam and Hrithik, the song is a tribute to T-Series' late honcho Gulshan Kumar. Meanwhile, gossip mills are also abuzz that Hrithik would be paired opposite Deepika Padukone in Yash Raj Films' next. The film will be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. To this, Hrithik said, "A little bit true... But can't tell you which part of it is true." Regarding rumours of a sequel to his film "Bang Bang" with Siddharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandes, the actor said, "I don't know why they did not take me... Ask them." (TOI)
fan and a music buff too. Most of his pals are not from the industry, and this has kept his head
screwed on tight. Further to the report, he's realistic, mature and incredibly witty too. (TOI)
Rani Mukerji expecting in January 2016!
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ani Mukerji, who is already booked on family time, is pregnant and overseas with hubby, reports Mumbai Mirror. Over the past few weeks, rumour mills have been buzzing overtime with the news that the stork has visited Rani, who tied the knot with filmmaker Aditya Chopra on April 21, 2014, in an extremely private ceremony in Italy. Rani, who has always been guarded about her personal life, refused to comment on the pregnancy. However, Mirror reports that the
actress is in her second trimester and the baby is due in January. Rani's sister-in-law, Jyoti Mukerji, a popular TV actress, accidentally confirmed the news saying, "Yes, Rani is pregnant."
A source close to the actress revealed that she is presently travelling with Aditya. The couple took off to London at the end of July and Rani was spotted by a fan at a spa getting a pre-natal massage. "They returned to India last week after travelling in the UK for over a month but have taken off again, no one knows where," added the source. Since, UK seems to be a frequent getaway, will the baby be born in the Queen's City? "No, the delivery will take place in Mumbai," the source asserted. (TOI)
Sanjay Gupta shoots for 'Jazbaa' promotional video
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ilmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who is currently waiting for the release of his forthcoming film "Jazbaa" starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, says that he is shooting the first promotional video for the film. The "excited" filmmaker took to Twitter to share the news. "Off to shoot! Very exciting day as we shoot the first promotional video for #JAZBAA. I love shooting songs," Gupta tweeted. In the film, Aishwarya is seen essaying the role of a lawyer named Anuradha Verma and Irrfan will be seen playing the role of a suspended cop. Produced by Essel Vision, White Feather Films and Viking
Entertainment, the film also has established actors Atul Kulkarni, Jackie Shroff, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Shabana Azmi along with Aishwarya. "Jazbaa" is slated to release on October 9. (TOI)
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ctor Hrithik Roshan says he is yet to take a call on "Aashiqui 3". "What 'Aashiqui 3'? You want me to do it. I will think about it," the actor said. When producer Bhushan Kumar was asked if "Aashiqui 3" has been finalised, Hrithik interrupted saying, "I
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new son is shining on the horizon and his name is Karan Kapadia. Dimple Kapadia's nephew (her late sister Simple's son) and Twinkle Khanna's favourite cousin is getting himself ready for the movies, reports Mumbai Mirror. Kapadia is now 21, gymtoned, angeltattooed and, yes, gorgeous. He has previously assisted director Rahul Dholakia on a film albeit briefly, the report stated. He is a major football