what we are reading – EightandHalf
Here is a still of Amitabh Bachchan from the promotional campaign of his forthcoming film Aladin. The film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh and Amitabh plays the Genie. Ritesh Deshmukh and Sanjay Dutt also star in it. Do let us know what do u think about this pic…Genie Bachchan.
We had no clue about this film till we saw the poster. Paresh Rawal, Om Puri and Pawan Malhotra on the poster, in lead roles. Wow. It rarely happens that such actors get any space on the poster of a film. We were sold, googled and here is more on the film.
Directed by Amit Rai ( any clue ?), here is the synopsis of the film…
Husmatullah (Paresh Rawal) is a mechanic and has a workshop in one of prominent muslim locality of Allahabad . He also is an office bearer of local mosque committee and is popular between peers and friends though not on good terms with the President of the committee Nawab Kasuri (Om Puri), a hardliner with a bitter history.
An old vintage engine comes to his workshop for repair which not only has a very significant national value but also is related to a very important event in the history.
As he sets to get it started, things around him take a different turn.
After a blast in the city, the local police does some arrest which is opposed by the community leaders and the local mosque committee. In the ensuing protest a young innocent boy is killed leading to a call of boycott from the mosque.
Hasmat joins the boycott only to realize the importance of the work at hand. As knowledge of the engine and its significance grows, Hasmatullah is drawn more and more towards a crossroad. As time and events grow around him, he finds himself standing on a rift with two sides parting further away with every passing moment. He has to take his call which will not only rekindle his philosophy but also will lead his community to a process of realization of higher motives and higher responsibilities.
It all about that old ford engine which once carried the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi….on the road to sangam. Mahatma is back! We are in.
For more details, pics and promos of the film, here is the official website.
After two dull posters and a boring still, a new poster of Imtiaz Ali’s film Love Aaj Kal is out. And its getting better, a bit atleast. We like this one. Have a look.
For other posters and still from the film, click here. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Rishi Kapoor. Its produced by Eros International and Saif’s Illuminati Films.
Here is something for all you dog lovers. The ohhh..thats so cute moment! Now how is this related to cinema ? Well, we are talking about Amitabh Bachchan, and his pet. Got it? You must have seen Bachchan in various characters and get ups, but here is the first look at his pet Shanouk ( Gosh, we sound like India TV….unke kutte ki pehli tasveer!). Anyway, Big B surely loves everything big. Just look at the pics.
pic courtesy : bigb.bigadda.com
Here are some pics of the Kites cast and crew from the ongoing Cannes Film Festival 2009. Produced by Rakesh Roshan and directed by Anurag Basu, Kites has Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles.
For Kites trailer, click here.
For Kites website links and more pics, click here. And for synopsis of the film, click here.
All you Zoozoo fans, here is something new. Some new pics of making of zoozoo. Good ones. Check it out.
The official website of the much awaited Hrithik Roshan starrer Kites have been launched. Here is the web address – http://www.kites-thefilm.com/ . Though the website is not completely functional yet but it has an introduction about the film and few new pics.
Kites is directed by Anurag Basu, produced by Rakesh Roshan and stars Hrithik Roshan alongwith Barabara Mori and Kangana Ranaut. Music is by Rajesh Roshan.
First came out a really sad still from the film Love Aaj Kal. It was difficult to tell who looked more bored in the pic – Saif Ali Khan or Deepika Padukone. The link to the pic is here. But thank god for small mercies. Now there is more to discuss and dissect. Two posters of the film are out. And these are not as dull as the pic but still, well, have a look.
Our conclusion – It seems Imtiaz Ali has again boarded the train. Its again a travelogue or road movie or whatever you want to call it. Thats what it looks like from the poster. This should complete his road triology with Socha Na Tha and Jab We Met.
The first poster has some character but nothing fresh about it. Second one looks straight out of Salaam Namaste. We know, we are reading too much into the posters. But when Imtiaz is considered as one of the directors to look out for, atleast his film should not have such unispiring posters. Or is it recession at creativity shop too. And when the expectations are so high, you should not fuck around with such shoddy ones. Not even the posters. Imtiaz, can we please have something better ? We are waiting and hoping for better.
For some inspiration, do check out the posters of Dev D. Who said you need shitload of money for everything!
Films or no films, she manages it every year. And its the same scene this year. Aishwarya Rai is attending the Cannes Film Festival 2009. Justjared.com has some fourty pics of her on the red carpet of the opening film of the festival UP.
Here is the link to the photo feature. Enjoy!
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