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Xclusive : Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots sold to Studio 18 for 85 cr!

Posted: August 1, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cast & crew, cinema, gossipmongers, News, Thoughts, Xclusive
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Three IdiotsFirst it was Shah Rukh Khan’s My Name is Khan , which Fox Star bagged for Rs 100 crore. Not sure about the exact details yet but the deal is confirmed. And now the exclusive dope on Aamir Khan’s next – we have got to know that Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots (Three Idiots) have been bagged by Studio 18 for Rs 85 cr! Woohoo! 3 Idiots is directed by Raj Kumar Hirani, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi.

Except Music, Studio18 has got all the rights of 3 Idiots (Three Idiots) for Rs 85 crore. Music rights is with T-Series. So, if we add 10-15 cr more for music rights, it will be equal to 95-100 crore. Shah Rukh Khan & Aamir Khan on par! Fox Star and Sony was also interestd in it. But two factors contributed towards Studio18 bagging the rights. Aamir Khan’s personal and professional equation with Studio18.

Aamir is close to Vandana Malik, head of Studio18, whose daughter Avantika Malik is Imran Khan’s girlfriend. And professionally Aamir was happy with the box office result of Ghajini, which was distributed by Studio 18. Ghajini was sold for Rs 90 cr. And so Aamir made sure that Studio18 gets the preference for 3 Idiots.

3 Idiots will release on the last week of december as the date has proved lucky for Aamir Khan since last two years. First it was Taare Zameen Par, then Ghajini and now Aamir wants to stick to the same date. So, come what may, 3 Idiots will release on the last friday (25th december) of the year.

Aamir says NO to Raakh and the director plans a sequel

Posted: June 1, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, etc, News
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raakhHere is a good and bad news about Raakh! mixed emotions ?

 First, the bad one. Accoring to this TOI report, Aamir Khan doesnt support the re-release of Raakh, which is all set to be in theatres again on June 12th. So he is completely detached from the film’s promotion and release. Aamir has no grudge with its re-release but the problem is the time of the release. He thinks that the producer is being opportunist by releasing it now, as the strike between producers-multiplex is still on. For a generation which has grown up only hearing about the film, we think its a great idea to release it for the big screen!

Now the good news. Aditya Bhattacharya, who made Raakh at the age of 25, is working on its sequel. It may be bilingual or just in english and will be shot in USA. Bhattacharya is clear about one thing – in the sequel, there will be no actors from the original Raakh.

Aamir Khan’s Raakh to release again!

Posted: May 18, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, etc, News
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raakhIt was a cult film of its time which never got its due. A dark depressing tale of a young man trying to find his voice against all odds. Was critically acclaimed, all the possible four stars too, but could never reach out to wider audience because it released with few prints. Made on a shoe-string budget, release was more difficult.

The names were all new then – Aamir Khan, Aditya Bhattacharya, Santosh Sivan and A Sreekar Prasad. 20 years later, they dont need any introduction.

And here is the great news – Raakh will be re-released in theatres again.  The dvd is almost impossible to locate. So, all you guys who havent seen it yet, head to your nearest theatres soon. Raakh releases on June 12th, 2009.

The film stars Aamir Khan, Supriya Pathak, Pankaj Kapoor and Naina Balsaver. And here is the promo of the film.

 

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