Archive for April, 2008
Deepika Padukone and Jiah Khan in Sajid Khan’s next
Apr 2nd
Sajid Khan has already cracked a hit in his maiden project ‘Heyy Babyy’ under Sajid Nadiawala Productions. Now, he is set for his second directorial venture, this again a multi-starrer romantic comedy, ‘Housefull’ with Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. The pair is already appearing in ‘Chandni Chowk To China’. In addition, he has chosen Riteish Deshmukh (Riteish has proved himself time and again in comedy) for the second lead. Recently, he signed Jiah Khan as the second female lead and is on the lookout for a third girl.
Rumours doing rounds were that Big B has also been signed for the movie, but Sajid denies this saying, “I had informed you earlier about the trio of Akshay, Deepika, and Riteish, being signed for my film. In addition to that, I have now signed Jiah Khan as the second lead heroine in the film. And I am on a lookout for the third girl.”
Popularity: 22% [?]
Akshay Kumar may play the role of Tantya Tope
Apr 2nd
Firoz Nadiawala and Information and Broadcasting Ministry are set to co-produce a film on Tantya Tope. The film will be directed by Vinay Shukla (of ‘Godmother’ fame).
The story is based on 1857 revolt. Besides Tatya Tope, other prominent figures like Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi and Nanasaheb Peshwa (Tope’s good friend) will be part of the film’s story. The tale will be told from the point of view of Tatya Tope and his alliance with Rani Laxmibai and Nanasaheb.
Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has approached Akshay Kumar for the lead role. Akshay has shown keen interest in the role but is yet to sign on the dotted line. The word doing rounds is that Deepika Padukone has been approached for the role of Laxmibai. If all is set, then this will be Deepika’s second flick with Akshay Kumar, the first being ‘Chandni Chowk To China’.
Popularity: 18% [?]
Ranbir Kapoor blows kiss for Deepika
Apr 2nd
The last day of the Lakme Fashion Week show on March 30 hadT the final act from actor-turned-show stopper Ranbir Kapoor who walked the ramp for Arjun Khanna in a brown, heavily embroidered sherwani. Not to mention, her current love interest, Deepika Padukone was there to cheer him sitting in the first row bonding well and chatting with mom Neetu Singh.
Ranbir, with his face and hair painted golden started with his signature dance step from the title song of ‘Saawariya’. Then, spotting Deepika in the first row, he gave a romantic twist to the show by blowing a ‘kiss’ straight to her lady love right from the ramp.
”There couldn`t have a better confession of love than this. Ranbir made it clear at the LFW that Deepika is his love interest,” said Rashmi Singh, who attended the show.
“Before I came here I didn’t know that my face would be painted golden. Only when I reached the venue and sat on a chair (backstage) to get the make-up done, I got to know about it. But I enjoyed the whole experience,” Ranbir said about his looks for the show.
Deepika being a successful model and Ranbir being a debutante on the ramp, the obvious one was whether the Kapoor kid took tips from the lady. “No I did not take any tips from Deepika before walking the ramp. I had never walked the ramp before. It was the first time for me but I was quite confident. It proved to be an excellent experience,” Ranbir coolly answered this one.
Popularity: 18% [?]
Big B along with Aishwarya at L.K.Advani’s book launch
Apr 2nd
Mumbai saw Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan unveil the autobiography, ‘My Country My Life’, written by leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, L.K. Advani. Big B, as always, was not without her much admired daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Also present were other politicians along with LK Advani himself, Pandit Jasraj, ace art director Nitin Desai and Manoj Kumar.
Where the writing skills of Advani is still to be judged, considering the elite guests who honoured the book launch, this book does promise to make a good read.
Popularity: 17% [?]
On Sushmita Sen and ‘Rani Laxmibai’
Apr 2nd
Sushmita Sen may not be an iconic Bollywood star, but the lady is sure known for her elegance and poise. These days Sushmita is all but full of talks for her first project ‘Rani Laxmibai’ under her Production House, ‘Tantra Productions’. While ‘Tantra’ is the parent company dealing with various fields of entertainment, ‘Sushmita Sen Productions’ will be producing feature films.
With Sushmita holding the directorial reins of the film herself, not to mention she is very busy these days. Sen has got Manmohan Desai’s son Ketan Desai’s MKD Productions to collaborate with her. Ketan will serve as the executive producer on the project.
Another Desai, Nitin, has been assigned the task of designing the elaborate period sets of the film. For the crucial war scenes Sushmita takes her mixed Indo-British crew to China. Since the film will be in Urdu and Hindi, Sush is working hard in getting her Urdu right. Sushmita will dedicate ‘Rani Laxmibai’ to her dear friend Rajiv Narayan who died of cancer recently.
Popularity: 15% [?]
Raymond Suits Commercial to be Shot in Australia
Apr 1st
RAYMOND SUITS
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Project Details | |
| Broad project type: | Commercial (TV) |
| Detailed project type: | TV commercial |
| Product: | RAYMOND SUITS |
| Brief details: | We are looking for soccer playing kids. Need to have an ability to play soccer convincingly. |
Casting Details | |
| Audition dates: | WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL 2008 |
| Audition location: | Hidepark |
Performance Details | |
| Shooting dates: | 2nd or 9th April 2008 |
| Shooting location: | TBA |
| Shooting notes (global): | Date not lock in yet |
Usage, release & fees | |
| Market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
Scripts/reference pictures that have been uploaded:
| No scripts/reference pictures have been uploaded for this project. |
Roles Being Cast:
| Role title: | LEAD BOY |
| Role type: | Hero role |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-12 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $1,250 – TVC Component $625 – Cinema Component 1 x 8 hr |
| Breakdown: | This boy needs to be Indian. Needs to be a good soccer player. Needs to be cute and hugable. Must be able to pull off facial expressions. Can go up to 12 but must be a small 12 year old. |
| Notes: |
| Role title: | SOCCER PLAYERS x 10 |
| Role type: | Featured extra |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-12 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $450 – 1 x 8 hr |
| Breakdown: | These little boys need to be able to play soccer at a average to good level. We would love at least 4 to be Indian. Other 6 can be a mix between Asian, Italian, Greek. No caucasians though. Again small 12 year olds only |
| Notes: |
| Role title: | LEAD BOY SYDNEY |
| Role type: | Hero role |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-11 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $2,500 – 1 x 10 hr Travel @ $250/day Chaperone fee @ $350 for project. Plus Per Diems |
| Breakdown: | This boy needs to be Indian. Needs to be a good soccer player. Needs to be cute and hugable. Must be able to pull facial expressions. If 10 and 11 smaller stature boys. |
| Notes: |
| Role title: | LEAD BOY MELBOURNE |
| Role type: | Featured extra |
| Type of artist: | Actor |
| Gender required: | Male |
| Age range: | 7-9 |
| Release/market usage: | 12 Month, FTA, Pay TV, Internet 1 x 35 sec with cutdown for TV 1 x 60 sec for cinema. India Only |
| Rates/fees: | $2,500 – 1 x 10 hr Travel @ $250/day Chaperone fee @ $350 for project. Plus Per Diems |
| Breakdown: | This boy needs to be Indian. Needs to be a good soccer player. Needs to be cute and hugable. Must be able to pull facial expressions. |
Popularity: 11% [?]