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Five movie trailers to release with ‘Agneepath’

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:54 PM PST


If you are planning to watch the new "Agneepath", get ready to take a peek at as many as five forthcoming movies as the trailers of "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu", "Talaash", "Rowdy Rathore", "Agent Vinod" and "Tezz" will release alongside the Hrithik Roshan-starrer when it comes out Jan 26.
"Attaching trailers to big releases is effective due to the eyeballs the weekend generates, and in this case, it's a long weekend due to the Republic Day holiday. But it can only be leveraged if there is exhibitor's support," the film's producer Karan Johar said in a statement.
Sunil Punjabi, CEO, Cinemax India Ltd, points out that over the last three months "Agneepath" has built up consumer expectations. Therefore, he feels it is the right platform for these movies to showcase their first looks as they will be able to reach out to a wider audiences.
"The marketing team is following the Big Bang theory, hit as many eyeballs as you can at the same time," said Punjabi.
It is being said that Saif Ali Khan and Venus are paying theatres to screen trailers of "Agent Vinod" and "Tezz". Punjabi supports the trend as he feels it provides a good business opportunity.
"With a film like 'Agneepath', the regular ad volumes are up by almost 15 times, so we would be losing out on revenue if we had to accommodate these trailers for free. But by charging a nominal rate, which is one-fifth of what we'd charge the advertisers, we've created a win-win situation for exhibitors, distributors and producers," he said.
Directed by Karan Malhotra, "Agneepath" is the remake of the 1990 film which was directed by Mukul Anand and produced by late filmmaker Yash Johar, whose son Karan Johar has made the new version. – IANS

No acting for my daughter Trishala – Sanjay Dutt

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:52 PM PST


When it comes to his daughter Trishala, Sanjay Dutt is a very protective father. He does not want her in showbiz.
The 22-year-old was interested in acting but Sanjay didn't back her.
"Absolutely true and underline it 500 times," Sanjay told IANS, about his opposition. "If somebody says give me the reason, I am going to show my finger because she is my daughter."
Trishala is from Sanjay's first wife Richa Sharma, who was an actress and died of cancer.
The 51-year-old Sanjay, now married to Manyata from whom he has twins, believes women have to struggle a lot in the film industry and he doesn't want his daughter to face all this.
"If you want the reason, my father (Sunil Dutt) never wanted any female from my family to join the film industry. Not because film industry is a bad place for woman, not because film industry is taboo in the country, only because it's a huge struggle for women. Being the oldest in the family I can't give up that legacy," said Sanjay, whose mother Nargis was a top notch actress of the 1950s and 1960s.
This restriction is not only imposed on his daughter, but his nieces are kept away from the arclight.
"My sisters would have also come… even their daughters, who are so pretty, could also have come," he said.
Unfortunately, he didn't spend some quality time in her childhood days with Trishala, who was raised by her maternal grand parents in the US.
"I have never seen the aspect of fatherhood with Trishala. That's a sad thing and my bad luck. I feel sad for her. Anyways that was my bad luck. I wish I could spend all those moments with her also. Nonetheless, we will make up." – IANS

Bollywood glitterati gives Oprah Winfrey warm welcome in Mumbai

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:49 PM PST


She is known for hosting the who's who of the world on her talk show, and on her maiden visit to India, Oprah Winfrey was greeted by top-notch Indian socialites and Bollywood glitterati including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and her ever favourite Aishwarya Rai at a private party here Monday night.
The party, hosted at socialite Parmeshwar Godrej's residence here, saw an impressive footfall from B-Town, and also saw others like novelist Shobhaa De and jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali.
A few businessmen are believed to have attended the party too.
From tinsel town, filmmakers Ashutosh Gowariker and Rajkumar Hirani, as well as actors Anupam Kher, his son Sikander Kher, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra, Shilpa Shetty with hubby Raj Kundra, Abhay Deol with actress-girlfriend Preeti Desai, Lara Dutta, Dino Morea, Sameera Reddy, Kalki Koechlin, Kangna Ranaut, Anil Kapoor and Imran Khan were in attendance for the high profile party.
Godrej's Juhu residence was well-guarded with at least two police vans and a minimum of 10 security men on duty.
Though none of the celebrities stopped to interact with the media before entering the party, some took to Twitter to share their excitement upon meeting the 57-year-old iconic lady.
Sameera tweeted: "My god! Oprah Winfrey is the warmest most down to earth person I have
ever met! What a personality! I'm thrilled."
Heavily pregnant actress Lara was equally upbeat about being in the company of Winfrey, as well as her "Don 2: The King Is Back" co-star Shah Rukh.
"@Oprah and @iamsrk, two people I absolutely adore! Thank you for making my day! Now can go into labour happily!" posted Lara.
Before the party, Winfrey went to visit the Bachchan residence Jalsa to meet Abhishek and Aishwarya's two month-old daughter, nicknamed Beti B. The job was among her priority list upon her arrival in Mumbai Monday.
Proud grandfather Big B was overwhelmed with the gesture by Winfrey, who wore an orange and gold sari for the occasion. Amitabh, along with Abhishek and Aishwarya drove her to the party after her over an hour-long stay at their residence.
"The gracious Oprah Winfrey visits our home, to meet us and bless the baby…warm hearted, endearing…drive her to party in her honour. And Oprah in sari…looking lovely!!" tweeted Big B post the party.
Winfrey is in India primarily to shoot for her new show "Next Chapter", which will see her travelling around the world and interviewing celebrities. She is scheduled to attend the forthcoming Jaipur Literature Festival. – IANS

Preity Zinta parties with Winfrey, returns with dented car

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:45 PM PST


It was an action-packed evening for B-town, thanks to a party to welcome international talk show queen Oprah Winfrey here.
Preity Zinta, who was on the star-studded guest list too, enjoyed the party, but it turned into a bad experience when her car ended up getting damaged due to paparazzi.
"Would have been a perfect evening until the press jumped all over the car n nearly got some1 killed n my car damaged n scratched.. Bachaao! (sic)," she tweeted after coming out of the party.
The damage to her car happened while she was on her way back home from the bash, which was organised by socialite Parmeshwar Godrej in honour of Winfrey, who is on her maiden visit to India. She landed here Monday.
"Broken side mirrors, dents n scratches on the car. Who 2 blame n who 2 catch? Of course, if some 1 from press got hurt it would b breaking news," wrote Preity.
"Anyway Guys ! 2 much action 4 me 4 one day. Time 4 my beauty sleep now. Need 2 sit still n be calm! Good night n sweet dreams. Love u all," she added.
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