Bodyguard music is average

Sukanya Verma feels Bodyguard's music is very average, as it tries in vain to recreate Wanted's hit soundtrack. Post YOUR reviews here!

Salman Khan is Ready again. This time as Bodyguard.

Indeed, a remake of yet another South Indian, Malayalam to be specific, hit film of the same name. Only it's not Ayesha Takia Asin Kareena Kapoor he's sworn to protect in this unabashedly of/by/for Sal-Man vehicle.

Oddly, there's not much time for song 'n' dance in this Siddique -directed romance masala with only four tracks and numerous remix versions scored by Salman's ertstwhile regular, Himesh Reshammiya Shabbir Ahmed and Neelesh Mishra's lyrics.

The soundtrack opens with Bodyguard to bellow out the merits of the self-proclaimed saviour against Reshammiya's dhinchak overload. The attempt to recreate another Dhinka chika is so explicitly obvious; it's almost pathetic to see the ploy fail.

Perhaps it's the absence of a saucy Amrita Kak and Mika or the presence of Salman recycling the familiar formulaic pattern, verbal swagger et al, Mujhpe ek ehsaan karna, ke mujhpe koi ehsaan mat karna. Most Wanted, anyone? The remixed edition doesn't do anything more dramatic with this already heaving racket of a track.

Putting a stop to the blaring tempo of the title ditty is composer Pritam to the rescue. No wonder, I love you makes such an affable impression in comparison. A smooth play of harmonica blends seamlessly against the upbeat vocals of Ash King and Clinton Cerejo even as the laid-back I love you works its magic that deserves a sweet if not spectacular rating.

A remix follows, doing the usual -- playing up the arrangement in a concurrentrhythmic mold, that's, truth be told, plain unnecessary. Shaan a pleasant surprise with his unplugged rendition of the same, which is quite easily the winner of the lot.

Dhinka chika duo Mika Singh and Amrita Kak are not so AWOL after all. The flamboyant singer team collaborates on Desi beat, lending their brand of verve to whip up one vibrant bhangra cocktail. The comical 'tyaon tyaon' chorus chunks and high-strung energy of this Reshammiya concoction sits favourably in its leading man's predilection for playing to the gallery. Other than the mandatory remix, there's still another interpretation with Mika making way for Alam Gir Khan bringing in further rusticity and zing to The Beat.

Finally, there's Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shreya Ghosal contributing the so far romantic soundtrack its share of melancholy with the high-pitched despair and lamentation of Teri meri. It takes Khan and Ghosal's collective credibility, skill and input to make a song out of Reshammiya's otherwise standard, banal tune. Oh yes, remix and unplugged avatars of this one are available too.

Giving Salman Khan's at the moment, Bodyguard could well benefit just as well.

Box office possibilities aside, the soundtrack is not write-off material but nothing to write home too with only awful, average and alright on its menu.

Oscar Academy asks Big B for 'Bbuddah...' script

The script of Amitabh Bachchan's latest release "Bbuddah...Hoga Tera Baap" has been invited to be archived in the library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, says the 68-year-old megastar.

"And... the Academy of Motion Picture and Arts, Los angeles writes to me for the script of #BHTBaap, to archive in their library ..!!" Amitabh posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The movie, directed by Puri Jagannath, has Amitabh in a bold and flamboyant role of an old man who feels young.

He revisited his 'angry young man' avatar for the film, and wore bright and over-the-top clothes for it. The movie also featured Hema Malini, Raveena Tandon, Sonu Sood and Sonal Chauhan.

An item girl Koena Mitra grabs an opportunity in Hollywood!

Koena Mitra may not have been very successful innings in Bollywood except a few dance numbers, but the girl’s career in Hollywood has initiated amazingly. She managed to bag a Hollywood project, ‘The Story of Naomi’ along with Kevin Sorbo. The most recent news is that that the film has been directed by fashion photographer, Ash Gupta and the producer is Michael Hirshenson of 'Harry Met Sally' fame.

The movie has already been completed. Though Koena has a romantic relationship both with a man and a woman in the movie, she elucidates that it is certainly not a bisexual role. Her disclosure of the story more about the story of Naomi is that it is indeed a dark film. She plays the role of Kevin’s wife in the movie. It also has another peculiar relationship. This is why the tag line of the movie is Love,Lust, and Betrayal.
It has also been heard that Koena has two more Hollywood projects with her and incidentally the producer is Karen Armstrong. One of them is yet an untitled film starring Miles O’Keeffe and another one has been titled Dark Romance. All our good wishes to Koena and let her traverse more miles by practising the American accent.

Salman aims to outdo all Khans by dancing

With his newly acquired confidence as a box office champ, Salman Khan is now working on proving himself as the best dancer among all the Khans.

This was his brief to his current favourite choreographer Mudassar Khan, when they started shooting the track "Desi beat" for his upcoming "Bodyguard".

"Salman is hell-bent on proving he's the best dancer among the Khans. When 'Desi beat' was being planned, Salman very clearly told Mudassar that he wants to be the best dancer among all the Khans. Salman shot the song like crazy," a source says.

As if getting his favourite choreographer was not enough, Salman also got on board a song director to shoot the number.

The concept of a song director joining the choreographer for a star is still novel in Bollywood. Sanjay Leela Bhansali served as a song director in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "1942: A Love Story" even as Farah Khan was the choreographer.

And now Salman, we hear from reliable sources, wants to patent this collaborative style of shooting a song.

"Salman will work simultaneously with a choreographer of his choice and a dance director in all his major song and dance numbers," says the source.

When asked about the "Bodyguard" number, producer Atul Agnihotri confirmed: "We got Mudassar and also a song director, Sumit Dutt. The number rocks."

The collaboration that started with "Dabangg" where Salman gave Mudassar the chance to choreograph the song "Humka peeni hai", has now reached a stage where Salman insists on bringing his blue-eyed choreographer in all his films as a lucky mascot. Looks like, Salman has found his own version of what Saroj Khan used to be for Madhuri Dixit.

For the "Bodyguard number", the source adds: "Mudassar was told to take Salman out of his comfort zone as a dancer. Salman has never done this before. This is the first time Salman has followed a choreographer's instruction to the minutest detail."

Ashmit Patel’s fight with Imran’s friend in a night club!

The newest inclusion into the list of Bollywood drunken brawls is actor Ashmit Patel – a brother of actress Ameesha Patel.

Report has it that Ashmit Patel beat up one of Imran Khan’s close buddy and makeup man, Vicky in the wee hours of Saturday, at around 2.15 am precisely. Vicky was immediately rush to a hospital and has been diagnosed with a fractured nose, apart from other superficial bruises.
It all started when Ashmit began to poke Vicky and his friend Amin, for no particular reason. According to a close source, “Vicky does not know Ashmit, neither professionally nor at a personal level.”

On questioning Patel’s actions, the actor lost his cool and started bashing up Vicky. Ashmit wasn’t alone. Very soon, 12-15 of his friends joined him in the fight. It was Vicky’s girlfriend who finally called the bouncers for help out.

A witness reveals, “But it was too late. Pooja was shocked seeing Vicky bleeding the way he was,”

Further the witness included, “Ashmit was in a very aggressive mood. He was trying to bully people in the nightclub. He just wanted violence.”

A source very close to Vicky tells, “Vicky lost at least three-four litre of blood. His journey from Parel to Borivali made him extremely groggy. Pooja stayed with Vicky, until he was finally operated in a hospital in Borivali.”

Imran Khan’s official representative, on being informed about the incident, told, “What happened is extremely unfortunate. Imran is not in town. And he doesn’t know about this. But if he were here, he would have been very upset. Vicky is very close to him. Imran and Vicky have been working together since Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na. They are also extremely close friends.”

If all this is true, we sincerely hope a strict action is taken against the actor.
Bollywood celebrities criticize all these brawls by any one from bollywood community.

Big B praises Honey Irani for investing well in her children!

Amitabh Bachchan has announced 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' (ZNMD) a 'delightful' movie and has admired not only the entire team but also Honey Irani, the mother of Farhan and Zoya Akhtar for investing well in her children.

'It is a delightful film, different and presented in such a novel manner. Male bonding over a travel trip and some of the most natural performances recently seen. Farhan and Abhay Deol were a delight to watch and of course Hritik moved like a dream,' Big B wrote on his blog.

'Honey, Farhan's mother has invested well in her children. Zoya, Farhan's sister has directed the film in a most easy and natural manner. Congratulations!!' he included.
Honey Irani was wedded to lyricist Javed Akhtar but they later divorced.

The film, released Friday, also features Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin and has received a warm response from the audiences.

Katrina sings 'Aaya re aaya bodyguard' for Salman!

Katrina Kaif will do the item song 'Aaya re aaya bodyguard' in 'Bodyguard' and Salman Khan, who plays the title role in the film, will match steps with her.

As the song is about Salman's character, so his presence is told to be a must in it. Bodyguard producer Atul Agnihotri confirmed that Salman will be part of the song. Ganesh Acharya will teach him the steps.

'Salman likes to do his own thing in the dance numbers. Everyone knows in 'Munni badnam' he didn't follow Farah Khan's instructions. Katrina will be scrupulously rehearsing her steps for 'Aaya re aaya bodyguard'. She wants it to be as perfect as 'Sheila ki jawaani'.

'Salman's improvisations are bound to distract her. But there is not much she can do about it. Because as Salman pointed out the song is about about him, so he has to be part of it,' told a source.

Previously, Salman had made a special appearance in the song 'Wallah Re Wallah' in the film 'Tees Maar Khan', which had Katrina and Akshay Kumar as lead pair.

'Bodyguard' is a romantic action movie starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Directed by Siddique, the film is a remake of the director's 2010 Malayalam film of the same name.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara: $18.7 million in first week!

Produced by Eros International Plc (“Eros”), a leading global company in Indian filmed entertainment, in association with Excel Entertainment, Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, is hitting high marks with critics, with fans, and even with stars and other industrywala! The fun filled road film, which was shot on location across Spain, stars Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin recorded outstanding opening weekend box office receipts of US$11.82 million (Rs. 52.50 crores) worldwide. Continuing with this trend the film has had an exceptional first week. In fact, it is still going strong in India and overseas it has been raking in the dollars. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has grossed 18.7 million dollars (108 crores) worldwide, with over US$14.86 million coming from India (Net Collection: US$10.36 million) and US$3.83 million from overseas. As we reported earlier the film debuted high in overseas charts and is at number 15 in the US and number 7 in the UK! Some major Hollywood films have not matched those numbers in one week in the US! On a per screen average basis, ZNMD ranked second, only behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2.

Expressing delight at the film’s performance over the week, Nandu Ahuja, Sr. VP – Distribution – India, Eros International Media Ltd said: “We are ecstatic with the audience as well as critics’ reactions to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. The superb run of the film in the first week, especially across multiplexes has superseded all expectations and we are expecting the film to continue its excellent performance in the coming week as well.”

Commenting on the film’s overseas performance, Pranab Kapadia, President – Marketing & Distribution – Eros International plc added: “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has done incredibly well in all the overseas markets making this one of the highest grossing Hindi films so far this year. The tremendous response has been very encouraging with all major markets indicating remarkable box office results.”

With the film opening to a 90-95% capacity audiences across multiplexes in India, and maintaining steady numbers throughout its first full week, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is set to continue its superb performance through its the second weekend and beyond!

Naseer, Vidya and the Dirty Oranges!

Balaji’s forthcoming The Dirty Picture is deep into its shooting schedule and they have recently shot a song sequence. Picturised on Vidya Balan and Naseeruddin Shah the track was shot at Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City.

For the sensational song sequence director Milan Luthria recently ordered two truckloads of oranges. Why? Well, in true South style, over a thousand oranges were rolled down a hillside as the actors danced to choreographer Pony Verma’s matkas and jhatkas — reminiscent of the erstwhile Jeetendra-starrer Himmatwala!

In The Dirty Picture, Naseer, who plays a South-Indian superstar, consented to dancing after 20 years, as it was in line with the requirements of his character. He was last seen dancing with Sonam in Rajiv Rai’s smash hit, Tridev. We know we can’t wait to see his moves!

Katrina takes Hrithik for a ride

Katrina Kaif has done away with her girl-next-door persona and has traded it in for a new biker chick avatar! For her latest release Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – co-starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin – she has learned how to ride a bike, but this passion has gone beyond just the film. She put her new talent to the test by driving co-star Hrithik around Bandra.

First came Kat riding on her own on a 100cc bike and then a 500cc bike. She looked a bit nervous but managed to gain confidence along the way.

Katrina really enjoyed the experience. “I practiced riding a light bike in Mumbai. But in Spain, I learnt how to ride a heavy one. I had to train hard for four to five days, but Zoya took just three hours to can the shot. I really enjoyed the process of learning to ride the bike,” laughs Kat, who is now “seriously thinking about buying one” to commute within the city.

Throughout the promotional campaign of ZNMD, ever since she learnt to ride a bike, the boys from the film crew kept teasing Kat. They would often say that they’d like to sit behind her and go for a ride. And Hrithik Roshan did just that! After Kat had done a few rounds on her own, Hrithik joined her by riding in the backseat behind her. “I don’t know many girls who can ride a bike, especially double seat.” Hrithik admitted, clearly impressed that Katrina kept her word.

“I’m still waiting for one to be gifted to me. No one has gifted me a bike.” Katrina stated. “I get the hint.” Hrithik teased. With banter like that, it’s no wonder why this jodi set the silver screen on fire in their big hit ZNMD.

Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol to feature in Anil Sharma's 3D flick Masters

They entertained us thoroughly in Yamla Pagla Deewana earlier this year and now the trio of Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol will once again be seen together on the big screen in Anil Sharma's 3D extravaganza Masters. It may be recalled that Anil had earlier directed the trio in the 2007 flick Apne.

Masters will be an action flick and will see the trio playing con-men. Shooting of the film is expected to begin by the end of this year and the film will be shot at various locations of Mumbai, London and even USA.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif to go back to college

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are getting ready to head to college as they are all set to become students at the renowned Trinity College Dublin in Ireland which is one of the finest colleges in the world, where they will be shooting for YRF's Ek Tha Tiger.

Director Kabir Khan wanted to shoot some scenes at a college campus in Europe and didn't want the usual Oxford or Cambridge campus. Kabir decided on the celebrated Trinity College as he had been to Ireland to shoot a documentary on the Irish Republican Army strife in Belfast many years ago and had visited the Trinity College campus back then.

Trinity College is one of Ireland's principal third-level institutions and has been ranked highest in Ireland in international surveys.

Kabir was more than pleased when the prestigious Trinity College, Dublin granted him the permission to shoot his film Ek Tha Tiger within their premises. Trinity College is not a star struck educational institution and have put forth certain conditions. They have insisted that Salman and Katrina enroll themselves as students of the college for at least one or two classes and spend some time in an orientation exercise so that they feel a sense of belonging. The enrolling will be temporary.

Kabir has also personally guaranteed that the crew would be absolutely unobtrusive, and that the unit would be kept to a bare minimum.

Ek Tha Tiger will be shot in different countries, including Ireland and Istanbul and the stunt directors of The Bourne Identity have been roped in to do Salman's action sequences.

They leave for Dublin on August 10.

Check Out: Sanjay Dutt's look in Ra.One

A lot has been said and shot in the past few months for Shah Rukh Khan's film Ra.One. The latest being that none other than Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra will be doing a cameo in the film.

We give you a sneak peek of Sanjay Dutt's look in the film. With his trademark tattooed forearms and angled aviator shades complete with a smoking cigar, Sanju looks the part of the fearless macho man.

Though details about his exact role in the film are yet to be revealed, we are sure that Baba will be seen at his stylist best in the film.

Madhuri Dixit in Ishqiya sequel???

Abhsihek Chaubey’s sequel to his Ishqiya has been titled Dedh Ishqiya and the director is keen to have Madhuri Dixit in the film along with his earlier cast of Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi.

Says a source connected to the sequel. “It will be quite something to watch the two radiant beauties together.”

Looks like, Vidya’s dream of acting with Madhuri Dixit will soon come true.

Back in 2006, when Vidya was just two-films-old in the industry, she was asked who her idol was.
“Madhuri Dixit,” Vidya had promptly replied, adding that she only wanted to conduct her career with half the grace and dignity that Mads had.

We wonder, where’s Madhuri gonna fit in the sequel…

Asin is still falling short of offers!!!

After giving two of the biggest hits (Ghajini and Ready) in Bollywood, we probably expected Asin Thottumkal to be in every directors wishlist. But what’s shocking is that currently, the actress has only one project in hand and that is Housefull 2. Zarine Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez have already been cast as the other two leading ladies, which means Asin will have to share her screen space with them.

Says a trade source, “She has just one film, Housefull 2, in which she will share screen space with Jacqueline Fernandez and Zarine Khan.”

If the buzz is to be believed, Asin is quoting the same price as the likes of Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. This is the main reason why most directors are refusing to cast her in films.

Rumors also have it that the Kollywood producers and directors are unhappy about the fact that she ignored them when she started receiving offers from Bollywood.

Is it that Asin’s attitude is killing her???

Bollywood Poll: Actress in animal prints…

Sonam Kapoor turns 26, gets chocolate cake from sister

Actress Sonam Kapoor turned 26 Thursday. Her younger sister Rhea ordered her favourite chocolate cake to celebrate the occassion, while her friends from filmdom and the fashion industry sent their best wishes.

The celebs took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish the actress.

Rhea tweeted: “Gearing up for @sonamakapoor’s birthday. This means ordering the most indulgent chocolate cake ever and then convincing her that its ‘diet’ (sic).”

To which, Sonam added: Sitting with my family is the most special thing ever! Thank you @RheaKapoor @moh_m arjun, shehlu @anshulakapoor and kunal.. And mom! Love u.”

Maheep Kapoor, who is married to Sonam’s uncle Sanjay: Happy birthday to my stunning niece @sonamakapoor.

Neil Nitin Mukesh wished her singing the birthday, “Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you dear sonam, happy birthday to you”.

Celina Jaitly: Happy birthday@sonamakapoor big hug.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Many happy returns to @sonamakapoor God bless.

Designer Manish Malhotra posted: Wishing you a very happy birthday.

Designer Nachiket Barve: Wishing @sonamakapoor a sparkling birthday! Hope its super fun and the year ahead even better! Xx.

Sonam, eldest daughter of actor Anil Kapoor and designer Sunita Kapoor, made her acting debut alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Saawariya” in 2007. After that, she featured in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s “Delhi-6″ with Abhishek Bachchan and later teamed up with Abhay Deol for the romantic comedy “Aisha”, which was produced by her sister Rhea.

In 2010, she also appeared in Punit Malhotra’s “I Hate Luv Storys” opposite Imran Khan.

Kapoor’s forthcoming releases include “Mausam” with Shahid Kapoor and multi-starrer “Players” that stars Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu, Abhishek, Neil, Omi Vaidya and Sikander Kher.

Mallika Sherawat’s dare-bare in ‘Double Dhamaal’

BollywoodWorld.com, She is comfortable wearing see-through-clothes, but when it comes to wearing a bikini, Mallika Sherawat is still a shy girl. Yet the bold Haryanvi lass wore the swimwear for her upcoming movie “Double Dhamaal”.

The actress will be seen wearing a tangy orange bikini top and a golden beige printed sarong while coming out of a swimming pool in the movie.

Mallika is playing Sanjay Dutt’s wife Kamini in Indra Kumar’s comedy, which is a sequel to 2007 film “Dhamaal”. Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Ashish Chowdhry, Jaaved Jaaferi and Kangana Ranaut are in the lead roles.

The movie releases June 24.

Shahrukh Khan to release autobiography soon

BollywoodWorld.com, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who has been writing his autobiography since many years now, has revealed that his book is almost near completion and he would be releasing it very soon.

The book that has been christened “Twenty Years In A Decade” will focus on the life of the 45-year-old actor from the year 1991 to 2001.

“I am writing this book since more 10 years now. It is called ‘Twenty Years In A Decade’ because I felt that in 10 years, I’ve lived a life of 20 years between 1991 to 2001. It’s almost complete now and one of these days when I complete it, I will ask my writer friends to edit it and I’ll release it,” Shah Rukh told reporters here at an event to release Kanika Dhillon’s debut novel “Bombay Duck Is A Fish”.

“It’s a fun book and is about positivity and hope and its funny, like I am. I’ve written things about my life in a fun way. Very personal things are there in it, selective memories though. There is a chapter on journalism too,” he said.

Although the actor has written about various facets of his life in the book, his favourite chapter remains the one that mentions his parents, who passed away when he was quite young.

“One of my favourite chapters in the book is about my mother and father. Its eight pages long. Whoever writes a book for the first time, parents’ mention is always there,” said Shah Rukh.

Since he has already tried his hand at writing a book, when asked if he would ever venture into writing a film, Shah Rukh, who is a voracious reader, refused.

“That’s an expert thing to do. In every film I work, my inputs are always there but full script, I don’t think I know the science or the mathematics behind it. Anyone can write a story but its difficult to write a screenplay.”

“I don’t know it. Infact a matter of fact, If I get a chance, I would like to do a course of screenplay writing for one-two months. I have read a lot of books on that but I think you need someone to teach you, to actually learn it,” he said.

Raveena tries to get 'sexy' back

Actress Raveena Tandon, whose item number 'Chandigarh di star' is much being talked about, is all set to bring sexy back.

The actress, who is now a mother of two, has hit the gym and come back to the big screen with a vengeance. Ravishing Ravs as she is fondly called has got into such great shape, and is looking so gorgeous that she could well give the current hotties of cinema a run for their money.

Ravs was contemplating whether or not to be a part of Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap. However, sharing screenspace with Amitabh proved to be the horse's carrot. The actress now doesn't regret her decision one bit.
"The response has been fantastic, and I am only too happy that I said yes to it!" she told us. So is the 'mast mast' girl back for good? "Whoever said I went anywhere. Actresses of my generation are just waiting for good roles to come our way. Old and us? Blah! buddah hoga terra baap," she laughed.