Thursday, May 16, 2013
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Priyanka in Hospital
Remember the big dramatic sequence in Prakash Mehra's Zanjeer
where the Big B playing the scowling ireful cop Vijay drags Jaya
Bhaduri, the reluctant eyewitness for the villain Teja's crime, into the
hospital to show her first-hand the mayhem that he has caused?
This week director Apoorva Lakhia shot that sequence with Ramcharan and Priyanka Chopra for the neo-Zanjeer.
And the venue of the shooting was Ramcharan's wife Upasana Kamineni's hospital, the massive pride of Hyderabad, the Apollo.
An eyewitness from the scene of the melee says, "It was like a rally for big-time politicians, the kind of crowds that Narendra Modi attracts at his election rallies. That's how popular Ramcharan is in Andhra. And when you add Priyanka Chopra to the proceedings you've got a virtual stampede on hand. The minute news spread that Priyanka and Ramcharan were shooting in his wife's hospital, all of Hyderabad swooped down on the place."
It was Ramacharan's wife Upasana idea to shoot at the Apollo.
Says our source, "The Zanjeer unit earlier planned to shoot the crucial dramatic sequence in another hospital of Hyderabad. Upasana protested, and insisted that they shoot at Apollo. 'How can you shoot in another hospital when you've the best available?' she argued. No one argues with Upasana, most certainly not Ramcharan. So we decided to shoot the sequence at Apollo making sure that the news of the venue didn't go out to the public."
Within 20 minutes of the shooting the hospital resembled a political rally.
Says the eyewitness, "The entire city of Hyderabad seemed to be there. You see, you have to understand Upasana's hospital is like a luxury hotel. It's like the Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai. There's no restricted entry into the premises. People walk into the main area as and how they wish. So it became a free-for-all, with the Hyderabadi junta demanding a dekko at Ramcharan and Priyanka."
Says the eyewitness, "We were doing that very dramatic scene from the original in a corner of the sprawling hospital. We somehow managed and none of us had to be admitted into the hospital during shooting (laughs). For this we need to thank Ramcharan's and Priyanka's bodyguards who were firm but not rude. If the public felt snubbed they would have disrupted our shooting."
This week director Apoorva Lakhia shot that sequence with Ramcharan and Priyanka Chopra for the neo-Zanjeer.
And the venue of the shooting was Ramcharan's wife Upasana Kamineni's hospital, the massive pride of Hyderabad, the Apollo.
An eyewitness from the scene of the melee says, "It was like a rally for big-time politicians, the kind of crowds that Narendra Modi attracts at his election rallies. That's how popular Ramcharan is in Andhra. And when you add Priyanka Chopra to the proceedings you've got a virtual stampede on hand. The minute news spread that Priyanka and Ramcharan were shooting in his wife's hospital, all of Hyderabad swooped down on the place."
It was Ramacharan's wife Upasana idea to shoot at the Apollo.
Says our source, "The Zanjeer unit earlier planned to shoot the crucial dramatic sequence in another hospital of Hyderabad. Upasana protested, and insisted that they shoot at Apollo. 'How can you shoot in another hospital when you've the best available?' she argued. No one argues with Upasana, most certainly not Ramcharan. So we decided to shoot the sequence at Apollo making sure that the news of the venue didn't go out to the public."
Within 20 minutes of the shooting the hospital resembled a political rally.
Says the eyewitness, "The entire city of Hyderabad seemed to be there. You see, you have to understand Upasana's hospital is like a luxury hotel. It's like the Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai. There's no restricted entry into the premises. People walk into the main area as and how they wish. So it became a free-for-all, with the Hyderabadi junta demanding a dekko at Ramcharan and Priyanka."
Says the eyewitness, "We were doing that very dramatic scene from the original in a corner of the sprawling hospital. We somehow managed and none of us had to be admitted into the hospital during shooting (laughs). For this we need to thank Ramcharan's and Priyanka's bodyguards who were firm but not rude. If the public felt snubbed they would have disrupted our shooting."
Aamir to meet Crime Journalists
Aamir Khan is known to promote his films in rather innovative ways. For his upcoming suspense drama Talaash, Aamir along with his marketing team came up with yet another unique idea.
Since Aamir plays Inspector Shekhawat, a cop who is investigating a tough case, he thought it would be rather apt if during the promotions of the film he got a chance to interact with crime journalists especially those who have done investigative journalism. Aamir has been a keen follower of crime and investigative journalism and he thinks that they do a very commendable job in the tough circumstances. Hence he would be meeting and interacting with various crime journalists during his promotional spree in various cities of India.
Talaash starring Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor releases worldwide on November 30.
Since Aamir plays Inspector Shekhawat, a cop who is investigating a tough case, he thought it would be rather apt if during the promotions of the film he got a chance to interact with crime journalists especially those who have done investigative journalism. Aamir has been a keen follower of crime and investigative journalism and he thinks that they do a very commendable job in the tough circumstances. Hence he would be meeting and interacting with various crime journalists during his promotional spree in various cities of India.
Talaash starring Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor releases worldwide on November 30.
Regina became Competetor
Amala Paul has just started spreading her glow over Tollywood but in
this competitive world, competition starts from day one. Here is a
competitor to her now in the form of another dusky Tamil beauty.
The girl who charmed in SMS and the one who won hearts of youths with 'Routine Love Story' is none other than Regina Cassandra. Being a dusky siren, Regina too falls in the category of Amala Paul and she is also wooing youths like Amala did. Yes, Amala has fallen in the eyes of biggies after doing 'Love Failure' and now, Regina is also heading towards such fate with 'Routine Love Story'. Cine observers are saying that Regina will surely over take Amala in the days to come, as Tollywood do not loves too many dusk sirens at once.
On the other side, Routine Love Story is opening to packed crowds everywhere and they can't stop raving some dialogues and about Regina after watching the movie. The commercial success of this flick can be estimated by Monday only.
The girl who charmed in SMS and the one who won hearts of youths with 'Routine Love Story' is none other than Regina Cassandra. Being a dusky siren, Regina too falls in the category of Amala Paul and she is also wooing youths like Amala did. Yes, Amala has fallen in the eyes of biggies after doing 'Love Failure' and now, Regina is also heading towards such fate with 'Routine Love Story'. Cine observers are saying that Regina will surely over take Amala in the days to come, as Tollywood do not loves too many dusk sirens at once.
On the other side, Routine Love Story is opening to packed crowds everywhere and they can't stop raving some dialogues and about Regina after watching the movie. The commercial success of this flick can be estimated by Monday only.
Handsome Villian in Tollywood
Sometime in the 90s and in early 2000s, Tollywood lost it to Hindi
actors when it comes to villains. Off course, even now there are B-town
actors as villains for us, but some names from our very own industry are
also ringing loud.
Sesh Adivi, the guy who debuted as actor and director with 'Karma' movie is the man we are talking about. He has shot to fame after doing a powerful role of Jackie Shroff's son in the movie Panjaa. After that Sesh has become too choosy about scripts and finally signed our Mass Raja. This handsome hunk is going to be the lead antagonist for Raviteja's upcoming flick 'Balupu', say sources. 'Don Seenu' fame Gopichand Malineni is handling Ravi for the second time and the presence of Sesh is surely raising the bar of this flick.
If Sesh Adivi clicks big time and stays in the villain circuit, then Tollywood will surely enjoy the presence of a Telugu villain at least for a time. We have to see what happens!
Sesh Adivi, the guy who debuted as actor and director with 'Karma' movie is the man we are talking about. He has shot to fame after doing a powerful role of Jackie Shroff's son in the movie Panjaa. After that Sesh has become too choosy about scripts and finally signed our Mass Raja. This handsome hunk is going to be the lead antagonist for Raviteja's upcoming flick 'Balupu', say sources. 'Don Seenu' fame Gopichand Malineni is handling Ravi for the second time and the presence of Sesh is surely raising the bar of this flick.
If Sesh Adivi clicks big time and stays in the villain circuit, then Tollywood will surely enjoy the presence of a Telugu villain at least for a time. We have to see what happens!
Another Hero from Mega Family
Noted producer Aswini Dutt got the credit of launching some of the
promising star sons in Tollywood including Mahesh Babu and Ram Charan.
He is making plans to launch another Mega Hero soon.
Yes, the newbie is none other than Varun Tej who is the son of Mega brother Naga Babu. However, this project will go to floors only in 2014 as the youngster is undergoing some training sessions to bring best out of him.
Aswini Dutt has the knack of bringing crazy combination on board for his every film and he sticks to his strengths again. He is already in talks with a hotshot director for making it a grand launch vehicle.
Varun's charming looks and the support of huge fan base his family heroes enjoy will come in handy for him. Excluding Chiru and Naga Babu, he will be the sixth hero from Mega family (after Pawan, Charan, Bunny, Sirish, Sai Dharma Tej).
Yes, the newbie is none other than Varun Tej who is the son of Mega brother Naga Babu. However, this project will go to floors only in 2014 as the youngster is undergoing some training sessions to bring best out of him.
Aswini Dutt has the knack of bringing crazy combination on board for his every film and he sticks to his strengths again. He is already in talks with a hotshot director for making it a grand launch vehicle.
Varun's charming looks and the support of huge fan base his family heroes enjoy will come in handy for him. Excluding Chiru and Naga Babu, he will be the sixth hero from Mega family (after Pawan, Charan, Bunny, Sirish, Sai Dharma Tej).
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