‘Devdas’ is SRK’s favourite film
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has thanked the cast and crew of “Devdas” to mark 15 years of the release of his “favourite film”.
“15 beautiful years ‘Devdas’. Thanks Sanjay, Binod (Cinematographer Binod Pradhan), Bela (editor Bela Sehgal), Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Kirron Kher and cast and crew for my favourite film,” Shah Rukh tweeted on Thursday morning.
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “Devdas” revolves around the scion of a wealthy family who is prevented from marrying the woman he is in love with. His life spirals downward as he takes to alcohol and a life of a vice to alleviate the pain.
Currently, Shah Rukh is busy promoting his next film “Jab Harry Met Sejal”. The film is directed by Imtiaz Ali and also features actress Anushka Sharma in a key role.
Shot is picturesque locations of Budapest, Prague, Lisbon and Punjab, “Jab Harry Met Sejal” is set to release on August 4.
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Mozez Singh ‘excited’ about his next film
Director Mozez Singh, who is known for his debut venture “Zubaan”, is all set for his next film. He says he has broken boundaries with the movie.
He will be directing a new genre of film — a musical physiological thriller.
“Im super excited about my next film. It has pushed my boundaries and maybe even broken them,” Singh said in a statement.
As per sources: “Mozez is working on the pre production of the film and will be going on floors in October this year. It has a very different and interesting storyline.”
The cast and other details of the film is still under wraps.
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‘Saaransh’ changed my life: Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher says the 1984 film “Saaransh” changed his life and thanked director Mahesh Bhatt for having faith in him.
Anupam took to Twitter on Wednesday night and shared a scene from the film.
“32 years back this scene of ‘Saaransh’ changed my life. I was 28. Thank you Mahesh Bhatt saab for your faith and Rajshri for the debut film,” he captioned the clip.
Directed by Bhatt, “Saaransh” is the story of how a retired school teacher and his wife come to terms with life after the death of their only son in a senseless mugging on the mean streets of New York.
The 62-year-old actor currently awaits the release of his film “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha”. He also has “The Accidental Prime Minister” in his kitty.
“The Accidental Prime Minister”, is a biographical political film written and co-produced by Hansal Mehta. The film stars Anupam Kher as Manmohan Singh, who was in office from 2004 to 2014.
It is directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte. The film is based on the similarly titled 2014 memoir by Sanjaya Baru, who served as Manmohan Singh’s media advisor.
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Priyanka Chopra in ‘vacay’ mode
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has taken a break from her busy work schedule and is in a mood for a vacation.
Priyanka on Wednesday took to Twitter and said that she is in Mumbai for her vacation.
“Vacay mode. When everything is balanced. Nothing needs to move and it’s ok. Nice. Mumbai bound,” she tweeted.
On the work front, Priyanka has two Hollywood films in her kitty — “A Kid Like Jake” and “Isn’t It Romantic”.