Farhan Akhtar to direct Krrish 3 climax

“Krrish” star Hrithik Roshan has reportedly approached his close friend and Ace filmamker Farhan Akhtar to direct the climax of his upcoming film “Krrish 3’.

Roshan is reportedly preoccupied with his home production Krrish 3 and wants to refine its climax with the creative brains of his filmmaker friend Akhtar.

A source close to the actor said, “Hrithik has been occupied with Krrish 3. It seems he is not too happy with the climax of the film and wants to change it. So, right now he is busy trying to figure out what can be done to resolve the problem. Hrithik had a chat with his father and film’s Director Rakesh Roshan and after much discussion they decided to have somebody else on board to re-shoot a portion of the climax.”

The source further added, “Hrithik has now approached his buddy Farhan. They are childhood friends and have also worked together in 2004, when Farhan directed him in the film ‘Lakshya’. In fact, more recently they shared the screen space in Farhan’s sister, Zoya Akhtar’s films — ‘Luck by Chance’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’. Such is their camaraderie that it but seemed natural for Hrithik to turn to his filmmaker buddy to help tweak the climax to make it more gripping and interesting. So, if all goes well Farhan will step in to help the Roshans with his creative inputs.”

This instance was earlier seen when Shahrukh Khan asked Karan Johar to direct a scene in his superhero flick “Ra.One” directed by Anubhav Sinha.

Farhan Akhtar wants young blood for comedy

They have worked with the who’s who of Bollywood, including Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan. But we have learnt that Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani will cast newbies for the first time in their yet-untitled upcoming venture.

Farhan and Ritesh’s Excel Entertainment will make a comedy next and they want to rope in newcomers for the same. “They will also go in for a nationwide talent hunt. Right now, they are finalising details on to how to take things forward,” says an insider close to the film.

As for the director, Farhan and Ritesh are toying with a couple of names. “Since Farhan has been busy with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, they are yet to sit down and take a final call,” adds the insider.

The film, in all probability, will kick off around the same time that Talaash releases. The Aamir Khan-starrer is scheduled to hit theatres in November.

It’s interesting to note that in the last 10 years, Excel has cast only top names from Bollywood for films like Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Lakshya (2004), Luck By Chance (2009), Don series and the forthcoming Talaash

“The fact that they will be launching a completely new star cast isn’t happening without a reason. As per the script, they need fresh faces since none of the established stars fit the bill,” adds the insider.

When contacted, Ritesh confirms the news without getting into details, but his company’s spokesperson is more forthcoming: “Yes, we are making a comedy with new actors, but it’s too early to get into other details. In a few weeks, more information will be available.”

B'wood reacts on Anna Hazare's arrest

Bollywood has once again in support of Anna Hazare and criticized the government for arresting him.

Bipasha Basu vents her anger on social networking site, she tweets, "Anna Hazare needs to be supported to kill the 'Demon' called 'Corruption' that is eating up our Country

Anupam Kher is sad on Anna's arrest, he tweets, " Anna Hazare, Kiran Bedi and Arvind Kejriwal arrested even before they reach JP park. Saddest day for Indian Democracy."

Shabana Azmi tweets,``We condemn the arrest of Anna Hazare and his team and the ban on the proposed fast. Right to protest peacefully is a democratic right.''

Photographer Atul Kasbekar too tweets, ``You may not agree with Anna ideology or his methods. That's fine. But you cannot take away his right to peaceful protest.''

Farhan Akhtar who always been vocal about his political views tweets,``The Indian citizen has the right to protest peacefully. Anna's arrest is unconstitutional and shows symptoms of an authoritarian mindset.''

The government apparently has arrested Anna Hazare fearing violence. But director Shekhar Kapur says,``There was no threat of violence, there was none last time. People are thronging to Delhi to support agitation against corruption.''

Vishal Dadlani tweets, "They've arrested Anna Hazare. Bad move, Government. BIG mistake! You've made yourselves look dictatorial, and Anna, even more of a martyr! Presenting Anna's draft to parliament is the right course forward, and his arrest is very wrong. Joining the protest at Azad Maidan today."

Javed Akhtar tweets, "I have had certain reservations about Anna's method but his arrest can not be condoned. It is undemocratic ,unacceptable."

Minissha Lamba writes, " Happy I-Day India! Gr8 goin by ARRESTING #AnnaHazare.. Show d world how ready we r 2be a superpower! India NOT Shining "

Filmmaker Farhan Akthar Wants to Skydive Again !

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who shot for a skydiving scene in Spain for his latest release "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", wants to go back and experience the thrill once again.

"The sky is calling... the urge to skydive is back...'soon soon', I'm saying to myself," Farhan posted on his Twitter page.

In the film, the actor's character Imran is shown to be the most scared of skydiving. But he ultimately conquers his fear, along with his friends, essayed by Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol.

I was delighted to work with Katrina: Hrithik Roshan

Farhan Akhtar complained that he was only being asked questions that had one-word answers. "Please, guys, ask me other things – I want to talk!" he said.

Did you all have any bad experiences on the trip, or feel that this was a bad idea?
Farhan: No.

Some people say this film looks like it takes off from "Dil Chahta Hai". Is it like that?
Farhan: No.

Do you really believe life should be lived to the fullest, since we have only one life?
Farhan: Haan.
Katrina: Farhan's taught me a song that has only three chords, so now I can actually play a whole song on guitar.
Hrithik (on being asked about Katrina as a co-star): I hadn't seen any of her films before this, but I was delighted to work with her. What I've seen her do is not even 10% of what she's capable of.
Katrina: Thank you, Hrithik, for not seeing any of my films. I've seen all of his, by the way.
Hrithik (on the toll booth experience on the highway between Ahmedabad and Jaipur): I had to call out to people to make them look up at me, otherwise most of them were like, 'chal jaldi kar na'. But once they did, they were very happy, I'm sure, because our producer paid for all their cars!

On being asked what they want to do in this one life:
Ritesh: I want to do a film course next year.
Zoya: I want to do something for my city, Mumbai – the roads, cleanliness.
Farhan: Katrina will tell you what I want to do.
Kat: He wants to be part of a band, part of a skydiving competition club, and he wants to write a book. See how well I know my friends!
Abhay: I want to build houses for the poor.
Kat: And I want to help Abhay build houses for the poor.
Abhay: Promise? Seriously, let's shake on it. I'm going to call you up on that, you know!
Kat: OMG, everyone's answers are so emotional!
Kalki: Just to beat Abhay, I want to educate the poor, because education lasts a lifetime, but houses can be destroyed in a minute. Ha ha! And I wanna learn how to dance. I can't at all, and Hrithik is such a fabulous dancer.
Hrithik: Apart from teaching Kalki how to dance, I want the answer to this question!
Hrithik (on whether there were any funny moments): Yes, our mental boy, Abhay, usne kuch zyada kha liya aur uske pait mein visphot ho gaya. So while we went out to dinner that night, Abhay slept in the loo.
Aap Salman Khan aur Rahul Gandhi ko kya kahengi ki woh shaadi ke liye maan jayein, kyunki zindagi na milegi dobara?
Katrina: That's so mean – Abhay's not married either!

The Greek God and Barbie together for this film – how was the chemistry?
Abhay: Who? Ritesh-Zoya?

Farhan, do you believe zindagi milegi na dobara?
Farhan (after a second of surprised silence): Kya aap punarjanam ki baat kar rahe hain?

Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara promotional event

Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif jazzed it up with song and dance at a concert to promote their upcoming film. Hrithik was a man on a mission as he performed before the huge crowd with a variety of dance steps as his other co-stars from the film joined in.

Abhay Deol performed a step imitating Dharmendra’s dancing style while Farhan Akhtar got Hrithik to do his famous moves from Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. Katrina in a Spanish skirt and co-ordinated blouse performed some ‘senorita’ steps that had fans screaming for more. Kalki Koechlin was in the centre of things but performed half-heartedly.

Ritesh Sidhwani and Zoya Akhtar who were onstage were introduced to the crowd as well. Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonca  provided the musical accompaniment as the stars joined in the singing.

 Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin, Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) trailer gets 55 mn hits in 48 hours

Since we have information at our fingertips, Excel Media has set a trend in Bollywood with a digital launch of their Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara trailer, last Sunday. Within 48 hours of its launch, the trailer got over 55 million hits. That's an amazing 5.5 crore people.

Actors Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol viewed the launch live. Excited with the response and confident that the digital approach is the way ahead, Ritesh Sidhwani says, "This is an astounding number by any standards. And the audiences include ones on mobile phone, social media and You tube. The trailer on FB is receiving frequent 'likes'.

The entire driving force behind the digital platform is the transparency that it offers. Every view is direct, from across the world and immediately available for the filmmakers to see. To the extent that one can check viewers from which city are watching the trailer. As ZNMD dons the role of a trendsetter, let's wait and watch how many others toe the line.

Don 2 Combo Srk and Farhan May Hit Floor Soon

It's not just Bollywood, but the entire globe has been yearning to watch the sequel of Don as the remake leaped as a sensational hit. Due combo Shah Ruk Khan-Farhan Aktar made it all happen winning laurels getting their remake ennobled as 'Best than the original'. So, who's gonna let you know when they'll start filming for its sequel? When King Khan doesn't give his tongue for this, one man who can reveal it is Farhan Akhtar.

As an actor, he is curious about his forthcoming flick Luck By Chance that depicts him in the role of a struggling actor. Also he had plans to direct his 'Voice from the Sky' with Akshaye Khanna in lead role, but it is shelved due to some production issues.

Post-Don, Farhan's life has been transcending successful into different ventures as an actor, a playback singer. Well, he will be stepping into the shoes of hosting a reality show Oye, It's Friday from December 12. Speaking on this new venture, Farhan says "It's completely different from shows hosted by Karan Johar and Sajid Khan. Of course, there are chit-chats between me and celebrities while there'll be more dancers shaking their legs, live performances by actors".


Ask him about his plans for Don's sequel? Farhan utters, "Yup! I am working on script now and probably we will start shooting it somewhere between October-November

Hritik to be inaugural guest of Oye Its friday

A few days back, we had reported that Farhan Akhtar would be seen hosting a chat show, Oye! It’s Friday, which will have celebrities from all the sections of the society. Here’s an update on the same.

The unit member Shares, “Farhan has not questioned Hrithik on his personal or professional life and also both of them are not dressed in formal suits, like usually seen in celebrity shows. Farhan wants his guests to just be themselves on his show.”

According to sources, Hrithik Roshan will be the first guest on Farhan Akhtar’s Oye! It’s Friday, when the show begins on December 12. A unit member from the show revealed, “For Farhan, there could not be a more apt guest than Hrithik for the first episode of his show as both of them are very good friends. Unlike the shows hosted by other celebrities, Farhan’s show has no formal conversations and there is a lot of humour too.”

Farhan Akhtar as "OYE, It's Friday" on NDTV Imagine

Source: IndiaGlitz
Here comes one more talk show having a celebrity as the host and with the promise of giving the audience something entirely refreshing.

NDTV Imagine is presenting the brand new show titled as "OYE, It's Friday".

This show will be presented by none other than the versatile creative guy Farhan Akhtar.

Don't think that when the producers of this programe say that it is going to turn out to be the best talk show ever seen, they do not have enough ideas stored up in their minds.

The show will start with the youth icon Farhan as the host and gradually other famous people who the public relate to and adore will take on the responsibility in giving the show a unique style of its own.

The hosts will switch and swap over the course of the series.

"OYE it's Friday" will be a one hour programe of cutting edge humour, dazzling performances and news making guests.

Farhan says "This show is something I want to watch. It has no rules and no boundaries and its only aim is to entertain. I have done a lot of different things in my life and career and the reason I want to be a part of the show. It's this particular show that I have decided to be a part of because it is so excitingly unconventional".

These three "goodbyes" are the ones on which the entire format of the show has been constructed upon.

Let's catch it up and decide whether to say "goodbye" or to say "welcome to my life".