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Emraan Hashmi, who is gearing up for the release of "Ghanchakkar", his first comedy, says the film's director Raj Kumar Gupta is the biggest 'ghanchakkar'. Co-written by Gupta and Parvez Sheikh, "Ghanchakkar" features Emraan as a forgetful Maharashtrian guy Sanjay Athray and Vidya Balan as his loud Punjabi wife Neetu. "In this film, Raj Kumar Gupta has made us 'ghanchakkar'. Raj looks very sweet and simple, but I don't think he is. He is the biggest 'ghanchakkar'," Emraan said here in an interview. "His (Gupta) and our writer Parvez's mind is so much twisted that the kind of script they have written, I can confidently say that when you all will watch the film, you all will become 'ghanchakkar'," he added. So far, Emraan has played intense, negative and romantic roles on-screen, but "Ghanchakkar" is his first light-hearted drama and his favourite too. "This character is one of my favourite characters. A guy who is not trying to be too funny, but he is inherently a huge Ghanchakkar," Emraan, who won applause for his character-driven roles in films like "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai", "The Dirty Picture" and "Ek Thi Daayan". "Everyone in the film will make you laugh," he added. "Ghanchakkar" hits theatres June 28.
Ghanchakkar' collects Rs.7.2 crore on opening day
UTV Motion Pictures' domestic comedy "Ghanchakkar", that released Friday, has collected Rs. 7.2 crores in India on its opening day. Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan play the lead role in the Rajkumar Gupta-directed film that was made under the budget of Rs. 20 crores. "INDIA:#Ghanchakkar Fri Rs 7.2 cr (sic)," tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Prior to the film's release, Emraan and Vidya were seen heavily promoting the film on TV shows like "Indian Idol Junior" and "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6", among others.
Vidya to promote 'Ghanchakkar' through kitty parties
Vidya Balan will host kitty parties as a promotional activity for her forthcoming film "Ghanchakkar". Vidya will host at least three such kitty parties in cities like Chandigarh, Delhi and Lucknow. Director Rajkumar Gupta says the idea for such an activity emerged after he overheard a conversation between a few ladies sitting in a kitty party. "We came up with the idea when Vidya and I overheard a conversation that a bunch of women were having during a kitty party. They were discussing their marriage, how lazy their partners could be and they were sometimes forgetful also. "We immediately knew that we wanted to throw these parties and talk to the women about their lazy lads," Gupta said in a statement. In "Ghanchakkar", Vidya plays a loud Punjabi housewife. The movie releases June 28.
Emraan predicts 'Ghanchakkar' will be 'game changer'
Emraan Hashmi believes his forthcoming quirky comedy "Ghanchakkar" is a "unique" project in his filmography, and says it will emerge as a "game changer" for the industry. He is confident that the audience will be entertained with the movie to the "hilt". Slated for release June 28, the film also stars Vidya Balan. "The space of the film is very different. It is very unique as far as my films go. I think it's a huge game changer as far as cinema in general goes," Emraan said here on the movie's set while shooting for one of its songs. "The way we have seen comedies... 'Ghanchakkar' is going to change that around and it is going to entertain you to the hilt," added the actor, once stereotyped as "Bollywood's serial kisser" He promises the audience will be "rolling on the floor laughing" while watching it. Emraan plays a Maharashtrian in the movie, while Vidya plays his loud Punjabi housewife.
Emraan confident 'Ghanchakkar' will be his biggest success
Emraan Hashmi, who has had a slew of hits lately, believes his latest "Ghanchakkar" will be his biggest hit ever. "There has been a huge change for me in the last 3-4 years with films like 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai' and 'The Dirty Picture' and, Inshallah, I feel the way 'Ghanchakkar' has been made and the feedback we have been getting from those who have seen the edit, I am very sure that this will be my biggest success," he said. Emraan, 34, has had a string of successes like "The Dirty Picture", "Jannat 2", "Raaz 3D" and "Ek Thi Daayan". "Ghanchakkar" is a comic thriller and tells the story of a Maharashtrian man who claims to have forgotten about the money he had hidden somewhere. Talking about the film, Emraan said the film carries such suspense that no one will be able to guess who actually has the money. "The film's theme is comic but there is a suspense angle to it. I assure you, when you will see the film, you will not be able to guess who actually has the money," Emraan said. He credits the writers - Raj Kumar Gupta and Parvez Sheikh - for creating fine suspense in the film. "The way the film has been written and treated, every 15 minutes you will feel that the protagonist is lying and his memory is fine and may be he has the money. Then you will think the wife has, and later you will even be suspicious about the other two men. But you will never be able to guess what will happen in the climax and who has the money," he said. Directed by Gupta, "Ghanchakkar" stars Vidya Balan opposite Emraan as his loud Punjabi wife and hits theatres June 28.
Working full throttle to promote 'Ghanchakkar': Emraan Hashmi
Emraan Hashmi, lead actor of "Ghanchakkar", says the film's team is leaving no stone unturned to promote it in various cities and on reality shows ahead of its June 28 release. "There are more reality shows, we have very extensive city tours lined up," said the actor while sharing details about "Ghanchakkar" promotional plans. "We are touring 8 to 10 cities for the promotion of the film. The film releases June 28 and we are going full throttle," the 34-year-old told reporters Monday on the sets of dance reality show "India's Dancing Superstar". The film is said to have both thrill and fun elements and Vidya Balan, who plays Emraan's weird and wacky wife Neetu, says promotions will be comic ride. "Wait till June 28 to see what is the thrill in the film. The weeks left for the release of the film will see us promote the film in a very comic and funny manner. It is going to be fun," she said. Vidya has promoted "Ghanchakkar" on dance reality show "Dance India Dance Super Moms".