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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has replaced Prakash Jha’s blue-eyed boy Ajay Devgn in his next project “Aarakshan” that also stars megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Rumours about Ajay’s ouster from the film have been abuzz, but Amitabh confirmed the development on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com. “Preparations for ‘Aarakshan’ with Prakash Jha are on in swing and another meet today was done to finalise aspects of the oncoming shoot. Saif Ali now replaces Ajay and soon we shall be making a final announcement of this,” he posted. Saif and Amitabh had earlier worked together in “Eklavya – The Royal Guard”, which was India’s official Oscars entry in 2007. “Aarakshan” deals with the issue of reservation and its impact on the society. It is expected to be shot in Bhopal, where Jha had shot his hit movie “Raajneeti”.
Akshay Kumar For my dear son Aarav
"I am perfectly ready to be a part of it" said the macho star Akshay Kumar, who has contrived of presenting a cute gift for his son Aarav. Sources have divulged that Akshay Kumar is geared up with an animation flick 'Jumbo' produced by Percept Picture Company. Perhaps, Akki has rigid reasons for getting roped in, more than gifting his lad. It's not just about lending his voice for the central character Jumbo, but dons the role of narrator in this film. Brimming up with excitements, Akshay utters that the film had let him go down the lane of childhood retentions. Totting up more, he said it's not just humor or action that children need in their lives, good lessons, love and understanding would be shape up their lives so cheerfully. "Indeed, Jumbo posses whole such attributes that has lots to convey for kids and my son too" continued Akshay. This animation film is about a baby elephant that has no connection with its father. Moreover, its love, affection and support that a mother renders to her child and for sure, the film will churn out a good message to present generation. Akshay and Producers of this film are so surefooted with their statement that the film will make a difference in the lives of audiences who watch it. With the production works fast on the heels, Jumbo will hit the screens for Christmas' So, Our Jumbo Akshay Kumar would be Santa Claus endowing children with a precious gift.
Aascar Ravichandran and his Jackie Chan project
Producer Aascar Ravichandran is a happy man these days. Though his 'Dasavatharam' featuring Kamal Haasan in ten different roles is getting mixed reviews, the box office collection has been simply tremendous. Talking to an English newspaper recently, Aascar Ravichandran, said, ' I am happy at my production venture going on to attract audiences in a big way. The hard work has been recognized and people are raving about the grandeur'. He has disclosed that his next venture would be much bigger. Perhaps a Hollywood project. Aascar Ravichandran has said that his next movie will feature Jackie Chan and it would be a Hollywood project. Like all Jackie Chan movies this will also be a big budget venture by international standards. Ravichandran had distributed Jackie Chan's movies for a number of years now and the actor was a special guest for the audio release function of 'Dasavatharam'.
Aascar Ravichandran - filmmaker beyond limits
Aascar Ravichandran has become Tamil Nadu's biggest name in film production especially after the release of 'Dasavatharam'. Known to be the biggest risk taking producer, Ravichandran has produced and distributed almost all the major hits of Tamil Cinema over the last three years making many wonder what his 'magic potion' is. The impressive list of movies he has distributed includes Pokkiri, Chithiram Pesuthadi, Dishyum, Thambi, Parijatham, Thalai Nagaram, Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu, Varalaru, Rendu and Thiruvilayadal Aarambam. He is also famous for taking up the production and distribution of movies with good stories that run into troubled times financially. Ravichandran has quite a success percentage even with these endevours. The list of movies he has produced has the potential to make an average producer go green with envy. The line up is simply stunning. Vaanathaipola, Poovellam Un Vasam, Roja Kootam, Ramana, Sollamale, Jay Jay, Tagore (Telugu)Anniyan, Maja, Dishum, Unnale Unnale, Pachaikili Muthucharam, Marudhamalai and Dasavatharam. Two more films for 2008 are currently under production in the form of Vaaranam Aayiram and Ananda Tandavam. Aascar Ravichandran had been distributing Jackie Chan movies in India for well over a decade. It was this association that brought the international star to the audio launch function of Dasavatharam. Filmmakers need to have a vision in order to make it big. Aascar Ravichandran can be termed a vivacious visionary and a magnificent go-getter. Anyone with a trend setting story for films? Knock on the doors of Aascar Ravichandran'.your dream could very well become a reality no matter what the production costs are'.
Aascar's 'Leelai' nearing completion
Actor ' director S J Suryah and music composer AR Rahman formed a wonderful team in Tamil cinema. They combined to render several musical hits in Tamil cinema including 'New' and 'A Aah'. Now their associates come together to forge a new team. S J Suryah's associate Andrew Louis and Rahman's assistant Satheesh Chakravarthy team up for a movie titled 'Leelai'. Interestingly, the movie is being produced by Aascar Films V Ravichandran. The movie is about the romance that blossoms between two software engineers working in a MNC. It would be entertaining and engrossing, says Andrew Louis. It is a hi-tech love story but would attract even people in villages, he adds. "The entire movie was shot in popular software company HCL. Even the employees of the company were prevented from carrying cameras and mobile phones to their company. But we managed to get the permission of senior officials from the company and shot the movie for over 100 days inside the company," preens the director. The movie has cinematography by R Velraj. Shiva, who worked in several advertisement commercials is being introduced as hero. A popular model Mansi will play the female lead. Santhanam plays the comedy part to provide the humour quotient for the movie. Editing is by V T Vijayan, art by Edward and lyrics by Vaali.
Asaram Bapu sent to Jodhpur central jail, to move bail plea today
Jodhpur: Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram here, was behind bars on Monday after he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a local court. Wearing a white dhoti and kurta and a red cap, the controversial 72-year-old Asaram was produced amid tight security before the district and sessions court where the magistrate Manoj Kumar ordered to send him to judicial custody till September 15. The counsel for Asaram, meanwhile, moved an application for bail and hearing on the plea is expected today. Asaram was brought to the court in a police bus escorted by a police vehicle. He was remanded in one-day police custody on Sunday after being grilled for four hours. The religious preacher remained in the court for about 15 minutes before he was taken to central jail of Jodhpur near Mohanpura bridge in a convoy of police vehicles after the court order. He was lodged in Barrack No. 1. During the hearing, defence counsel pleaded that proper medical attention and care be given for Asaram in the Jail. To this, the prosecution assured the court that all required assistance will be given. Police said it did not seek extension of police remand as their course of initial investigation and questioning was over. "Our investigation was complete so we did not seek for extension of the police custody. The accused has cooperated with us," DCP Ajay Lamba told reporters after the hearing. "Our case is very strong and we have vital evidences against the accused. We are moving in the right direction. We will file chargesheet in the case soon?, he added. After the hearing, some people who had gathered outside the court shouted slogans welcoming its order. Asaram was arrested amid high drama on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday in Indore and was brought here yesterday for interrogation. Asked about reports that Asaram was suffering from a neurological disorder, the DCP said, "It has been proved to be a lie. His son can say what he wants to say. We can't comment on anybody's statement." "A team of doctors said he is perfectly OK. He is mentally and physically fit," Lamba said, adding the accused is also taking food whenever served. Asaram had cleared a potency test conducted on him on Sunday at the SN Medical college here. He was also taken to his Manai Ashram, about 30km from Jodhpur, where the girl was allegedly sexually assaulted. Police had conducted a physical verification and tried to recreate the scene of crime. Asaram's arrest followed an FIR filed by the girl alleging she was sexually assaulted by him at his ashram. He has denied the charges.