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Only yesterday we mentioned about the casting coup that could happen with Mani Ratnam's 'Guru' if Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Viveik Oberoi indeed come together. But this is not the end of the story as there are other big and reputed names that are involved with this mega project. Here they go: Producer: Mani Ratnam Story, screenplay, direction: Mani Ratnam Dialogue: Anurag Kashyap Music: A.R. Rahman Lyrics: Gulzar Cinematography: Rajiv Menon Choreography: Farah Khan With a A class crew like this, it doesn't come as a surprise to see that 'Guru' is fast becoming the HOTTEST name in the industry today.
Great year ahead for YASH RAJ FILMS in 2006
Yash Raj Films (YRF), in keeping with its strategy is in full swing with production of its forthcoming films: 1. Fanaa This film, directed by Kunal Kohli (Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Hum Tum) has the most looked forward to pairing of Aamir Khan & Kajol. With music by Jatin-Lalit, this film was extensively shot at the YRF Studios. Tentative Release: May 2006. 2. Kabul Express An unusual film in an unusual genre by YRF! Shot extensively in Kabul, this film directed by Kabir Khan stars John Abraham & Arshad Warsi with a Pakistani actor Salman Shahid, an Afghani actor Humghum and an American actress Linda Arsenio in stellar roles. This topical film will make for a very interesting viewing by global viewers who have followed the happenings in Afghanistan over the years. Tentative Release: September 2006. 3. Dhoom 2 The stupendous success of Dhoom has led YRF to make its sequel even bigger. Directed by Sanjay Gadhvi (Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Dhoom) this film once again has Abhishek Bachchan & Uday Chopra in stellar leads with Bipasha Basu and for the first time, the sensational pairing of Hrithik Roshan & Aishwariya Rai. Pritam's music promises to be yet another chartbuster. Tentative Release: May 2006. Additionally, Shaad Ali (Saathiya, Bunty aur Babli), Siddharth Anand (Salaam Namaste) and Arjun Sablok (Neal 'n' Nikki) have already commenced work on their forthcoming projects which promise to be as exciting as their earlier triumphs. Shimit Amin will direct his first film for YRF starring the ever popular Shah Rukh Khan. Pradeep Sarkar, the director of Parineeta, has now embarked on his first film for YRF. The Distribution Division of Yash Raj Films will also distribute the following two major films this year, among others: 1. Krrish Directed by: Rakesh Roshan Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Rekha, Naseruddin Shah & others. This film is a worthy addition to the earlier triumphs of the Filmkraft banner, 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' & 'Koi... Mil Gaya', both distributed by YRF. Tentative Release: June 2006. 2. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Directed by: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, Kirron Kher & others. One of the most awaited films of the year, 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' is Karan Johar's third directorial effort after 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' & 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', both distributed by YRF. Tentative Release: August 2006.
Great gadget gifts for drivers
To paraphrase a famous platitude, the journey's the thing, not the destination -- especially if you like to drive. If you've got someone on your holiday gift list who loves to get behind the wheel, there are plenty of gadgets to make the ride a bit smoother. Here are three of the year's best gadgets for the road: Get Your Car Connected Someday soon, all cars will have connections to the Internet. But you don't have to buy a new $30,000 vehicle to get handy connected features. The $170 Car Connection from Audiovox is the size of a Fig Newton and simply plugs into the OBD-II (on-board diagnostic system) port that's under the dashboard of any car built since 1996. Once attached, the device connects to the Internet via its own cellular data connection. So you can track the location of the car from a Web browser, receive text alerts should the vehicle move without your authorization, and even mark its parked location. Parents will appreciate the fact that the Car Connection can also e-mail them alerts should the car stray outside of a pre-set area (known as geofencing) or travel faster than 75 mph. The Car Connection requires a monthly $9.95 subscription, plus a one-time $19.95 activation fee. There are less expensive smart phone-based options, but they can't track a vehicle and they stop working once the phone is out of the car. Keep Your Head Up Even helpful gadgets, such as navigation systems, can be a distraction in the car. Every time you want to check on the next turn, you have to look down at the dash -- or up at a portable nav system that creates a blind spot above the dash. The solution: Use a head-up display. The Garmin HUD is the first head-up navigation device you can install in any car. It projects a translucent image in the lower part of the windshield and uses blue turn arrows and large text to display such information as your current speed, estimated time of arrival, and distance to the next turn. It works at night and in broad daylight so that all you have to do is shift your gaze slightly to check on the directions. It also uses spoken instructions conveyed through a connected smart phone. It works with Android, iPhone or Windows Phone handsets running either the Navigon or StreetPilot navigation app ($30 and up). Souped Up Radar The days of Smokey standing on the side of the Interstate picking off speeders with a radar gun may one day become a quaint anachronism. Increasingly, municipalities are using fixed speed cameras and red light cameras and simply mailing out tickets to unsuspecting motorists. No police intervention required. Fortunately, radar detectors are keeping up with the technological changes. Escort's $550 Passport Max is one example. It has built-in GPS so that it can compare your location to a database of fixed camera locations and warn you before you get into trouble. In fact, many towns make the location of red light cameras public in order to warn drivers of dangerous intersections and encourage people to slow down. Of course, the Max also warns you about standard Ka radar guns and looks for laser hits. To weed out false alarms from security systems and emitters like garage door openers, the Passport Max learns your route and eliminates excessive pings from these innocuous devices. To get the most out of the device, a one-year $19.95 subscription for camera location updates is recommended.
Great deal to work with Dhanush: Meenakshi
Actress Meenakshi Sarkar, who is returning to Tamil films with Dhanush-starrer "Soodhadi", says it's a "great deal" to work with a talented artist like him. Meenakshi was last seen in 2010 Tamil film "Agam Puram". "I may not be playing Dhanush's pair in the film, but it still is a great deal to work in it. I'm sure I'll get to learn a lot from the experience," Meenakshi had told. Meenakshi is paired with actor-filmmaker R. Parthepan, who will be essaying an important role. "I have landed a bold role that has ample glamour quotient as well. I play Parthepan sir's pair and I'm really looking forward to start working with him," she said. She had taken a break from acting to complete her MBA. To be directed by Vetrimaaran, "Soodhadi" is expected to go on floors in October. Lakshmi Menon will play the film's lead actress.
Great News for Central Government Employees
Union Cabinet today approved the recommendation of 7th Pay Commission to hike salaries and allowances for Central Government Employees and Pensioners by 23.5 percent. This move will directly benefit 50 lakh employees and 58 lakh pensioners in the country. In November 2015, A Pay Committee recommended 14.27 percent hike. Centre has constituted a special committee in January this year to look into the recommendation of 7th Pay Commission. The 7th Pay Commission's recommendation of 23.5% will levy an additional burden of Rs 1.02 lakh crore (which is 0.7 percent of GDP) on Union Government. The minimum pay has been raised to Rs 18,000 per month to Rs 7,000, Maximum pay has been upped to Rs 2.5 lakh per month from Rs 90,000. These changes will be implemented from January next year. Does the Central Government Employees need any better reason to celebrate?
'Great Grand Masti' to clash with 'Madaari' at box office on July 15
An online leak forced 'Great Grand Masti' makers to advance the film's release by a week, bringing it in direct competition with Irrfan's 'Madaari' at the box office on July 15. But now, Irrfan has grabbed the June 22 date vacated by the adult comedy. "It took us a while to decide about changing the date, but in the end, we have to survive in the industry as a team; harmony will be beneficial for everyone. I wish the team of GGM all the best. I am sorry the wait for our film got a little longer," the first-time producer says.