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The Hindi box office will soon be laden with sequels like “Race 2″, “Don 2″ and the third instalments of “Dhoom”, “Golmaal” and “Phoonk” as Bollywood walks in Hollywood’s footsteps to make filmmakers feel secure and keep a captive audience in good cheer. “It is a commercial decision. If something works and you can continue the same story, why not bring it back again with the same theme and energy?” Karan Johar said. “As long as you make it exciting for people, the idea works,” said the filmmaker, who is producing the sequel of his Abhishek Bachchan-John Abraham-starrer hit “Dostana”. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said: “It is not about following Hollywood. These days in Bollywood, everyone thinks in terms of only sequels. One spends so much money and effort in creating a brand; so it makes logical sense to carry it forward. “Eventually, a film is a unit and if it excites or interests you then why not take it further? It is eventually a market demand,” added Varma, who is responsible for sequels like “Sarkar Raj” and “Phoonk 2″. A third instalment in the horror series is already in the making. There are two classes of sequels – character-driven and theme-driven. These can further be divided into two sub-categories – story-driven movies that are chronological and independent stories with one central character. Bollywood has adopted both. Bollywood perhaps witnessed its first sequel with the Sri Devi-starrer “Nigahein” in 1989 that was a follow-up of “Nagina” (1986). In 1999, Mahesh Manjrekar then set the box office ablaze with Sanjay Dutt-starrer “Vaastav”, which was followed up by a dud, “Hathyar”, three years later. In the new millennium, the Hindi film industry has had a fair share of part two of movies – “Phir Hera Pheri” (2006) after “Hera Pheri” (2000), “Golmaal Returns” after “Golmaal”, “Hyderabad Blues 2″ (2004) after “Hyderabad Blues” (1998), “Lage Raho Munna Bhai” (2006) after “Munnabhai M.B.B.S” (2003), and “Dhoom 2″ (2006) after “Dhoom” (2004). Now the Hindi film industry is looking forward to “Hera Pheri 4″, “Dhoom 3″, “Krrish 2″ – part three in the “Koi…Mil Gaya” franchise, and the third outing in the “Golmaal” series that releases this Diwali. Industry rivals Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan will also take their character legacies forward in “Most Wanted” (sequel of “Wanted”) and “Don 2″ respectively. Trade analysts estimate over Rs.200 crore to be riding only on “Race 2″, “Wanted 2″, “Partner 2″, “Don 2″ and “Dhoom 3″. Actor-producer Anil Kapoor, who has outings like “Race 2″ and “Be Positive” (sequel of “No Entry”) in hand, thinks sequels are a risk-mitigation strategy. “This (sequel) is a safer path because the numbers have become big, so they (producers) want to go the safe way. The sequels and prequels have an in-built audience; so these at least assure that a set audience will come and watch the movie in the first weekend as it has become a weekend business now. “The effort is as much but the only thing is it makes everybody feel more secure. The stakes have become so high. It is less risky. At least the studios and producers feel like that,” he added. Versatile actor Boman Irani, who has starred in the “Munnabhai” series and will now revive his roles in the sequels of “Don” and “Dostana” respectively, is of a different opinion. “Every movie is a different movie. You don’t say I am watching a sequel as I have watched the first one. If the movie is not good, no one is going to watch it. The sequel has to be very good and so it should be treated as an independent product,” said Boman. While the sequels of comedies like “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron”, “Andaaz Apna Apna”, “All The Best”, “Partner 2″ and “Singh Is Kinng”, and sci-fi hit “Mr. India” are in talks, part three in the “Munnabhai” franchise is reportedly in the offing. Sequels to the Vivek Oberoi-starring action-thriller “Prince”, Emraan Hashmi-starrer “Murder” and a 3D sequel of steamy hit “Jism” may also be floated soon.
Lyricist Praveen Bhardwaj doubles up as composer for BARSAAT
Lyricist Praveen Bhardwaj, who just recently contributed with four songs for Agam Kumar's successful album PHIR BEWAFAI, is now coming up with another album as a composer. He has just launched his debut album titled BARSAAT - THE SONG OF LOVE for which he has also written the lyrics. Newcomer Sumit Paul has sung for the album. Starting his career with 'Kem Chhe' song in 'Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai', over the years he worked with top directors & producers like Mahesh Bhatt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ram Gopal Varma, Vikram Bhatt, Vivek Agnihotri, Vipul Shah, Deepak Tijori, Anurag Basu, Gaurang Doshi, Tinu Anand and Amol Shetge for films like Chocolate, Ankhein, Zameer, Ek Hindustani, Naam Gum Jayega, Pitah, Hathyar, Gunah, Ehsaas, Saaya, Bhoot, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon, Ishqe Diwana, Jaanasheen, Ishque Ishque and many more. His first encounter was with music director Anand Raj Anand for 'Kem Chhhe' and Parveen Bharadwaj gives him full credit for giving his career a mighty push. He has worked with many other composers like Anu Malik, Anand Milind, Jatin-Lalit, Nikhil-Vinay, Daboo Malik & Pritam. Praveen Bharadwaj has also written lyrics for super-hit non film albums like Hasrat, Tera Mera Pyar and Bewafaai. Some of his hit songs are 'Zahareeli Ratein' from Chocolate, 'Dil diwana... from Janasheen , 'Humne tumko dil ye de diya.. from Gunaah, 'Kuchh qasmein hai jawaan...' & the item song, 'Chhalka chhalka...' from Aankhen, 'Khoye khoye din' from Hum Tumhaare Hain Sanam and 'Thoda sa pyar hua hai...' from Maine Dil Tujhko Diya. His last album as music director and lyrist, 'TANHAAI'.can listen the silence' was well received by the audience. Audio was released at the hands of Champak Jain of Venus & Records Company. Jackie Shroff specially came to give his best wishes and support. Praveen Bharadwaj, who has written lyrics for more than 75 Hindi films in about six years, says, "I have reached my place as a lyricist and to grow further, music direction is the natural extension. I am happy that my first album is with company like Venus. My first film 'Vash' as Music Director is also ready for release." Praveen Bharadwaj has also launched his web site from where he plans to do worldwide release music of his own albums as direct marketing. He will also provide this platform for upcoming new singers to sell their songs directly to the listeners to avoid marketing complications and setbacks.
Ashima Bhalla replaces Shahrukh Khan
Young starlet Ashima Bhalla has created history of sorts. She has just replaced Shahrukh Khan on the small screen with her debut television show all set to be telecast in the same slot as KAUN BANEGA CROREPATI. The show is called MERI AWWAZ KO MIL GAYI ROSHNI where Ashima Bhalla plays the central protagonist. This daily soap is a musical saga produced by Fox Television Studio and is Fox Television's first production in India. Though Ashima has appeared as a lead actress in films like PYAAR ZINDAGI HAI and ZINDA DIL along with a cameo in NA TUM JANO NA HUM, she is known most for her item song 'Nazar Nazar' alongside Sanjay Dutt in Mahesh Manjrekar's HATHYAR, sequel to VAASTAV. About MERI AWWAZ KO MIL GAYI ROSHNI MERI AWWAZ KO MIL GAYI ROSHNI is the story of a 19-year-old girl (Ashima Bhalla) from a small town. She is an aspiring singer who comes to Mumbai for an audition and as expected goes through her trials and tribulations in the big city. A relation-based family soap, MERI AWWAZ KO MIL GAYI ROSHNI is an emotional love story and has been presented like a film with the background of songs.
Inder Kumar makes a comeback with 'Aryan'
Coming Friday is going to be a defining moment for one man - Inder Kumar. That's because he makes a comeback on the big screen after a long hibernation. His last notable release was 'Maseeha' [2002] which sunk without a trace. Before that he had his big chance with Mahesh Manjrekar's 'Hathyar' [2002] where he played a younger Sanjay Dutt. The film didn't work at the box office and Inder Kumar was out of the big league. Meanwhile he also had his back troubles to fight since he was bed ridden for a long time. His main support during that time was Salman Khan who had actually tried a comeback for him in 'Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge' [2002] where he had Inder play the main villain. But subsequent failure of all these films meant that Inder was out of the reckoning. All this may change on December 15th when his comeback film 'Aryan' releases. Pitted against Sohail Khan in the film, he plays a ruthless boxer for whom it is success that matters most, even if it means resorting to unethical and unlawful ways like taking illegal drugs. As per insiders, Inder has come up with a smashing performance in the film and his sequences in the ring with Sohail are utmost real and have to be seen to be believed.
STRUGGLER - Not just a one character film
Since the time Mahesh Manjrekar's 'Struggler' has been in news, the understanding has been that it is a one character film revolving around Manjrekar. But that is far from true! Yes, the film is indeed centered on a man called Dattatray Harishchandre Manjarsumbekar [Mahesh Manjrekar] who hails from a place called Manjarusbe, but there are two more actors in the film. They are Lala Deshmukh and Atul Kale. Atul Kale has worked in numerous Mahesh Manjrekar films in the past like Viruddh, Hathyar, Pitaah, Tera Mera Saath Rahen, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai and Vaastav. Though Lala and Atul have small parts to play in the film, their characters are significant to the plot. Also Amitabh Bachchan plays himself in a guest appearance. 'Struggler', a Shreya Creations presentation, has been ready for quite some time and is now slated for a May release.