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With excellent pre-release reports and positive word-of-mouth, Eros International's Heroes, the multi starrer with industry stalwarts like Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, Sunny Deol and Mithun Chakravorthy has taken a good opening across India, especially Punjab and other parts of north India. The film has enjoyed the biggest pre-Diwali opening, releasing to packed cinemas in northern India. With fantastic collections pouring in across regions - 80-85% collections in multiplexes and 65% in single screens in UP, Punjab and Delhi, 80-85% single screens in Maharashtra and 80% in Gujarat and similar figures coming in from other regions, audience reactions have been very promising. Reports are already doing the rounds of the film being comparable to a cult film on the lines of Rang De Basanti and Baghban. A fun road trip of two boys (protagonists Sohail Khan and Vatsal Seth) clubbed with a series of experiences that ignite emotions that have never been experienced before, Heroes has been described as a powerful and moving experience. Another eminent trade analyst and critic has described the film as a unique story and Indians should be proud of Heroes. Another eminent journalist goes on to say, 'Here's a piece of cinema that we need to stand and applaud for its idealism, its absolute absence of cynicism in telling a story that invites the conscience to cry for a country and global society that can't think beyond its own nose'. Produced by Bharat Shah, Vikas Kapoor and Samir Karnik, Heroes directed by Samir Karnik, has an eclectic star cast including Salman Khan, Priety Zinta, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Mithun Chakraborty, Dino Morea, Sohail Khan, Vatsal Seth, Amrita Arora and Ria Sen. Heroes is a journey of two boys who travel a thousand miles to meet their destiny and discover national pride. The film is a visual treat, having been shot across several locations in India including Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal, Ladakh, Punjab and eastern India.
Rajini and Rahman: Indian Heroes
Southern sensation Rajinikanth and music wizard A.R. Rahman were among those who were conferred with the prestigious awards presented by NDTV. The channel presented the awards to Indian heroes in a glittering function held at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Rajinikanth, the biggest superstar of India, was named NDTV'S Entertainer of the Year, while A.R. Rahman, who continues to enthrall the nation with his mesmerizing music, was given NDTV's Music Award. There was another Tamil hero in the prestigious list. Vishwanathan Anand was named NDTV's Sportsman of the Year. The King Khan of Indian cinema, Shahrukh Khan, won a special NDTV award for his contribution to cinema in 2007. The function was attended by dignitaries, celebrities and other prominent personalities. musicmazaa congratulates the 'NDTV Indian heroes the year'.
Now Salman's HEROES aims for 5 day weekend
In the midst of all the push and pull which was happening around the final set of Bollywood films eyeing for a Diwali slot, Salman Khan's HEROES was one of the first to take the lead. The film is now all set to arrive on 24th October Confirms a source attached to the film, "HEROES has been ready for some time but we wanted just the right time for it to arrive. I guess the weekend preceding Diwali (which falls on 28th October) is just perfect since not just we get a good first weekend for ourselves (24th-26th), we also can take advantage of holidays which fall on 27th and 28th. A 5 day long weekend should be good enough to expect a bountiful for HEROES." The film is set in an episodic mode and apart from Salman Khan, also stars Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Mithun Chakraborty, Preity Zinta, Dino Morea, Sohail Khan, Amrita Arora, Ria Sen and Vatsal Sheth. Produced by Samir Karnik, Bharat Shah and Vikas Kapoor, the film is directed by Samir Karnik himself whose NANHE JAISALMER released last year. Earlier titled MERA BHARAT MAHAAN, HEROES is a story of two boys who start their road trip from Delhi to Chandigarh and then Manali to Ladhakh. On their journey these boys come across certain real life characters played by Salman, Preity, Sohail, Sunny and Bobby on this road trip and these people have such an affect that the seed of heroism blooms within them. Basically, the story is about this drastic change in the lives of these two boys.
The female heroes of 'Golmaal Returns'
Every film lover who loves laughing their hearts out is eagerly awaiting the release of the out and out comedy flick 'Golmaal Returns'. This time director Rohit Shetty is carrying high expectations on his shoulders after the stupendous success of 'Golmaal'. Rohit has even made the heroes of his movie dress up like women for a particular scene. Now a laugh riot will certainly occur when Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade appear on the big screen as ladies with full make up. Knowing that all these actors possess excellent timings for comedy, viewers can expect some highly hilarious scenes which can even be remembered for a long time. The actors had to disguise themselves as women as the particular part of the story of 'Golmaal Returns' shows the four male characters trying to enter a mall on Women's day when only ladies are allowed to enter the place. Rohit Shetty tells that he was surprised when Ajay Devgan promptly agreed to get into female costumes after getting deeply charged to do it and the other three stars also were raring to go. And after the shooting, this particular has turned out to be one of the best scenes of the movie. 'Golmaal Returns' will hit the big screens on October 29.
Heroes evince interest to go to Australia
Summer season is a key in the Telugu film industry. Several films have become big hits and blockbusters during the summer release. That is the reason almost all the producers try to release their films during summer. However, our heroes try to keep off from the industry during this summer. If there was a shooting, they demand to plan it abroad. If there are no films on hand, they go away in the name of family trip. Presently several of our heroes were leaving for Bangkok, Australia and other European countries. It may be mentioned here that Ram Charan Teja, son of Mega Star Chiranjeevi had recently returned from abroad after participating in a 40-day shooting there. Meanwhile, Victory Venkatesh also returned recently after completing his Europe trip along with his family. Presently Nagarjuna is in Europe. For that matter, Ram of Devadasu-fame was also in Australia. Young Rebel Star Prabhas left for Australia on May 3 from Hyderabad. Like this, every one is planning abroad trips and are flying away to foreign countries
Heroes take off for holidays
We would have reported where they are headed to. But our Telugu actors are seldom forthcoming unlike their Hindi counterparts. So, all we can say is that all our top stars are headed for exotic locales with family to celebrate the holiday season and the New Year's eve. Venkatesh is already out of town as his birthday falls in a couple of days and it would be a long, extended vacation for him and family following the success of 'Thulasi'. Nagarjuna is taking off on December 17 and his crew only hopes the shooting of Don is complete by then. Then, among the younger heroes, we know Tarun is leaving on December 15. So, here's wishing all of them happy holidays!