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'Jaan-E-Mann', a heart throbbing love saga, has got rave reviews from the critics. Reports of Jaan-e-mann are quite promising with overall positive word of mouth which are expected to help the film leap frog at the box-office over next few days. A stunning film that will seduce your imagination, watch it for the inventive brilliance of director Shirish Kunder and outstanding performance of the actors. Everyone who has seen the film is unanimous that Jaan-e-mann is a fresh looking visual treat with the story told in an unusual manner by the director. Performances of the actors are top notch who have given their best. It was predicted that the film will pick up during Idd and the latest reports from Dubai are that it indeed has been the case with a 100% jump at the ticket window in this market. From the reports coming in, it seems like 'Jaan-E-Mann' has benefited from the positive word of mouth publicity and has in it to emerge as a box office winner in the long run.
"Jaan-e-Mann' will be enjoyed by a 4 year to a 104 year old" - Preity Zinta
Jaan-E-Mann' has been in the news right from day it started. The buzz just got bigger with coming together of two charismatic superstars - Salman & Akshay - who shared an extremely robust chemistry in the blockbuster 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. Bollywood diva Preity Zinta just made the film much bigger. Additionally it is being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala who has had a consistent strings of blockbusters starting with 'Waqt Hamara Hain', 'Jeet' , 'Judwaa', 'Har Dil Jo Pyaar Kareega' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. At the Box'Office, the film already seems to be a winner, even before its release. How bullish is the film trade about 'Jaan-e-Mann' can be gauged from the fact it has broken all records for the distribution rights of the various territories. That the film has got record breaking offers right under the nose of over-rated films that were tom-tommed at the beginning of the year speaks volumes on the confidence of the trade in the film. 'Jaan-e-Mann' is a 35 crore film and Sajid Nadiadwala invested the amount only in a 2 minute narration by Farah Khan at a party because he was so impressed & kicked by the idea. The much awaited musical block-buster 'Jaan-E-Mann' is a romantic musical love story based in New York and has been showcased like a Broadway musical with the story told in an unusual manner by the very talented debutant director Shirish Kundar. Says Sajid Nadiadwala, "People will be pleasantly surprised when they see Shirish's film. It is a visual delight, the emotions are right. It has a very unique method of story telling and it is a romantic musical which the audience prefers in the festival season." 'Jaan-E-Mann' has become such a hot proposition that Sajid Nadiadwala has got the best theaters and record breaking theater chain. In fact it's a record of sorts that the distributors have got 250 plus screen in the Mumbai territory alone. It also proves the confidence level in the distribution fraternity regarding the quality entertainers from the Nadiadwala Grandsons banner. Even the eye grabbing trailer of 'Jaan-e-Mann' created quite an impact in the minds of the audience. The slick and innovative promo cost the producer a cool 40 lakh. Says Sajid "I didn't mind spending 40 lakh on the promo of 'Jaan-e-Mann', because Big things need Big money. A quality product has to be marketed well. That is my commitment and belief in the film!" The music of 'Jaan-e-Mann' is already scorching the musical charts and has brought back melody in the fore, a welcome relief from the cacophony dished out lately. Anu Malik has given a musical score that flows into the narration of the script and are 'story songs' that takes the film forward. It's sure to be a benchmark in his career. Farah Khan, considered as the Sachin Tendulkar of choreography, has given her best and promises that the film would be a visual delight. Shirish considers that Salman has given his best performance of his career. Also as per him Akshay Kumar has shown unimaginable depth in a difficult role while Preity is natural as ever. The excitement factor of 'Jaan-e-Mann' is its innovative story telling technique and visual treatment backed by a very dependable banner known for churning out block-busters. Additionally superstars - Salman, Akshay and Preity - are riding high in the box office meter and the popularity that cuts across the multiplex audience, B & C centers and the Overseas market. As Priety Zinta rightly puts it across "'Jaan-e-Mann' is a universal Entertainer. It will be enjoyed by a 4 year old to a 104 year old" Perhaps with all the right ingredients, 'Jaan-e-Mann' might just become this Diwali/Idd record box office smash!
'Jaan-E-Mann' - Akshay's straight 3rd Diwali / Idd release
Akshay seems to becoming a Diwali /Idd release specialist. He has always had a block-buster during the festival period. 2 years back he took on SRK's 'Veer Zaara' with 'Aitraaz' and followed it up last year with 'Garam Masala' as a face/off with Salman's 'Kyon Ki'. This year again it's a repeat clash with SRK'S 'Don' v/s 'Jaan-e-maan', which combines the box office & charismatic force of two superstars. Sajid Nadiadwala is confident of Jaan-e-maan and his superstars. In fact the trade pundits have already declared it a winner, what with the record breaking distribution deals and the high decibel buzz on the film. Also Akshay is on a consecutive box office run since 'Aitraaz'. So will the Diwali/Idd release specialist create the fire works at the Box Office this year too? Surely seems so, with all the indicators moving in that direction!!
'Jaan-E-Mann' arrives on DVD/VCD
After completing 50 days at the box office, Shirish Kunder's 'Jaan-E-Mann' is all set to arrive on DVDs and VCDs. Come 15th December and you can watch the film at the comfort of your living room. This family entertainer was always a safe bet for the home viewing and if not for the competition from 'Don', it could have fared much better at te box office. This romantic light hearted entertainer starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta has some real fun moments that would make you weep and cry at the same time. Melodious songs by Anu Malik are an added bonus, especially 'Humko Maaloom Hai', 'Ajnabi Shehar' and 'Sau Dard Hai.' Neat''n'nice presentation of the film ensures that it can be watched on a nice little Saturday evening family get together.
Team 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' remembers July 11 2006
UTV Motion Pictures & the team of their recent venture 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' paid a humble tribute & condolences to all the victims and the families targeted by terrorists, through there currently launched 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' Signature campaign. The head start for the campaign began with a display of a hoarding which carries a real wreath dedicating to the martyrs and also urging citizens of India to take a pledge against terrorism. The hoarding was put up at the busiest suburban area of Juhu on 11th July marking the anniversary of the life disruptive event. The 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' signature campaign was initiated with the objective of reinforcing the message of Communal Harmony on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of CCBT (Concern Citizen for Better Tomorrow) and the release of the film Mumbai Meri Jaan. The film stars R. Madhavan, Soha Ali Khan, Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon and Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles. 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' explores the impact of this devastating incident on the lives of the people of Mumbai. From a fiesty reporter to a patriotic corporate man; from a retiring policeman to a rookie cop; from an unemployed youth to a coffee-vendor: 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' follows the lives of people from all strata of Mumbai's bustling society as they tackle the after-effects of a fatal incident that brings out the best and sometimes worst in them. It's a story of ordinary people set in one extraordinary circumstance ' that one event on the evening of July 11, 2006 - which forms the crux of Mumbai Meri Jaan. 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' is slated to release on 22nd August 2008 and is being produced by Ronnie Screwvala.
'Mumbai Meri Jaan' to be set free on August 22
The time cannot be riper for this film to hit the cinema halls. The core subject of the movie is based on the Mumbai serial train blasts of July 11, 2006. When the country is yet to come in terms with the recent back to back multiple bomb blasts in two major cities, the message that 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' tries to put across will gain more significance. The film directed by Nishikant Kamat and produced by Ronnie Screwala for UTV Motion Pictures will be released on August 22. Nishikant is the same man who called the shots for the fabulous film 'Dombivli Fast'. Paresh Rawal plays one of the important characters of the film. We have seen this versatile actor play all kinds of roles with maximum perfection in the past. In this movie he will be for the first time appearing with a moustache which he grew just for the role of a police officer on the verge of retirement. To give the character the look which the director wanted, Paresh Rawal even went on to loose 15 kilos and will be looking much thinner. The unpleasant days after the serial bomb blasts ripped through the city of dreams and the impact it had on the life of different people coming from different backgrounds forms the story. An aggressive reporter, a patriotic corporate man, a retiring policeman, a rookie cop, an unemployed youth and a coffee-vendor are the leading characters. How the bomb blasts makes significant changes in all these characters lives and how they cope up with the consequences that sometimes brings the best and sometimes the worst in them are shown in the film. R.Madhavan, Soha Ali Khan, Irrfan Khan and K.K.Menon play some of the characters. The cinematography is by Sanjay Jadhav, story, dialogue and lyrics are by Yogesh Vinayak Joshi, Amit Pawar is the editor and the music has been scored by Sameer Phaterpekar. Watch out for this realistic story of ordinary people set in one extraordinary circumstance.