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Last Friday saw the release of a small time film titled 'Janani' that stars Bhagyashree, Ayesha Jhulka, Mohnish Behl and Aman Behl. The film is touted to have a bold theme since it narrates the tale of a young man falling in love with a girl who turns out to be his sister! Shocking? Yes. But the most original ever? Certainly not! Film buffs may remember that around half a century back [in 1960], there was a film released by the name of 'Bambai Ka Babu'. This was the first time in Hindi cinema when a bold theme dealing with an incestuous relationship was tackled. Directed by Raj Khosla, the film had starred Dev Anand and Suchitra Sen as the lead protagonists. Though beyond the basic shock value in the two films, the script and storyline of 'Janani' is completely different, one certainly can't deny the fact that it is not the most original ever!
Yeh Jawaani...' crosses Rs.60 crore in opening weekend
"Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" is zooming towards the Rs.100 crore club. The Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone starrer has managed business of Rs.62.11 crore at the Indian box office in the opening weekend itself. The youthful romantic entertainer released Friday, pulling in audiences from all quarters with its package of a suited-to-the-T cast, visually soothing cinematography, peppy music, energy-packed choreography and a simple yet well-executed script. On its opening day, the Ayan Mukerji directorial minted Rs.19.45 crore, and on Saturday and Sunday, the movie managed Rs.20.16 crore and Rs.22.5 crore, respectively. Officials at UTV are happy that the film, which released in over 3,000 screens in the country, has "taken the box office by storm". Gaurav Verma, director, India Theatrical Distribution, Studios, Disney UTV, said the film was doing "exceptionally well across India even in territories like Tamil Nadu and Kerala where Hindi film business is very limited". Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said the film had an "excellent opening" and had emerged as the biggest opener of 2013 so far. "The film has fared exceptionally well at multiplexes and was very good at single screens too," Adarsh tweeted. Expectations were high from "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", and why not? The producer, director and lead actor come from film families, with a fair share of credibility in the industry. And it was only relevant that they met those expectations. Producer Karan Johar, son of late filmmaker Yash Johar, lived up to his trademark of knowing the pulse of the young audience, while "Wake Up Sid" director Ayan Mukerji, grandson of Indian cinema pioneer Sashadar Mukherjee and the son of actor Deb Mukherjee, has given a perfect follow up of his debut. After delivering a stupendous performance in the much-acclaimed "Barfi!", lead actor Ranbir Kapoor, who belongs to Bollywood's famed 'Kapoor khaandan', has proved yet again that he can fit into any role just like a glove. His dancing capability gets better with every film, and the ease with which he handles emotional scenes, is worth a mention. What works wonder is his reel chemistry with once real life girlfriend, Deepika Padukone. The movie stands testimony to the "We're friends now" theory that Ranbir and Deepika have been trying to tell the world ever since they've parted. There's hardly any discomfort that comes across on the screen - whether it's in their friendly and fun scenes, or when they lock lips in a moment of passion. In more than supporting roles are Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur. Kalki, as the tomboy Aditi, wins hearts with her straightforward dialogues and carefree demeanour, while Aditya, as the alcoholic Avi, strikes a chord with his attachment to his friends. Not to miss is Madhuri Dixit's "Ghaghra" song, and Deepika's Indian wardrobe!
Yeh Jawaani...' grosses Rs.100 crore, and still counting
The industry saw it coming, and fans made it happen - Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone-starrer "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" has become the first film to cross Rs.100 crore mark within just a week of its release. After a bumper opening of Rs.19.45 crore in the country, and an opening weekend of a whopping Rs.62.11 crore, the Ayan Mukerji directorial continued running to packed houses in India. "100 crore. And still counting," tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The youthful romantic entertainer released May 31, and saw audiences who came either besotted by the movie's fun and frolicsome trailer, or by sheer word of the mouth. A hit among the youths and elders alike, the movie has won the audience's heart with its well-suited cast, beautiful cinematography in snow-laden mountains, earthy locales of Udaipur and more, peppy music, exciting dance moves and a predictable, but well-executed script. If the movie minted Rs.19.45 crore on its opening day, Saturday and Sunday brought in business of Rs.20.16 crore and Rs.22.5 crore, respectively. The movie, produced by Karan Johar, also has Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur in more than supporting roles to back this heartwarming story about family, friends and love.
Ranbir to promote 'Yeh Jawaani...' in Russia
His grandfather, late cinema legend Raj Kapoor, continues to be a rage in Russia and now actor Ranbir Kapoor is set to promote his latest release "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (YJHD) in the country. The youthful entertainer is directed by Ayan Mukerji, and also features Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin. In India, it has turned out to be a blockbuster and managed to cross the Rs.100 crore mark within a week of its release. “YJHD will release in Russia in the coming months. Ranbir will be there for three days before the release so that he has time to engage with the media and market the film,” said a source. "Ranbir is excited about this trip and is looking forward to interacting with his fans," the source aded. Raj Kapoor is still adored in Russia. Some of his films including “Awaara”, “Shree 420” and “Mera Naam Joker” garnered a huge fan base for the late actor.
Indian jawan killed as Pakistan violated ceasefire twice on Tuesday
An Indian army jawan was killed when Pakistani troops opened fire at Indian forward posts in Balakote sub-sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Tuesday evening in what is stated to be the second ceasefire violation of the day and the eighth in less than a week. Indian troops retaliated and heavy exchange of fire continued several hours after the firing that started at 5.30 PM from across the border, a Defence spokesman said. The jawan, who died after being hit by a mortar shell at a Forward Defence Location, was identified as Lance Naik MS Khan of the 15 Bihar regiment. General Officer Commanding 16 Corps Lt General D S Hooda condoled the death of the jawan. The spokesman said the ceasefire violation was the second of the day and the eighth in less than a week. Pakistani Army resorted to shelling of mortars besides automatic and small arms firing in forward areas along the LoC in Hamirpur and Bhimbher Gali (BG) sub-sectors of Poonch district from 0630 hours on Tuesday, the spokesman said. Indian troops guarding the border took positions and retaliated strongly with equal calibre weapons, triggering exchanges which continued intermittently, he said. Pakistani troops resorted to firing from 2225 hours on Monday night, the spokesman said, adding, Indian troops gave an equal calibrated retaliation triggering exchanges till 2335 hours. A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, Constable M Basu was injured when Pakistani troops resorted to firing on Katav Border Out Post (BoP) along the International Border (IB) in Samba district on Monday. On October 12, Pakistani Army troops resorted to firing of mortar shells, automatic and small arms firing in forward areas along LoC in Bharasingha and Mendhar battalion forward areas in Krishna Gati and Bhimber Gali sub-sector of Poonch. On 11 October, Pakistani Army troops resorted to shelling of 82 mm mortars besides automatic and small arms firing in forward areas along LoC in Barasingha, Mendhar and Hamirpur sub-sectors of Poonch district forcing Indian troops to retaliate.
GV Prakash to romance Janani Iyer!
Music director turn actor GV Prakash has signed one more Tamil film, even before his first film as hero releases. He would get to romance Janani Iyer in this new film. Actress Janani Iyer who was last seen in the superhit Tamil thriller Thegidi opposite Ashok Selvan will play GV Prakash Kumar's love interest in this untitled new film. GV Prakash himself composed the music for this Shalom Studios production film. Darling, Pencil and Trisha Illana Nayantara are the upcoming GV Prakash starrer films.