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Speculation has been rife with regards to the title of the film starring teen heart throb Shahid Kapur and Vidya Balan, directed by esteemed director Aziz Mirza. At times the film was called LUCKY CHARM and at times Kismet Connection. But now producer Ramesh Taurani, TIPS Films, has laid all speculations to rest and has officially announced the title of the film as 'KISMAT KONNECTION'. After the super success and critically appreciated 'Chalte Chalte', Aziz Mirza, after a long hiatus has taken the directorial baton again with 'KISMAT KONNECTION'. Also riding high are Shahid and Vidya with the commercial success of 'Vivaah', 'Jab we Met', 'Heyy Babyy' and 'Bhool Bhulaiya'. This is being touted to be the new fresh pairing to share great onscreen chemistry. The industry too is waiting with bated breath for the onscreen chemistry to create magic in the box office stakes and are bullish that KISMAT KONNECTION will be the much awaited blockbuster of 2008. Says producer Ramesh Taurani "Yes, I have finalized the title for our Shahid and Vidya starrer, directed by Aziz Mirza, as 'KISMAT KONNECTION'. I am very confident that the fresh pairing of Shahid Kapur and Vidya Balan will sizzle onscreen"
'Kismat Konnection' also introduces an actor
When the film 'Kismat Konnection' was announced, the two reasons why it grabbed the headlines and got good attention of the media was because its director Aziz Mirza was making a movie after a long break and given his liking for making light hearted feel good movies, every one was waiting for the movie to get released. The presence of Shahid Kapoor appearing as the leading man after the immensely successful 'Jab We Met' also went on to make this movie occupy the top position in the priority list of movie lovers as a must watch film. Later on the rumors about a new romance going on between Shahid and Vidya Balan during the shooting in Toronto also spread like wild fire adding up the pre release hype of the film. Among all this hype and hoopla the media failed to notice a new actor who is playing an important role in this film. Amit Varma who is taking his first step in the Tinsel Town with 'Kismat Konnection' is playing one of the love interests of the heroine. The guy was selected by Aziz Mirza's son as he thought Amit will be looking perfect opposite the beautiful Vidya. If the film becomes a block buster it will be a great chance for Amit to get noticed as in the majority of his scenes, he will be sharing the screen space with either Shahid or Vidya. Amit became very nervous when he met Vidya for the first time, but as the days progressed he became more confident of himself with the support and help of Shahid and Vidya. The debutant says that Aziz Mirza's encouragement and the way his co stars helped him with the rehearsals that put him at ease made the acting part very comfortable and simple for him.
KISMAT KONNECTION sees a worldwide 900 screens release
After scoring a hattrick with Jodhaa Akbar, Race & Aamir, UTV Motion Pictures is all set to release its fourth Hindi film of 2008 on July 18th, the Shahid Kapoor & Vidya Balan's romantic comedy 'Kismat Konnection', a Tips Production, distributed by UTV Motion Pictures worldwide. The film will open across 720 screens in India & 200 in the overseas market worldwide which include UK, USA, Middle East, Australia amongst others including Pakistan, which will also have a day & date release. The biggest ever release for a Shahid Kapoor film, 'Kismat Konnection', premi¨red in Dubai at the Grand Cineplex yesterday, where Shahid, Vidya Balan and Director Aziz Mirza connected with the audience in the desert city. 'Kismat Konnection' is a story about Raj Malhotra (Shahid Kapoor) who is still struggling to find that One Chance to showcase his mettle, the quirky oracle, Hasina Bano Jaan (Juhi Chawla) and Priya (Vidya Balan) who he discovers is his lucky charm. But Priya not only has had unpleasant encounters with Raj before she is also opposed to the very project that he desperately wants to work on... his ambitious dream project Raj pretends to help her with her cause while pushing his own agenda. But there are two problems. One, he falls in love with her and doesn't want to cheat her and Two; she discovers the truth about him before he can tell her. So discover this crazy, emotional and magical beautiful love-story.
KISMAT KONNECTION enjoys second biggest weekend after RACE
UTV Motion Pictures release 'Kismat Konnection', a Tips Production, opened to a worldwide gross box office of more than Rs. 27 crs in the opening 3 days. The film was released in more than 900 screens worldwide, including the US, UK, Australia, Pakistan and the Middle East amongst other countries. The highest opening ever for a Shahid Kapoor film, 'Kismat Konnection' grossed Rs 20.76 crs with an average per print of Rs. 3.75 lacs in India. This is the second highest opening weekend for a film in 2008, the first being 'Race', which was produced & distributed by the same team of TIPS and UTV Motion Pictures, respectively. In the Middle East the film did a total of USD 260,310 (Rs. 1.12 crs). Opening numbers in the Middle East are third highest for a Hindi film in 2008 after Race and Jodhaa Akbar, both of which were distributed by UTV Motion Pictures. In the US the film collected USD 213,112 (Rs. 91.63 lacs) up to Saturday night. Australia saw a weekend collection of USD 42,952 (Rs. 18.46 lacs). In Australia the film had the third highest screen average in 2008 behind The Dark Knight (Batman) and Mamma Mia. In UK the film had a cumulative weekend collection of USD 223,641 (Rs. 95.51 lacs). In Pakistan the film had a bigger opening day than Race and Goal with USD 22,418 (Rs. 9.6 lacs) on Friday. Siddharth Roy Kapur, CEO of UTV Motion Pictures said, "We are thrilled with the opening weekend collections of Kismat Konnection around the world. This demonstrates the value of backing strong content with aggressive marketing and distribution. This is the second consecutive blockbuster in our association with TIPS, with both movies that we have collaborated on - Race and Kismat Konnection - notching up the Top 2 opening weekends of the year so far!" After scoring a hat-trick of hits with Jodhaa Akbar, Race and Aamir in the first half of 2008, this is the fourth consecutive blockbuster from the UTV Motion Pictures stable this year. Directed by Aziz Mirza, 'Kismat Konnection' is a story about Raj Malhotra (Shahid Kapoor) who is still struggling to find that One Chance to showcase his mettle, the quirky oracle, Hasina Bano Jaan (Juhi Chawla) and Priya (Vidya Balan) who he discovers is his lucky charm. But Priya not only has had unpleasant encounters with Raj before she is also opposed to the very project that he desperately wants to work on... his ambitious dream project Raj pretends to help her with her cause while pushing his own agenda. But there are two problems. One, he falls in love with her and doesn't want to cheat her and Two; she discovers the truth about him before he can tell her.
"In KISMAT KONNECTION, I am not playing a rich NRI" - Shahid Kapoor
Kismat Konnection is all set to change hero Shahid Kapoor's kismat. After having delivered two back to back solo hero hits like Vivaah and Jab We Met , Shahid is all set to rock the box office with his next release Kismat Konnection. The trade is agog about the whopping price the film has been sold for and trade watchers are predicting superstardom for Shahid. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, "Kismat Konnection is definitely a film to watch out for and Shahid should be the next big star!" Obviously all this praise is well deserved as Shahid's proved both his box office clout and his acting prowess with two back to back hits. And now with Kismat he is all set to woo the NRI market that was solely the territory of the three Khans! The sensation is doing his first NRI romance with Aziz Mirza's Kismat Konnection. Aziz Mirza says that the role would have been perfect for Shahrukh Khan ten years back and now only Shahid suits the role! And he is right as after the Three Khans, it's only Shahid who suits the lover boy to the T. He is everyone's favorite romantic hero! Whether it is Ishq Vishq, Vivaah or Jab We Met, Shahid has always stuck to romance on the Indian soil. Be it Mumbai in Ishq Vishq , a small town in Vivaah or Punjab in Jab We Met, Shahid has always been an Indian romancing his girl back home. And now with Kismat, for the first time he is doing an out and out NRI romance where he is playing a boy living in Toronto. A slice of life character who is simple, sweet, and confused, very much like your average boy next door. But an NRI boy this time! Says Shahid "Yes, this is the first time I am doing full fledged NRI romance. I'm not playing a rich kid living abroad like it's usually depicted in other films. I'm playing a guy who is not so well off, trying to make a living in a foreign country. He is simple, and sweet. He is the kind of guy who tells you that you can make it big if you work hard with a little bit of kismet on your side!" Well with Shahid's kismet at the box office so far, looks like he will storm the NRI market too!
After KISMAT KONNECTION, UTV kick starts two more projects with Shahid Kapoor
Kismat Konnection has got a thundering response at the box office. The collections of Kismat Konnection are a whopping 80% with the shows running 100% at the weekend multiplexes. Shahid has truly connected with the audience and how! The opening is on par with the opening of any biggies like SRK and Akshay Kumar at the box office. It is a straight hat trick of solo scorcher from the rising young superstar - Shahid Kapoor! Right from his solo super hit Vivaah, Jab We Met and now Kismat Konnection, Shahid Kapoor can see his 'Kismat' really shinning bright for the producers and his worldwide fan-following. Infact trade analysts are unanimous that Shahid Kapoor has come of age with his critically acclaimed acting abilities as well as his ability to set the box office on fire on his young shoulders. With the large release of Kismat Konnection by UTV, Shahid Kapoor also enters the big league of superstars who command a wide release and hence Kismat Konnection had a quick recovery in 3 days flat. Infact UTV is so ecstatic with the response that they have bankrolled 2 more solo starrers of Shahid Kapoor with Ken Ghosh and Vishal Bharadwaj respectively. With Kismat Konnection, Shahid has also proved that though the film may not have pleased all the critics, with certain sections having certain reservations and claiming it to be an average fare, he has carried the film at the box office like a 'True star'. Industry sources say that It's a hallmark of a star to carry the film on his shoulders, irrespective of the film. And trade watchers are predicting superstardom for Shahid. VIVAAH, JAB WE MET and now 'Kismat Koneection' spells a hat trick of hits for Shahid which is quite commendable since last year majority of hits were multi starrers. Truly, Shahid's 'Kismat' is shining at the box office!!