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Set in modern-day Varanasi, Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial debut "Masaan", which wowed Cannes critics, steers clear of cliches associated with the holy Indian city. Ghaywan maintains the film, which released Friday, is about India in transition and doesn't peddle poverty as Twitter trolls suggest. "I am actually getting that (criticism on peddling poverty) already. There are a lot of Twitter trolls who are asking 'Oh! is he just another filmmaker who is peddling poverty and cashing in on it'," Ghaywan told in an interview here. "But trust me when you watch the film, you know that is the thing we (me and my writer Varun Grover) also hate it equally. The film has got to do with characters and their inter-personal stories. It has got nothing to do with socio-political bias," Ghaywan clarified when quizzed on criticism about "Masaan". The film, which stars Richa Chadha, Sanjay Mishra, Shweta Tripathi and Vicky Kaushal, won two awards at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival. It bagged the Promising Future Prize and the International Federation of Film Critics (Fipresci) Award at the prestigious fest. It also received a five-minute standing ovation after its screening in May. The film's story revolves around four lives which intersect along the Ganga river: a low-caste boy falling hopelessly in love, a daughter ridden with guilt of a sexual encounter ending in a tragedy, a hapless father with fading morality, and a spirited child yearning for a family, long to escape the moral constructs of a small-town. Through "Masaan", Ghaywan wanted to revive the "innocence" of small-town romance seen in Bollywood oldies like "Nadiya Ke Paar". He also made a conscious decision to show small cities in a "different light" and narrate how Varanasi is evolving instead of "exoticising" the famed ancient city situated along the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. So you won't see the 'aarti' at Dashashwamedh ghat, the naked sadhus and other examples synonymous with Varanasi, he said. "We did not want to show that part. The characters and stories are more important so we wanted to stay away from that. It was a deliberate choice in scripting. "We are not showing cycle rickshaws. We are showing e-rickshaws, mini taxis and the youth talking about ambition... though they are from lower-middle class, they are hanging out on Facebook. They are talking about evolution theory etc...," Ghaywan said to buttress his point. He added: "We are showing how India is in a transitional phase." Bollywood celebrities like Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi have lauded the thought-provoking movie and have called it a beautiful, great and an outstanding film. Globally, it has received commendations from personalities such as French actress Marion Cotillard, who took it upon herself to promote its release in her country last month. Why has an Indian off-beat film sparked such a tremendous amount of interest? Ghaywan said this is because the film has portrayed "genuine Indian emotions" honestly. "I am receiving praises about how the film is being loved by everyone and not just the youth. I am talking about every age bracket. This is because basic emotions at the root level is the same. A father and daughter in France are culturally and socially very different from us, but the way the father cares for a daughter remains the same," he shared. "And we have been very honest. Generally, festival films show muted reactions... very European sensibilities of emotions but we are trying to show genuine Indian emotions," the filmmaker quipped.
Himesh Reshammiya's favorite is Rahul Mahajan
"Wow! Rahul Mahajan happens to be the favorite of every celeb visiting the show of Big Boss", said Shilpa Shetty as Himesh uttered that Rahul is his ducky guy. When asked what makes Rahul Mahajan so special for him? Himesh speaks out, "He is genuinely special when it comes to any aspects. He is religiously, romantically so great and keeps entertaining his housemates". Earlier, Abhishek Bachchan along with Director Goldie Behl visited the show for their promos of Drona and perhaps Rahul Mahajan was their favorite too' This time Himesh Reshammiya takes on for the show for promoting his Karzzzz that is slated to hit the screens on October 17. Well, Shilpa Shetty figured out the same question on musician turned actor whether he would outshine Rishi Kapoor? "Obviously not, I am not as talented as Rishi Kapoor. He is not just an extraordinary actor, but an excellent dancer too", added Himesh who seems to have got the best out of him on performance level.
Rs. 800 million booked on Rahul Mahajan
A man with an unforgettable dark past seems to be so gleeful in 'Big Boss Ka Ghar'. Earlier, he wasn't so bright and now undergoes complete 'transcendence'. Yup! Man of the Show - Rahul Mahajan who has won popularity amongst outside world as well housemates. Don't miss out the celebrities who head for Big Boss show; be it Abhishek Bachchan or Himesh Reshammiya, everyone loves him. Of course, latest sensation is that Rahul haps-to-be ducky of bettors in the town. Remember, they have placed highest bets on him and it has been revealed Rs. 80 Crores is running on him. So, who's close to Rahul Mahajan? It's model-turned-actor Zulfi Sayed with a bet of Rs. 60 Crores placed on him. Raja Choudary, divorcee of television star Shweta Tiwari and Ashutosh Kaushik run closer with Rs.20 Crores bet on each. Alas! It's desolate with Diana Hayden and Monica Bedi, for they're out of lists. One of the bookies speaks out on Rahul, 'His political background and controversial past has fleeted him to high-popularity. We wish our guy scores the best". Cool! Its countdown nearing completion of Big Boss 2 and don't miss the following episode. You have alluring missies getting back to Big Boss Ka Ghar.
'Mahanagaramlo' completes half of talkie shoot
Shooting of over 50 per cent talkie for 'Mahanagaramlo'' (Siva, Chandu) directed by GLB Srinivas and produced by Siva on the banner of Sri Vasavi Visuals with Yashwant and Poonam Singar was completed so far. Producer says, 'Two youths from different regions reach Hyderabad in search of employment. They get caught in the cobweb of mafia unknowingly. How they came out of the mafia grip is the subject.' Director says, 'Besides canning of songs, some important scenes and comedy track is yet to be shot for the movie. In our recent schedule we completed the shooting of climax. The story and its movement would quite novel and each scene would make the audience to think about the next scene. Music provided by Koti would remain an asset for the movie.' Vijayabhaskar, Chitra Sreenu, Mallikarjuna Rao, Ashokkumar, Benerjee, Satyaprakash, Bhaskar, Sameer, Jenny, Tilak, Sudeepa, Sarika Ramachandra Rao, Rajita, Madhumati, Alapati Lakshmi and others are in the cast. Dialogues are by Nivas, camera is by Ravi K Neerla, action is by Nandu, art is by Madhu Rebba, editing is by Nandamuri Hari while story, screenplay and direction are by Srinivas GLB.
'Mahanagaramlo' fresh schedule in progress
The latest schedule of 'Mahanagaramlo'' (Siva, Chandu) directed by GLB Srinivas and produced by Siva on the banner of Sri Vasavi Visuals with Yashwant and Poonam Singar is progressing at Hyderabad. Director says, 'We started the fresh schedule on June 9 and it would continue till June 27. With this, we will complete the shooting of the talkie part. Later, we will choreograph the songs. Two youths from different regions reach Hyderabad for employment. They get caught in the cobweb of land mafia unintentionally. How they came out of the land mafia grip is the subject.' Music provided by Koti would remain an asset for the movie. Vijayabhaskar, Chitra Sreenu, Mallikarjuna Rao, Ashokkumar, Benerjee, Satyaprakash, Bhaskar, Sameer, Jenny, Tilak, Sarika Ramachandra Rao, Rajita, Sudeepa, Madhumati, Alapati Lakshmi and others are in the cast. Dialogues are by Nivas, camera is by Ravi K Neerla, action is by Nandu, art is by Madhu Rebba, editing is by Nandamuri Hari while story, screenplay and direction are by Srinivas GLB.
'Mahanagaramlo' to can songs soon
Canning of songs is yet to be taken up for 'Mahanagaramlo'' (Siva, Chandu) directed by GLB Srinivas and produced by Siva on the banner of Sri Vasavi Visuals with Yashwant and Poonam Singar is progressing at Hyderabad. Director says, 'Two youths from different regions reach Hyderabad for employment. They get caught in the cobweb of land mafia unintentionally. How they came out of the land mafia grip is the subject. We will start choreographing the songs from June 25.' Vijayabhaskar, Chitra Sreenu, Mallikarjuna Rao, Ashokkumar, Benerjee, Satyaprakash, Bhaskar, Surya, Sameer, Jenny, Tilak, Sarika Ramachandra Rao, Babloo, Rajita, Sudeepa, Madhumati, Alapati Lakshmi and others are in the cast. Dialogues are by Nivas, music is by Koti, camera is by Ravi K Neerla, action is by Nandu, art is by Madhu Rebba, editing is by Nandamuri Hari while story, screenplay and direction are by Srinivas GLB.