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Putting the failure of 'Mistress Of Spices' behind, Aishwarya Rai is now gearing up for the release of her next international film 'PROVOKED'. Directed by Jag Mundhra, it is based on a true story. Here we present a short synopsis of the film that candidly tells an absorbing story in few words: Her suffering was unimaginable... Abused and beaten. Her freedom came at a price.... Her solution. Unthinkable... Locked up by fear... Freed by imprisonment.. In prison she found her freedom... A poignant tale narrated with utmost sincerity, 'Provoked' also stars Naveen Andrews and Nandita Das along with horde of other international artists.
'Provoked' world premiere at IIFA
In a television interview IIFA brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan was stumped when the interviewer asked him the reason for King Khan Shahrukh's absence from the awards ceremony in spite of the itinerary being out a long time ago. Bachchan in his typical diplomatic style gave an evasive answer but his body language clearly suggested that the differences between Big B and Badshah Khan have reached a standstill. The other news from Dubai is that International Indian Film Academy premiered Jagmohan Mundhra's 'Provoked' as the IIFA World Premiere Film for 2006, amidst a star studded premiere. The Red Carpet and premiere was attended by superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar at the Grand Cineplex in Dubai. The IIFA World Premiere film is presented by the Dubai International Film Festival. The cast and crew received a glamorous welcome at the Red Carpet, with photographers and screaming fans coming together at the Grand Cineplex, as the stars walked down in style. Over the past few years, the IIFA World Premiere platform has showcased the Oscar-nominated Lagaan, Aankhen, Yuva and Parineeta, all of which have been critically and commercially acclaimed world over. Set in London, Provoked is the traumatic story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia (Aishwarya Rai), a battered Punjabi Housewife and mother of two children. Unable to bear the brutality of her alcoholic husband (Naveen Andrews), she takes revenge by setting him on fire. Charged with first-degree murder, Kiranjit is sentenced to life imprisonment. While in prison she befriends her cellmate, a wealthy white woman, Veronica Scott (Miranda Richardson).
Hansika has provoked us to take her more seriously
The young and extremely beautiful actress Hansika has hit the bull's eye. She has started her innings in Bollywood with the highly awaited movie 'Money Hai To Honey Hai', which will be releasing shortly. Down south she has left her stamp of acting capability and potential to look forward to by clinching the best debutante award in the 55th FilmFare Awards of the south Indian film industries. The reason why it can be anticipated that this girl have the stuff to rise up to the same levels as that of Asin, Genelia etc. who are now appreciated and wanted in the film industries in the south as well as Bollywood is because she bagged the award beating 18 other actresses from the all the southern film industries put together. Hansika got the award for her performance in the blockbuster movie 'Desamuduru' which ran for more than 200 days and is still going strong and steady. Her role in this film also gave her the best debutante award in Maa TV Awards held by the Tollywood.
A.R. Rehman composes for 'Provoked'
His 'Mangal Pandey - The Rising' may have turned out to be a disappointment, as far as its music sales are concerned but his 'Rang De Basanti' has more than compensated with consistent sales over the months inspite of a slow beginning. Now his next BIG release is the musical score of 'PROVOKED', an international film by Jag Mundhra starring Aishwarya Rai in a central role. On catching a sneak peak of the film's music, one just can't help but salute the master in A.R. Rehman who has come up with a poignant, soul-stirring and a thoughtful score. Suiting the mood of the film, the score has a painful feel to it and promises to enhance the proceedings as a part of the narrative.
RGV provokes people to show their guts
Nothing can match the confidence and optimism possessed by film maker named Ram Gopal Varma. View Phoonk Trailers View 'Phoonk' Trailers For his forthcoming directorial venture 'Phoonk' which he says is the scariest of all his horror genre movies till date, Ramu has promised Rs.5 lakhs to anyone who is able to watch the whole movie alone in the theatre without getting out even once. It is amusing when we think that this challenge is being offered by the film maker who has not been at his best in the recent times as three of his much hyped movies failed miserably. But then for Mr.Varma, right from the time he made his first movie, the recipe of success has always been just going ahead and doing what he believes in without caring for anything else. The producer of 'Phoonk', Azam Khan of One More Thought Entertainment is also supporting the director in his plan to prove how much fear 'Phoonk' can generate. No one will dare to say that the time has come to write off the most unpredictable of the film makers in B-Town as we still have not forgotten 'Bhoot', and 'Raat'.
'Provoked' preview in Bangalore
India's top actress Aishwarya Rai's best performance in 'Provoked' an English film based on a true story was screened for media in Bangalore at Arjun Art studio on Wednesday morning. 'Provoked' is produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar and Jag Mundhra is the director of this touching film that stir the consciousness of a sick and deeply disturbed society. Set in London, 'Provoked' is the trauma faced by a battered Punjabi house wife Kiranjith Ahluwalia who is a mother of two children. Torching her cruel husband she is imprisoned. How Kiranjith gets relieved redefining the word provocation in the case of battered women is the crux of this film. The message that comes from Aishwarya Rai at the last reel of the film that we should bring up our children with proper care and attention is fabulously placed in the film by the director. Speaking after preview at Arjun Arts Studio in Malleswaram on behalf of producer of the film Sunanda Murali Manohar - Sonali Nikhil said the will be open for general public in UK, US, Canada and India on 6 th of April. The dubbed version in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu will be made available soon said Sonali. The letter in appreciation for 'Provoked' written by Mrs Gursharan Kaur, wife of honorable Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh handed over to media by Sonali Nikil says 'Provoked' is brilliantly made to highlight the trauma and struggle associated with domestic violence which many women undergo. The issues raised by the movie need to be widely publicized and share so that women can courageously speak against this inhuman act. I hope your team continues to highlight issues of social concern says the letter. Noted Kannada film producer, director, actor Dwarakish, the octogenarian R.N.Mandre, exhibitor and producer K.C.N.Mohan, director Poornima Mohan, Patrika Academy chief V.N.Subba Rao attended the preview of 'Provoked' film.