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Subhash Ghai's 'Black & White' has been declared a profitable venture for Mukta Arts & Eros International. The film that released on 7th March has turned out to be very rewarding and effective throughout. The film was made with a mere budget of 7.5 crores, which is also the lowest budget ever set by Subhash Ghai for any film. The distribution rights were sold to Eros International for 15 Crores, who have managed to cover more than 25 crores including selling the satellite and other rights of the film. Sunil Lulla, Eros International said "Subhashji is known for making meaningful cinema; through 'Black & White' he has managed to grip the nerve of common people. This low-budget film will be valued more in future as it has managed to gain critical acclaim from media as well as general Public".
'Black & White': Case adjourned
The Delhi High Court has adjourned the hearing on Subhash Ghai's 'Black & white' till 23rd May 2008. Earlier this month Khalid Alvi, brother of congress MP Rashid Alvi had filed a petition against the film stating that film's integral character 'Rajan Mathur' an Urdu professor from Zakir Hussain college played by Anil Kapoor who transforms a suicide bomber is based on him, also the character of Rajya Sabha member in the film, who supports the terrorist played by Akash Khurana resembles his brother MP Rashid Alvi. Even after such ludicrous allegation, the film is growing at the box office too on the strength of its appreciation by word of mouth. Black & White is the story of a terrorist and his journey to accomplish his only mission in life. A journey that lasts for 15 days in the heart of Old Delhi, a journey that changes his life. The film was released worldwide on 7th March 08 under the Mukta Searchlight banner.
Manav Gangwani designs white crystal gown for Soha Ali Khan at IIFA !!
The whole Bollywood industry is virtually now in Yorkshire for the IIFA Awards. All the stars and superstars are there for this much talked about award ceremony We can expect all the stars to be at theirs designer best to walk at the Red Carpet. And Bollywood's royalty, Actress Soha Ali Khan, , too will be seen in a classic gown designed by Manav Gangwani. Manav has designed an exclusive white crystal gown for Soha ali Khan. He has infact also co ordinated the Jewellery and Accessories from the exclusive super luxury BVLGARI which will complement his designs. Says Manav " Soha Ali Khan is so classic and I wanted to present her in a way that will complement her personality. And with the luxurious designer Bvlgari jewellery and accessories, will only add to the whole look" Sure Soha Ali Khan will make quite a few heads turn at the red carpet !!
Colours of Success for 'Black & White'
When 'Race' and 'Jodha Akbar' were pulling in massive crowds and rose to the status of super hits, a film was gradually climbing up the stairs although not giving any tough competition for the first two hits for Bollywood in 2008. The film has unhurriedly but surely made its presence felt among the big shot films without the hype and hoopla and great promotion. The film'Black & White' sans any glamour and style made it to the hit list by completing 50 days only on the strength of its sincere and clean portrayal of its content. Subhash Ghai has proved once again why he is indeed called one of the best in Bollywood. The senior film maker also needs to be appreciated for showing the guts to cast a completely new comer Anurag Sinha as the hero Numair Qazi in the film. Subhash Ghai regular and versatile actor Anil Kapoor gave an outstanding performance as Rajan Mathur in his usual composed and calm manner in the role of an Urdu professor once again proved why at this age too, he is in much demand in the B-town. The film which was released world wide on March 7 by Muktha Searchlight banner tells the story of the journey of a young terrorist's last mission to old Delhi as a suicide bomber and his gradual transformation and change of ideals and beliefs reached the fifty day mark only through the word of mouth publicity. When even much hyped movies filing to stand up to its expectations at the box office, the success of a small budget patriotic film like 'Black & White' proves the fact that the story and treatment of a film is what matters for the viewers. Because of the patriotic film's intention of spreading a strong message against the supporters of terrorism, in the first week of its release itself it was granted tax exemption in Delhi followed by Maharashtra. The success of 'Black & White' has once again proved that the slow and steady ones can also end up as winners.
EXCLUSIVE SYNOPSIS: Mr. White Mr. Black
Gopi (Sunil Shetty) a simpleton, arrives in Goa from Hoshiyarpur. His mission - to hand over an incredibly tiny piece of land to his childhood friend Kishen, which was his father's last wish. Kishen (Arshad Warsi), now a conman, swindles people with a little help from his accomplice, Babu (Atul Kale), to earn enough money to educate his sibling Divya (Mahima Mehta) who's studying in London. Kishen, however, has managed to hide his profession from Anuradha (Rashmi Nigam) merely saying that it's Hari, his twin, who is the bad guy. Kishen avoids Gopi like he's bad news. He's not going to give up his flourishing business and travel to Hoshiyarpur just to take possession of a measly piece of land! Gopi, in his mission of chasing Kishen, is given a helping hand by Tanya (Anishka Khosla), daughter of the owner of KG Resorts. Flash: Diamonds worth crores have been stolen in a breathtaking heist by three gorgeous girls who are now holed up at KG Resorts. Kishen, Babu and everyone else learns about this and they all make a mad rush for KG Resorts. Gopi finds himself a part of the gang. Who gets the diamonds? Does Gopi manage to take Kishen to Hoshiyarpur? And was the land just a meager piece of land or something more? The answers are out in black and white by the time you go through this hectic cinematic maze! Producer : Deepak Shivdasani, Bhola Malviya Director : Deepak Shivdasani Cast :Sunil Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Sandhya Mridul, Upasna Singh, Vrajesh Hirjee, Tania Zaetta, Sharat Saxena, Mahima Mehta, Shravan.
Kunal Kapoor and Kritika Kamra to feature in short film 'White Shirt'
Kunal Kapoor and telly actress Kritika Kamra feature in Sumit Aroraa’s short film, White Shirt, which delves into relationships. The film has been shot by Surjodeep Ghosh, who was the cinematographer of Sulemani Keeda (2013) and in real locations in Mumbai over four days. Sumit has been writing for television for over a decade. His shows include Dill Mill Gaye, Chhona Hai Aaman, Bhaskar Bhatt and, more recently, Sadda Haq. Sumit now has his sights set on directing a film for Bollywood.