RE: May 2008 - News - 3

15 May 2008, 0000 hrs IST,TNN

Kareena Kapoor is the new Czarina of Bollywood. With Rani, Preity, Aishwarya and Priyanka doing selective films, or no films at all, Kareena’s become the hot favourite amongst filmmakers.

And the Czarina's on a roll, bagging films and collecting awards at the same time.

Apparently, the latest in her kitty is Ajay Devgan’s second directorial venture which he’s going to announce very soon. The actor-turned-director whose U, Me aur Hum with wife Kajol generated a mixed response from the audience, is reportedly all set to direct another film and this time, he has opted for Kareena instead of Kajol.
“Ajay and Kareena’s jodi was a hit in Omkara. Distributors want to cash in on their chemistry. Ajay, too, wants to recreate that magic with his second directorial venture,” says an insider.

The two are also starring in Golmaal Returns. And that’s not all. If the industry is abuzz with Bebo doing Ajay’s film, then there’s yet another story that’s creating ripples. It’s rumoured that Kareena has stepped into Kajol’s shoes yet again. “She is being considered for Shah Rukh Khan’s much awaited film, My Name is Khan,” says the source. Industrywallahs say that it won’t be long before the Bollywood Badshah makes the announcement himself.

Quelle: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Enter...how/3039948.cms

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übersetzt von sRuthle:

- Informanten wollen wissen, daß Ajay für einen weiteren Film als Regisseur für die Hauptrolle Kareena angefragt habe. Ajay und Kareena waren ein gutes Paar in Omkara, und auch in Golmaal Returns spielen sie zusammen.
Es wird geschrieben, Kareena sei sehr begehrt und man habe ihr auch einen Film mit Shah Rukh Khan angeboten.

By MovieTalkies.com, 15 May 2008

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Kareena Kapoor seems to be the new uncrowned Queen of Bollywood. She has become the hot favourite amongst filmmakers and brands alike while also collecting most of the awards this year as well. Rumour has it that the latest feather in her cap is that she will feature in Ajay Devgan's second directorial venture which he's likely to announce very soon. The actor director whose U, Me aur Hum with wife Kajol generated a mixed response from both audiences and critics, is reportedly all set to direct another film and this time, he has opted for Kareena instead of Kajol. Ajay and Kareena's pair was a hit in Omkara and distributors would clearly want to cash in on their chemistry. Ajay, too, wants to recreate that magic with his second directorial venture. The two are also starring in Ashtavinayak's Golmaal Returns which is set for release later this year.
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Quelle: http://www.movietalkies.com/bollywoodnew...asp?NewsId=2377

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

Also. Kareena scheint auf dem besten Weg zu sein, die neue Königin von Bollywood zu werden, sowohl was die Filme, als auch, was die Werbung anbelangt. Es geht das Gerücht, dass sie die Hauptrolle in Ajays nächstem Film spielen wird. Die beiden haben bei OMKARA gut zusammengepasst und drehen im Moment GOLMAAL RETURNS. Außerdem sieht es so aus, dass Karan Johar sie als Ersatz für Kajol in MNIK vorgesehen hat.

Things are getting worse for fan favourite Kajol, as she receives a second successive ultimatum within days.

A few days ago we sensationally reported that top director Karan Johar had set a deadline by which he wanted Kajol to sign up for his forthcoming production, My Name Is Khan… Kajol was playing delaying games as she is waiting on husband Ajay Devgan to make a decision on his next film… Kajol wants to be part of hubby’s flick but it would be impossible if both of the projects are shot simultaneously.

Now we can reveal that Kajol’s husband Ajay has decided on directing a second film, after the super success of U Me Au Hum, and is planning to start shooting it late this year. He has asked Kajol once more to pair up with him, and the ball now rests in her court. If she decided to go with husband Ajay then she will have to give Karan’s film a miss. And if she decides for Khan then hubby will get upset.

Now that is not the only variable in this twisted tale… the only person to gain out of Kajol’s predicament is current Bollywood favourite Kareena Kapoor, as Karan Johar has made it clear that if Kajol doesn’t sign up for his film opposite Shah Rukh Khan, then he will take on Kareena. And only yesterday Ajay Devgan said the same in not so many words… Ajay has said that he would prefer to direct Kareena in his next.

Quelle: http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archive...or-kareena.html

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

So so, angeblich hat KJo Kajol ein Ultimatium gestellt wegen MNIK, und angeblich wartet Kajol ab, weil sie eventuell im nächsten Film ihres Mannes spielen soll und nicht beide Rollen annehmen kann. Ajay würde sich wohl ziemlich ärgern, wenn Kajol das Projekt mit SRK vorziehen sollte. Es scheint also ziemlich sicher zu sein, dass Ajay einen neuen Film dreht und im Herbst mit den Dreharbeiten beginnen will.
Nun kommt aber Kareena ins Spiel: Nachdem KJo sie bereits als zweite Wahl für seinen MNIK bezeichnet hat, sagte nun gestern Ajay, dass er Kareena für seinen neuen Film haben will.

Friday, May 16 2008

Bollywood stars are tagged to be lazy persons who are never punctual whether it's a matter of floor or function. But Ajay Devgan, Kajol and Tanuja seem to be an exceptional case. It has been heard that the trio, who are judging the participants of Zee TV's reality show Rock & Roll Family, always step in on their scheduled time due to which the production team is finding it hard to cope up with the over punctuality of its star judges.

"All three respected judges are always dot on time for the shoots; well before the rest of the cast and crew have got their act together. We then have to speed up the arrangements for the shoot to start quickly," exclaims Satish Datt, director of Rock N Roll Family. The director adds, "The show requires a lot of background work like setting up the properties, camera, etc. which takes up a lot of time and cannot be avoided. It's unbelievable that the stars patiently wait till everything gets ready."

Ajay, Kajol and Tanuja meanwhile have found out a way to kill time. "Mr. & Mrs. Devgan along with their mom Tanuja have started dabbling in modern art on writing pads which are essentially given to rate the participants," smiles Satish Datt.

Well, are the other Bollywood stars listening!

Quelle: http://entertainment.oneindia.in/televis...ily-160508.html

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

Ajay, Kajol und Tanuja bringen die Dreharbeiten zur Show regelmäßig dadurch durcheinander, dass sie pünktlich zum angeforderten Termin dort erscheinen - sehr ungewöhnlich für Bollywoodstars. Das Set ist dann meist noch nicht fertig, und sie müssen warten. Diese Wartezeit wird durch eine künstlerische Beschäftigung überbrückt: Sie kritzeln auf den Pads, die eigentlich für die Bewertung der Teilnehmer bestimmt sind.

Kareena Kapoor who has become the hottest property in Bollywood has now made her foray into the camp of Ajay Devgan. Apparently, the straight faced talented actor has signed her on for his next venture, which is said to be an action flick. Both Ajay and Kareena did a fantastic job in the hit film 'Omkara' and now their chemistry will be seen again in this film, which would be directed by Ajay himself.

Quelle: http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/...?id=24131&cat=1

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

Nix Neues, siehe "Now Ajay tells Kajol, its either you or Kareena"

16 May, 2008, 2203 hrs IST, PTI

BHOPAL: Liquor brand Bagpiper, which is endorsed by actor Ajay Devgan, has registered sales close to 14 million cases in FY'08, a 15 per cent growth in the western region during the period.

Bagpiper brand is growing steadily in western region with significant contribution in its growth, an official of United Spirits said on the occasion of 'Bagpiper Muquaddar ka Sikandar' contest in the presence of Bollywood actor and brand ambassador Ajay Devgan.

The brand has registered over 15 per cent growth in the western region, the official said.

Later, Devgan, when asked on the Union Health Minister's advice to the film stars not to endorse liquor and tobacco products, said, "I agree that consumption of liquor is not good, but it is bad for those who doesn't have control over themselves after drinking it."

Devgan also handed over a 'Hunk' bike carrying his signature to the winner of the contest from Bhopal, Ramgopal Jain, on the occasion.

Quelle: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News...how/3047258.cms

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

Bagpipers Whiskeyabsatz ist um 15 Prozent gestiegen, seit Ajay dafür Werbung macht. Darauf angesprochen, dass Filmstars eigentlich keine Werbung für Alkohol und Zigaretten machen sollten, meinte Ajay: "Ich finde auch, dass Alkoholkonsum nichts Gutes hat, vor allem wenn die Trinker die Kontrolle über sich verlieren."

Der Text geht leider nicht zu kopieren

http://www.india-forums.com/tellybuzz/article.asp?id=2500

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Nochmal über die Pünktlichkeit bei Dreh.

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Ajay Devgan-Rani Mukherji: In Chori Chori, what begins as a potentially charming comedy with Rani playing a con woman, suddenly takes on serious overtones with the presence of a dark and brooding Ajay Devgan. They are supposed to fall in love afterwards (never mind Sonali Bendre in between) but a lot of questions remain unanswered. After all, how can anybody con her way into playing the hero’s fiancée in his own house? But it is on such absurdities that we are force-fed into acknowledging a made-for-each-other relationship. Ultimately, the only thing we are left with is Devgan’s goofy grin.
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Quelle: http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.ph...ess=1&id=204399

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

In dem Artikel geht es um die Merkwürdigkeiten der Hindifilmi-Casting-Politik. Der Autor bemerkt, dass es in letzter Zeit für so manchen männlichen Star schwierig geworden zu sein scheint, die passende Partnerin zu finden. So wurde jetzt z.B. SRK mit einer weniger als halb so alten Newcomerin zusammengespannt.
Aber auch in der Vergangenheit hatte es seiner Meinung nach bereits eine Menge seltsamer Verbindungen gegeben, wie z.B. Ajay und Rani in CHORI CHORI: Anfangs eine eigentlich charmante Komödie mit einer Rani als Schwindlerin, bekommt der Film nach dem Auftritt des dunklen und drohenden Ajay einen ernsten Unterton. Die beiden sollen sich verlieben - und eine Menge Fragen bleiben offen. Wohin ist auf einmal Sonali Bendre verschwunden? Und wie kann sich jemand an der Verlobten vorbei so einfach Zugang zum Haus des Helden verschaffen? Solcherlei Absurditäten zwingen einen zu dem Glauben, dass es Menschen gibt, die einfach füreinander bestimmt sind (jenseits aller Logik). Bleibt uns nur noch Devgans trotteliges Grinsen.

5/17/2008 5:55:00 PM

A day after actor Ajay Devgan took on Anbumani Ramadoss for his dikatats on smoking and drinking in Hindi cinema, the health minister has retorted saying that the alcohol, smoking and the anti-reservation lobbies are out to get him.

"Very powerful alcohol lobby, the tobacco lobby and the anti reservation lobby have joined together and are trying to destabilise me, my name, my party. That is why through wasted interest, through media and off the media, they are trying to tarnish my image," he charged.

Speaking at a press conference in Chennai, Ramadoss said that if he in the capacity of the country's health minister would not take up these issues then who would.

The minister who was in a combative mood said, that according to certain studies two-third of death in India is caused by smoking, drinking and junk food and that it was his responsibility to set things right.

Ramadoss also tried to clarify that he was not against any cine star but if movies have the maximum influence on growing kids, then the actors should be aware about it and act accordingly.

Ramadoss's reaction came after the reclusive actor; Ajay Devgan questioned the health minister's move to censor creative freedom.

"There should not be a ban on smoking especially in a democracy, where everyone has a right to his opinion. If someone has to make a film on Churchill, how can it be done since he used to smoke cigars regularly? If smoking is banned in films, would you put lollypop in Churchill's mouth instead?" he said.

Quelle: http://timesnow.tv/NewsDtls.aspx?NewsID=8489 mit 2 Video

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

Einen Tag nach den Äußerungen des Schauspielers Ajay Devgan über Anbumani Ramadoss' Verlautbarungen zum Rauchen und Trinken im Hindicinema, wehrt sich der Gesundheitsminister und sagt, dass die Beführworter der Freigabe des Rauchens und Trinkens ihn zu Fall bringen wollten: Sie versuchten seine Position, seinen Namen und seine Partei in den Schmutz zu ziehen und sein Image zu beschädigen.
Auf einer Pressekonferenz in Chennai sagte Ramadoss, wenn er als Gesundheitsminister sich nicht dieser Themen annähme, wer dann.
Der kampfeslustige Minister meinte, dass verschiedenen Studien zufolge zwei Drittel der Todesfälle in Indien auf Rauchen, Trinken und Junkfood zurückzuführen seien und dass es in seiner Verantwortung läge, etwas dagegen zu unternehmen.
Ramadoss versuchte auch richtigzustellen, dass er nicht gegen irgendwelche Filmstars eingestellt wäre. Da die Filme aber einen wachsenden Einfluss auf die heranwachsende Jugend hätte, sollten sich die Schauspieler dessen bewusste sein und entsprechend handeln.
Ramadoss Äußerungen waren eine Reaktion auf Ajay Devgans Infragestellen der Einflussnahme auf die künstlerische Freiheit: "Besonders in einer Demokratie sollte es kein absolutes Rauchverbot geben; jeder hat dort sein Recht auf die Entfaltung seiner Persönlichkeit. Wenn z.B. jemand einen Film über Churchill machen wollte, wie sollte das dann gehen? Schließlich war der Mann passionierter Zigarrenraucher. Wenn das Rauchen in Filmen verboten wird, bekommt Churchill statt der Zigarre einen Lutscher in den Mund gesteckt?", fragte er.

May 17, 2008 1:28:26 PM IST
Abid, Bollywood Trade News Network

Big Screen Entertainment's HAAL-E-DIL presented by Eros is a breezy love story directed by Anil Devgan, Ajay Devgan's cousin and produced by Kumar Mangat.

Anil Devgan impressed one and all with the deft and professional handling of his first film, RAJU CHACHA, starring Ajay Devgan and Kajol. He followed it up with BLACKMAIL in 2005. HAAL-E-DIL is Anil's third directorial venture and marks the debut of three promising newcomers, Adhyayan Suman, Nakuul Mehta and Amita Pathak.

Two of these newcomers, Adhyayan Suman and Amita Pathak are not new to Bollywood, the reason being that their family has been associated with the Hindi film industry for quite a while. While Nakuul is a descendent of Udaipur's Royal lineage, Adhyayan Suman is the good looking son of the highly popular, Mover's and Shaker's anchor, the original comedy king of television, Shekhar Suman. The third debutant Amita Pathak is the pretty, soft spoken daughter of the producer, Kumar Mangat. As a result the film becomes extra special for Mangat, who up till now was known in the film industry as Ajay Devgan's secretary/business manager.
Apart from these promising youngsters, another reason to check out HAAL-E-DIL is that it is high on production values and has been shot on exotic locations like Leh-Ladakh, Manali, Shimla, Mahabaleshwar, Switzerland and Italy border. A visual treat indeed for all film lovers when it releases on June 20th.

Quelle: http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08...vers-050802.asp

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

HAAL-E-DIL ist eine leichte Liebesgeschichte, bei der Anil Devgan, der Cousin von Ajay, Regie geführt hat.
Anil Devgan beeindruckte mit der geschickten und professionellen Handhabung seines ersten Films RAJU CHACHA mit Ajay und Kajol in den Hauptrollen. Als zweites Werk folgte 2005 BLACKMAIL. HAAL-E-DIL ist also Anils dritte Regiearbeit und bringt drei Newcomer in den Hauptrollen: Adhyayan Sumen, Nakuul Mehta und Amita Pathak.
(...)Der dritte Neuling, Amita Pathak, ist die hübsche, sanfte Tochter des Produzenten Kumar Mangat, der bis dato in der Filmindustrie hauptsächlich als Ajay Devgans Sekretär und Manager in Erscheinung trat.

18 May 2008, 1509 hrs IST,VINITA DAWRA NANGIA,TNN

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When you are depressed, you just cannot participate in another's happiness, even if it's that of your own child. In U, Me and Hum, Ajay Devgan , who plays a psychiatrist and the husband of an Alzheimer's patient, very appropriately says, "If a mother and child are drowning, no doubt the mother will do her best to save the child. But then there will come a time when thrashing around for her own breath, driven by the instinct of self-preservation she may use the child's head to push herself out of the water... "
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Quelle: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Lifes...788,curpg-1.cms

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

In dem Artikel geht es darum, dass man sich zuerst selbst mögen und gut behandeln muss, bevor man andere lieben und ihnen helfen kann. In dem Zusammenhang, dass Selbstliebe und eigennütziges Verhalten manchmal unumgänglich sind, wird UMAH zitiert:
"In UMAH sagt Ajay Devgan, der einen Psychiater und Ehemann einer Alzheimerpatientin spielt, sehr richtig: `Wenn eine Mutter und ihr Kind ertrinken, wird die Mutter ohne Zweifel alles tun, um das Kind zu retten. Aber dann wird der Augenblick kommen, in dem ihr die Luft ausgeht und sie, geleitet von ihrem Selbsterhaltungstrieb, womöglich den Kopf ihres Kindes benutzt, um sich selbst an die Wasseroberfläche zu drücken ...´"

Posted On Monday, May 19, 2008

Ajay Devgan has started sketching on the sets of Rock N Roll Family

Ajay Devgan has a new hobby these days. Known to be as punctual as his wife Kajol, Ajay and Kajol usually arrive on the sets of the show Rock N Roll Family before the production team is ready to start shooting. To kill time on the sets, Ajay has started sketching.

So, while the production team takes its own time to set up the lights and also take long breaks in between, Ajay instead of waiting in his vanity van, keeps himself busy with sketching. Though only an amateur, Ajay is very enthusiastic about his new hobby.

Our source from the sets says, “The production team is finding it hard to cope up with the punctuality of its star judges, Ajay, Kajol and even Tanuja. The family always arrives right on time on the sets while the crew is not even ready to start shooting.”

Obviously, everybody has to rush and speed up the arrangements for the shoot the moment they arrive. So, while they are setting the cameras and lights, Ajay makes a few interesting sketches.

A source close to Ajay says, “Sketching is nothing more than a means to pass his time on the sets. Ajay also sketches on the diary that he uses to write down the points given to the contestants.”

Quelle: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper....265383844f91fcc man achte auf das Bild

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übersetzt von Diwali:

Ajay vertreibt sich die Zeit am Set, wenn er auf Drehbeginn warten muss (und das muss er ständig, weil er ja immer pünktlich kommt), mit Zeichnen, und das macht ihm offenbar großen Spaß.

By: Settu Shankar; Monday, May 19 2008

Madhesh, the director of Arasangam, announced that he would remake Arasangam in Hindi with Ajay Devgan in the lead.

The director says, "Arasangam receives overwhelming response from all the corners of the state. Many have told that it is a different attempt with actor like Vijayakanth, who knows for punch dialogues and ferocious action blocks. I simply tried to deliver a film with a different Vijayakanth, who is not much talked or kicked against the baddies. His brain power only does that job throughout the film. As expected the film worked out well."

Speaking about the film's remake in Hindi, he says, "I showed the film to few Hindi stars like Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar and The King Khan Shahrukh. All of them appreciated me and Ajay Devgan came forward to do the Hindi version of the same. So, my next movie will be the Hindi remake of Arasangam..."

Madhesh told that he would announce other cast and crew for this remake soon.

Quelle: http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/e...gan-190508.html

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übersetzt von soulsurfer:

Ajay wird in dem Hindi-Remake des Tamilfilms ARASANGAM die Hauptrolle spielen. Regisseur Madhesh sagt dazu: "ARASANGAM erhält aus alles Ecken des Landes eine überwältigende Aufmerksamkeit. Viele stellen fest, dass ein völlig neuer Vijaykanth zu sehen ist, der eigentlich für seine Schlagkraft und wilde Actionszenen bekannt ist. Ich versuchte einfach, einen anderen Vijaykanth zu zeigen, der nicht mit Gewalt gegen das Böse kämpft. Im Film arbeitet hauptsächlich sein Verstand. Und das lief gut."
Über den Hindi-Remake sagt er: "Ich zeigte den Film ein paar Hindistars wie Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar und King Khan Shahrukh. Alle zollten mir Anerkennung und Ajay Devgan erklärte sich einverstanden, die Hindiversion zu machen. So wird mein nächster Film das Hindi-Remake von ARASANGAM sein ..." Cast und Crew für dieses Remake werden demnächst bekanntgegeben.

By MovieTalkies.com, 19 May 2008

Amita Mangat, daughter of Kumar Mangat, the producer of Omkara and Ajay Devgan's directorial debut, U Me Aur Hum, has truly made her father proud in her debut film as an actress. Haal e Dil, which is also being produced by Kumar Mangat, marks Amita's debut, but surprisingly in spite of being launched by her father in their home production, Amita never behaved in a superior manner to her other co stars, considering her father was the producer. In fact, she was as simple and sincere on sets as her two handsome debutant co stars, Adhyayan, son of Shekhar Suman and Naakul Mehta, a super model.
With no tantrums and zero attitude, the sweet Amita quietly follows her father's advice and does whatever he suggests, after all he has been Ajay Devgan's business manager for years now and considering how well Ajay has done, she has no reason to look beyond her father for advice. However few know that being the only girl on sets although Amita enjoyed a great deal of attention from her co stars, she also had to work the hardest but would be left exhausted at the end of every shift as she features in almost every frame of the film and hence was shooting continuously throughout.
The music of the film was released on Saturday by director Priyadarshan with the entire cast and crew present at JW Marriott. The music has been credited to three top music directors, namely Vishal Bharadwaj, Anand Raj Anand and Raghav Sachchar. Priyadarshan joked that he really hoped the three debutants did well because he was tired of chasing the established stars of the film industry for dates. He also said that it was refreshing working with new talent as they are hard working and he feels all three have a great deal of promise.
Kumar Mangat has decided that Amita should wait for the release of Haal e Dil before taking up any new projects and deciding her next move. Haal e Dil is expected to release mid July.

Quelle: http://www.movietalkies.com/bollywoodnew...asp?NewsId=2385

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Kumar Mangat, der Produzent von OMKARA und UMAH, darf stolz auf seine Tochter sein. Obwohl verwandt mit dem Produzenten, zeigte sie bei den Dreharbeiten zu HAAL E DIL keinerlei Allüren und befolgte alle Ratschläge des Papas. Schließlich war der auch viele Jahre Ajays Manager und hat seine Arbeit wohl sehr gut gemacht.
Beim Musikrelease äußerste sich auch Regisseur Priyadarshan zufrieden über seine Newcomerstars, die ihm wenig Probleme gemacht haben.
Über neue Projekte von Amita wird erst nach dem Release von HAAL E DIL entschieden werden, der nun für Mitte Juli geplant ist.

Posted On Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Kumar Mangat requested Ajay Devgan and Kajol not to attend the music release of his daughter Amita’s debut film Haal-e-dil as he did not want his daughter, Amita, to be sidelined

Unlike most other events where producers hire PROs to ensure that the Bollywood glitterati come in, Ajay Devgan's secretary-turned-film producer did a role reversal. On Saturday, he requested Ajay and Kajol not to attend the music release of his upcoming film Haal-e-Dil.

Reason? Mangat felt that the media would focus all their attention on Ajay and Kajol and neglect his daughter Amita and her co-actors Nakuul Mehta and Adhyayan (Shekar Suman's son).

Says our source, "Mangat is very sentimental about Haal-e-Dil, as it is his daughter's debut film. He personally went to Ajay and Kajol's house to put forth his request. The earlier plan was that Ajay and Kajol would grace the occasion but Mangat suddenly thought otherwise."

The function was scheduled for 8 pm at J W Marriott. However, at 6.30 pm, Mangat reached Ajay 's residence. "Both of them were about to get ready and were very surprised to see Mangat." Though Mangat was very hesitant to broach the subject, he first shared his concerns with Ajay and then asked for his opinion.

Ajay, in turn, accepted that if Kajol and he attended the event, they would be the cynosure of all eyes, wherein Amita and her co-stars would get neglected. Thus, Ajay agreed not to grace the event.

When contacted, Mangat confirmed the story. "I am obliged to them for understanding my viewpoint. I am short of words to express my gratitude."

Ask him how did he think about this bright idea and he replies that he took a cue from a recent incident where big stars from a film were neglected by the media when an equally big guest (not from the industry) walked in.

Our source says, "Mangat learnt this lesson from the music release of Kamal Hassan-Mallika Sherawat starrer Dasvathram (held in Chennai last month) where the entire spotlight got shifted to Jackie Chan and the hero of the film Kamal Hassan was virtually left twiddling his thumbs.

When a big star like Kamal Hassan did not get his fair share of limelight; Mangat had every reason to believe that Amita and his co-stars would definitely find themselves eating a humble pie."

Quelle: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper....3323288f4a13b64

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übersetzt von Diwali:

Die Headline klingt böser als die Sache selbst: Mangat hat Ajay und Kajol gebeten, nicht zum Music Launch von Haal-El-Dil zu kommen, damit sich die Aufmerksamkeit der Presse ganz auf die jungen Hauptdarsteller konzentrieren könne, die ansonsten durch die Star-Präsenz der beiden in den Hintergrund gedrängt würden. Ajay und Kajol zeigten Verständnis für Mangats Bedenken und blieben zu Hause.

Eine Ergänzung zu den Berichten, die wir schon kennen: Kumar Mangat ist angeblich persönlich im Haus der Devgans erschienen, um Ajay und Kajol, die schon startklar waren, zu bitten, nicht am Musiklaunch von HAAR E DIL teilzunehmen, um den eigentlichen Stars des Films nicht die Publicity zu rauben. Und selbstverständlich waren Ajay und Kajol einverstanden und blieben zu Hause. by soulsurfer