RE: October 2008 - News - 2

By Taran Adarsh, October 14, 2008 - 08:45 IST

Director Rohit Shetty waits with bated breath for the response to GOLMAAL RETURNS. "It's bigger, it's better, it's much more entertaining than GOLMAAL," he says of his new film.

Not many are aware, the sequel to GOLMAAL happened by chance. "I was working on an altogether different story; it was meant to take off from where the first part ended. But I realized that it was getting boring. I wasn't enjoying writing it. Around that time Yunus Sajawal bounced off an entirely new story of four guys and four girls. When I read the script, I realized that it could easily pass off as the sequel to GOLMAAL. And when I narrated the plotline to Rajbhai Mehta [of Ashtavinayak] and also Ajay [Devgan], they jumped at it. That gave me the impetus to go ahead with the sequel," Rohit recalls.

Rohit is confident that he'll continue with the GOLMAAL series. But before making the next instalment of this laughathon, Rohit is working on an altogether different project -- this time with Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. "I haven't signed either Baba [Sanju] or Arshad. Nor have I made them listen to the script. It was a casual conversation with Sanju and the next thing you know, the media has already made the announcement. There's nothing official about this project yet," he clarifies.

Quelle: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/200...2023/index.html

übersetzt von sylva:
Hier ist nochmal die Rede davon, dass es einen dritten Teil geben könnte, wenn GR gut läuft. Außerdem erzählt Rohit Shetty, dass er erst da weiter machen wollte, wo der erste Teil aufhört. Das wäre aber langweilig geworden. Zu dem Zeitpunkt kam dann Yunus Sajawal mit dem Drehbuch zu einer völlig neuen Story. Als er sie gelesen hatte, wusste er, dass dies die Fortsetzung von Golmaal ist. Ajay hat das Drehbuch auch sofort gefallen.

Ajay Devgan one-to-one interviews with select television channels and radio stations..

Tuesday 14th October, London: Looking dapper in his new look for London Dreams, Ajay Devgan took time out from shooting in London to promote his keenly anticipated comedy, Golmaal Returns, which releases worldwide on Wednesday, 29th October. (Pictures attached)

In one-to-one interviews with select television channels and radio stations, he said, "Golmaal Returns is more fun and more entertainment than the first Golmaal. You can't miss it. We had a whale of a time shooting for it in Goa and Bangkok and it's going to show on screen!"

Commenting on the brilliant chemistry he enjoys with his co-stars in the film, he added, "I've known Rohit (Shetty), the director, for very long. We've worked together on three films before this, and I've also worked with Arshad (Warsi), Tusshar (Kapoor) and Kareena (Kapoor) in the past, so it was a wonderful experience."

Ajay did not rule out the possibility of a part 3 to Golmaal !

Quelle: http://india-forums.com/bollywood/article.asp?id=6470

15 Oct 2008, 0000 hrs IST, URVASHI ASHAR ,TNN

Ajay Devgan is in command. The scene being shot for Golmaal Returns requires him to be perched on two Hummers.

Boss, as Devgan is fondly called, is at home. Never mind its comic genre, it’s the burning cars and gun shots that’s got his adrenaline rushing. “I’ve been missing action,” the actor says, “but I’m coming back in a big way!”
In November 1991, as a heroic newcomer, he made an impressive entry on celluloid standing on two motorcycles. Devgan smiles at the memory, “The journey has been interesting. First I was on bikes, now I’m on cars, next I may be flying... A lot of distance has been covered, and I’ve enjoyed every step of the way. The ups have been exciting, the downs a learning... Sometimes it feels like so long ago; and sometimes like just yesterday.”

But tomorrow, he wants to do more action films. “It’s the lack of great action scripts that kept me away from it all,” he admits. “Harnesses, technology advancement and what not has to an extent diluted the thrill of doing stunts these days. Action in the 90s was something else altogether. If you had to jump 40 feet, you just had to jump! You had to mentally prepare yourself, think over it, get stressed over it, perform the stunt and feel exhilarated, like a super-hero! These days it has become a cake-walk, which may be good and safe, but you just don't feel the ‘heat’!”

A lot of contemporaries, like Akshay Kumar are getting back to action in a big way. While Akshay’s son Aarav wants to see dad beat up the bad guys, does Devgan’s daughter Nysa have similar demands? “Boys are made differently. I loved watching action movies even as a child. I enjoyed Jackie Chan films in those days, the acrobatics and the martial arts... My daughter isn’t fond of action, she gets scared. Nysa prefers comedy instead!”



Quelle: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India...how/3594628.cms

After SINGH IS KINNG, GOLMAAL RETURNS is the next money spinner in the offering
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, October 15, 2008]

What can 150 seconds do? Well, a lot if adequately utilized. This is what was truly inferred the moment promos of GOLMAAL RETURNS started hitting the screen. Directed by Rohit Shetty, this sequel of GOLMAAL is a powerhouse entertainer in the offering and after watching an array of promos in the weeks gone by, one can confidently declare that the film is a guaranteed SUPERHIT in the pipeline.

The film is an unabashed entertainer in the offering and promises to pack a lot with the arrival of the original team (sans Sharman Joshi who is replaced by Shreyas Talpade). Together, Ajay Devgan. Arshad Warsi, Tussha Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade along with Kareena Kapoor, Celina Jaitley, Amrita Arora and Anjana Sukhani have fun unlimited as they set the frames on fire with their cool antics.

Watch Ajay Devgan arriving on two cars (he arrived on two bikes in GOLMAAL and earlier PHOOL AUR KAANTE) and Arshad Warsi getting the cool dude act right while performing bike stunts and other antics. However, the cake is taken by Tusshar Kapoor who not just takes his 'goonga' act to the next level but also joins the bandwagon of making a cool bike entry by standing on the moving vehicle in pursuit of Anjana Sukhani.

Rohit Shetty projects have always been full on masala affair, whether ZAMEEN, GOLMAAL or SUNDAY but GOLMAAL RETURNS appears to be the biggest and most chilled out of the lot. A 'masala mix' in the offering, it comes with the kind of vibes which SINGH IS KINNG came with as far as being a 'movie for the masses'.

A sure shot success at the box office, it deserves to be released at a huge print count (at least 800 just in India) to encash on the Diwali festive season. Promising to be the biggest ever success of the career of Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgan, GOLMAAL RETURNS has all in it to enter the 60 crores club!

The film is releasing on 29th October all over.



Quelle: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/42309.html

übersetzt von sylva:
Soweit nichts neues, außer dass erwartet wird, dass GR ein großer Verdiener wird und mit 900 Kopien alleine in Indien startet. Ein Erlös von über 60cr wäre möglich.

By Devansh Patel, October 14, 2008 - 11:46 IST

Auszug:

Now you really need to be lucky to have a sunny day with 18 degrees in London in the month of mid October. Or should I simply say that Vipul Shah is too lucky? It's 1 pm in London and I get ready to visit Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan on the sets of London Dreams. I was given the deadline of 2pm but then there was no need to rush as both were going to be on the set one hour late. Bollywood timings you know? But the result was the opposite. Being stuck in the Underground train due to a signal failure, I reached the beautiful London Bridge location 20 minutes late. Ajay and Salman were seated in their tent with a couple of electronic guitars. Their co-star, MTV VJ Rannvijay walks in. Vipul is behind the camera as usual almost ready for the song sequence with extras getting their steps right. In walks the gorgeous Asin. Both Salman and Asin arm in arm get the shot right in three takes. Sallubhai walks in the tent again where I was chatting with Ajay. I ask Salman if he could give me an exclusive on Heroes. To my surprise, he grabs my hand and takes me on one side and says, "Lets do this dude". We sit on a flat concrete seating and just as I was about to take out my dictating machine, Salman says, "The Hero is here, start recording".

...

Quelle: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features...4399/index.html

übersetzt von sylva:
Im ersten Teil steht eigentlich nur drin, dass sie beim Drehen 18 Grad hatten, MTV VJ Rannvijay auch mitspielt und viele Gitarren im Spiel sind.

October 15, 2008 2:41:21 PM IST
Bollywood Trade News Network

Ajay Devgan is one bankable star in Bollywood. The actor ensures that he fulfills all his commitments. Not only is he known for his dedication & professionalism while working on a film, but also gives his best in promoting his films!

Looking dapper in his new look for LONDON DREAMS, Ajay Devgan took time out from shooting in London to promote his keenly anticipated comedy, GOLMAAL RETURNS, which releases worldwide on Wednesday, 29th October.

While giving interviews to the press there, the actor said, "GOLMAAL RETURNS is more fun and more entertainment than the first GOLMAAL. You can't miss it. We had a whale of a time shooting for it in Goa & Bangkok and it's going to show on screen!''

And as soon as the schedule in London is over, he will be returning to Mumbai to go all out and promote the slapstick comedy.

Commenting on the brilliant chemistry he enjoys with his co–stars in the film, he added, ''I've known Rohit (Shetty), the director, for very long. We've worked together on three films before this, and I've also worked with Arshad (Warsi), Tusshar (Kapoor) and Kareena (Kapoor) in the past, so it was a wonderful experience.''

GOLMAAL RETURNS is a sequel to the super–hit comedy GOLMAAL. The film is produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd. & is directed by Rohit Shetty. The flim stars Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Arora, Shreyas Talpade, Celina Jaitley, Tusshar Kapoor & Anjana Sukhani.

Ajay did not rule out the possibility of a part 3 to GOLMAAL!



Quelle: http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08...ndon-100811.asp

übersetzt von sylva:
Im großen und ganzen der gleiche Artikel, wie oben.

IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, October 15, 2008]

Ajay Devgan is multitasking in London.

Ajay who over the years has earned the reputation of one of the most dependable and professional actor of Bollywood is not only facing the camera along with Salman Khan and Asin for 'London Dreams' in London but also squeezing up time in between for promoting his forthcoming slapstick comedy bomb 'Golmaal Returns'.

Talking to the media men, Ajay said that the sequel to 'Golmaal' is more fun and more hilarious and also added that the chemistry between the lead actors and the companionship they all enjoyed can be seen in the performances.

Ajay said that because he has known the director Rohit Shetty for a long time as he has worked with him for three films and also due to the prior experience of working with Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in other films, the production of 'Golmaal Returns' turned out to be very smooth and a memorable experience.

Once his commitments in London are over, Ajay Devgan will be returning to Mumbai to take part in the promotion activities in India.

The other actors in the movie are Amrita Arora, Shreyas Talpade, Celina Jaitley and Anjana Sukhani.

'Golmaal Returns' is financed by Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision.



Quelle: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/42332.html

übersetzt von sylva:
Auch hier nichts neues, außer dass wohl der Dreh in london erst mal fertig ist und er nach Mumbai zurückfliegt um GR zu promoten.

"I am planning to bring LONDON DREAMS by June 2009" - Vipul Shah
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, October 15, 2008]

Vipul Shah is currently stationed in Europe for the shooting of LONDON DREAMS. It is after close to two years that he is weilding the megaphone again after NAMASTEY LONDON.

"These have been exciting times", says Vipul, "There were celebrations galore after the super-success of SINGH IS KINNG and from there on I have moved straight to Europe for filming LONDON DREAMS. Life is busy and fun. I am enjoying working with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan since it is the first time I am getting together with them."

Divulging his plans around shooting for LONDON DREAMS, Vipul says, "One thing that I have learnt after working on films like NAMASTEY LONDON and SINGH IS KINNG is that it always pays to hire a foreign crew when choosing a location outside India. They understand the dynamics best and in case of an emergency, they come handy. I started this practice for my films with NAMASTEY LONDON and later for SINGH IS KINNG too, I hired a local crew. In fact whenever any portion of my films has been shot outside India, the crew has been out and out local."

"I had a fruitful experience doing so and now I am sure that each of my projects, including LONDON DREAMS which is being prominently shot in London apart from some shoot in India as well, would have some very good contribution from the local crew", Vipul informs.

After a non-stop month long schedule in London, the cast and crew would return to India for some crucial portions to be shot.

"We should be able to wrap up the principal shooting in quick time post which there would be good investment in post production, something which is quite vital in current times", reasons Vipul, "I am planning to bring the film in May/June 2009 timeframe."

Quelle: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/42310.html

übersetzt von sylva:
Hier steht nur drin, dass Vipul Shah den Film London Dreams voraussichtlich Mai/Juni 2009 in die Kinos bringt.

15 Oct, 2008 06:00 am ISTlUrvashi Ashar/INDIATIMES MOVIES

Only recently, we saw him in command...in command of himself and the scene that was being shot. Perched on two Hummer cars, Boss, as Ajay Devgan is fondly called, felt at home while he shot for Golmaal Returns . Never mind its comic genre, it's the burning cars, gun shots et al that got Ajay's adrenaline rushing. "I've been missing action," the actor tells us, "And I'm coming back to it in a big way!"

It was in November 1991, that we first saw a heroic newcomer make an impressive entry on celluloid as he appeared standing on two motorcycles. Reminiscing, Ajay smiles and adds voluntarily, "The journey has been interesting. First I was on bikes, now I'm on cars, next I may be flying... A lot of distance has been covered, and I've enjoyed every step of the way. The ups have been exciting, the downs a learning... The first day I faced the camera, I was shooting a locker-room fight scene... Sometimes it feels like so long ago; and sometimes like just yesterday."

About tomorrow, Ajay admits, "I want to do a lot more action films. It's the lack of great action scripts that kept me away from it all." His fetish for dishum-dishum-bang-bang could well be a product of his genes. Daddy Veeru Devgan was a well-known stunt director, after all. "Yes, my love for action comes from my dad. I used to accompany him on the sets as a child, I grew up in a stunt-filled atmosphere, and that has made all the difference."

"Harnesses, technology advancement and what not has to an extent diluted the thrill of doing stunts these days," complains Ajay, "Action in the 90's was something else altogether. If you had to jump down 40 feet, you just had to jump! You had to mentally prepare yourself, think over it, get stressed over it, perform the stunt and feel exhilarated, like a super-hero! These days it has become a cake-walk, which may be good and safe, but you just don't feel the 'heat'!"

A lot of contemporaries, like Akshay Kumar are getting back to action in a big way. While Kumar's son Aarav wants to see dad beat up the bad guys, does Devgan's daughter Nysa have similar demands? "Boys are made differently. I loved watching action movies even as a child. I enjoyed Jackie Chan films in those days, the acrobatics and the martial arts... My daughter isn't fond of action, she gets scared. Nysa prefers comedy instead!" But papa is all set to test his 'fist of fury' as he returns with a 'bang' to the world of fights, bikes, jumps and stunts.

Quelle: http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3593617.cms

übersetzt von sylva:
Selber Wortlaut wie in *The heat is on*

19 Oct, 2008 06:00 am ISTlINDIATIMES MOVIES

He maybe a committed husband and father, but Ajay Devgan is every producer's eye candy these days. The actor who shied away from the media once upon a time is going hammer and tongs promoting his soon to be releasing films. Even while in London shooting for Vipul Shah's venture London Dreams , Ajay is taking time out to meet the London press and promote Golmaal Returns in that part of the world.

Now if only he rubs off a little bit of his learning onto co-actor Sallu, who is slowly but surely trying hard to handle the press these days!



Quelle: http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3611558.cms

übersetzt von soulsurfer:
Er mag schon immer ein engagierter Ehemann und Vater gewesen sein, aber in diesen Tagen ist Ajay Devgan sogar der Augenstern der Produzenten. Der Schauspieler, der einst die Medien mied, strengt sich gerade richtig an, um seine anstehenden Filmreleases zu promoten. Sogar während der Dreharbeiten für LD nimmt sich Ajay die Zeit für Pressetermine und Werbeauftritte in diesem Teil der Welt.
Wenn nur davon ein bisschen auf seinen Co-Schauspieler Sallu abfärben würde, der langsam aber sicher auch lernen muss, mit den Medien umzugehen!

18 Oct, 2008 06:00 am ISTlINDIATIMES MOVIES

Ram Gopal Varma’s horror flick Bhoot broke several rules of Bollywood formula films and was nonetheless successful. Along-with being the recent film without any songs, the film started the trend of promotional music video. The movie was only two hours long, it was heroine-centered. The movie was not a love story but a horror flick and still went on to set the box office cash registers ringing.



Quelle: http://movies.indiatimes.com/News__Gossi...how/3609568.cms

übersetzt von soulsurfer:
RGVs Horrorfilm BHOOT brach nicht wenige Bollywood-Filmregeln und war trotzdem erfolgreich. Er war nicht nur der letzte Film völlig ohne Songs, er war auch der erste mit einem Musikvideo nur für Promotionzwecke. Der Streifen dauert nur zwei Stunden und konzentriert sich zudem völlig auf die Heldin. Keine Liebesgeschichte und ziemlich viel Horror - und trotzdem klingelte die Kasse.

19 Oct 2008, 0700 hrs IST, SHARIN WADER , TNN

Kareena Kapoor’s giving the Pussycat Dolls some catty competition with her item number Meow in Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal Returns.

For this, the actress got into a catsuit inspired by Beyonce because Kareena is a die-hard fan of the American singer.

“I love Beyonce and the way she is. I have tried a different hairstyle and make-up, too,” revealed the sexy Kareena. “It’s a funky track and the video looks very glamourous.” But choreographer Bosco feels Kareena purrs better than Beyonce. “Bebo looks hotter than Beyonce,” said Bosco about the song that’s been specially included in the film.

There are others who can’t stop raving about the actress’ look in this number. Like boyfriend Saif Ali Khan. The Chhote Nawab landed on the sets unannounced to see Kareena perform the song. “He liked it so much that he wished he was part of the number too,” said a friend of the actress.

Kareena plays Ajay Devgan’s loudmouth wife in the film and to get into the skin of the character, she reportedly took inspiration from Ekta Kapoor’s saas-bahu shows on television.



Quelle: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Enter...how/3612365.cms

übersetzt von soulsurfer:
Für diesen Song schlüpft Kareena wie Beyonce in einen Catsuit, weil sie nämlich ein totaler Fan der amerikanischen Sängerin ist: "Ich liebe Beyonce und was sie macht. Ich habe deswegen auch einiges mit den Haaren und dem Make-up probiert," eröffnet sexy Kareena. "Das Lied ist funky, und das Video sieht sehr glamourös aus."
Choreografer Bosco findet sogar, dass Kareena nicht nur besser schnurren kann als Beyonce: "Bebo schaut viel heißer aus als Beyonce."
Und es gibt noch mehr Leute, die sich wegen des Aussehens der Schauspielerin in diesem Song gar nicht mehr einkriegen, Freund Saif Ali Khan zum Beispiel. Der "kleine König" kam unangekündigt zu den Dreharbeiten, um Kareena zu sehen. "Ihm gefiel der Song so gut, dass er sich wünschte, auch mitmachen zu können," sagte ein Freund der Schauspielerin. (...)

Chhaya Toshniwal
Monday, October 20, 2008 23:59 IST

Rohit Shetty talks about the special bond that he shares with the star

Director Rohit Shetty has come a long way. After debuting with the Ajay Devgan starrer Zameen in 2003. Not only has he delivered hits like Golmaal as a director but he has also borne losses with films like Raju Chacha. Rohit set his foot in the industry when he was 16 years and has now completed 18 years in the industry.

Though his association with Ajay Devgan has been known for long, Rohit reveals his feelings about Ajay for the first time. He says, “Ajay is like an elder brother for me. I am emotionally attached to him. He had supported me and it was because of him that I could find producers for my debut movie. We’ve faced a lot of ups and downs in life together including the Rs 9 crore loss that we had with Raju Chacha. Also, his dad and my father were good friends.”

The director wants to direct a comedy with Rajnikanth and Ajay Devgan together. “I want to make a full-on action flick that is also hilarious, with Rajnikanth and Ajay Devgan or Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar, that’ll cater to the Tamil audience as well as the Bollywood audience. Also, since Rajnikanth has a fan following in Japan… we could release it there too.”

Rohit is so fascinated by Rajnikanth movies that he has made Ajay Devgan do a similar shot in his next venture, Golmaal Returns. Talking about the budget of the shooting sequence of the song Tha Karke in the movie, which is supposed to be the most expensive song shooting sequence in Bollywood, Rohit says, “The song was shot with a budget of Rs 3.5 crore and the budget of this movie is around Rs 34-35 crore.”

Though Rohit has been approached by Balaji Films to direct a sequel to Kya Kool Hai Hum, he is not too sure if he’ll direct it. He says, “Kya Kool Hai Hum was a vulgar comedy and I don’t want to get into that genre. I am yet to read the final script of the sequel that Balaji Films wants me to direct. If I’m not okay with the script, I’ll let Ekta (Kapoor) know. She’s a friend so she’ll understand. If not this film then I’ll direct some other film for Balaji.”

Quelle: http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1199711

übersetzt von soulsurfer:
Regisseur Rohit Shetty hat einiges hinter sich seit seinem Debut mit Ajay Devgans ZAMEER im Jahr 2003. Er hat nicht nur Hits wie GOLMAAL als Regisseur abgeliefert sondern auch Verluste mit Filmen wie RAJU CHACHA eingefahren. Rohit ist seit seinem 16. Lebensjahr im Geschäft - das macht insgesamt 18 Jahre.
Obwohl seine besondere Beziehung zu Ajay Devgan nichts Neues ist, spricht Rohit erst jetzt über seine besonderen Gefühle für Ajay: "Ajay ist wie ein älterer Bruder für mich. Ich hege tiefe Gefühle für ihn. Er hat mich unterstützt und nur seinetwegen konnte ich einen Produzenten für meinen Debutfilm finden. Wir haben viele Hochs und Tiefs zusammen durchgemacht, einschließlich den 9-Crore-Verlusts mit RAJU CHACHA. Außerdem waren bereits mein und sein Vater gute Freunde."
Der Regisseur will eine Komödie mit Rajnikanth und Ajay zusammen machen: "Ich möchte einen wirklich komischen Actionfilm machen, mit Rajnikanth und Ajay Devgan oder Rajnikanth und Akshay Kumar, der das Tamilpublikum ebenso wie die Bollywoodgemeinde anspricht. Und nachdem Rajnikanth viele Fans in Japan hat, könnten wir den Film dort auch herausbringen."
Rohit ist so fasziniert von den Rajnikanth-Filmen, dass er Ajay Devgan in GR ähnliche Szenen drehen ließ. Über das Budget des Songs THA KARKE, das angeblich das höchste einer Songsequenz in Bollywood überhaupt ist, sagt Rohit: "Der Song hat etwas 3,5 Crore Rs. gekostet, bei einem gesamten Filmbudget von etwa 35 Crore Rs."
Obwohl Balaji Films an ihn herangetreten sind wegen eines Nachfolgers für KYA KOOL HAI HUM, ist er sich nicht sicher, ob er das machen wird: "KKHH war eine ordinäre Komödie und das will ich eigentlich nicht machen. Ich muss erst einmal das Drehbuch lesen, das mir BF gegeben hat. Wenn ich es nicht mag, werde ich das Ekta (Kapoor) sagen. Sie ist eine Freundin und wird mich schon verstehen. Dann mache ich eben einen anderen Film für Balaji."

Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Monday, October 20, 2008]

Golmaal Returns was cleared on Friday by the Indian censors with a 'U' certificate and no cuts.

It was also revealed that Kareena Kapoor's character in Golmaal Returns is called Ekta, and not surprisingly, she plays a fan of saas-bahu serials!

Now Kareena has taken her fondness for Ekta to the next level by deciding to hold a special screening for the television czarina next week once the prints are out. Ekta is also said to be keen to have the director of Golmaal Returns, Rohit Shetty, direct the much-awaited sequel of Kya Kool Hain Hum.

Kareena's special screening will be attended by her friends Lovely Singh (who gave her It's Rocking), sister Karisma Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, among others.

Golmaal Returns is out in cinemas on Wednesday 29th October. It is an Indian Films - Studio 18 worldwide release.



Quelle: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/42449.html

übersetzt von soulsurfer:
Nichts Neues, außer eben, dass die Zensur den Film für alle Altersklassen freigegeben und keine Schnitte verlangt hat.

October 21st, 2008 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS -

London, Oct 21 (IANS) Indian and British filmmakers are expected to co-produce 10 new movies over the next two years as a bilateral film treaty kicks in, officials said Tuesday.”London Dreams”, a film starring Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, will be the first title under the co-production treaty that was approved by the Indian cabinet in April after months of delay.

British culture department officials said the treaty gives financial incentives, including tax-breaks and funding for Indian filmmakers.

“It’s good for cinema and positive for cultural ties between India and the UK,” said Simon Oliver of the department of culture.

Culture Minister Barbara Follet is to meet with Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan and Asin and director Vipul Shah on the sets of “London Dreams” at Trafalgar Square in central London Wednesday in a symbolic start to the treaty, Oliver said.

“Indian film producers are very keen to promote this treaty, which has suffered from the usual bureaucratic delays in India,” said Pervez Alam, director of India-EU Film Initiative, an organisation that promotes links between Indian and European filmmakers.

“There is a recognition in Britain that the Indian film industry today has muscle - and money-power. People don’t want to miss out on that opportunity,” Alam added.

A 2007 report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the professional services firm, said India and China are expected to drive the global entertainment and media industry to $2 trillion by 2011.

Quelle: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/ente..._100109895.html

übersetzt von soulsurfer:
Indische und britische Filmproduzenten machten voraussichtlich zehn neue Filme in den nächsten zwei Jahren zusammen - im Rahmen eines bilateralen Filmabkommens, wie von offizieller Seite am Dienstag bekannt wurde.
LD mit Salman Khan und Ajay Devgan wird der erste Film in diesem Zusammenhang sein, was vom indischen Kabinett bereits im April nach monatelangen Verzögerungen auch abgesegnet worden war.
Das britische Kultusministerium erklärte, das Abkommen ermögliche finanzielle Anreize einschließlich Steuererleichterungen und Zuschüssen für indische Filmemacher. "Das ist gut für den Film und eine positive Entwicklung der kulturellen Bande zwischen Indien und Großbritannien," sagte Simon Oliver vom Kultusministerium.
Die Kulturstaatsministerin Barbara Follet wird die Bollywoodstars Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan und Asin zusammen mit Regisseur Vipul Shah am Mittwoch bei den Dreharbeiten zu LD am Trafalgar Square im Herzen von London treffen, um den symbolischen Startschuss für das Abkommen zu geben, gab Oliver außerdem bekannt.
"Die indischen Filmproduzenten sind sehr dahinter her, dieses Abkommen mit Leben zu füllen, das in Indien unter den üblichen bürokratischen Verzögerungen gelitten hat," sagte Pervez Alam, Direktor der indisch-europäischen Filminitiative, einer Organisation, die die Zusammenarbeit indischer und europäischer Filmemacher fördert.
"Wir haben in Großbritannien erkannt, dass die indische Filmindustrie Muskeln zeigt - und Geld hat. Die Leute wollen diese Chance nicht verpassen," fügte Alam hinzu.