SRK starrer Dulha Mil Gaya to release on 18 Sep

 By BollywoodHungamaNewsNetwork

It's confirmed. Dulha Mil Gaya would be releasing all over on 18th September. This would give the film a four day extended weekend since the festival of Eid falls on Monday, 21st September. Producer Viveck Vaswani is certainly heaving a sigh of relief as for the first time ever; he goes on record with the exact date of release. 

"I had always maintained that it is producer's prerogative to announce the date of his film's release. Over last so many months, there were so many out there announcing the film's arrival on my behalf. It was annoying initially but later it just started amusing me. There were so many different dates floating around even when I had never gone on record to talk about the exact date", says Viveck who is still not resting after the completion of a hectic final schedule of Dulha Mil Gaya. 

He goes on to add, "So now let me state on record that 18th September is the day when my film arrives. I can assure that it's going to be one BIG festival movie. Dulha Mil Gaya is about celebration and the release timelines for the movie should further aid that." 

Directed by first timer Muddassar Aziz, the film was 95% complete till a few months back and was held up for completion since Shah Rukh Khan couldn't shoot for a 'qawalli' sequence. Battling a shoulder injury, Shah Rukh finally managed to complete the film's shoot by working non-stop for three days earlier this week. 

"Correction – it wasn't three days but three days and three nights. Even though he was in acute pain throughout and I suggested that we reschedule the shoot, he said that 'let's finish the shoot; it's already too late'. What more can one say about the commitment of a man like this", says Viveck with admiration in his tone.  With the shooting of the 'qawalli' track, Dulha Mil Gaya is now 100% ready w.r.t principal shooting. 

Smiles Viveck, "In any case we had already begun work on post production in parallel so there hasn't been waste of time, resource or energy. The film's dubbing too is 50% complete. Sushmita should be having her dub soon though for Fardeen, I will hold on for a while till he starts feeling a little more composed after his father's demise. As for Shah Rukh, he is dubbing for the movie next week. So yes, I can claim that the team of Dulha Mil Gaya is up there with the progress of the film."

Source: http://www.screenindia.com

Vaibhavi wants Shah Rukh for Malaysian show

Agencies / May 05, 2009

Bollywood choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, who is all set to stage her musical 'Merchants of Bollywood' here, hopes to fly in Shah Rukh Khan for her show as the actor has a huge fan following in the country. 

"I am very excited to see it being staged here in Malaysia. Perhaps I can try pulling Shah Rukh from his busy schedule to come and see the show in Kuala Lumpur," Merchant said during a press conference. 

Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan following in Malaysia. He was recently conferred with the title 'Datuk', which is equivalent to British Knighthood. Khan was the first Indian actor to be conferred the honorary title. And getting Shah Rukh in the audience will ensure that Merchant's semi-autobiographical show is a sell-out. 

The song and dance extravaganza will feature 48 songs including smash hits from Bollywood movies. The cast of 53 will go through 1,200 costume changes and wear 2,500 pieces of Indian jewellery. The musical will open in Kuala Lumpur from July 14, its maiden stop in Asia after touring countries such as Britain, Spain, Italy and Germany since its inception five years ago, a newspaper reported. 

Vaibhavi said that the 'Merchants of Bollywood' is very close to her heart as the story reflected her life. "This is not just another project, it is not fictional. This is a part of me, a story that says dreams do come true," she said.

Source: http://www.screenindia.com

Aamir-SRK's Historic Press Conference!

By Bollywood Hungama / April 08, 2009

It was truly a historic occasion as Aamir and Shahrukh Khan came together on one platform to support the cause of the Producers-Distributors' fight for equal share from the Multiplexes. Be the first to watch footage from this happening event. Must watch!

Source: http://www.bollywood.com

Aamir, Shah Rukh join hands for a cause

By Bollywood Hungama / Apr 07, 2009 

It's common knowledge that the producers/distributors [United Producers/Distributors Forum] has decided against screening any new film at multiplexes from 4th April onwards. However, a few reports in the media seem to suggest that the strike is for a limited period and the flow of new releases will recommence from 1st May onwards. Not true! 

It's interesting to note that the two superstars have set aside all personal differences to address this issue. Bravo! The strike called by the United Forum is for an indefinite period. The standoff continues with no solution in sight, while you are reading this news-piece. Another misconception that needs to be clarified pertains to the release dates. Will it get chaotic once the United Forum calls off the strike? Or will there be a systematic way of releasing new films? The Forum has decided to sit together and chalk out the release dates. For instance, a film announced for 17th April [before the strike was implemented] will be given preference over the film slated for release on 24th April or 1st May. No jumping of queue will be encouraged. 

Right now, all release dates are uncertain till the United Forum calls off the strike.

Source: http://www.screenindia.com