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Aamir Khan’s unique business model
Everyone knows that Aamir Khan is known as Mr Perfectionist. But what many don’t know is that Khan has a business model, when it comes to his remuneration. And it seems to have worked wonders for him. Elaborating on the business model, the actor says, “I’ve stopped taking money upfront. I don’t charge a single rupee for my films. If a film does well, first the investment is recovered. When everyone is paid and the cost is recovered,
I earn a percentage in profits. So if a film doesn’t work, I won’t make money. But no one should suffer a loss, I feel responsible for that.” He further adds, “The model that I work on is, let’s say a film costs INR 100 crore to make. So all the cost involved -- cast, crew, production -- I don’t take any money. When the film releases, at that point I get zero money. As it starts to earn money, it goes towards the P&A (prints and advertising), which is over and above the 100 crore. Then, the investment is paid back. Now, the producer has recovered his cost. And then, I go into percentage of profits. There is no way the producer loses any money. So if the film sustains a loss, I don’t get paid. The first rupee I earn is when the costs have been recovered,” he added. It’s a healthy practice and we wish more stars would adopt the model.
Ranveer Singh shoots with Russian artistes for Cirkus
Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty team up again, after the success of Simmba, for Cirkus. The film is based on Shakespeare’s Comedy Of Errors where Ranveer Singh and Varun Sharma both play a double role. The film started shooting in November last year and now is nearing completion. We hear that Ranveer Singh has been shooting for the film with some female Russian artistes. With Rohit Shetty helming the film, it is obvious that the movie will be colourful. The makers have been careful about the lead actors’ looks and none of the pictures have leaked from the set. Cirkus’ leading ladies are Jacqueline Fernandez and Pooja Hegde. The film is apparently set in the ’80s. Well, Rohit Shetty films have always been fun-filled comic capers and we can’t wait for this one too.
Neena Gupta joins Amitabh Bachchan in Goodbye
Amitabh Bachchan’s next venture, Goodbye, went on floors recently. Neena Gupta recently joined the cast and will play Bachchan’s wife in the film. Neena Gupta and Amitabh Bachchan will share the screen together for the first time. Neena says, “When Vikas (Bahl, director) narrated the film to me, I was so happy. It is a wonderful script and one doesn’t think about anything else when the script is this exciting. Even the role is beautifully written and I am very excited to be sharing the screen space with Mr. Bachchan. It is a dream come true for me and I am quite ecstatic about it.” The film is produced by Balaji Telefilms and Reliance Entertainment.
Parineeti Chopra says her choices are helping the cause of women in cinema
Parineeti Chopra says she has always tried to change the narrative of how women should be portrayed on screen right from her debut. Parineeti with her superlative performances in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Ishaqzaade, Shuddh Desi Romance and Hasee Toh Phasee, among others, has established herself as an effective and an unconventional counterpoint to the Bollywood norm that heroines should play a certain type of roles and look a certain way. “I strongly feel that actresses have to change the narrative of how women are portrayed on screen. Right from my debut, I have tried to do this. I have always taken it on myself to do something out of the ordinary, not portray the quintessential heroine that Bollywood has tried to depict for ages.” She adds, “My last three films - TGOTT, SAPF and Saina were also an attempt by me to give varied, bold, confident, ambitious heroines to audiences. My next film choices will resonate this thought process too because I definitely want to do my bit to portray women better.” That’s smart thinking, alright.
Salman Khan takes pirates to court
Salman Khan has always been vocal against piracy. More so now with the theatres shut and online streaming becoming the major source of revenue. His latest release, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai released on Eid and the actor had issued several warnings about taking strict action against anyone who indulges in piracy of the film. Despite the repeated warnings, a pirated version of the film started doing the rounds and the filmmakers had to involve a legal team to get to the bottom of it. A complaint was filed with the Mumbai Cyber Cell and it was later found that a Facebook user had been selling the pirated file through WhatsApp for INR 50. According to reports, a member of Salman Khan Films pretended to be a buyer and caught a man selling the film via the chatting app. This led to an FIR being filed against him and two other men for their involvement in piracy.
Emraan Hashmi to play the villain in Tiger 3
There was a time when Emraan Hashmi used to churn out blockbusters on a regular basis and was the uncrowned king of kisses. But it wasn’t just the bold scenes that made him famous. He displayed his acting chops in films like Shanghai, Azhar and The Dirty Picture. Off late, the actor has been doing less films. These days he concentrates on meaty roles and looks like he’s got a big role up his sleeve. We hear that Emraan Hashmi will play the lead antagonist in Tiger 3. Now that’s surely big for him. Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi locking horns will be one exciting watch. The makers initially wanted a fresh face for the role just like they had got Sajjad Delfarooz in Tiger Zinda Hai, then they thought that Emraan Hashmi would be the perfect choice. This will be Emraan Hashmi’s first ever YRF film and also his first collaboration with Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.
Chiranjeevi sets up free vaccine camps for cinema workers and journalists
Chiranjeevi has come out to help the Telugu film industry through this trying time as India battles with the second wave of the COVID-19 virus. Chiranjeevi’s Corona Crisis Charity (CCC) has joined hands with Apollo 247 to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to cinema workers and journalists in Hyderabad. The actor has asked people to enroll in their association so they can get vaccinated for free. Chiranjeevi posted a video on Twitter, announcing the free vaccine drive. Those cinema workers and journalists above the age of 45 can get vaccinated and bring their spouses along, if they’re eligible. This vaccine drive will go on for a month. Kudos to Chiranjeevi’s selfless act.
Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan set destroyed by Tauktae
Cyclone Tauktae has led to the deaths of many people and has also wreaked havoc in its wake, cleaving through many properties. According to media reports, it appears that the cyclone has not spared Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan set either, which was located on the outskirts of Mumbai. While there were no casualties reported, the set on which a large part of the film was supposed to be shot, stands destroyed. “There were about 40 people on the set when the cyclone hit the Maidaan set - the guards and the curators of the football ground which largely comprises the set tried their best to save as much as they could but their efforts proved almost totally futile,” said a source. This is the second time the makers of Maidaan have suffered a setback because of the set. In 2020, a 16-acre, high-maintenance set built for the film was dismantled due to the COVID-19 lockdown and the rains. “The Maidaan makers Boney Kapoor (producer) and Amit Sharma (director) had hoped that the ongoing lockdown would be eased beyond May 31, 2021, and they would wind up the matches in the next 15-17 days. But all those plans, for now, stand washed out,” the source added. Boney Kapoor reportedly will have to shell out an extra seven crores to remake the set, once the lockdown gets lifted and shooting permissions are given.
Rashmika Mandanna won’t act in the Kirik Party remake
South sensation Rashmika Mandanna made her debut in 2016 with Kannada film Kirik Party and in a short span of around five years, she has established herself as one of the most bankable faces in South cinema. In fact, the actress is now also starring opposite Allu Arjun in his pan-Indian film, Pushpa and she will also be seen opposite actor Sidharth Malhotra in a Bollywood movie. That’s not all - Mandanna will also be seen opposite veteran star Amitabh Bachchan in Goodbye. Sometime back, there were talks that Kirik Party might get a Bollywood remake starring Kartik Aaryan and Jacqueline Fernandes. When asked if Rashmika would like to revisit her character from the 2016 film, she said, “Actually, no, I would not do the remake of Kirik Party. I believe that once I have done the character and felt its emotions, I won’t have anything new to offer to it while revisiting it. Why should I experience the same set of emotions when I can become a part of a new story and experience newer things? Once I have played a character, I move on. I have lived my characters once and thoroughly in the first flush. I don’t want to revisit any of them in a remake.” True indeed.
Madhuri Dixit to collaborate with Sanjay Leela Bhansali again
One of Madhuri Dixit’s career best performances was as Chandramukhi in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas (2002). Both Madhuri and SLB have had a mutual admiration society. Now, reports suggest that Madhuri might collaborate with SLB yet again for his upcoming web series, Heera Mandi. A source revealed thus, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali has almost locked the cast of his magnum opus series Heera Mandi that he’s planning for Netflix. It’s being mounted on a grand scale, on a lavish budget and Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi have already been locked to play important characters in the show. But apart from them, SLB wanted to get Madhuri for a beautiful mujra that he’s planning. That will be one of the biggest highlights in the film.” The report further added that Madhuri has shown interest in doing the part, “Madhuri has also shown her interest in the song. Bhansali feels nobody else can bring the grace and dignity to the dance form that Madhuri can. They are in advanced talks. It will be an eight to ten-day elaborate schedule and Madhuri has been offered a handsome sum to give a nod.” Looks interesting.
Bhumi Pednekar’s a COVID Warrior
Bhumi Pednekar’s digital initiative COVID WARRIOR has become a powerful tool to connect patients and their families with relevant and helpful resources across the country. Says she, “The internet can be used for greater good and social media is a powerful tool if used as a unifier of people. That’s what we have used for COVID WARRIOR and in turn hoped that it can save lives of those in critical need. I’m grateful for the people of the country for coming forward and helping each other. It has been a truly overwhelming journey for me, one that has bolstered my belief in people and humanity.” Covid Warrior is an initiative of the people, for the people and by the people of India who have been working relentlessly to save as many lives as possible.The social media initiative that started with a team of 5 volunteers is now 200 + volunteer strong across India, who work 24x7 to save as many lives as possible by intercepting SOS messages on social media. Bhumi has also been working non-stop to find ICU/ICU Ventilator/Oxygen/Oxygen Beds/Critical Medicines across the country. She started this after her mother tested positive for the coronavirus and was quite critical. She made it her mission to save lives thereafter.
Disco Dancer to be adapted as a play
Disco Dancer (1982), featuring Mithun Chakraborty, Om Puri and Rajesh Khanna is all set to be made into a play. Popular music director duo, Salim-Sulaiman, are set to produce the musical. “I have given the screenplay rights of the film to Salim-Sulaiman and they are collaborating with Sa Re Ga Ma on it,” director Babbar Subhash revealed. Salim Merchant said they would restart work after the lockdown. Subhash is tight-lipped about who’d be reprising the lead role in the play. “Films and plays are two different mediums and I really don’t know who will be able to play that character,” he says. Fingers crossed...
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