Luck is decisive to survive in film industry: Neelam May 22, 2013 18:20
Neelam Upadhyaya gives importance to luck to survive in the competitive industry. Actress who is currently waiting for release of comedy flick "Action 3D" shared some feelings. "I give prime importance to luck as I believe I'm in the industry due to it, while there are still so many aspiring actresses waiting for a break. I have also been lucky enough to keep myself busy even after an upsetting debut. If my career is going places, I truly believe luck has a part to play in it," said Neelam. According to Neelam "Luck also helps you beat competition at times and lets you stay in the race," she is currently awaiting the release comedy film "Action 3D". She has also working in another Telugu and a Tamil films. Quizzed about her working experience in the first Telugu 3D film, she said it was "enriching" and "mesmerising". "It's amazing how we co-incidentally came up with a first 3D film while our industry completes 100 years. The experience was enriching and it was truly mesmerising to see how something so simple we've done off-screen look so elaborate on screen with the 3D glasses," she said. "I'm lucky to be a part of such a film with an ensemble cast at such an early phase of my career," added Neelam, who is currently in final year of pursuing her bachelors degree in English Literature. "Action 3D", India's first Telugu 3D picture, is directed by Anil Sunkara. The film also features Allari Naresh, Shaam, Vaibhav Reddy, Sneha Ullal, Ritu Barmecha and Kamna Jethmalani in important roles. It is slated to release May 31.
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Hats off to actors who work with newcomers: Preity Zinta September 08, 2012 15:23
Working with newcomers is an uphill task, says Preity Zinta, who will be seen opposite debutant Rhehan Malliek in her maiden production venture "Ishkq In Paris". Recalling her debut film "Dil Se" in 1998, she…
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Suman, Maestro of Arts..... September 08, 2012 10:08
The multi faceted scion of the ETV group, Suman was not only a maestro of Arts but also an abled administrator. His sudden death has left a void on the small screen, especially. The actor…
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I am not No. 1- Aamir Khan May 05, 2012 20:14
Composed Aamir Khan had answered with great eloquence and maturity. He has Talaash, Dhoom 3 in the pipeline. One has to hear his replies. He is reachable, friendly, brotherly, and enlivens you. Is there any rift between Reema Kagti and you? Any plan to reshoot some portions of Talaash? It’s not correct. Reema has done a marvelous job and I am very happy with the way Talaash has turned up. It’s my home production and I want to be there for it. For the past months, I have been too busy with my brainchild, my TV show. Why Dhoom 3 was postponed? Yes, for a month. Planned to begin it in June but will go to shoot from July. I play a circus artiste in the film. I need to get into shape in the remaining time, which I hope to achieve soon under a trainer who has come down from the US. Why have you opted to work with Victor Acharya? Success and failure is not in our hands. Victor may have gone wrong in Tashan but he is very talented. He has a very fine creative sensibility. Rajkumar Hirani would have cast Ranbir Kapoor in Peekay had you refused it. But you went on to shatter Ranbir's dreams. I would work with Hirani. In December, we start Peekay. Did you take coaching for swimming for Talaash’s underwater scenes? I don’t know how to swim. Anyhow, I took two months to master it. You appear as someone who thinks before his every move. It is said thataapka dimaag bahut chalta hai. I might appear like that. Go by my actions, not by my words. Aur dimaag chalna koi buri baat toh nahin hai na? You have shocked us by declaring that both of you have opted for IVF surrogacy. Why should I hide it? I didn’t do anything wrong? We are very proud of the whole thing. She had a number of miscarriages. We realized that her uterus lining is very thin for her to carry the baby for nine months. Are you fond of Tiger Shroff ? He is a fine guy. He has a good body. Jackie is so warm. He and Ayesha are family to me. Could you tell me about your three Khans euphoria? Mera kya euphoria tha early days mein? Abhi bhi nahin hai. Main bas ghodagiri kar raha hoon. Don’t you think that you are No.1 actor? Salman. Not I. Just observe his fans and you will come to know. Are you shifting to a new place in Bandra? Dropped the plan. Will stay, where I am. Junaid’s plans to become a hero? Our support is always there to him. Ventures of Kiran? She is enjoying motherhood with Azad.
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'I was always clear about Raccha' - Director Sampath Nandi April 16, 2012 12:24
Directorial debut with a controversial story line like ‘YemayyindiEeVeela’ that has turned out to be a success and soon an opportunity to direct Mega Power Star, Sampath Nandi had successfully managed to do this. But many including us wanted to know the Journey behind this. Here are the experiences shared by this director about 'Raccha' and more with andhrawishesh; Journey behind 'Raccha' As soon as I was done with the release and the reasonable success of my first film as a director ‘YemayyindiEeVeela’, I was sure of directing a complete mass entertainer. I was prepared with a script accordingly. I have a habit of sketching the characters and the artist’s names to jot down as options. I have done the same for this script as well. Simultaneously I have put a title ‘Raccha’ for this script. Then Ram CharanTej came into my mind… I have felt that I have taken the letters R and C from Cherry’s name as the title of my film 'Raccha'. It was a pure co–incident that the makers of 'Raccha' the Mega Super Good films have approached me and expressed their desire to produce a film in my directorial and considering Cherry to be a Hero. I said I was already ready with the Script. I had an opportunity to meet Cherry and Mega Star Chiranjeevi and within a sitting, the film got finalized and we announced the launch of the film within a week from then. Everything was so quick and minus confusion. Journey from being a director to 'Raccha' I have worked with Posani Krishna Murali for more than 30 films as an associate and always had zeal to prove myself. So, more than to prove to the audience I have chosen the script like 'Yemayyindi...' to prove my worth to the Industry. I have done the same, and as the jorner of the film being very much realistic, it did not take much time for me to get recognized. Post this film, within a week I have got direction offers from some 7 production banners asking me to direct similar stories. But I was clear to direct a complete mass commercial entertainer. And to my luck, 'Raccha' took place and things were in accordance. About ‘Mega’ star extending his support ‘Mega’ star has been a support system right from the take-off of the film and even today. He is known for his film being commercial success and knows what audiences expect from a commercial film. He has always been helpful to guide us about what to be done on a larger scale in order to add more to the film. I have seen that entire ‘Mega’ family has one common passion and that is films... really a wonderful experience working with the team. And of course, worth mentioning about the support given by the writers of the film, Paruchuri Brothers. Could evidence the audience response for the Powerful dialogues let out by Cherry in the film? And many complemented on the look and performance of Cherry in the film. What more than this like a director like me would wish for. What is a definition of a commercial film for 'Mega' fans Well, let me answer this from a director’s perspective. 'Mega' family is known for their Mass films. and a commercial entertainer should have mind blowing songs, Hero’s performance, dance, dialogues, story that connects all these elements like a bridge. I would not say 'Raccha' is a complete different story and never before seen experience. I would say this flick is a complete entertainer. don’t come to watch this film with your own mindset and expectations. Come to the theater to get prepared to get entertained. And you will not be disappointed. Experience while handling this film I understand this is my second film as a director. But trust me, right from telling the story to Cherry and to the release of the film, I was neither nervous nor tensed about the film. it is just that I have reached another step ahead in this Industry. Even before ‘Raccha’ has happened I had met Suriya and Amir Khan to work with them. I always wanted to do films and so I am doing it today. It is true that others who have seen my career graph of doing an average budget film as a debut and handling a big hero’s mass film might assume that I am tensed, but actually speaking I am not. Work experience with Cherry It is fantastic. Entire industry says, just like his father, Cherry is very punctual to the shoots and dedicated to his work. all these are completely true. There has not been any day cherry has got late to the location. We can see him 15 minutes prior to the said time. he is so dedicated to the work and completely believes the director. Even before the shoot of the last two songs Cheery had an injury and was unable to walk even. Ut he managed to do all those difficult steps for the songs and finish off with the climax as he did not wanted any delay in the release of the film. I have learnt a lot from him and this is definitely and unforgettable experience for me as a director… Andhrawishesh team wishes a Gud luck for this young director! Sunayana Vinay Kumar
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I thoroughly enjoyed playing the role in 'Kilaadi' -Vishal March 21, 2012 12:07
With not even a direct Telugu film, the Telugu speaking Actor, Vishal managed to bag the audience attention with his Tmail films dubbed in Telugu. With not much films, but those films that made him…
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I don’t categories movies as direct or dubbed: ShashankVennelakanti March 01, 2012 11:51
He is introduced to film industry as a son of famous lyric writer Vennelakanti… but, it did not take much of a time for him to establish himself as a dialogue writer, with the films…
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‘Body Guard’ a Paisa Vasool – Venkatesh and Kona Venkat February 11, 2012 11:16
After a break from his set of action flicks, Venkatesh has entertained the audience with ‘Body Guard’ released this Sankranti. The film, despite released among huge competition, is declared a success and Venkatesh, writer of…
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‘Snehithudu’ a dream come true for me – Actor Sri Ram February 01, 2012 12:12
Though being a Telugu speaking Actor, Sri Ram is more poplar in K – Town… now; he has again come in front of Telugu audience with Shankar’s directorial ‘Snehithudu’ after his appearance in ‘Dhada’… Andhrawishesh team has captured all those experiences of this Actor talking about ‘Snehithudu’ and director Shankar; Aboutthe journey from ‘3 Idiots’ to ‘Snehitudu’ ‘3 Idiots’ is definitely a film, after watching the same any audience, irrespective of the age group and the gender could relate to it. So did I while watching this film in the theater. After watching the film, the makers of Gemini Film Circuit who are almost like a family to me as I have done a film in their banner, called me up and asked about the film. I let our all my excitement after watching the film. Then I have come to know, it is none other than this banner who are planning to remake this film. For me, the story of ‘3 Idiots’ itself a major asset that could be a success in whatever language it is remade and no matter if even the audience are familiar with the story of the film. My only concern was what would be the star cast and who would be the director, who can run the show… When I was thinking about the same, I got a call from Gemini Film Circuit’s office asking me to come and meet them once. I was shocked to see Director Shankar is the office and then came to know he is the one who is remaking this film and even I have a major role to play in the film that runs the story… More or less, the journey from me watching ‘3 Idiots’ to being a part of ‘Snehitudu’ is a dream come true. It is an Honour for me to be a part of my favorite film, under the direction of my favorite director. Difference between ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘Snehithudu’ Not much, but lot more… well, when I have been finalized to play one among the three leads in the film, the other two being Vijay and Jeeva, I have happened to ask Shankar Sir, if we are amending the story or the screenplay of the film. He only said, ‘Nothing would be changed. The original essence of the film is outstanding and the soul of the film should not be damaged in the process of remake. It is only that you all should get involved in the roles you are playing, completely’ and we have done the same. But yes, there is a lot more color and life added to ‘Snehithudu’. You can see the college background, the characters being so colorful and the songs itself would appear as if they are a film individually to you. This is the difference from the original version to our film. This particular song ‘Al is well’ has been shot for 14 days, that is, each day we used to shoot one or two shots, this is the hard work we did put on for the film and today, despite of being a remake film and a known story, ‘Snehithudu’ has been accepted by all jorner audience and even in Tamil, as ‘Namban’. About the role As you all know, I play the role played by Madhavan in the original version. I somehow have thought I would be given the same role even before I was told that I was finalized for this role. The reason could be already Vijay being finalized for the role played by Amir Khan and Jeeva for Sharman Joshi… but I always wanted to play the role of Madhavan in the film. I am happy my will has come true. Unlike in the original version, where the difference in the appearance of the characters is not shown to a major extent in the flash back and in the existing story of the film, we have tried to project the lot of variation in the body language, physical appearance and even in the voice. This can be experienced while watching the film. Finally, about the Music of the film Harris Jayraj managed to project the difference with his music for the film. Be it all the other songs and even the track ‘All is well’, we have not taken any tune of any song from the original version. In fact, to make it more local, at the beginning of ‘All is well’ song, you can listen to a kind of sound that is made so naturally, by particular localities, who were got trained for that sound itself. And all the rest of the songs, the way they are tuned and shot in a very rich and colorful locations with best technology is actually showing today, when people are enjoying watching the songs. Totally, ‘Snehithudu’ is Director Shankar’s film with a complete team effort…
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‘I worked very hard for ‘Body Guard’ – Gopi Chand Malineni January 25, 2012 12:09
After making a safe and successful debut as a director with ‘Don Seenu’ it has taken more than a year for Gopi Chand Malineni to come with his next release. ‘Body Guard’ that released this…
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‘Finding His Own way of Success’ – Comedian Srinivas Reddy December 23, 2011 11:39
Srinivas Reddy, right from ‘Idiot’ to ‘Solo’, this comedy Artist made all the effort to make himself register himself in almost all the films he worked all these years. Be it ‘Aarya – 2’, ‘Shankam’,…
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NeelimaTirumalashetty talks about ‘Panja’ December 12, 2011 15:13
Her admiration and desire to produce a film with Power Star PawanKalyan, made her turn a Producer and she is today a part of one of the prestigious and stylish film of the year, Power…
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