Gurgaon hot for bollywood film shoots

After some seven Movies that have Already been shot in Gurgaon in the past year, there are four more film shoots scheduled for the later part of this year. While two years ago, the city served as the shooting location for only one film, the figure has jumped to seven in one year alone.

The first film to be shot in Gurgaon, According to the local line producers, Hum Ho Gaye Aapke was in 2001. Later, some parts of Vivek Agnihotri's Hate Story (2012) Also were shot in Gurgaon, but the last one year has been quite busy. And in the coming six months, we'll have some big names like Anurag Kashyap, Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions and Balaji Their cameras roll in Gurgaon. What does the city have made it That you suddenly so hot for Bollywood? Apparently, everything. Its skyscrapers, corporate offices, open spaces, and even its Haryanvi element, is what draws filmmakers.

Filmmakers are writing stories based on Gurgaon

The script is the major reason for shooting one's film in Gurgaon, says line producer Ravi Sarin. Naming some of the films shot in the city recently, I says, "For example, in Aurangzeb, the protagonist happens to be a real estate developer in Gurgaon. So, the movie is based in Gurgaon and, Therefore, shot here too. Likewise , in the romcom starring Sonam Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana, Ayushmann's character works in a BPO in Gurgaon, and THEREFORE, office info we have shot the scenes here. The forthcoming Kill have a 35-40 day Dil-schedule in Gurgaon. This is mainly Because the scripts Haryanvi Demands to touch. "

Large offices and tall buildings a big draw

The city's offices and tall buildings are Also one of the Reasons Why films are being shot here, says Javed Khan, another line producer. "When info we have to shoot a sarkari office, we prefer shooting in Delhi, but When info we have to shoot a high-profile corporate office, we prefer shooting in Gurgaon," says Javed. Similarly, a yet-untitled project being produced by Anurag Kashyap has a four-day shoot schedule in Gurgaon as it needs swanky office shots.

Pointing to the Ayushmann film, Sarin adds, "fulfills Gurgaon all corporate and call center-type shooting requirements." Line producer AGREES Navmeet Singh, "Filmmakers have started looking at Gurgaon as a shooting venue only recently. We have also done many shoots in Gurgaon indoor office, where doing lot been shown as a Delhi office."

Gurgaon can pass off for Delhi or for Bangkok

Who said Natural beauty only makes for great screen time? Gurgaon is beautiful for the opposite reason. "A view of the city at night, from a height or from any flyover, is simply awesome. Raat mein bahut achhe dikhte chamchamaatey hain lights, shooting ke liye," says Navmeet.

Also, while you May want to shoot in Delhi Recognized universally Because of its landmarks and ambience, many times, Gurgaon has the other effect - that you can pass it off as Delhi, Mumbai, or even a foreign glitzy locale,: such as Bangkok. Without wishing to be named, a line producer tells us, "A big-budget film is supposed to be shot in Delhi and Gurgaon in the later half of this year. The parts That will be shot in Gurgaon Mumbai will be shown as in the film. "

In fact, Raanjhanaa, que screen Gives substantial businesses time to Delhi, Also had parts of the song Your World Shudi shot in Gurgaon, que Delhi as were shown in the movie. Similarly, the scene where Dhanush addresses a rally, was shot right here in Sector 29.

And Millennium City is no less than any high-flying foreign destination. Last year, all the Bangkok scenes of the Ranveer Shorey starrer On The Ramp were shot in Gurgaon, saving a lot of money for the filmmakers.

Sonam in real life is very much like Rekha

Rhea Kapoor TOI acerca tells her sister's new-found success and the 'Khubsoorat' remake

You are producing the remake Khubsoorat. Are you nervous, Considering several remakes have not fared well?

No. I am very confident. I know a remake can be tricky. But I also know the thumb rule of remakes: Never take away the film's soul. Maintain the essence of the original but never lose sight of the fact That the remake is for today's audience. If you try to make something totally different, you will fall flat on the face. The rest of course, is destiny.

How did the thought of a remake Khubsoorat eats about?

Well, Shashank Ghosh (director of the remake) and I wanted to work together since the longest time. He is Known for his quirky sense of direction. One fine day, I Asked him what I thought of making a romantic film. When i told him I planned on a remake of Khubsoorat, his eyes lit up. The very next minute, we Knew we had our very own Rekha as well - my sister Sonam.

But why Sonam?

It was something very naturally. Sonam in real life is very much like Rekha was in the original Khubsoorat - feisty and opinionated. So the choice was Dictated by Sonam's personality.

With the success of Raanjhanaa, the commercial value of your Khubsoorat goes up ... Success is always sweet, and Sonam is indeed smiling. She is more positive acerca her future now. In Raanjhanaa, she got to do something different after a long time and it worked. My sister has worked her a ** off. She deserves her moment of glory.

It must have been a tough time for her When some of her films in the past did not work at the BO?

Sonam and I belong to a film family. We have seen the highs and the lows of filmdom. We are not going to be carried away When we succeed or bogged down When we do.

Regarding Rekha Have you met this film?

I have met her several times socially. About the film, Sonam've met her and taken her blessings.

And what is the Khubsoorat remake all about?

Unlike Rekha's character, who had just finished college in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic, Sonam will be a physiotherapist who Works with IPL cricketers. Also in the remake, the point of conflict is not between the heroine and the mother of the hero, but Between the lead couple.

Why has the hero not yet been Finalised?

We want a fresh face. We have shortlisted a few names. We will make an official announcement soon.

Sonam-Dhanush share love bytes on air

With his next film Raanjhanaa only weeks away from release, the film's main partner - Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor - are busy promoting and the next stop on your schedule is Radio Mirchi.

Throughout the day, Sonam and Dhanush will share secrets and stories from the set of the film with his listeners. For example, did you know that Sonam was hesitant about the title track of the film until he heard a couple of times? That Dhanush is a very outgoing person, even though it looks like an introvert?

The actors will share these stories and much more throughout the day. They have also picked a couple of songs in the film composed by music director AR Rahman for the premiere of Raanjhanaa Mirchi music, which was played for the first time exclusively on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM listeners. Besides taking listeners through the journey will be by AR Rahman. From the title track to the playful Tum Tak, you get to hear everything. So, get ready for a day of gossip and good music!

Bollywood’s Style-Quotient @ Cannes 2013

Cannes 2013 is on and this year the festival will see the largest contingent of Bollywood as Cannes is celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema. Bollywood stars who have landed on the Riviera are Amitabh Bachchan as the Cannes Film Festival 12 days opened with a screening of The Great Gatsby, Vidya Balan, part of the illustrious jury, the lovely Frieda Pinto and Sonam Kapoor is there as one of the Brand Ambassador of L'Oreal.

Cannes Film Festival is heavily guarded by fashion to dwell on the style quotient celluloid divas. Vidya Balan made three appearances, all in traditional Indian clothing by Sabyasachi Mukherjee - one in a brown lehenga (I loved the simple Choli strikingly devoid of any adornment), other in a lovely ivory sari with a brown blouse with embroidery gold on the shoulders and a final in peach color lehenga style selection Mughal royalty for Gatsby. The final look was a bit much for me.

Big B made a couple of appearances. The sports jacket / safari Bachchan was misplaced. The rest of the Gatsby team wears gray and black. Safari Jacket Bachchan striped blue and white pants and shoes do not complement your natural style. And gawd that belt at the waist was a disaster. In the Great Gatsby projection Amitabh Bachchan was again the odd one out in bright blingy jacket. Bandhgala could have gone with sober if I wanted bling embellishments.

Sonam Kapoor Nath apna utaar please do. (No pun intended! Nath Utaarna also means losing your virginity, I'm sure Sonam is made.) Our style diva also opted for an off white sari (Anamika think) jacket with a full-sleeve work trellis for the Gatsby screening, but huge nose ring was definitely an eye sore. Another aspect in Anamika Khanna jacket festooned with lattice pairs of high-waisted pants were smart. She was also seen with Frieda Pinto in black and gray set was nice but I have my reservations about wether gold pendants were his eyes.

Oh yes Mallika Sherawat was there in the projection Great Gatsby in a sleeveless yellow-orange. Thank God there were no cracks or sheerness or cleavage revealing elements as a whole

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