Sharman Joshi To Give Lectures On Cinema In Mumbai University

This might come as a surprise to many but the FERRARI KI SAWARI team - Sharman Joshi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani are apparently thinking to become lecturers.
It was recently reported that after a long span of 18 years the Ferrari team had managed to get shooting permission at the University of Mumbai. The University is a 130-year-old magnificent heritage building and getting permission is quite a hard task and the University only agreed to grant permission after thoroughly scrutinising the scene.
Now close sources reveal that the FERRARI KI SAWAARI team had written a letter to the authorities to thank and appreciate them for their extended co-operation and support that helped them to complete their shoot successfully.
Interestingly, in response the officials requested if they could get Sharman Joshi, their lead actor, Rajkumar Hirani and Vinod Chopra to teach their students about Cinema.
Director Rajesh Mapuskar says, “It was extremely nice of the University officials to allow us to shoot in their premises, it was extremely important for the film. We wrote to thank them for their support and they wanted Vinod sir, Raju sir and Sharman to come and give a lecture on Cinema. Since both are traveling, we plan to co-ordinate the same and make sure it happens. It’s the least we can do for the courtesy extended.”
We’re sure the students will have a good time listening to Sharman Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Source
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ZNMD Producers To Contribute Towards The Victims Of Mumbai Blasts

Excel Entertainment’s ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA has done exceptionally well at the box office, India and Overseas. It has collected over 30 cr in three days and over 5 cr on Monday in India and 3.5 Million in the overseas market on weekend.
Since ZNMD has released after an unfortunate incident that shook the city and nation the team wants to do something special for the victims of the bomb blast that occurred on 13th July in Mumbai.
Now the producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and director Zoya have decided to contribute for the welfare of the Mumbai blast victims. The Thursday evening show collection at various multiplexes will be shared equally among the victims. Source
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Mumbai Serial Blasts - Bollywood Pays Condolences To The Victims

Many celebrities from bollywood have expressed shock at the serial blasts that rocked the metropolis last evening.
“Bomb blasts in Mumbai .. !! God ! I hope people are safe,” Amitabh Bachchan said on microblogging site Twitter.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said, “Apparently its Kasabs birthday today and it looks like they are celebrating with bombs rather than with crackers.”
“Shocked to hear the news of the Blasts- Prayers for all who have suffered. And Be safe and stay home,” actor Riteish Deshmukh said.
“Cowards strike again! Condolence to all who have lost someone dear. To the rest, please do not panic. Get home safe,” actor-producer Farhan Akhtar said.
“Hope and pray that you people are safe and home,” actor Abhishek Bachchan said. Actor Shahid Kapoor tweeted: 3 blasts in Mumbai .. Please head home !!!!!
“…This is pure nonsense. We only talk big… Not a single lesson learnt after things that’s already happened,” actor Neil Nitin Mukesh said.
Tennis player-turned-producer, Mahesh Bhupathi, tweeted, “If someone can explain how bombing innocent civilians solves anything I am all ears… God bless us all.” Source
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The Terror Attacks In Mumbai Might Affect The Box Office Business Of ZNMD

The latest terror strikes in Mumbai have become the focal point of every concerned citizen. This in turn has taken some attention away from this week’s releases and one of them includes Zoya Akhtar’s film ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA.
Bollywood observers cite facts that film releases that have coincided with terror strikes in Mumbai have always struggled to find audiences in the city. No matter how well the film is made, a terror strike just before the release date is the most unfortunate thing a filmmaker can experience.
Add to reliable sources, “Zoya Akhtar and her team are worried about the way things have shaped up just before the film is set to release. The terror strikes in Mumbai have taken away all the attention from films to news channels and publications. In this situation, Zoya has nothing but to call herself unlucky by chance.”
Here’s wishing good luck to Zoya and her ZNMD team as the film gets set to release amidst the shadow of the latest terror strikes. Source
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Akshay & Kareena In The Sequel Of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’

Our sources reveal that Kareena Kapoor has been roped in for the sequel of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’. The actress is said to share the screen space with Akshay Kumar who plays the protagonist in the second version of the blockbuster movie.
Earlier speculations were rife that Sonakshi Sinha is being considered to play opposite Akshay. Then top names like Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra were also thrown about.
However now with Kareena, seems like OUATIM 2 will have a fresh and exciting identity. Bebo will probably play Mandakini, Dawood (Akshay)’s love interest in the sequel.
Kareena and Akshay have already worked together in movies like ‘Aitraaz’, ‘Bewafaa’ ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ as a pair besides few others. In OUATIM 2, let’s see how their chemistry works against the backdrop of underworld. Source
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Akshay Kumar To Star In The Sequel Of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’

There is nothing to be shocked about. Speculations are rife that Khiladi Kumar Akshay has been considered for the sequel of ‘Once Upon time in Mumbaai’. If the Stunt King gives his nod, then he would be playing Emraan Hashmi’s role.
Incidentally, Akshay was earlier said to have been approached by the production house; for producer Ekta Kapoor was keen to have him for the sequel. However they had problem when he demanded a hefty fee of 27 crores.
Latest buzz is that Akki has now revised his price, as he is willing to rebuild his market’s image after giving string of flops (Khatta Meetha, Action Replayy, Tees Maar Khan).
Stay tuned for the final verdict from the production house. Source
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