Big roles, music and movie deals
Khan arouses interest
AAMIR Khan became the centre of attraction and some controversy last week as he stunned the world with the first-look poster of his eagerly awaited PK. The bold poster has a semi-nude Khan posing with only a radio covering his genitals. Claiming that the poster would incite sexual violence and encourage obscenity, an Indian lawyer has filed a case against the makers of the movie.
PK, which was voted as the most anticipated release of the year, also features Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput, and is directed by the brilliant Rajkumar Hirani, who last directed Khan in the classic 3 Idiots. With a penchant for doing things to perfection, Khan, who is regarded as a marketing genius, has created exciting hype for this movie.
No stopping Bhatt
Alia Bhatt has to be one of the brightest talents in the industry. The young sensation, who delivered her fourth consecutive hit with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, has now signed two plum projects. The hit-machine actress is set to star alongside Ranbir Kapoor in a movie produced by Karan Johar, in which Kapoor plays the role of a superhero. Bhatt has also signed on for a romantic movie titled Shandaar, and will star opposite Shahid Kapoor. The movie is made by Vikas Bahl, who made the critically acclaimed
Queen.
Praise for Subbaraj
Karthik Subbaraj’s Jigarthanda has brought him even more fame and acclaim than his debut film Pizza. The film has become the talk of film circles around the globe, calling Subbaraj one of the greatest directors in India. That cannot be far from the truth.
Hit remake on the cards
The remake rights of one of Rajinikanth’s biggest yesteryear hits has been sold to the producer of Jigarthanda. At this stage, no casting has been finalised, but insider sources say Ajith Kumar, Vijay and Karthi are on the producer’s list.
Trisha lands big role
Trisha has confirmed that she is to play an important role in Jayam Ravi’s untitled film. It has been rumoured that the role was first offered to Kajal Agarwal, who reportedly demanded an astronomical sum for the role. The film sees Anjali return to the Tamil screen after a disturbing period in her personal life. The film is directed by Suraaj.
Will Shruti say yes?
Shruti Hassan is yet to give the green light on whether she will be singing a song for Vijay’s
Kaththi under the music of Anirudha. Anirudha, who recently tasted success with the release of his Chennai anthem, Chancey
Illa, is anxious to secure Shruti again for a song and indicated that he was willing to wait to secure her dates.
Ilayaraja to sing Dhanush song
Ilayaraja is set to sing a song penned by Dhanush for the film Vai Raja Vai, which is directed by Dhanush’s wife, Aishwarya R Dhanush. Yuvan Shankar Raja scores the music for the film, which will be Aishwarya’s second directorial venture after the film 3.
Shivan calls on Anirudha
Vignesh Shivan, the director of Podaa Podi, who also directed Anirudha’s Chancey Illa, has decided to sign Anirudha to score the music for his next film, Naanum Rowdythaan.— Shalandra Bunseelal and Devan Nair