Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger fetches Rs.75 crore for satellite rights

The buzz doing the rounds in Bollywood is that the satellite rights of upcoming Salman Khan biggie Ek Tha Tiger have fetched its producers Yash Raj Films a whopping Rs.75 crore. This is the biggest amount ever that a Bollywood film has fetched for screening on television.

Reports say Yash Raj had already finalised the deal to sell the TV rights of Ek Tha Tiger to Sony about a year ago, when the film was still being shot.

It now emerges that Sony, who have a tie-up with YRF for all their films, has agreed to pay the astronomical sum because they feel they would recover more than the invested amount through commercials.
Trade sources say advertisers are apparently willing to pay unheard- of sums to buy spots during the television premiere of the film later this year.
Ek Tha Tiger is slated for a big screen release on August 15. The Independence Day this year falls on a Wednesday, and the makers of the film want to cash in on a festive first week that will also include Eid. While nothing is confirmed on when the film will be telecast, the buzz is that Ek Tha Tiger could premiere on TV around Diwali.

Why Aamir Khan delayed Talaash release

Actor Aamir Khan has pushed the release of his upcoming film, Talaash, to concentrate on his maiden TV show, Satyamev Jayate, after a fire broke out on the latter’s sets in January this year. The psychological thriller directed by Reema Kagti is now likely to hit theatres only towards the end of
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Aamir’s initial plan was to launch his show around May before getting involved with the promotions and subsequent release of the film. “We faced a major setback when the fire broke out on the sets in Madh Island. We had to rebuild the entire set. As a result, Satyamev Jayate has been delayed,” says Aamir, adding that the show will now start around June.
If the makers of Talaash had stuck to the original plan of releasing the film on June 1, the projects would have clashed, which is something Aamir didn’t want.
“Talaash is a special film for all of us including Farhan (Akhtar), Ritesh (Sidhwani) and Reema (Kagti). After my TV show’s delay, we discussed the matter and felt that we should give the film the clear window that it deserves. Now, we might release Talaash on November 30 or December 7,” explains Aamir, who turned 47 on Wednesday.

3 Lovers

After last year’s flow of romantic movies like First Love, Kohi Mero this year director Suresh Darpan Pokharel is planning a new romantic movie tentatively titled Three Lovers. This generation director who started his career with Nishana, Suresh plans to bring a love triangle with lot of suspense with three lovers. His forthcoming movie ‘Miss U‘ has already generated a ‘hit’ buzz in the fraternity and media. Produced by actor friend – Dilip Raymajhi, Miss U is scheduled for this year’s August release.

Director Pokharel is already working on the script of Three Lovers, which will be produced by Belgium NRN – Prince Shrestha. He plans to shoot some parts of the movie in Belgium also accommodating Nepali Diaspora. Currently he is in talks with various actors to play the lead roles for Three Lovers. One of the male lead might be played by Aryan Sigdel, while he is still in search for the female lead that could fit the bill. Meanwhile, the music for the movie has already been started. Despite being romantic movie, the director plans to include not more than four songs in the movie. Babu Bogati has already worked the music for one song.

Cocktail movie receives a grand opening

Cocktail had its Grand Premiere in Delhi on Thursday followed by which the cast and crew were hounded with compliments. The exclusive preview shows, held in Mumbai were completely housefull, after such an amazing response at the premiere and preview all tickets at theatres are already booked for the weekend.

People are in love with the movie for its freshness and brilliant locations and clothes. Audiences cannot stop raving about the stars, the music and the dialogues. The concoction between the three and the subtle bond of friendship is what the fans love the most in the movie.

Talking about the performances in the movie we hear the new look Saif donned for the movie was highly appreciated. For Deepika Padukone the sun is shining bright as some bet it is her finest performance.  Last but not the least, new comer Diana Penty has made her mark as a young fresh debutant and has won appreciation for her work. Apart from the three main characters Boman Irani and Dimple Kapadia were loved by all on screen. Dimple Kapadia plays the perfect mother for a mischievous and quirky Saif in the movie.

The romantic comedy is a perfect precise package of all emotions put together. It has a mix of all three characters and completely justifies its name, it’s a perfect Cocktail. This twisted tale of Veronica, Gautam, and Meera has had a great opening at the box-office and is sure to grow over the weekend.

Nepali Movie Highway to Release on 20th July from Nepal

Directed by:  Deepak Rauniyar

Produced by: Deepak Rauniyar (Producer)
Susan Rockfeller (Associate Producer)
Jay Maharjan (Associate Producer)
Jamie Mateus-tique (Associate Producer)
Dr. Lonim P Dixit (Executive Producer)
Dr. Sameer M Dixit (Executive Producer)
Joslyn Barnes (Co-Producer)
Danny Glover (Co-Producer)

Screenplay by:  Abinash Bikram Shah

Story by:  Kedar Sharma, Khagendra Lamichhane
Deepak Rauniyar

Starring: Saugat Malla, Reecha Sharma
Music by: Richard Horowitz
Cinematography:  Apal Singh, Jyoti Keshar Simha, Nishant Purohit

Editing by: David Barker, Kimberley Hassett, Rita Meher, Deepak Rauniyar

Studio: Aadi Productions, Louverture Films
Country: Nepal
Language: Nepali

“Highway” Nepali movie nominated for 62nd Berlin Film Festival 2012

The Berlin International Film Festival is one of the top most prestigious film festivals in world. The Berlin International Film Festival well known as the Berlinale is an annual Film festivals celebrated to provide a common platform to World Cinema artistic and technical peoples for achieving excellence in their respective fields. The Berlin International Film Festival was established in the year of 1951. The first Berlin International Film Festival was held in Berlin, Germany. This world class film festivals generally takes place in the month of Feb at Berlin. The 2012 Berlin International Film Festival will be the 62nd edition of this premier world film festivals. The 2012 Berlin International Film Festival will be held from 9th Feb to 19th Feb, 2012 at Berlin, Germany.
I am so happy to know that “Highway” Nepali movie is nominated under the panorama fictional films section in 62nd Berlin Festival. It’s a milestone to Nepali Film Industry. The story goes like this: a man from Kathmandu and his wife have been trying unsuccessfully to have a child. The man travels to the mountains of eastern Nepal to seek help from a miracle healer. The healer indeed has a magic potion for him but tells the man he must get back to his wife within thirty-six hours for the medicine to work. The bus that winds its way through the narrow streets, hills and valleys of Nepal is full of people who all need to be somewhere else in a hurry – to meet an internet chat lover, bring someone some money for medicine, or to visit their parents. But the travellers are obliged to stop again and again on account of general strikes, traffic jams, breakdowns and angry villagers. Some of these obstacles are overcome by the passengers themselves, who get to know each other during the trip they even dress up as a wedding party in order to be allowed to keep moving. Meanwhile, at home, everything has changed.
Deepak Rauniyar’s first feature-length drama is a road movie that is full of surprises and passion; it is also an unflinching portrayal of life in Nepal today.
Movie details
Aadi Productions in association with Louverture Films presents ‘Highway’
Starring: Karma, Saugat Malla, Reecha Sharma, Binaya Shrestha, Eelum, Dayahang Rai, Rajan Khatiwada, Asha Magarati, Shristi Ghimire, Mamata Rai, Sandip Chhetri, Bhumika Shrestha, Keshav Bhattrai, Rabindra Mishra
Directed By: Deepak Rauniyar
Written By: Kedar Sharma, Khagendra Lamichhane and Deepak Rauniyar
Screenplay By: Abinash Bikram Shah
Produced By: Executive producers Dr. Sameer M Dixit and Dr. Lonim P Dixit, co-producers Joslyn Barnes and Danny Glover