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The glittering premiere of Paa!

Posted by: fenilseta on: December 4, 2009

The premiere of the Bachchans’ home production Paa was a glittering affair with the who’s who of Bollywood attending the event last night
By Kunal M Shah (MUMBAI MIRROR; December 04, 2009)

The preparations for the grand premiere of Paa last night had started much earlier with Amitabh Bachchan visiting the venue at Wadala Imax at [...]

My son Auro completes me-Vidya Balan

Posted by: fenilseta on: December 4, 2009

FAMILY TIME: Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan on the joys of bringing up her special child

MEENA IYER Times News Network (BOMBAY TIMES; December 4, 2009)

Vidya Balan admits that Reliance BIG Entertainment’s Paa that is releasing today, is her personal favourite. “I have waited anxiously to showcase my son Auro’s film. I want to see [...]

Movie Review: PAA by TARAN ADARSH

Posted by: fenilseta on: December 3, 2009

By Taran Adarsh, December 3, 2009 – 17:34 IST
Can you ever imagine watching an Amitabh Bachchan film and not watching Amitabh Bachchan in it? Seems impossible, isn’t it? The towering persona and the rich baritone just cannot be overlooked. But R. Balki transforms the legendary actor into Auro, replaces the rich baritone with [...]

Fenil’s Bollywood Talk # 77

Posted by: fenilseta on: December 3, 2009

RADIO v/s PAA
This weekend will see the release of two diverse films, Paa and Radio. The best thing about both films is its cost-both films are made at a reasonable cost and should not find it difficult to recover it. My take on these films:
PAA:
Undoubtedly, Paa will be the first [...]

Farhan declines role in Rohan Sippy’s next?

Posted by: fenilseta on: December 1, 2009

Farhan Akhtar declines an offer to star with Abhishek Bachchan in Rohan Sippy’s next

By Subhash K Jha (MUMBAI MIRROR; December 01, 2009)

Rohan Sippy’s film requires three leading men. While two of them, Abhishek Bachchan and Pratik Babbar, have been finalised there is another crucial third character, whose role is parallel to that of Abhishek.
Apparently, [...]

I used to wonder what was so great about Balki – Vidya Balan

Posted by: fenilseta on: November 30, 2009

By Joginder Tuteja, November 30, 2009 – 12:17 IST

Ever since she made her debut with Parineeta, Vidya Balan has worked with many a veteran filmmakers like Vidhu Vinod Chopra (Eklavya – The Royal Guard), Mani Ratnam (Guru), Priyadarshan (Bhool Bhulaiyaa), Raj Kumar Santoshi (Halla Bol) and Aziz Mirza (Kismat Konnection). Meanwhile, she has also worked with [...]

A deluge of films for Pratik

Posted by: fenilseta on: November 30, 2009

Pratik signs a two-film deal with Rohan Sippy; will star alongside Abhishek Bachchan
By Sonal Chawla (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 30, 2009)

Pratik

He may not have signed on too many films after Jaane Tu… but he is now making up for lost time and is on a film-signing spree. The latest on Pratik is that he has [...]

SLB slackens Guzaarish for Paa’s sake

Posted by: fenilseta on: November 30, 2009

Sanjay Leela Bhansali slackens shooting schedule of Guzaarish for Aishwarya as she needs time to help with the premiere of Paa

By Subhash K Jha (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 30, 2009)

This one is strictly for Paa. Not just the film, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Pa, Amitabh Bachchan.
A stickler for discipline, punctuality and strict schedules during shooting [...]

Big B-Abhi to have a unique entry in Paa’s premiere

Posted by: fenilseta on: November 20, 2009

Abhishek Bachchan to enter the premiere of Paa carrying his father, Amitabh Bachchan, on his back

By Subhash K Jha (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 20, 2009)

The premiere of Paa in Mumbai on December 3 will be memorable for more reasons than one. This film is AB Corp Ltd’s first home production in five years, making it [...]

Farhan-Ritesh-Abhinay: On a roll and a song

Posted by: fenilseta on: November 20, 2009

CREATIVE: Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani

SHARIN WADER BUTANI Times News Network (BOMBAY TIMES; November 20, 2009)
Remember how hatke Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani were about their venture Rock On? The filmmakers took the same passion with them to Istanbul when they went there along with director Abhinay Deo on a recce for their film Crooked [...]