Vidur’s Film Diary – May 2013

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA           JUNE  07, 2013          08.30 P.M.

Our Success Ratio in MAY , 2013

175 %

[ 15 ACTORS / 01 Director / 01 E.P. / 01 Music Director

Working in 11 RELEASED FILMS  ]

Month of May 2013 is important for Indian cinema . On May , 1913 first full-length feature film ” Raja Harishchandra “ was released in Coronation Cinema , Girgaon , Mumbai [ then Bombay ] . India cinema celebrates its 100 years of existence this month .

It is sad that in the year when Indian cinema is celebrating its 100th years , world of Indian films lost 5 luminaries in this month .

It was not a very significant month either for Hindi films as for as box office collections are concerned . Out of all 11 released films , only ” Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani “ hits the bull’s-eye . ” Shootout At Wadala ” , ” Go Goa Gone ” and ” Aurangzeb “ were average hits . Rest 07 were flops .

Tweets

Tweets of eminent trade analysts Mr. Komal Nahta , Mr. Taran Adarsh , which I re-tweet , present the current and authentic trend of film industry :

2. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 21h

   SHOOTOUT AT WADALA opening in single-screens good, picked up very well in later shows.Opening in many multiplexes below the mark.
3. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 21h

   SAW has lots for masses in Mahrshtra (mainly)but little for women,families & classes.Not universal.Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/shootout-at-wadala-review/ …
4. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 3 May

   BOMBAY TALKIES is well-intentioned but with bleak chances at the b.o. Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/bombay-talkies-review/ …

   2. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 12 May

      #GoGoaGone collected Rs. 4.25 cr on Sat & Rs. 3.75 cr on Fri (approx). Total around Rs. 8 cr for two days….
   4. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 10 May

      GIPPI is a non-starter. It has opened dull and is not likely to pick up. Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/gippi-review/
      

   5. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 10 May

      GoGoaGONE is entertaining for a section of the public only.But that may not be enough to sail safe.Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/go-goa-gone/ …

   2. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 31 May

      Aditya Roy Kapur shines in YJHD. Kalki Koechlin springs the biggest surprise. Pritam no less a hero of the film.
   3. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 31 May

      Ranbir stakes claim to be called superstar after the flying start of YJHD and his extraordinary performance. Deepika is mind-blowing.
   4. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 31 May

      Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a highly entertaining film which will set the b.o. on fire. Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/yeh-jawaani-hai-deewani-review/ …

   1. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 4h

      #BombayTalkies Friday *early estimates* 1.25 cr to 1.5 cr.
   2. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

      #ShootoutAtWadala opens at No 11 position in UK. Despite 18 certificate by British censors. That says it all!
   3. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

      Surprise! Surprise!! Overseas biz pouring in and for a film that’s got an 18 cert, the opening day biz of #ShootoutAtWadala is very good!
   4. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

      #ShootoutAtWadala Fri 10.1 cr… Amongst the top openers of the year!
   5. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 6h

      #Gippi is straight from the heart. Brings back childhood memories. Sweet, simple, emotionally engaging, heart-warming cinema.

1. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 58m

   As per *early estimates* #ShootoutAtWadala crosses Rs 45 cr mark in Week 1. Excellent!

 

1. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 1h

   #Gippi Fri 75 lacs, Sat 1 cr, Sun 1.25 cr, Mon 40 lacs. Total: 3.40 cr.
2. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 1h

   #ShootoutAtWadala [2nd Week] Fri 2.02 cr, Sat 2.33 cr, Sun 2.57 cr, Mon 1.20 cr. Grand total: 53.94 cr.
5. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

   #GoGoaGone Fri 3.75 cr, Sat 4.25 cr, Sun 4.90 cr, Mon 2.05 cr. Total: 14.95 cr.

2. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

   In Overseas, Ranbir Kapoor is right next to the 3 Khans: SRK, Salman, Aamir. #Barfi and now #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani have cemented his status!
3. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

   #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani UAE *revised* Thu AED 900,000 … #Barfi Thu was AED 600,000 and #Rockstar Thu was AED 500,000.
4. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

   #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani *initial trends* suggest 18 cr Friday. Humungous opening!
7. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

   First Day First Show [Video]: #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani audience feedback… Tareef pe tareef! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/1828455 …
8. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

   #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani takes a Blockbuster start in UAE. Thu AED 800,000. #Barfi Thu was AED 450,000.

10. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

    Those asking, here’s the review of #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani: WINNER! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547969 …
11. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

    #Aurangzeb 2nd Week: 4.16 cr. Grand Total: 23.85 cr.
12. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

    As per trends, #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani should be Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest opener – Day 1, opening weekend and Week 1.

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Obituary :

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Dulari  : 

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From dancing on 2 peppy numbers ” Aana Meri Jaan , Meri Jaan , Sunday Ke Sunday “ and ” Jawani Ki Rail Chali Jaye Re “ in ” Shehnai ” [ 1947 ] to playing poor mother in numerous films , Dulari had a 56 year-long career in Hindi film industry .

She died in Pune on January 18 , 2013 at the age of 85 .

Posting link of the blog , which I wrote about her .

1. Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 5h

   Dulari Ji Is Gone; Unwept, Unheard , Unsung ! http://wp.me/ptyXI-2Vg

Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar :

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Though not a film music director in true sense of the term , Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar made just one exception . He gave background music for Film-maker Mani Kaul’s film ” The Cloud Door “ [ 1994 ] .

Posting the link of the blog , which I wrote about him :

1. Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 22m

   Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar , A Tribute http://wp.me/ptyXI-2VZ

Jagdish Mali :

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When I came to Mumbai in 1989 , there were only three photographers of repute . Gautam Rajadhyaksha , Jagdish Mali and Rakesh Shreshtha . Two of this triumvirate are now gone .

Jagdish Mali died on May 13 , 2013 in Mumbai in very tragic situation . Few months back he was found in semiconscious condition on the streets of Mumbai in tattered clothes .

Sulabha Mantri :

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Sulbha Mantri, an actress who was active on Marathi stage & serials and also worked in some Hindi serials like; “Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai”, “Uttaran” & “Kuchh Khoya Kuchh Paya”, died on May 12, 2013 at the age of 63.

She worked in Marathi serials like ; “Damini” & “Amchi Mati Amchi Manas”.

Rituparno Ghosh :

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Renowned film maker Rituparno Ghosh passed away on May 30, 2013 morning in Kolkata at the age of 49.

He won Multiple National Awards for his Bengali films. He also directed some Hindi films like; “Raincoat” [2004] , “The Last Lear” [2007] & “Sunglass” [2012]

It is painful to know about the demise of a hugely talented and young film-maker. RIP

Posting the link of the blog , which I wrote about him :

Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 3h

Rituparno Ghosh ; Gone Too Soon http://wp.me/ptyXI-2XS

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New Hindi Film Releases & Me :

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First Week – May  03

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1 – Shootout At Wadala …………………………………………………. John Abraham

…………………………………………………………………………………. Sonu Sood

…………………………………………………………………………………. Priyanka Chopra

2 – Bombay Talkies ………………………………………………………. Katrina Kaif

Second Week – May 10

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1 – Gippi ……………………………………………………………………. Divya Dutta

……………………………………………………………………………….. Shekhar Ravjiani

2 – Go Goa Gone …………………………………………………………. Saif Ali Khan

……………………………………………………………………………….. Soha Ali Khan

3 – Four Two Ka One …………………………………………………… Jimmy Shergill

Third Week – May 17

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1 -Aurangzeb ……………………………………………………………. Arjun Kapoor

………………………………………………………………………………. Sikander Kher

………………………………………………………………………………. Ashish Singh

2 – I Don’t Luv U ……………………………………………………….. X

Fourth Week  – May 24

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1 – Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke …………………………………………… Priya Pareira

2 – Ishkq In Paris ……………………………………………………… Prem Raj

3 – Zindagi 50 50 ……………………………………………………… Aarya Babbar

……………………………………………………………………………… Riya Sen

 

Fifth Week – May 31

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1 – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani ………………………………………. Ranbir Kapoor

……………………………………………………………………………… Kalki Koechlin

In total …………… 11 …………….. films got released in May . Out of these ………….. 11 ………… released films ……….. 10 ………… films have …………… 18 ……………. persons , who are trained by me .

Out of these ………. 18 ……… persons , Prem Raj is the Director of  ” Ishkq In Paris ”  , Ashish Singh is the Executive Producer of  ” Aurangzeb “ and Shekhar Ravjiani is the music director of  ” Gippi ” .

Remaining ………. 15 ………. are actors . Saif Ali Khan doubles as actor / producer of  ” Go Goa Gone ” .

 

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New Regional Films & Me :

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1 – Punjabi : Jimmy Shergill  is playing main lead in ” Rangeelay “.

My ………….. 01 ………………. student in ……….. 01 ………….. regional film .

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TV Trivia & Me :

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1 – Rohit Khurana  is playing an important role in   ” Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat “ on Sony TV .

on Star Plus .

2 – Manish Naggdev is playing an important role in ” Savdhaan India “ on Life OK .

My ……………. 02 ……….. students in ………… 02 ……………. shows on different channels .

 

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Theatre & Me :

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1 – Pratik Kothari is playing an important role in  ” Mummy ! Tu Aavi Kevi ” ?

2 – Adhir Bhatt is playing lead in ” The ugly One ” .

3 – Vikrant Sharma is playing an important role in ” Clowns @ Play ” .

 

 My …………… 03 ………….. students in ………….. 03 …………. plays .

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Commercials & Me :

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1 – Hritik Roshan is the brand ambassador of Ground Zero Products .

My ………….. 01 …………… student in …………… 01 …………… commercial campaign .

I am happy that as an acting trainer or acting tutor I had a very satisfying month . My 18 students appeared in 10 films , 02 students in 02 TV serials , 01 student in 01 regional film , 03 students in 03 plays and 01 student appeared in 01 Ad also . Thus total number of students working in the month of May comes to 25 .

Self-proclaimed most famous acting school of Mumbai , self-appointed most famous acting institute of India and self-anointed most famous acting academy of bollywood are nowhere in the scene .

On behalf of all the students and staff of VIDUR Acting Institute , which is known as Vidur’s Kreating Charakters  , I congratulate all my above mentioned students . VIDUR Editing Studio , VIDUR Club and VIDUR Theatre also wishes them well in their glorious journey ahead .

May they shine in their chosen field . May , through their endeavour , our acting institute will one day become one of the most famous acting institutes of the world .

VIDUR

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA

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Vidur’s Film Diary – February 2013

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA           MARCH  01, 2013          04.05 P.M.

Month of February , 2013 will only be remembered for the unexpected success of films like ; ” Special 26 ” and ” Kai Po Che ! ” . ” Vishwaroop “ also generated sparks and some controversy but it died down soon . Not so impressive performance of ” Murder 3 “ was a shocker .

Tweets of Mr. Komal Nahta and Mr. Taran Adarsh , which I re-tweet , shows the current trends of the industry .

Tweets

1. 25 Jan Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta RACE 2 does not entertain enough.It’ll not be able to win the b.o.race.Read my full review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/race-2-review/ …

   25 Jan Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta Read my RACE 2 review in Hindi at @KomalNahta) की समीक्षा http://bit.ly/11WpoZT 

   1 Feb Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta

   For all the hype and hoopla, Kamal Haasan’s VISHWAROOP is a commercial flop. Read my complete review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/vishwaroop-review/ …

   1 Feb Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta LISTEN… AMAYA is the film’s title. But is anyone ready to listen or watch it? Read my full review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/listen-amaya-review/ …

   1 Feb Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta VISHWAROOP opening shockingly poor in spite of controversy and free publicity. DAVID initial so dull that it cud well be called DISMAL DAVID

   1 Feb Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta RACE 2 ends the 1st week with a net all-India total of just around Rs. 65-66 crore. Huge dip in collections after weekend.

   3 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh #Vishwaroop [Hindi version] Fri 1.89 cr, Sat [revised] 2.57 cr. Total: Rs 4.46 cr.

   3 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh #David [Hindi version] Fri 69 lacs, Sat 83 lacs. Total: Rs 1.52 cr.

   3 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh #Race2 [2nd Week] Fri 3.5 cr, Sat 5.5 cr. Total: Rs 85.1 cr nett.

   5 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh #Race2 [2nd Week] Mon 2.5 cr. Total: Rs 94.1 cr

   5 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh #Vishwaroop [Hindi] passes the ‘Monday test’ with less than 50% fall. Monday *early estimates* 1.15 cr to 1.25cr.

   4 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh #Race2 collected Rs 15.5 cr nett in Weekend 2. Grand total: Rs 91.6 cr nett. Breakup for Weekend 2:- Fri 3.5 cr, Sat 5.5 cr, Sun 6.5 cr.

   4 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh #Vishwaroop collected approx Rs 7.56 cr + nett in its opening weekend. Breakup:- Fri 1.89 cr, Sat 2.47 cr, Sun 3.2 cr.

   4 Feb taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

   #David collected approx Rs 2.41 cr nett in its opening weekend. Breakup:- Fri 69 lacs, Sat 83 lacs, Sun 89 lacs.

   22h taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

   #Vishwaroop [1st Week; actuals] Hindi version: 11.55 cr. Maintained very well on weekdays.

   • 9htaran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

     #Special26 collected approx Rs 26.5 cr to 27 cr nett in its opening weekend. Breakup:- Fri 7 cr, Sat 9 cr, Sun 10.5 cr to 11 cr.

      
     

   • 9htaran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

     #ABCD collected approx Rs 19.5 cr nett in its opening weekend. Breakup:- Fri 5.5 cr, Sat 6.5 cr, Sun 7.5 cr.

      
     

   • 9htaran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

     It was a damn good weekend for the industry. Both #Special26 and#ABCD fetched very good numbers over the weekend. Detailed report soon.

      
     

   • 10 Febtaran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

     #Murder3 heralds the birth of talented storyteller, director Vishesh Bhatt. He reinvents the brand #Murder with this film. No stopping him!

1. Feb 22 taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

   Update: #KaiPoChe starts well at plexes, #ZilaGhaziabad at single screens http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/update/id/311/date/2013-02-22 …

1. 4 hrs taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh

   EXCLUSIVE OVERSEAS DATA: #KaiPoChe triumphs, #ZilaGhaziabad non-starter! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/id/461 …

 

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New Hindi Film Releases & Me :

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First Week – February 01

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1 -Midnight’s Children …………………………………………… Soha Ali Khan

2 – David …………………………………………………………….. Neil Nitin Mukesh

…………………………………………………………………………. Monica Dogra

…………………………………………………………………………. Shweta Pandit

…………………………………………………………………………. Adhir Bhatt

3 – Vishwaroop ……………………………………………………. X

4 – Mai ……………………………………………………………….. X

5 – Listen…Ameya ……………………………………………….. X

6 – Pyar Ka Jalwa …………………………………………………. X

7 – Deewana Main Deewana ……………………………………. Priyanka Chopra

Second Week – February 08

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1 – ABCD ……………………………………………………………. X

2 – The Unsound …………………………………………………. X

3 – Special 26 …………………………………………………….. Jimmy Sheirgill

……………………………………………………………………….. Divya Dutta

Third Week – February 15

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1 – Murder 3 …………………………………………………….. X

2 – Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story ………………………………. Vivek Oberoi

Fourth Week  – February 22

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1 – Kai Po Che ! …………………………………………………. Abhishek Kapoor

……………………………………………………………………… Amit Sadh

2 – Zila Ghaziabad …………………………………………….. Vivek Oberoi

……………………………………………………………………… Divya Dutta

……………………………………………………………………… Minissha Lamba

……………………………………………………………………… Eijaz Khan

……………………………………………………………………… Geeta Basra

3 – Rise of the Zombie ……………………………………….. X

 

In total …………… 15 …………….. films got released in February . Out of these ………….. 15………… released films ……….. 07 ………… films have …………… 16 ……………. persons , who are trained by me .

Out of these ……….16 ……… persons , Divya Dutta and Vivek Oberoi came twice and Geeta Basra made guest appearance . Abhishek Kapoor is the writer and director of  ” Kai Po Che ! “

 

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New Regional Films & Me :

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1 – Gujarati : Manav Gohil  is playing main lead in ” Saptapadii “.

 

My ………….. 01 ………………. student in ……….. 01 ………….. regional film .

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TV Trivia & Me :

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1 – Vijay Badlani  is doing ” Khamoshiyan “ on Star Plus .

2 – Mrunal Jain is doing ” Uttaran “ on Colors TV .

3 – Rohit Khurana is doing ” Dil Ki Nazar Se – Khoobsurat “ on Sony TV .

My ……………. 03 ……….. students in ………… 03 ……………. shows on different channels .

 

I congratulate all the above mentioned students of mine on behalf of all the current students and staff of Vidur’s Kreating Charakters . It is heartening and very satisfying to note that in February 16 students of mine got work in major films and serials . I need not proclaim that mine is the best acting school in Mumbai or the most successful acting class in India or the most famous acting institute of Bollywood . 16 working students in a month makes my position clear .

May they shine in their chosen field !

VIDUR

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