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SHOOTOUT AT WADALA opening in single-screens good, picked up very well in later shows.Opening in many multiplexes below the mark.
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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/ …
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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/ …
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#GoGoaGone collected Rs. 4.25 cr on Sat & Rs. 3.75 cr on Fri (approx). Total around Rs. 8 cr for two days…. -
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/
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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/ …
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Aditya Roy Kapur shines in YJHD. Kalki Koechlin springs the biggest surprise. Pritam no less a hero of the film.
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Ranbir stakes claim to be called superstar after the flying start of YJHD and his extraordinary performance. Deepika is mind-blowing.
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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/ …
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#BombayTalkies Friday *early estimates* 1.25 cr to 1.5 cr. -
#ShootoutAtWadala opens at No 11 position in UK. Despite 18 certificate by British censors. That says it all! -
Surprise! Surprise!! Overseas biz pouring in and for a film that’s got an 18 cert, the opening day biz of
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#ShootoutAtWadala Fri 10.1 cr… Amongst the top openers of the year! -
#Gippi is straight from the heart. Brings back childhood memories. Sweet, simple, emotionally engaging, heart-warming cinema.
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As per *early estimates*
#ShootoutAtWadala crosses Rs 45 cr mark in Week 1. Excellent!
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#Gippi Fri 75 lacs, Sat 1 cr, Sun 1.25 cr, Mon 40 lacs. Total: 3.40 cr. -
#ShootoutAtWadala [2nd Week] Fri 2.02 cr, Sat 2.33 cr, Sun 2.57 cr, Mon 1.20 cr. Grand total: 53.94 cr. -
#GoGoaGone Fri 3.75 cr, Sat 4.25 cr, Sun 4.90 cr, Mon 2.05 cr. Total: 14.95 cr.
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In Overseas, Ranbir Kapoor is right next to the 3 Khans: SRK, Salman, Aamir.
#Barfi and now#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani have cemented his status! -
#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani UAE *revised* Thu AED 900,000 …#Barfi Thu was AED 600,000 and#Rockstar Thu was AED 500,000. -
#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani *initial trends* suggest 18 cr Friday. Humungous opening! -
First Day First Show [Video]:
#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani audience feedback… Tareef pe tareef! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/1828455 … -
#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani takes a Blockbuster start in UAE. Thu AED 800,000.#Barfi Thu was AED 450,000. -
Those asking, here’s the review of
#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani: WINNER! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547969 … -
#Aurangzeb 2nd Week: 4.16 cr. Grand Total: 23.85 cr. -
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 .
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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 :
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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 :
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 .
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