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Celebrating ” Gulaab Gang ”

Posted on March 10, 2014 by VIDUR [ Kamal Nayan Chaturvedi ]

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA MARCH 10 , 2014 01.20 A.M.

I was eagerly waiting for ” Gulaab Gang “ to release . I am an admirer of Madhuri Dixit and desperately wanted to see her on-screen with Juhi Chawla . But the true cause of my excitement and wait was something else .

” Gulaab Gang “ will always be an important film for me because it features two students of mine . One is Tanvi Rao , who is an actor and an accomplished danseuse and the second student is Pawni Pandey , who is the playback singer in the film and her song ” ………………… Sharm Laaj Moh Maar Kar , Hata De Ye Pallu Jhaad Kar ……………. “ is filmed on Madhuri Dixit .

So the wait was on and it ended on March 07 , 2014 , when the much awaited film ” Gulaab Gang “ was released .

Collage of Posters of “Gulaab Gang”

Tanvi Rao and her father Shri Hari Prasad ji visited me two years back , when Tanvi was signed for ” Gulaab Gang ” . I was stunned to see a small girl sitting in front of me and talking to me in supreme confidence . I was shocked to know that she was going to be a co-actor in the film and will perform with Madhuri Dixit . Time was less and she was in Mumbai only for few days . It was a challenge for me and as usual I don’t shun challenges and responsibilities . So I started training her immediately .

I must make it clear in writing that Tanvi , the always smiling cute girl , is very hard-working student and extremely disciplined artiste . I thank her parents for inculcating this culture in her and giving her such great values and ethics , which is fast vanishing from the present day generation . She completed the training and along with her father , went back to her native place Mangalore . But they always remained in touch .

Tanvi , along with her father , came to meet me again and seek my blessings before the start of the shooting . It is so heart warming . It is so unlike some of the students , who make it a point not to acknowledge their teachers before shooting or after the release of their films . Tanvi and her father were full of respect and gratitude , though I had only done my job . Yet they came to me to seek my blessings . It brought tears in my eyes . I was overwhelmed .

With Tanvi Rao in My Office

With Tanvi Rao & Her Father Shri Hari Prasad in My Office

Tanvi Rao with Madhuri Dixit

[ With Madhuri Dixit ] Tanvi Rao Sitting on the Ground

Tanvi Rao with Madhuri Dixit

I must make it clear that apart from acting in ” Gulaab Gang “ , Tanvi Rao is an accomplished dancer and she has toured the world for her highly successful dance performances on stage . She has won many awards .

11th President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Blessing Tanvi Rao

My second student in ” Gulaab Gang “ is Pawni Pandey , who has sung the song ” ………………… Sharm Laaj Moh Maar Kar , Hata De Ye Pallu Jhaad Kar ……………. “ . She is currently getting trained in the Batch No. 82 of VIDUR Acting Institute .

Batch No. 82 – Vidur Acting Institute

With Pawni Pandey in My Office

She started as a participant in ” Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs ” in 2006 and was a finalist and stood at 5th position . She started her singing career with Sohail Khan’s film ” Kissan ” [ 2009 ] .

Since she is in the current batch , I will talk about her later .

Collage of Pawni Pandey

Komal Nahta Interviewing Pawni Pandey for His Show on Etc Channel

In the Silver Jubilee year of my Acting Training career , ” Gulaab Gang “ is the 4th film in 5 months in which my 5 students made debut . 5 debuts in just 5 months is incredible . The list is envious .

Urvashi Rautela ……….. ” Singh Saab The Great ” [ November 2013 ]

Daisy Shah ……………….. ” Jai Ho “ [ January 2014 ]

Preeti Desai ………………. ” One By Two ” [ January 2014 ]

Tanvi Rao …………………. ” Gulaab Gang “ [ March 2014 ]

Pawni Pandey ……………. ” Gulaab Gang ” [ March 2014 ]

” Gulaab Gang “ is doing quite well at the box office . I am posting tweets of trade analyst Mr. Taran Adarsh to show that among the 3 releases of this week , ” Gulaab Gang “ is the highest earner .

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taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 6h

#GulaabGang Fri 2.41 cr, Sat 2.90 cr to 3 cr. Total: 5.30 cr+ nett. India biz only.

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 6h

#Queen Fri 1.75 cr [revised], Sat 3.50 cr. Total: 5.25 cr nett. India biz only.

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 6h

#TotalSiyapaa Fri 1.11 cr, Sat 1.43 cr. Total: 2.54 cr nett. India biz only.

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On behalf of all the students and staff of VIDUR Acting Institute , I congratulate Tanvi Rao and Pawni Pandey for their stupendous success !

VIDUR Editing Studio , VIDUR Club and VIDUR Theatre would also like to wish them well for their glorious future !

Thanks for making me proud ! Thanks for being wonderful students ! Thanks for being cultured and respectful ! Thanks for not being abusive and disrespectful like few others ! Thanks for not being scheming upstarts and conniving fakers ! Though I am a small man , just a speck in the scheme of the things and can make no difference in any way but still I thank Tanvi Rao and Pawni Pandey from the bottom of my heart !

शत – शत तुमको धन्यवाद है , सुखी रहो जीवन भर ;

झरें शीश पर सुमन सुयश के , अम्बर तल से झर – झर ॥

May God bless you both always !

VIDUR

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA

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Vidur’s Film Diary – July 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by VIDUR [ Kamal Nayan Chaturvedi ]

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA AUGUST 11, 2013 11.20 P.M.

Month of July 2013 will always be associated with ” Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ” . The film got rave reviews and was a winner at the box office too .

A new face , Girish Kumar , also came into limelight this month with ” Ramaiya Vastavaiya ” . This scion of Tips , made his debut with the film . He was praised for his acting skills and the film did decent business at the box office .

Tweets :

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

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 2 Aug

#BhaagMilkhaBhaag is fast racing towards the 100 crore mark. Overall, Super Hit [Blockbuster in North circuits]
1. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 27 Jul
  
  RAMAIYA 1st week actual net collections: Rs. 22.2 crore. D-DAY 1st week figure: Rs. 15.75 crore. BMB reaches Rs. 82 crore in 2 weeks. Wow!
2. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 26 Jul
  
  LUV U SONIYO fails to get the audience’s love or attention. Read my review of the film, starring two new faces, at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/luv-u-soniyo-review/ …
3. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 26 Jul
  
  ISSAQ is too boring to make people fall in love with it! Read my review of the Prateik-Amyra starrer at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/issaq-review/ …
4. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 26 Jul
  
  All releases of today open to dull houses. Shows of some films cancelled at some centres due to absence of audience!
5. Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 26 Jul
  
  BAJATEY RAHO, a comedy thriller, is a dull fare, devoid of good comedy and exciting thrills. Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/bajatey-raho-review/ …

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Obituary :

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Sudhakar Bokade :

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Once a prolific film maker , Sudhakar Bokade died on July 07 , 2013 at the age of 57 . He came to limelight after the stupendous success of his third venture ” Saajan ” [ 1991 ] .

He produced many films like : ” Izzatdaar ” [ 1990 ] , ” Nyay Anyay ” [ 1990 ] , ” Saajan” [ 1991 ] , ” Prahaar ” [ 1991 ] , ” Sapne Sajan Ke ” [ 1992 ] , ” Dhanwaan ” [ 1993 ] , ” Kanyadaan ” [ 1993 ] , ” Sauda ” [ 1995 ] , ” Yeh Pyaar Hi To Hai ” [ 2000 ] , ” Sanam Teri Kasam ” [ 2000 ] and incomplete and yet to be released film ” Kalinga ” [ 1996 ] , a directorial debut of Dilip Kumar .

He also produced few Marathi films like ; ” Patli Re Patli ” [ 1991 ] , ” Mailek ” [ 1995 ] and ” Padkar ” [ 1995 ] .

Pran :

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Legendary actor Pran bid us adieu on July 12 , 2013 . He was 93 at the time of his death .

I have written two blogs about him . One was written when he was conferred Dada Saheb Phalke Award and the second was written as obituary after his death .

I am posting links of both the blogs :

Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 16 Apr

Phalke Award ……………….. And Pran http://wp.me/ptyXI-2Sa

Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 22h

……. And Pran !! Never Before ; Never Again http://wp.me/ptyXI-32J

Jagdish Raj :

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Jagdish Raj , the famous police officer of Bollywood, passed away on July 28, 2013 at his Juhu residence following respiratory ailment. He was 85. Jagdish Raj was born as Jagdish Raj Khurana in 1928 in the town of Sargodha , which is now in Pakistan.

He holds a Guinness World Record record for being the most type-cast actor. He played a police inspector in 144 films. Though he occasionally played a villain .

His daughter Anita Raj was also an actress. He is survived by two daughters and a son.

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New Hindi Film Releases & Me :

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First Week – July 05

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1 – Lootera ……………………………………………………. Divya Dutta

2 – Policegiri ………………………………………………….. X

Second Week – July 12

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1 – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ………………………………… Sonam Kapoor

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

2 – Boyss To Boyss Hain ……………………………….. Divya Dutta

…………………………………………………………………………. Tejaswini Kolhapure

3 – Sixteen ………………………………………………………. X

4 – Tara ……………………………………………………………. X

Third Week – July 19

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1 – Ramaiya Vastavaiya …………………………………. Girish Kumar

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

…………………………………………………………………………… Jacquline Fernandez

2 – D Day ………………………………………………………….. Arjun Rampal

Fourth Week – July 26

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1 – Luv U Soniyo ……………………………………………. Amaan Khan

2 – Issaq ………………………………………………………….. X

3 – Nasha ………………………………………………………… X

4 – Bajatey Raho …………………………………………….. X

In total …………… 12 …………….. films got released in July . Out of these ………….. 12 ………… released films ……….. 06 ………… films have …………… 10 ……………. persons , who are trained by me .

Out of these ………. 10 ……… persons , Divya Dutta worked in 3 films .

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TV Trivia & Me :

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1 – Sudhanshu Pandey is playing an important role in ” Ek Veer Ki Ardaas……… Veera “ on Star Plus TV .

My ……………. 01 ……….. student in ………… 01 ……………. show on TV .

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Theatre & Me :

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1 – Kalki Koechlin is playing lead in ” Hamlet – The Clown Prince ” .

2 – Asif Ali Beg is playing main lead in ” All In The Timing ” .

3 – Juhi Babbar is playing main lead in ” Ji , Jaisi Aapki Marzi ” .

4 – Nakuul Mehta is playing an important role in ” Cock ” .

My …………… 04 ………….. students in ………….. 04 …………. plays .

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Commercials & Me :

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1 – Aneet Kaur Siddhu is modelling for Dove soap .

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

I am happy that as an acting trainer or acting tutor I had a very satisfying month . My 10 students appeared in 06 films , 01 student in 01 TV Serial , 04 students in 04 plays and 01 student appeared in 01 Ad also . Thus total number of students working in the month of July 2013 comes to 16 .

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 would also like to wish them well in their glorious journey ahead .

May they shine in their chosen field !!

VIDUR

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA

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Vidur’s Film Diary – June 2013

Posted on July 8, 2013 by VIDUR [ Kamal Nayan Chaturvedi ]

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA JULY 08 , 2013 04.15 P.M.

Month of June 2013 didn’t bring many cheers to the world of Hindi cinema . It will only be remembered for the monstrous hit ” Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani “ , which actually got released in the last week of May 2013 . ” Fukrey ” and ” Raanjhanaa ” were the only hits of June 2013 .

Tweets

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

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 6 Jun

#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani. 100 cr. And counting…

#YamlaPaglaDeewana2 collects Rs 31.75 cr to Rs 32 cr nett in Week 1.

#YPD2 is dull, #YJHD Blockbuster – the detailed report! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/973/date/2013-06-14 …

#AnkurAroraMurderCase movie review: Heartfelt effort that deserves to be watched! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/568639 …

#Fukrey movie review: Watch it for sheer novelty and uniqueness. Recommended! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cri

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 7 Jun

YPD 2 is a comedy which hardly makes the audience laugh. Poor show. Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/yamla-pagla-deewana-2-review/ …

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 8 Jun

YJHD: 2nd week: fri – 7.0 cr fantastic, total 114.0 cr, YPD: fri – 7.0 cr dull!

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 10 Jun

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s #Fukrey is a fun-filled cute entertainer with lovely performances!

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 14 Jun

FUKREY is a superb laugh-riot with great dialogues and fantastic acting. Don’t miss it! Read my review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/fukrey-review/ …

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Obituary :

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Jiah Khan :

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A 3 film old actor Jiah Khan committed suicide in her apartment in Mumbai on June 02 , 2013 . She was just 25 years old at the time of her death .

Posting link of the blog post , which I have written about her :

Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 9 Jun

Jiah Khan , A Life Snapped Abruptly http://fb.me/29Io8Lg6N

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New Hindi Film Releases & Me :

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First Week – June 07

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1 – Yamla Pagala Deewana 2 …………………………………….. X

2 – Mere Haule Dost ……………………………………………….. Adil Abedi

3 – Kyun Hua Achanak ……………………………………………. Hazel Croney

Second Week – June 14

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1 – Fukrey ……………………………………………………………. Pulkit Samrat

2 – Ankur Arora Murder Case …………………………………. X

3 – Lakeer Ka Fakeer …………………………………………….. X

Third Week – June 21

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1 – Raanjhanaa ……………………………………………………. Sonam Kapoor

2 – Shortcut Romeo …………………………………………….. Neil Nitin Mukesh

3 – Enemmy ( Law And Disorder ) ………………………….. X

Fourth Week – June 28

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1 – Ghanchakkar …………………………………………………. Emraan Hashmi

2 – Baat Bann Gayi ………………………………………………. X

In total …………… 11 …………….. films got released in June . Out of these ………….. 11 ………… released films ……….. 06 ………… films have …………… 06 ……………. persons , who are trained by me .

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New Regional Films & Me :

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1 – Bengali : Hrishita Bhatt is doing an important role in ” Mrs. Sen “.

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

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TV Trivia & Me :

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1 – Shekhar Ravjiani is judging ” Indian Idol Junior “ on Sony TV .

2 – Eijaz Khan is participating in ” Jhalak Dikhla Ja “ on Colors .

3 – Tarun Khanna is playing Ravan in ” Devon Ke Dev…..Mahadev “ on Life OK .

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

Though not a very satisfying month but still I am happy that as an acting trainer / tutor my 06 students appeared in 06 films , 03 students in 03 TV serials and 01 student in 01 regional film . Thus total number of students working in the month of June comes to 10 .

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 would also like to wish them well in their glorious journey ahead .

May they shine in their chosen field .

VIDUR

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA

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Vidur’s Film Diary – May 2013

Posted on June 7, 2013 by VIDUR [ Kamal Nayan Chaturvedi ]

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 :

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.
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/ …
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.

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 58m

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

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 1h

#Gippi Fri 75 lacs, Sat 1 cr, Sun 1.25 cr, Mon 40 lacs. Total: 3.40 cr.
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.
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.

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!
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.
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

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

#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani takes a Blockbuster start in UAE. Thu AED 800,000. #Barfi Thu was AED 450,000.
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 31 May

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

#Aurangzeb 2nd Week: 4.16 cr. Grand Total: 23.85 cr.
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 .

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 :

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

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta31 Mar

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Vidur’s Film Diary – April 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by VIDUR [ Kamal Nayan Chaturvedi ]

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA MAY 03 , 2013 11.35 P.M.

Month of April started with a surprise hit ” Chashme Baddoor ” . For the first time in the history of Indian cinema two films ; the original ” Chashme Buddoor ” and the new ” Chashme Baddoor ” got simultaneous theatrical release and the new version became hit and got appreciation from the critics and public alike .

Tweets

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

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta30 Mar

#Himmatwala day 1 net collections 10.5 cr. Considering super wide release & good Friday holiday, collections are below the mark.

#Himmatwala collections drop badly. Day 2: Rs. 7.5 crore only. Total: Rs. 18 crore only. Sunday collections below d mark..

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 2 Apr

Expected loss in HIMMATWALA: Rs. 20 crore at least. May be more!

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta5 Apr

CHASHME BADDOOR is a fair entertainer for the young at heart. Read my complete review at http://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/chashme-baddoor-review/ …

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta5 Apr

For those of u who want to read my review of CHASHME BADDOOR in Hindi, u can do so at http://www.bbc.co.uk/hindi/entertainment/2013/04/130405_chashme_baddoorreview_pkp.shtml …

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta10h

Early estimates suggest that day one for #chashmebaddoor is 5~ 5.25cr!

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta10h

First day net collection of #Commando Rs 3.75 cr. & #NautankiSaala Rs. 3.25

Komal Nahta ‏@KomalNahta 2h

Ek thi Dayaan: fri – 5.25 cr. Collections on the lower side considering that it stars Emraan Hashmi.

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5 Apr

#Himmatwala collected approx. Rs 44.89 cr nett in Week 1. Rejected!
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5 Apr

#MereDadKiMaruti [3rd Week]: 1.05 cr to 1.10 cr. Grand total: approx Rs. 12.20 cr to 12.25 cr.
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5 Apr

Update: #ChashmeBaddoor has fairly good start… Respectable [weekend] total on the cards! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/update/id/317/date/2013-04-05 …
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

#ChashmeBaddoor is off to a super start in India. North India and Mumbai circuits leading. Even mass-dominated belt very good!
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 4h

#ChashmeBaddoor *early estimates* should cross 5.5 cr. May even touch 6 cr. Data still pouring in. Super start!

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 7h

#ChashmeBaddoor *revised total* Fri 5.18 cr, Sat 6.27 cr, Sun 7.85 cr, Mon 3.30 cr. Total: Rs 22.60 cr. Rock-steady!

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 12 Apr

#MereDadKiMaruti collected approx. Rs 34 lacs in Week 4. Grand total: Rs 12.54 cr. Above average.

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 11 Apr

#NautankiSaala review: Uncontaminated, witty, amusing. Offers an interesting premise with plenty of good laughs! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/563926 …
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 12 Apr

Update: #NautankiSaala decent at plexes, #Commando lead at single screens! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/update/id/318 …

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

#NautankiSaala Fri 3.25 cr. Picked up at plexes of urban centres.
taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 12 Apr

#ChashmeBaddoor collected approx. Rs 30 cr nett in Week 1 [domestic BO]. The Overseas total stands at approx. Rs 5 cr. HIT.

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

#Commando Fri 3.75 cr. Excellent at single screens of mass circuits.

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h

#ChashmeBaddoor [2nd Week] Fri 1.50 cr. Total: 31.50 cr.
2. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 15 Apr
  
  #ChashmeBaddoor collected approx Rs 6 cr nett in Weekend 2. Breakup: Fri 1.50 cr, Sat 2 cr, Sun 2.50 cr. Grand total: Rs 36 cr nett. Hit.
3. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 15 Apr
  
  #Commando collected approx Rs 11.18 cr nett in its opening weekend. Breakup: Fri 3.69 cr, Sat 3.39 cr, Sun 4.10 cr.
4. taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 15 Apr
  
  #NautankiSaala collected approx Rs 13.25 cr nett in its opening weekend. Breakup: Fri 3.25 cr, Sat 4.75 cr, Sun 5.25 cr.
  
  taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 3h
  
  #EkThiDaayan collected approx Rs 18.07 cr in its opening weekend. Breakup: Fri 6.24 cr, Sat 5.63 cr, Sun 6.20 cr.
  
  taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 26 Apr
  
  #Shree movie review: Has a fascinating premise, but the erratic writing plays the spoilsport! http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/590335 …
  
  taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h
  
  One of those rare Fridays when two new releases have notched solid numbers. Good films can co-exist, #Aashiqui2 and #IronMan3 prove it!
  
  taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 5h
  
  #IronMan3 is on a record-smashing spree. Numbers being compiled, but it’s a stupendous start. Biggest Hollywood opener? Let’s wait!
  
  taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 6h
  
  #Aashiqui2 has had a fantastic start. Though numbers still being compiled, it’s one of the biggest starts for a film starring newcomers!

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Obituary :

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P. B.Sreenivas :

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A Legendary playback singer P. B. Sreenivas a.k.a. PBS died on April 14, 2013 in Chennai . He made his début in 1952 in Gemini’s Hindi film “ Mr Sampat ”, where his song “Aji hum Bharat ki naari”, a duet with Geeta Dutt, became popular.

He sang his most popular duet in Hindi “Chanda Se Hoga Wo Pyaara” with Lata Mangeshkar in the film “ Main Bhi Ladki Hoon ” in 1964 . Years later , after a gap of 37 years , he again came to Hindi film and sang super-hit number ” Kaisi Hai Ye Rut Ki Jisme Phool Banke Dil Khile ” in ” Dil Chahta Hai ” [ 2001 ] .

Though PBS had hit numbers in all the languages that he sang, it was in the Kannada Film Industry that he sang the highest number of songs and delivered the highest number of hits. P. B. Sreenivas ruled the Kannada Industry for over three decades and was the voice for Super Star Dr. Rajkumar .

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

Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 18 Apr

P. B. Sreenivas : The Golden Voice Is No More http://wp.me/ptyXI-2Sj

Shamshad Begum :

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Iconic playback singer Shamshad Begum died in Mumbai on April 23 , 2013 at the age of 94 .

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

Kamal N. Chaturvedi ‏@VidurChaturvedi 1h

Shamshad Begum : छोड़ बाबुल का घर, आज पी के नगर, मोहे जाना पड़ा http://wp.me/ptyXI-2TF

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New Hindi Film Releases & Me :

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First Week – April 05

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1 – Chashme Baddoor …………………………………………………. Ayaz Khan

………………………………………………………………………………. Divyendu Sharma

2 – Rise of the Zombie ………………………………………………… X

Second Week – April 12

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1 – Commando – A One Man Army………………………………… X

2 – Nautanki Saala …………………………………………………….. Krishan Kumar

Third Week – April 19

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1 – Ek Thi Daayan …………………………………………………….. Emraan Hashmi

…………………………………………………………………………….. Kalki Koechlin

2 – Saanwariya ………………………………………………………… Ashmit Patel

Fourth Week – April 26

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1 – Aashiqui 2 …………………………………………………………. Krishan Kumar

2 – Shree ……………………………………………………………….. Hussain Kuwajerwala

3 – Kya Yaaron ……………………………………………………….. X

4 – Life Mein HUngama Hai ……………………………………….. X

In total …………… 10 …………….. films got released in April . Out of these ………….. 10 ………… released films ……….. 06 ………… films have …………… 07 ……………. persons , who are trained by me .

Out of these ………. 07 ……… persons , Krishan Kumar is the Co-Producer of ” Nautanki Sala ” and ” Aashiqui 2 “ .

Remaining ………. 06 ………. are actors .

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New Regional Films & Me :

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1 – Telugu : Sirish Allu is making his debut in ” Gauravam “.

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

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TV Trivia & Me :

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1 – Aamir Ali is playing an important role in ” Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga “ on Sahara One .

2 – Gaurav S. Bajaj is playing lead in ” Kaisa Ye Ishq Hai , Ajab Sa Risk Hai “ on Life OK .

3 – Rajnish Gore is playing a role in ” Chidiya Ghar “ on SAB TV .

4 – Sachin Chhabra is playing an important role in ” Ek Ghar Banaunga “ on Star Plus .

My ……………. 04 ……….. students in ………… 04 ……………. shows on different channels .

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Theatre & Me :

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1 – Viraf Patel is playing an important role in ” Bombay Talkies ” .

My ……………… 01 ……………… student in ………………… 01 …………….. play .

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Commercials & Me :

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1 – Hritik Roshan is the brand ambassador of Mountain Dew of PepsiCo .

2 – Mahima Chaudhary is the brand ambassador of Pioneer Herbals .

My ………….. 02 …………… student in …………… 02 …………… commercial campaigns .

I am happy as an acting trainer or acting tutor because my 07 students appeared in 06 films , 04 students in 04 TV serials , 01 student in 01 regional film , 01 student in 01 play and 02 students appeared in 02 Ads also . Thus total number of my students working in the month of April comes to 15 . On the contrary self-proclaimed most famous acting school of Mumbai , self-anointed most famous acting institute of India and self-appointed most famous acting academy of bollywood are busy celebrating blink and miss roles of their alumni .

I congratulate all my above mentioned students on behalf of all the students and staff of VIDUR Acting Institute , which is known as Vidur’s Kreating Charakters . May they shine in their chosen field . May , through their endeavour , VIDUR Acting Institute will one day become one of the most famous acting institutes of the world .

VIDUR

MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA