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thought put all information on ek vivah in one thread ..



Am really looking foward to this movie 😳 definetly looking foward to seeing isha and sonu together they look good together



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Opinions for Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi of Sooraj Bharjatia

There are very few producers who add in inputs from the crew of the film. So it was a pleasant surprise when Sooraj Barjatya invited the entire cast and crew of his film, Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, for a special screening, and asked for their opinion on the film. The film was screened at a private theatre in Rajshri Production's office at Prabhadevi. The entire cast and crew were given a note-pad and a pen to jot down their observations and opinion. Before the screening began, it was announced that everyone must note their suggestions, and if they were found suitable, they will be incorporated in the film. When contacted, Sooraj Barjatya confirmed that they took their crew's opinion. They also did a similar exercise once the script of the film was finalized. At Rajshri they believe that it is vital to take everyone's opinion, be it an assistant or a technician.

As a producer, he should know if the film has touched people's soul or not. What could be a better way of finding this out? He tells his crew honestly that he wants to hear their opinion, and they give him an honest feedback. If he will not consider his crew's opinions after asking them for it, then all he will get will be sugarcoated lies. They are all together to make a good film and his crew understands that. Speaking about the changes done so far in Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, he said that a technician pointed out one editing error and that has been now corrected. As a result of another technician's observation, one scene has more background score now. There will be many more changes by the time the film finally releases around October-November. Barjatya goes a step further. According to him the families of the cast and crew will also get to watch film so that they can estimate how much the film will appeal to the entire family, or to their female audiences. Barjatya's assistant Kaushik Ghatak directs Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi. This movie stars Sonu Sood and Ishaa Koppikar.



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EK VIVAAH AISA BHI throws a surprise

October 7, 2008 11:30:22 AM IST

Manish Ramchandani, TWF, Bollywood Trade News Network

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Barjatya's special bond with composer/lyricist Ravindra Jain is continuing with EK VIVAAH AISA BHI. Two years back, veteran Ravindra Jain's work was heard in VIVAAH. Though the music didn't quite win the heart of the critics and was also slow in finding audience's attention, it went on to do decent business as the film turned into a huge success.



Now, after the success of the Shahid Kapoor'Amrita Rao starrer, Barjatyas are back with EK VIVAAH AISA BHI (which is not a sequel to VIVAAH, as some are presuming) and for the film they have roped in Ravindra Jain once again. To be fair to the composer/lyricist, EK VIVAAH AISA BHI turns out to be a good album which throws a complete surprise since it has literally come completely unannounced.



Just like majority of other films/music coming from the house of Barjatyas, this one too has it's heart in place, as evidenced in songs like 'Mujhe Zinda Hai Woh' and 'Kya Soch Ke Aaye The'. The soundtrack boasts of simplicity and innocent with Ravindra Jain demonstrating that there is a place for a sound like this even in the times when Western sound is dominating the music of practically every other film.



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'Company' to 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi': Isha Koppikar comes of age

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Publication Date 24/8/2008 2:43:58 PM(IST)

New Delhi: It was almost a decade ago that this girl with stunning looks and an endearing smile made a splash in Bollywood with the '''Khallas' song in Ramgopal Verma's 'Company'.


While giving a much needed kickstart to Isha Koppikar's ''still fledgling'' career in Bollywood at that time, the song in 'Company' also gave her the 'Khallas Girl' tag, an image that continues to be associated with her to this day.


However, with a series of films, featuring her in a range of diverse portrayals, on the anvil in the coming months, Isha could well be on threshold of outgrowing her 'Khallas girl' image.


However, of all the films in her kitty at present, the one which could well prove to be another milestone in Isha's career is Sooraj Barjatiya's 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi'.


Talking to UNI recently, Isha seemed quite excited about her role in 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi', a film which trade analysts feel could put her in the league of actresses like Madhuri.


''In 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi', I play the girl next door. Apparently, Soorajji had been following all my releases since Chandraprakash Dwivedi's 'Pinjar', where I played the girl next door for the first time, till Ramgopal Verma's 'Darling' where I played a plain housewife.

My role in 'Ek Vivah..' is a very challenging one. In fact, I would term it as one of my most mature performances till date, ''Isha said excitedly.


'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi' is one among a series of interesting films featuring the actress which are lined up for release in the coming months.

''I have several interesting films lined up for release in the coming months, all of which feature me in a wide variety and range of roles, helping me utilise to the fullest my potential as an actress.



In fact, there are among six of my films set for release shortly which include Atul Agnihotri's 'Hello' based on writer Chetan Bhagat's bestseller 'One Night @ the Call Center' ; Lalit Marathe's 'Shabri', Jahnu Barua's 'Harr Pal', Manoj Tiwari's 'Hello Darling', 'Right Ya Wrong' and Kaushik Ghatak's 'Ek Vivah Aisa bhi'. Each of these films features me in characters different from the other, all of which help me showcase my abilities as an actress,''Isha said.



Asked whether, almost a decade after Ramgopal Vermas 'Company' being still referred to as Khallas girl peeved her, Isha, displaying her characteristic nonchalance, said,''for me it does not make any difference whether people call me a 'Khallas' girl or by any other name. A lot of actresses in this industry are known and associated with a particular character or image. For example, Hema Malini was known as the 'Dream Girl' after she did the film by the same name. For me, too is a matter of pride that like great actresses like Hema Malini, I too am being associated with the 'Khallas girl' image.'' Isha said her career had taken a turn for the better over the last few years after films like 'Kya Kool Hai Hum', 'Don' and 'Salaam-e-Ishq'.



''Films like 'Kya Kool Hai Hum', 'Don' and 'Salaam-E-Ishq' have been significant milestones in my career. For example, 'Kyan Kool Hai Hum', for the first time, brought to the fore the comic streak in me. On the other hand, Farhan Akhtar's 'The Don Returns', where I played Shah Rukh Khan's girlfriend Anita, the character borne out of Farhan's interesting interpretation of the earlier 'Don', and Nikhil Advani's 'Salaam-E-Ishq' opened the doors of big banner films for me,'' she said.



Indeed, the last few years have witnessed Isha, who made her debut over a decade ago with the Tamil film 'Kaadal Kavitha', come of age with a diverse range of meaty films in her kitty.



Asked about her criterion of choosing a film, the actress said, ''for me, first and foremost, script should be exciting. The next criterion is the banner that should be recognised one and then my role in the film and its director.''



https://www.mynews.in/fullstory.aspx?storyid=9175




sha to board 'networking' flight for Hollywood take-off



NEW DELHI, July 16: Expressing her desire to join actresses who have turned up in Hollywood, 'Khallas girl' Isha Koppikar says she plans to head towards New York to boost her career in Hollywood after completing her pending projects.



"After finishing my part for 'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi', 'Hello Darling' and 'Hello', I intend to take a one month break and enhance my networking amongst Hollywood circles," Isha says.



"I have an agent in New York, but the arrangement won't work till I make my presence felt there," says the actress who first came into limelight with the item number 'Khallas' in 'Company'.



The glam diva, who has been appreciated for her role as a paan chewing inspector in 'Kya Kool Hai Hum' and has portrayed a variety of roles including that of a ghost in 'Krishna Cottage' and a lesbian in 'Girlfriend', will soon be seen in Rajshri's 'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi' and Atul Agnihotri's 'Hello' in prominent roles.



While 'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi' is a love story set in the backdrop of music, 'Hello' is an onscreen adaption of Chetan Bhagat's famous novel 'One night at the Call Centre,' she says.



Relishing the prospect of playing the lead role in 'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi', Isha says, "It's the journey of a woman in the world of music, that also deals with her love interest, how they meet and get separated." 'Hello Darling', 'Shabri', 'Raakh', 'Right Ya Wrong' and 'Mujhe Rang De'are some of the other movies in which she will be seen later this year.



Isha is yearning to star opposite Ranbhir Kapoor amongst a host of new actors who have emerged in the last couple of years. "I am a die hard fan of his father's radiant smile. There is no one who could better him with a guitar or in a quawwali scene," she says. "Perhaps this is the way I can fulfil my crush on him," she adds.



An expert in Taekwondo, Ishaa is keen to flaunt her action skills," I would love to play the lead in a solo action flick, a la-Lara Croft types where I'm not cluttered with other actors," she says. (PTI)



https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/web1/08july17/national.htm



Opinions for Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi of Sooraj Bharjatia

There are very few producers who add in inputs from the crew of the film. So it was a pleasant surprise when Sooraj Barjatya invited the entire cast and crew of his film, Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, for a special screening, and asked for their opinion on the film. The film was screened at a private theatre in Rajshri Production's office at Prabhadevi. The entire cast and crew were given a note-pad and a pen to jot down their observations and opinion. Before the screening began, it was announced that everyone must note their suggestions, and if they were found suitable, they will be incorporated in the film. When contacted, Sooraj Barjatya confirmed that they took their crew's opinion. They also did a similar exercise once the script of the film was finalized. At Rajshri they believe that it is vital to take everyone's opinion, be it an assistant or a technician.

As a producer, he should know if the film has touched people's soul or not. What could be a better way of finding this out? He tells his crew honestly that he wants to hear their opinion, and they give him an honest feedback. If he will not consider his crew's opinions after asking them for it, then all he will get will be sugarcoated lies. They are all together to make a good film and his crew understands that. Speaking about the changes done so far in Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, he said that a technician pointed out one editing error and that has been now corrected. As a result of another technician's observation, one scene has more background score now. There will be many more changes by the time the film finally releases around October-November. Barjatya goes a step further. According to him the families of the cast and crew will also get to watch film so that they can estimate how much the film will appeal to the entire family, or to their female audiences. Barjatya's assistant Kaushik Ghatak directs Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi. This movie stars Sonu Sood and Ishaa Koppikar.




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EK VIVAAH AISA BHI - shooting in full swing!

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By glamsham
Saturday Apr 26 1:35 PM
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The shooting for EK VIVAAH AISA BHI, one of the most looked forward family films this year, is in full swing. Already a month's shooting has been completed in Bhopal and one of the main schedules of 55 days is being shot in Mumbai's film city. This schedule will capture the major part of the movie which will include songs and major scenes.
Art director Sanjay Dhabade has successfully recreated the quaint old world charm of an Indian small town with his exquisite eye for details. There are narrow gullies, temples and mazaars, banners on poles and electric wires enmeshed over the houses... the set is no longer just a set but has become a character of the film.

Rajshri Productions has always believed in giving new talent to the industry in every field of film making, be it actors, actresses, music directors, writers, lyricists and directors. This was one of the pioneering beliefs of the Late Shri Tarachand Barjatya - the founding father of Rajshri Productions. In a similar vein, under the able guidance of the trailblazer Sooraj R. Barjatya, Rajshri is nurturing talent with the aim to please and entertain audiences all over. Keeping the tradition, Kaushik Ghatak is making his directorial debut in Bollywood with EK VIVAAH AISA BHI. He has successfully directed serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sanjeevani and Rajshri's very own Woh Rehnewali Mahlon Ki. Kaushik Ghatak has his fine sensitivities tuned into what the family audiences appreciate by delivering the above mentioned successful television family dramas.

EK VIVAAH AISA BHI, Rajshri's 52nd offering, is the story of strong and beautiful bonding between relationships.

EK VIVAAH AISA BHI features the charming Eesha Koppikhar and the talented Sonu Sood with Alok Nath, Smita Jayakar, Vallabh Vyas, Anang Desai, Vishal Malhotra, Chhavi Mittal, Amrita Prakash, Kunal Kumar, Daman Deep Baggan, Ritu Vasishtha, Jayaa Bhattacharrya, Anand Abhyankar, Gargi Patel, Amrit Kaur Chawla, Prashant Kumar, Master Amey Pandya and Baby Ishita Panchal.

The film is produced by Kamal Kumar Barjatya, RajKumar Barjatya, Ajit Kumar Barjatya. The soulful music and lyrics are by veteran Ravindra Jain.

Its set to be an all India release through Rajshri.

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Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi - not a sequel to Vivah
18 Feb, 2008 03:14 am ISTlINDIATIMES MOVIES

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Sonu Sood is receiving accolades for his convincing portrayal of the character of Soojamal in Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa Akbar . Finally the actor is happy with the long-due recognition he is getting.

But rather than basking in the glory of the present appreciation, Sonu is concentrating on his upcoming film which only promises to make things better for him. He has been signed by none other than Sooraj Barjatya for Rajshree's next family affair 'Ek Vivah Aisia Bhi '. The film will be directed by debutante Kaushik Khattar.

Does the title imply it's a sequel to Sooraj Barjatya's superhit Vivah ? 'No, not at all', explains Soni ' Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi is definitely not a sequel to Vivah . But yes the film will show the growth of the character of Prem post Vivah .'

If one recollects in all of Sooraj Barjatya's films, right from Maine Pyaar Kiya to Hum Aapke Hai Kaun , Hum Saath Saath Hain , Mein Prem Ki Diwani Hoon and Vivah , the name of the lead protagonist has been Prem. The legacy continues in their next film as well.

So will Sonu be impersonating the earlier Prems? 'No, This Prem will be really different from all the earlier ones', claims the actor. 'I'm playing Prem who in the film is very supportive and too good a character to be true'.

And how does it feel playing Prem? 'This is my first film where I have this huge responsibility on my shoulders of carrying forward the image of Prem. The Rajshris are known for family oriented films like Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun and they have entrusted me with something to which I need to do full justice', concludes a concerned Sonu Sood. .

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The 'Khallas' girl Isha Koppikar is all set for a makeover from a bold and 'bindaas' image to a demure traditional Indian woman. She has signed Rajshree Films' next production titled Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi and will appear in a traditional look draping the 6 yards saree.

The gal was surprised when she got a call from Sooraj Barjatya to star in 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi'. "I loved the idea and challenge of playing a traditional Indian girl. I was gladly surprised when Sooraj ji told me that he has been tracking my work in films. It is an honour for me to star in one of his films," says Isha.

The movie will portray changes in a ten-year-long relationship of a couple and actor Sonu Sood has been signed opposite Isha. To be directed by Barjatya's assistant Kaushik Ghatak, the film is set to begin in January next year.

I'm not pregnant!

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Ishaa Koppikar has rubbished rumours that she is pregnant. Last week the actress was rushed to the maternity ward of a hospital after she fainted during a shoot. Ishaa who was shooting for Rajshri's Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi suddenly collapsed on the sets which pressed the panic button among the crew. In a semi conscious state she insisted on being taken to a gynecologist. This sparked off rumours that the actress was expecting.

Ishaa however insists that it was long hours of work which stressed her body and led to the situation. She added that while shooting she gets so much involved in the character that all other things take a back seat in her life. Ishaa is also busy shooting for Ram Gopal Varma's film Shabri. In remains to be seen how true are Ishaa's argument as not often do we visit a gynecologist that too for symptoms of work related stress

Ishaa Koppikar is finally moving towards her dream-prize - getting out of the item girl trap "very soon," she adds with the bubbling enthusiasm that befits the high energy levels of this an item number in Ram Gopal Verma's Company. For this statuesque frame of five feet and seven inches with sculpted features and beautiful eyes, life has never been better than it is right now, what with leading roles in big banners lined up for quick release in the near future. Our Correspondent holds her captive for an interview

Q-We know you have a background in modelling. Then how did films happen?

A-I got into modelling merely for pocket money because no one in my family has ever been remotely linked either to modeling or to films. It just happened. My father is a gynaecologist and my mother used to work in a bank. My grandmother was the first lady graduate to come out of Mumbai's R. R. Ruia College. I was a state level basketball player and also trained in Kathak from Neelambari Jadhav who is a disciple of Birju Maharaj. I have trained in Taekwondo and Hapkido, which is less violent and involves subduing the opponent with the use of several body locks.

Films just happened and my first break in a Hindi film was Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan which got shelved. In the meantime, I graduated in Life Sciences because my father insisted that I finish college. I won the Miss Talent Crown in the Miss India 1995 contest. I began with the Tamil film Kaadal Kavithai (1998) opposite Prashanth that fetched me the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. I also acted opposite Arvind Swamy in the Tamil film En Swasa Kaatre and a couple of Telugu films. But after Company, there has been no looking back.

Q-We hear your role was chopped on the editing table for Kaante?

A-Yes. That's right. Though I was a bit disappointed in the beginning when I saw that all I had were two item numbers in Kaante? one after another and no role to speak of, I took it in my stride as an occupational hazard one goes through in every line of work.

Q-What criteria do you use while accepting a role?

A-Firstly, the presentation and packaging of the final product must be good. Secondly, the script should excite me absolutely. The banner should be big enough to appeal to me. Then my role in the film, who my hero is going to be and of course, the director. I know I am a very spontaneous actress but I am also known to be a director's delight because I am extremely disciplined on the sets, am ready to do my homework religiously and give 100% to my role and to the film.

Q-You are now doing very diverse roles in some really meaty films, aren't you?

A-That's right. I have been trying to break out of the item-girl stereotype for some time now. I played a paan-chewing cop in Kya Kool Hai Hum and since then, some directors discovered that I have a very good flair for comedy. I would love to get roles that need comedy because the film industry in Bollywood lacks a female comedienne today. I think I could fill that niche. Now, I am doing very diverse roles that have given me the chance to explore my potential and test my commitment to hard work.

The films that are now lined up for release are - Atul Agnihotri's Hello based on One Night @ the Call Center, Chetan Bhagat's Bestseller, Lalit Marathe's Shabri, Jahnu Barua's Harr Pal, Manoj Tiwari's Hello Darling and Kaushik Ghatak's Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi. Each character is different from the next posing a challenge to my abilities as an actress.

Q-What roles are you playing in these films?

A-In Hello Darling, I play a Hariyanvi girl from Panipat who arrives in Mumbai looking for a job. It deals with serious issues like sexual harassment at the workplace but with a very light-hearted touch. There are three girls in the film and I play a girl who works under a kind of a pervert boss played by Javed Jaffrey. The message of the film is that the way a girl dresses is no indication of her moral character or values. I got the director to get me a language expert to lend cadence to my Hindi spoken with a heavy Hariyanvi accent. In Harr Pal, I am Preity Zinta's friend and we stay together in a hostel.

The impact my character has on the life of the character Preity plays in the film is the focus. In Shabri, I play an orphaned woman. Hello is about five friends of which I play one of the three girls along with Gul Panag and Amrita Rao. The two men are played by Sharman Joshi and Sohail Khan. I play Esha who wants to break into modelling for a career but the dream eludes her. Hello Darling, under Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts banner, is an out and out comedy that revolves around three heroines and a villain.

Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi is a moving story about a man-woman relationship that goes beyond the bonds of marriage where the man and the woman overcome all obstacles for 12 years. I play the woman opposite Sonu Sood. This is a Rajashri Films production and I am looking forward to its release. Almost the entire film is situated in Bhopal.

Q-Which among you are the milestones in your career of around 40 films?

A-I am proud of Company because it gave my career the kick it needed at the right time and right place. I am very fond of Farhan Akhtar's The Don Returns where I play Anita, Shah Rukh Khan's girlfriend, the character that has been borne out of Farhan's interesting interpretation of the earlier Don.

Darna Mana Hai was challenging in a different way. Girlfriend was extremely controversial and I loved doing the film. Qayamat - City Under Threat, I cherish because of the strong negative shades in the character I played. Kya Kool Hai Hum and Salaam-E-Ishq are two more films I love to list as among my favourites.

Dream roles if any?

I'd love to do the characters Sridevi played in Chalbaaz and Sadma. She is my favourite actress. I am a determined person and my biggest dream is to win the Oscar for India and that too, very soon.

Sooraj Barjatya to take on Shah Rukh Khan?



By glamsham
Saturday Aug 30 1:09 PM

Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network

Though the picture is still quite hazy at the moment, there are rumors going around the town that Shah Rukh Khan may have an unlikely competitor on the day his BILLO BARBER releases. And this competition comes from none other than Sooraj Barjatya whose EK VIVAAH AISA BHI is fast reaching the finishing lines.

While BILLO BARBER is making good progress as well to meet the 7th November deadline, the news which has just come in is that Sooraj Barjatya is eyeing the same day release as well for EK VIVAH AISA BHI. This also stems from the fact that majority of biggies which were slated to arrive in October/November timeframe have seen a re-shuffle in their release plans which opens the slots for medium budget films like EK VIVAAH AISA BHI.

A Rajshri production which promises to go on the traditional route once again after, especially after the super-success of VIVAH, EK VIVAAH AISA BHI was launched close to a year back. It boasts of an unlikely pairing of Sonu Sood and Isha Koppikar, both of whom would be going through a complete image makeover. In addition, the film stars usual suspects like Alok Nath, Smita Jaykar, Srivallabh Vyas and Anang Desai along with Vishal Malhotra and Amrita Prakash. Filmed by first time director Kaushik Ghatak, EK VIVAAH AISA BHI is written by Sooraj Barjatya along with Asha Purna Devi with music and lyrics by Ravindra Jain.

On the other hand, BILLO BARBER is a real biggie in the making since it brings together Shah Rukh Khan and Priyadarshan for the first time ever. And though the film has King Khan as its USP, the fact remains that Irrfan Khan has a much bigger role as he plays the title role. With Lara Dutta as the lead heroine and Deepika Padukone along with Karishma Kapoor making a special song and dance appearance, the film is touted to be an entertaining affair, what with Pritam unleashing quite a few item numbers!

Now in weeks to come, it would become clearer if EK VIVAAH AISA BHI would indeed end up clashing with BILLO BARBER. Stay tuned!



'Sujamal' Sood shines
Sonu Sood hits a purple patch with 'Jodhaa Akbar'


Scent of success Sonu Sood is the new Prem of Rajshri Films

Beyond a blink-and-miss mention, most history books will not tell you about Sujamal, the doting and protective brother of Jodhaa. Sujamal is now an integral part of the lives of Akbar and Jodhaa, after Ashutosh Gowarikar's fact-meets-fiction film. The intense role of Sujamal is actor's Sonu Sood passport to critical acclaim. "People had written off the film even before its release. All of us who worked in it knew the amount of work we had put it and believed that the film will work. Today, the response is phenomenal. The film is a hit and I am being appreciated for my performance," he says.

Preparation

Hours before the Telugu premiere of Jodhaa Akbar, amidst shooting for Rajshri Films' Ek Vivah Aisi Hi, Sonu Sood reflects on the days prior to shooting for the epic. "My mother, being a history professor, was excited when I got the role. She gave me a number of history books on the Mughal era and Rajputs. Though there was very little mention of Sujamal, the books helped me have a better understanding of the era."

Sword fighting, horse riding and the works aren't new to Sonu. "I learnt sword fighting while studying engineering in Nagpur; I just had to practice. I've done sword fighting sequences in my Telugu and Tamil films too. On the sets, we would speak in Hindi to be in tandem with the film."

The success of Jodhaa Akbar is still sinking in. Sonu wants to weigh his options carefully. Coming up is Anees Bazmee's action-comedy Singh in King and Rajshri's Ek Vivah Aisi Hi. "This is not a sequel to Vivah," Sonu clarifies. "I am the new Prem for Rajshri Films. From the days of Maine Pyar Kiya to Vivah, the character Prem has been significant for this banner. It's an honour and a responsibility to live up to expectations. The film is special to me since it's also a solo hero film," he says, flashing his trademark smile.

Singh is King features Sonu as a king of Indian origin settled in Australia. Moments of laughter are punctuated by action sequences. "I had to jump from the 75th floor of one of the tallest buildings," he says, recalling the nightmare.

Telugu and Tamil films will continue to be part of Sonu Sood's roster. "I built my career in Telugu and Tamil and I don't want to burn the bridges. In fact, I am shooting for a Telugu film with Jagapati Babu," he says.

Talk of engineers who've stepped into the industry and charted a different course, like Nagesh Kukunoor and Sekhar Kammula, and Sonu shrugs, "Engineers love to take risks, experiment and are creative. Perhaps this works in the film industry as well."

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"I cannot make a Madhur Bhandarkar brand of film" - Sooraj Barjatya
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His lead heroes are the human version of Lord Ram – honest, humble, truthful and extremely kind, while his actresses ought to be Sita – sacrificing, submissive, docile, demure, extremely feminine and above all very Indian! There are directors who want to experiment and break the popular stereotypes their previous films have created and then there is Sooraj Barjatya who has no qualms in proudly sticking to his 'wedding' rather winning formula! In a tete-a-tete with Renuka Vyavahare , he reveals what fascinates Rajshri Productions about this pious bond!

After the success of Vivah, you are coming up with yet another Vivah!
Yes, our next film is called, Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi , starring Isha Koppikar and Sonu Sood. Kaushik Ghatak is the director of the film who has directed TV serials like Sanjeevani, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , to name a few. It is about the relationship between an unmarried couple.

Live-in relationship, you mean?
No, Rajshri Productions is not into showing live-in relationships (smiles)! The film is a different take on marriage after Vivah. Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi does not talk about the legality of marriage but the emotional bond that an unmarried couple shares which is no less than a marriage!

Yet another film on marriage and family!
I believe that marriage is the most beautiful emotional bond that you can share with someone. I will continue to make films on weddings and films that showcase our culture and traditional values as no matter how much we are inclined towards aping western culture these days, we still appreciate and respect our own value system. Also I believe every family has a story to tell!

Your films are filled with characters that are 'too good to believe'. You think such Godly people really exist?
I think goodness exists in this world, without which, babies won't be born! That's why I show and promote goodness in my films through my characters. Also this is the kind of people and life that I have seen. I cannot make a Madhur Bhandarkar brand of film as I haven't seen all that!

Weren't you apprehensive about casting Isha Koppikar and Sonu Sood, considering their mediocre track record?
I feel Isha's potential hasn't been tapped in Bollywood as yet. She is looked upon as this 'item girl' but in my film you'll see her as a typical Indian Rajshri heroine. Sonu Sood has done a good job too.

Like Isha, would you give Mallika Sherawat a Rajshri make-over too?
Why not? She is a good actor and that's why she is doing so well. In fact she can be the next Rajshri heroine too.

Related Links
Isha's four film deal with Ghai
Barjatya's take on Vivaah
http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2546327.cms
EK VIVAAH AISA BHI - shooting in full swing!
April 26, 2008 3:51:44 PM IST
Bollywood Trade News Network

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The shooting for EK VIVAAH AISA BHI, one of the most looked forward family films this year, is in full swing. Already a month's shooting has been completed in Bhopal and one of the main schedules of 55 days is being shot in Mumbai's film city. This schedule will capture the major part of the movie which will include songs and major scenes.

Art director Sanjay Dhabade has successfully recreated the quaint old world charm of an Indian small town with his exquisite eye for details. There are narrow gullies, temples and mazaars, banners on poles and electric wires enmeshed over the houses... the set is no longer just a set but has become a character of the film.

Rajshri Productions has always believed in giving new talent to the industry in every field of film making, be it actors, actresses, music directors, writers, lyricists and directors. This was one of the pioneering beliefs of the Late Shri Tarachand Barjatya - the founding father of Rajshri Productions. In a similar vein, under the able guidance of the trailblazer Sooraj R. Barjatya, Rajshri is nurturing talent with the aim to please and entertain audiences all over. Keeping the tradition, Kaushik Ghatak is making his directorial debut in Bollywood with EK VIVAAH AISA BHI. He has successfully directed serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sanjeevani and Rajshri's very own Woh Rehnewali Mahlon Ki. Kaushik Ghatak has his fine sensitivities tuned into what the family audiences appreciate by delivering the above mentioned successful television family dramas.

EK VIVAAH AISA BHI, Rajshri's 52nd offering, is the story of strong & beautiful bonding between relationships.

EK VIVAAH AISA BHI features the charming Eesha Koppikhar and the talented Sonu Sood with Alok Nath, Smita Jayakar, Vallabh Vyas, Anang Desai, Vishal Malhotra, Chhavi Mittal, Amrita Prakash, Kunal Kumar, Daman Deep Baggan, Ritu Vasishtha, Jayaa Bhattacharrya, Anand Abhyankar, Gargi Patel, Amrit Kaur Chawla, Prashant Kumar, Master Amey Pandya and Baby Ishita Panchal.

The film is produced by Kamal Kumar Barjatya, RajKumar Barjatya, Ajit Kumar Barjatya. The soulful music and lyrics are by veteran Ravindra Jain.
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Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi
15 Jul, 2008

Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi is upcoming Bollywood film which is undergoing with its shooting. The film produced under the banner of Rajshri Productions Pvt Ltd.

TV seriel director Kaushik Ghatak is the director who is making his debut with the feature film. Sonu Sood, Alok Nath,Smita Jaykar etc in the cast. Model cum actress Isha Koppikar plays the female lead.

Ravindra Jain has the music. Harish Joshi has the cinematography. The film themed on relationships is meant for the family audience and is expected to reach theaters by October-November.
--MP
http://www.my-india.net/movies/2008/07/ek-vivah-aisa-bhi.shtml
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Rajshri's melodic romantic drama 'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi' is complete!

The shooting for 'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi', the one of the most looked forward to films this year, is completed.

Kaushik Ghatak is making his directorial debut in feature films after a successful stint of directing several television serials like Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Sanjeevani, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and many others. Kaushik Ghatak has his fine sensitivities tuned into what the family audiences appreciate by delivering the above mentioned successful televison family dramas.

Rajshri Productions has always believed in giving new talent to the industry in every field of film making, be it actors. actresses, music directors, writers, lyricists and directors. This was one of the pioneering beliefs of the Late Shri Tarachand Barjatya - the founding father of Rajshri Productions. In a similar vein, under the able guidance of the trailblazer Sooraj R. Barjatya, Rajshri is nurturing talent with the aim to please and entertain audiences all over.

'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi' features the charming Eesha Koppikhar and the talented Sonu Sood with Aloknath, Smita Jayakar, Vallabh Vyas, Anang Desai, Vishal Malhotra, Chhavi Mittal, Amrita Prakash, Kunal Kumar, Daman Deep Baggan, Ritu Vasishtha, Jayaa Bhattacharrya, Anand Abhyankar, Gargi Patel, Amrit Kaur Chawla, Prashant Kumar, Master Amey Pandya and Baby Ishita Panchal.

Its set to be an All India release through Rajshri.

http://www.rajshriproductions.com/evab_press.php
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Yay the films finally complete cannot wait think it will be a divali release what do you think so far ...promos exciting abit simple like usual but i dont know prem does not have that impact guess will have to wait for movie but was thinking salman could have done the role.
Edited by Ektas_Angel - 17 years ago
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Promos
Long theatre promo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pccZH0uxEoo&eurl=http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/video_todayfeaturedvideo.php?blockbustermovieclip=pccZH0uxEoo---latest-Ek_Vivaah_Aisa_Bhi_-
Edited by Ektas_Angel - 16 years ago
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Its there above post but promo needs flash
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^^no problem thanks for commenting

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