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Rensil D'Silva and Karan Johar have finalised the title Qurbaan for their film on global terrorism
By Subhash K Jha
Posted On Monday, May 18, 2009 at 03:08:05 AM
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan tried hard to push for Jehaad as the title for the Rensil D'Silva directed film on Islamic terrorism, insisting on calling the film Jehaad in all their press interviews when it was not the official title. But producer Karan Johar and D'Silva are being cautious and have decided against naming the film Jehaad.
Apparently, with the film already being looked at with some curiosity and suspicion in the global market, the makers did not want to send out the wrong signal at the international market at Cannes. They did not wish to put off the western audiences by calling the film Jehaad which is the Islamic term for Holy War. They did not want the title to incorrectly sound in favour of Islamic terrorism.
Our source said, "As soon as the title Qurbaan is made official, Karan and Rensil plan to call a press conference to correct the media perception that the film is called Jehaad. Since Kareena and Saif used Jehaad in all their interviews, it will take some time for Jehaad to get out of the public's mind. They have made a gripping thriller on terrorism. The narration is taut and uninterrupted by Bollywood formulae like songs, dances and melodrama. Kareena and Saif have even done one of the boldest love sequences ever. "
When contacted Rensil said, "We did consider it but it is unlikely that we will call the film Jehaad. Karan and I need to sit down and talk about it, but he has gone off to Cannes."
Before departing for Cannes, Karan had refrained from commenting on the title. He seemed more excited about walking the red carpet, albeit solo."That's the status of my life- single. And that is how it shall be at Cannes, or anywhere else," Karan said. He represents an alcohol brand at Cannes while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan represents another company. "So at least I'll be with a dear friend at Cannes," Karan remarked.
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Rensil D'Silva and Karan Johar have finalised the title Qurbaan for their film on global terrorism
By Subhash K Jha
Posted On Monday, May 18, 2009 at 03:08:05 AM
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan tried hard to push for Jehaad as the title for the Rensil D'Silva directed film on Islamic terrorism, insisting on calling the film Jehaad in all their press interviews when it was not the official title. But producer Karan Johar and D'Silva are being cautious and have decided against naming the film Jehaad.
Apparently, with the film already being looked at with some curiosity and suspicion in the global market, the makers did not want to send out the wrong signal at the international market at Cannes. They did not wish to put off the western audiences by calling the film Jehaad which is the Islamic term for Holy War. They did not want the title to incorrectly sound in favour of Islamic terrorism.
Our source said, "As soon as the title Qurbaan is made official, Karan and Rensil plan to call a press conference to correct the media perception that the film is called Jehaad. Since Kareena and Saif used Jehaad in all their interviews, it will take some time for Jehaad to get out of the public's mind. They have made a gripping thriller on terrorism. The narration is taut and uninterrupted by Bollywood formulae like songs, dances and melodrama. Kareena and Saif have even done one of the boldest love sequences ever. "
When contacted Rensil said, "We did consider it but it is unlikely that we will call the film Jehaad. Karan and I need to sit down and talk about it, but he has gone off to Cannes."
Before departing for Cannes, Karan had refrained from commenting on the title. He seemed more excited about walking the red carpet, albeit solo."That's the status of my life- single. And that is how it shall be at Cannes, or anywhere else," Karan said. He represents an alcohol brand at Cannes while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan represents another company. "So at least I'll be with a dear friend at Cannes," Karan remarked.
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