17 May 2008 LOVE STORY 2050, the futuristic sci-fi love story, is one of the most awaited films of 2008 for several reasons. After the audience got a sneak peek at the film, it has become the talk of the town.
Director Harry Baweja has put his heart and soul into the film to give it an edge besides which it's close to his heart because his son Harman Baweja debuts with this flick. Harman has already been compared to Hrithik Roshan and there is curiosity about his acting skills.
People are also eager to find out if he shares great chemistry with girlfriend Priyanka Chopra on screen too.
But it is the look of the film that is the most interesting part.
"We spent more than six months trying to figure out the right look," says Harry Baweja.
The movie is being made on a lavish budget of Rs40 crores as it takes you into the future with flying cars and gadgets.
The special effects and the visuals in the preview look simply fantastic which has raised the anticipation levels amongst the audience.
All Priyanka Chopra's fans will have a double treat as the actress plays a double role.
Futuristic fashion
The designer has put in a lot of effort to create a futuristic look for the cast. Designer Thea has given Harman an urban sturdy look and has given Priyanka a bold look with a soft touch to it.
Thea said, "The biggest challenge was to push the boundaries of fashion and take it 40 years forward without losing the essence of the characters and keeping them in the believable zone at the same time."
Priyanka sports a red hairdo with hard edge fashion which is feminine for her toned figure. As for Harman he bears a distinct resemblance to Hrithik Roshan. And since he plays a toughie, he has well fitted leather tees and pants with boots and biker gloves which accentuate his muscular body.
Priyanka, however, looks super glamorous in the preview.
The main phenomenon created by the scientist Boman Irani is the time machine which looks authentic and not a phony piece of equipment. It is well-designed. There are flying cars, super cool bikes, robots that look (as cool as the ones in the Hollywood flick I Robot and everything works at a touch of your finger which will amaze kids.
Priyanka Chopra will be seen in the movie sporting a Pink teddy bear with a blue Mohawk. This teddy is more than just a toy — it is a character in the film.
Subsequently, the little Priyanka Chopra aka Miss Piggy Chops got very attached to the teddy during the making of the film!
The futuristic look given to India is refreshing with amazing sky lighting at night and an artistic vision of what Mumbai will look in 2050 giving it a Manhattan look.
The only weird angle is that 2050 is just 40 years away and will our country look like this, is a big question.
Last but not least, the film is a love story which is interesting since this couple are an item in the movie and in reality. A sneak peak with just bits and pieces of the movie has caused so much speculation.
Well, we hope this movie does well at the box-office as it will help Harman launch his career and as for Priyanka, she has got into a new genre of science fiction, action hero movies!
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