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Im really looking forward to this movie. I love most of Anurag's work except for No Smoking.

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This better be a good movie.

hoping to be good 😊😊😊... it wud be worth watching 😃😃😃

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Confessions of Kalki and Rajeev Khandelwal

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyPr0fjxIb4[/YOUTUBE]

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When Shaitan releases, producers will realise what they missed, 😃😃 --- says director Bejoy Nambiar

Bejoy Nambiar reveals how Anurag Kashyap came to back a film that many producers -- Ashok Amritraj among them – rejected.

It is rare and heartening when you land an interview with a filmmaker without going through a battery of public relations persons.

'My phone's dying. Will call you in a minute,' was the reply I got from Bejoy Nambiar when I texted him saying I'd like to talk to him about his debut feature film Shaitan. Within half an hour, the interview was fixed.

A story about five friends and a cop (played by Rajeev Khandelwal),😳😳 Shaitan has been written by Bejoy, who has co-written the screenplay with Megha Ramaswamy (who has worked with Shekhar Kapur on Paani).

Before venturing into direction, Bejoy was active in the theatre circuit.

"During my student days, I worked backstage with the Theatre Club of Bangalore," he said. "After that I wanted to direct a play, and the club was very supportive. Getaway was the first play I directed, and that's how I even named my production house Getaway Productions. While doing all this I also assisted my dad in his textile business, with an eye on pursuing filmmaking at the New York Film School. But it didn't happen."

In 2008, Bejoy won Sony Pix's reality show Gateway, which earned him an intensive eight-week internship with Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj. Amidst all this, he made 10 short films, building a strong body of work.

"I made sure each of my film was made professionally, with professional actors and tech support. It was these films that opened doors for me," he said.

So how did Shaitan happen?

"I had pitched Shaitan to Ashok Amritraj," he said. "It was an English story set in India called Spiral. But he didn't seem keen on producing it. When I returned to India, I was overconfident about my film getting a producer because of the short films behind me and the freshness of my story. But I was proved wrong."

Like most first-timers, Bejoy had his share of struggles, taking his script to every production house in Mumbai.

"The bound script of Shaitan lies in every production house's office. Now when it releases they'll see what they let go," chuckles the self-proclaimed fan of Malayalam megastar Mohanlal fan.

Bejoy directed short films Rahu (set in Kerala) and Reflections starring Mohanlal which he calls a tribute to the Malayalam film industry.

He has also assisted Mani Ratnam on Guru (2007) and Raavan (2010).

Talking about the plight of independent filmmakers, Bejoy goes on to list the reasons why new-age filmmakers are unacceptable for their off-beat ideas.

"Firstly, if you don't have a big star you're on the back foot," he said.

"Then, if you have a script that does not conform, it's the end of it. Add to all this a title like Shaitan. We need such content-based, alternate films so people come ahead with fresh stories."

Now, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is producing the film, while his wife Kalki Koechlin plays one of the leads.

"I feel lucky to be associated with a filmmaker like Anurag," he said.

"He just lets you be. He's even confident of Shaitan doing well. But I'm cautious on that count. Frankly, I'm not expecting much business over the release weekend. The numbers game doesn't bother Anurag. What I want is word-of-mouth publicity for my film which is fresh, dealing with current issues and happenings but packaged in an accessible format. It's a topical thriller that the youth will relate to."

Bejoy has already started pre-production work on his second venture, which he hopes will go on the floors by August-September this year.

"This was actually my first script," he said. "It will be on a bigger scale than Shaitan."

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nice interview there...but what catches my eye are Rajeev's pics...thanks for sharing..😊

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Anurag Kashyap's Shaitan is a dark thriller

Posted on June 08th, 2011 in Bollywood News

By Eugene Desiree
Mumbai- Anurag Kashyap's upcoming production venture Shaitan is a dark thriller. The story of the film deals with the lives of 5 youngsters living in Mumbai.

According to the reports, the film will shock audiences with its risqu screenplay and high octane violence. Shaitan is all set to hit theatres on 10th June.

Kashyap compared his upcoming film with a David Fincher film, which is set in Mumbai. The latest trailer of Shaitan is as eloquent and fast-paced like that of 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'.

Unbridled violence is a recurring theme in most of Kashyap's films. The film contains dark humour and horrific violence.

The film has Rajeev Khandelwal, Kalki Koechlin, Neil Bhoopalam, Shiv Pandit, Kirti Kulhari and Gulshan Devaiah in pivotal roles.

The film beautifully showcases how well one can deal with one's inner devil.

(Reporting by Eugene Desiree- Editing by Reeyanki)

http://www.bollypatrika.com/2011/06/08/anurag-kashyap%E2%80%99s-shaitan-is-a-dark-thriller/

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Shaitan - Bollywood Movie Preview - Rajeev Khandelwal, Kalki Koechlin, Shiv Pandit

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Mani watches 'Shaitan'

A special screening of Bollywood film 'Shaitan' was held in Chennai recently for Mani Ratnam (or Mani sir as he is popularly called), who is the mentor of the movie's director Bejoy Nambiar.

Bejoy Nambiar assisted Mani during the making of 'Guru', 'Raavan' and 'Raavanan' and he considered it as his duty to screen the film to his guru. "I am happy that he liked Shaitan," Bejoy says.

"I admire Mani sir a lot and his opinion matters a lot to me. So I decided to hold a special screening of 'Shaitan' for him. It was held at a popular multiplex in Chennai on June 5," the director further says.

Cinematographer Madhie and production designer Rajeevan were also present at the screening and they too were happy about 'Shaitan', which deals with the lives of six individuals. Rajeev Khandelwal and Kalki Koechlin have played the lead roles.

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Director Bejoy Nambiar, whose Shaitan is being much talked about in Bollywood circles, was recently in Chennai to screen the film for his mentor, Mani Ratnam.

Talking to CT, Bejoy says, "It was a special screening for Mani sir. I've assisted him in Guru, Raavanan and Raavan, and his opinion matters a lot to me. It was held at a popular multiplex in the city. My cameraman Madhie and production designer Rajeevan were also present at the screening, which was held on June 5."

So, what was Mani's reaction after seeing the film? "Two of the people who I wanted to satisfy were my guru, Mani sir, and my producer, Anurag Kashyap. Mani sir liked the film a lot and he was quite happy with the outcome. He's a talented director and I love all his works. Getting his approval for my film was very important for me," says Bejoy, who adds that he had planned to make Shaitan as a bilingual.

"I had plans of releasing it in Hindi and Tamil. But things didn't work out the way I planned," he informs.

Shaitan, starring Rajeev Khandelwal and Kalki Koechlin, deals with the lives of six individuals.

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Mani watches 'Shaitan' IndiaGlitz
[Wednesday, June 08, 2011]

A special screening of Bollywood film 'Shaitan' was held in Chennai recently for Mani Ratnam (or Mani sir as he is popularly called), who is the mentor of the movie's director Bejoy Nambiar.

Bejoy Nambiar assisted Mani during the making of 'Guru', 'Raavan' and 'Raavanan' and he considered it as his duty to screen the film to his guru. "I am happy that he liked Shaitan," Bejoy says.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67458.html