Masand Gossip of the Week: Sep 16th

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The Truth about Priyanka and Salman
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Tagged Under | Priyanka Chopra | Salman Khan | John Abraham





Priyanka Chopra, who was photographed last week leaving Salman Khan's Bandra home at 5.30 am, is insisting that the tabloids have got the story all wrong. Responding to rumours that she has switched loyalties from Shah Rukh Khan to Salman, the Barfi star has said she wasn't at Galaxy Apartments to see the Ek Tha Tiger star at all.

Priyanka claims she was visiting Salman's younger sister Arpita, "who has been a friend of mine for seven years", and added that Salman and Sohail "also happened to be there".

It's no secret that Salman and Priyanka never quite hit it off while shooting God Tussi Great Ho, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Salaam-e-Ishq. In fact, it's popularly believed that one of the reasons God Tussi Great Ho took years to complete was that Salman couldn't be persuaded to shoot with Priyanka. There were also reports that he gave Salaam-e-Ishq director Nikhil Advani a hard time for casting PC opposite him.

In the photographs that made it to the front pages, however, it is evident that Salman and Priyanka have buried their differences. The actor was shot escorting Priyanka to her car; in another image, he is seen resting casually against the wall, chatting with her at his door.

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Basic Instinct

Shootout at Wadala director Sanjay Gupta, who locked down his set, allowing only a bare-bones crew to be present while filming a steamy love scene between John Abraham and Kangana Ranaut, has been proudly showing off the scene to friends now that the sequence is finally edited and ready. Those who were invited to watch portions of the film in Gupta's home-theatre set-up have reportedly said the love scene is likely to be a highlight of Gupta's film.

Taking off from a squabble between the couple, the scene is said to start with John forcing himself upon Kangana, literally ripping the sari off her back, before the situation quickly turns into a consensual passionate encounter, with the couple grunting and grinding against a wall.

John, who is hoping this film will put him back in the running, has apparently stripped off his shirt for many of the film's action and dramatic scenes, eager to show off his bulky frame. Assistants working on the film, however, have said the surprise package of Wadala could well turn out to be Sonu Sood, who replaced Vivek Oberoi when the Shootout at Lokhandwala star famously got cold feet about playing second fiddle to John.

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The Actress Who Would be Producer

According to the industry grapevine, this much-loved actress who is making a sort of comeback with a masala musical, clashed repeatedly with the film's producer, one of Bollywood's 'edgiest' filmmakers working today.

Envisioned as a quirky comedy, the film's shoot allegedly had the actress interfering extensively, at times bullying the director, who makes his Hindi film debut with this project. The result, if sources are to be believed, is that the film has turned out to be very different from what was planned—a more 'commercial' and 'conventional' venture than the producer and director had intended it to be.

The differences of opinion apparently continued until very recently, when it was time to put out the first trailer of the film. One hears that the actress sat on the edit herself—taking advantage of the fact that her producer was doing the rounds of film festivals at the time—and assembled a cut she thought did justice to their movie.

When her producer returned and saw her version of the trailer, he reportedly re-cut a brand new version, very different from hers. The studio that's distributing the film sided with the producer ultimately, releasing his version of the trailer over that of the actress.

If the leading lady is upset, she's not showing it. The actress realises this is one of only two projects she has on her hands currently (and the only solo-heroine film), and cannot afford to get into a public scrap with those behind the film.


https://www.openthemagazine.com/article/voices/the-truth-about-priyanka-and-salman

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Posted: 13 years ago
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Rani abd Anurag Kashyap for Aiyaa...Masand's gossip is sooo easy to guess now
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PC went there to visit Salman's sister and left his house at 5:00 AM?😆Kya discuss kar rahi thi itni subah tak?What to wear the next day?😆
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Who stays with their best friend until 5am? First time I'm seeing this. 😆
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I think he is holding some kind of grudge against Rani. Last week too the blind item was about her which took place quite a long time ago. These are coming right at the time when her movie is about to be release giving her bad publicity.

I think Masand should stop writing blind items and give the names straight away as they are already pretty obvious. He doesn't really know how to write a blind item.
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Dum dum DIG-a DIG-a




Rani Mukherji should write a script, says Aiyyaa director
Mid-Day.Com | Sunday, September 16, 2012 (Mumbai)



Rani Mukherji will be seen playing a Maharashtrian girl in Aiyyaa



Marathi cinema is going through an interesting phase. And Sachin Kundalkar is part of it. The Pune-born director, who made three feature films in his mother tongue is thrilled about entering Bollywood. But he still feels the Hindi film industry isn't the ultimate place to be. The National Award-winning filmmaker's forthcoming debut Hindi movie Aiyyaa, starring Rani Mukherji and South Indian actor Prithviraj, actually goes back to 2009 when Anurag Kashyap saw Sachin's Marathi feature Gandh. They started working on the script a year later. Sachin talks about his love for cinema, upcoming film and political views.

When it comes to filmmaking, who do you look up to in Bollywood?

I like the kind of work my contemporaries such as Zoya (Akhtar), Anurag (Kashyap) and Dibakar (Banerjee) are doing. I'd love to do something in a similar vein.

Anurag is co-producing your film too. How was the experience of working with him?

Anurag is a dream producer! He's very director-friendly. Once he trusts your vision, he helps the film in the best possible way. The endeavour would have been impossible without him. Despite being a director, he never interfered. He never even visited the sets.

What's the best and the most challenging part about being a Bollywood director?

It's a mix of both worlds because Bollywood allows you to work with some of the finest actors in the country. Your film gets a nationwide spread -- something that's difficult to achieve with regional cinema -- and sometimes it even crosses the international milieu. On the downside, you're constantly under pressure to deliver.

Describe your journey.

As a filmmaker, everybody's journey is different. Besides, Bollywood isn't exactly a newcomer's territory. It's way too cruel to invite someone without a definite backing. Having said that, I won't do a Hindi film just for the sake of it. Marathi cinema is far richer when it comes to basics like storytelling. I made Aiyyaa keeping in mind the commercial factors.

In what way did your FTII background lend itself to your vision?

Not much, really. I walked out of FTII in the first year though I had enrolled for three years. The place just didn't suit me. NFAI, on the other hand, enriched me thanks to their huge movie collection. I have been a member since my youth.

Was it difficult to convince Rani to do Aiyyaa?

In one way, yes, because she's such a perfectionist! And given her past experience and the command she has in front of the camera, you're compelled to up your level. I'm just glad she agreed to do the film.

How was the experience working with her?

I have always been a huge fan of hers. She has this intense persona and is so energetic on the sets. I wish I had five per cent of that kind of energy. Also, she wasn't just the first choice for my film but also the only choice. Rani was a constant companion while the film was being written too. I think she should write a script in the near future.

You've shot a major part of the film in Pune. Why so?

The film follows the story of a Maharashtrian middle-class Brahmin girl and I couldn't think of any other location. We wanted to create an environment that went with the plot. Secondly, it's my hometown so I know it like the back of my hand.

Your film deals with the West-South cultural clash. What's your personal opinion on regional identity?

I'm happy being a Maharashtrian in Mumbai -- a city that has managed to mlange possibly everybody in. I love my language, my literature, cinema and my roots. I'm saying this not just for a quote but I truly feel that way. In other words, I feel like a complete Indian here. No other city can make me feel as Indian as Mumbai does.

Can we expect a more politically-grave film from you in the future?

Of course. But I won't compromise on creativity to deliver a political punch. I'm not a man who would shout at the top of his voice to make a point. I'd rather make a film that will speak for itself.


https://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=267949&subcatg=&keyword=bollywood&nid=267949

Edited by bambogli - 13 years ago
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^ 😆 @ dum dum DIG-a DIG-a. Oh Mogli, you're a genius.
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Originally posted by: bambogli


Your film deals with the West-South cultural clash. What's your personal opinion on regional identity?

I'm happy being a Maharashtrian in Mumbai -- a city that has managed to mlange possibly everybody in. I love my language, my literature, cinema and my roots. I'm saying this not just for a quote but I truly feel that way. In other words, I feel like a complete Indian here. No other city can make me feel as Indian as Mumbai does.

Ask the Biharis hounded by Raj Thackeray. Sure they'll disagree.
Rani is the female Aamir kya? Never knew that. 😛
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Originally posted by: eraser

^ 😆 @ dum dum DIG-a DIG-a. Oh Mogli, you're a genius.


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PC's statement is funny! It's ok...damage control tou karna hi parega!

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