New Hrithik release in six weeks .
Mo
role in a Hollywood movie . His Kaho na pyar hai is excellent and has
English subtitles including the songs on DVD from www.indiaplaza.com
Hrithik's next release is Fiza
By Taran Adarsh
All those who feel Hrithik Roshan, the current heartthrob of the
nation, may not shine as brightly after the euphoria dies down, will
be silenced once FIZA, his second release, hits the theatres on
September 9. Mumbai distributors Shringar Films invited several
distributors and exhibitors and of course, this writer, for the
screening of the four songs of this Jaya Bachchan-Karisma
Kapoor-Hrithik Roshan starrer on 18th July at Hotel Sun N Sand, Juhu.
The four songs screened had a mesmerising effect on one and all. "It's
not a hardcore masala film, nor is it an art film. It is a
middle-of-the-road film, which is straight from the heart," Khalid
Mohamed, who makes his directorial debut, told us.
While the makers have started the promotional campaign on television
by introducing the teasers, the song promos will be on air from next
week. Of the four songs viewed by us, the dance number picturised on
Sushmita Sen (sp. app.), choreographed by Ganesh Hegde, is simply
brilliant. The four-and-a-half minute taandav by Hrithik,
choreographed by Saroj Khan, will prove a rage once the film releases.
However, the makers have decided against showing it in the promos.
If the songs of the film are an indicator of things to follow, there
is no denying the fact that Hrithik Roshan will live up to the
expectations raised after the release of his first film. And, of
course, a new director would've arrived!
Mo
Sita the wife of Ram , an avatar of God , in the nude riding the tail
of a monkey - Hanuman , I scanned and posted it here last year .
Anyway the tolerant Hindus have forgiven him and no govt has issued a
death penalty for fatwa . In Pakistan even criticizing the Prophet ,
never mind painting him naked ! merits a death sentence by law !..
Gaja Gamini' to premiere in Berlin in Sept
By Khalid Mohamed
MUMBAI: If M.F. Husain hasn't exhibited Gaja Gamini at public
screenings on homeground yet, it's because he plans to undrape her
globally at multi-media cultural events.
Come September 8 and his two-hour celluloid ode to Madhuri Dixit will
be premiered at Berlin's film museum under the auspices of the Fine
Art Resource centre. The event is scheduled to be inaugurated by
maestro Zubin Mehta.
As excited as a kid with a cherry-hued balloon, the 80-plus artist
exults, "It was at the Berlin film festival that my documentary,
`Through the Eyes of a Painter', won the Golden Bear award back in
1967. So, in a way the premiere will be like the return of the
native."
Besides the film itself, Husain will also display a fresh batch of
paintings, specially designed `GG' jewellery, a video feature of Ms
Dixit sashaying through the Louvre in the garb of Mona Lisa, designer
posters, hoardings, books, blow-ups of still photographs, limited
editions of his film script, assorted memorabilia and `Genesis', a
tongue-in-chic, behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the
movie.
`GG' toys, Gamini pens, paint-brushes and limited editions of prints
on silk screen will also be on display.
Just back from a preparatory visit to Berlin, Husain reveals that he
worked day and night there for 10 days to complete 14 huge artworks in
water colour and Chinese ink, the paintings covering his pet subjects
ranging from Gautam Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa to mais
oui, Ms Dixit, vivifying various facets of Indian womanhood as he sees
it.
In all, 30 new Husain paintings will be showcased at the museum.
About Berlin, he rhapsodises, "It was the first time I went there
after the Wall came down. Now the city looks even more beautiful than
it ever did, like a woman whose chains have been unshackled."
A similar event is under discussion with New York's Lincoln Center.
But what about the film's fate in India? "Oh," the painter pauses and
adds, "I've been trying to work out something in Mumbai, the other
metros, as well as small towns and villages. In Mumbai, I'd like to
have the exhibition of `Gaja Gamini' material at the National Gallery
of Modern Art and a screening at the Regal cinema which is just bang
opposite the museum. In the villages, the event will be like a mela,
where everyone can see the film for free."
Husain adds that film-maker Yash Chopra has expressed an interest in
making the film accessible to its potential niche audience. "Some day
soon, it'll be shown on satellite channels and should also be
available on videotapes and DVDs," he beams. "I'm making every
possible effort to ensure that my film doesn't languish in the cans."
He continues, "I'm not interested in making money for myself. Even if
I have sponsored screenings abroad, let's say accompanied by a dinner
soiree in New York, I intend to donate the proceedings for the welfare
of the girl child."
Hmmmm. Is there life after Gaja Gamini then? How long will he stay
with it? "Forever, of course," he laughs. "But I'd like to start on a
mammoth 1,000-foot-long canvas. I also want to release my
autobiography in various languages and..who knows?..make another
movie."