Modi Opens India's First Cinema Museum in Mumbai Rakul Preet Has Busy Year Ahead
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BOLLYWOOD voice entertainment Friday, January 25, 2019 www.WeeklyVoice.com Section B Apurva Asrani Rakul Preet Slams His Foe Has Busy Hansal Mehta MUMBAI: National award- winning ilm editor and writer Apurva Asrani has slammed- ilm Year Ahead maker Hansal Mehta for “seeking mileage” from producer Kamal Jain’s illness. Jain, producer of “Manikarni- ka: The Queen of Jhansi”, has been hospitalized for throat and chest infection. On Sunday, Meh- ta posted about Jain’s health say- ing: “Sad news. I completely em- pathise with him and the possible cause of his condition. Prayers.” Asrani responded: “Precious -- coming from someone who sent his closest collaborator to the gallows to gain the favour of the so called ‘cause’. No apology, no empathy when your friend had a breakdown and was in the hos- pital? Please don’t seek mileage from the man’s illness now. ” Asrani and Mehta have been at loggerheads since Asrani wrote a post on social media calling the ilmmaker “spineless”. Actress Rakul Preet is excited about ‘Marjaavaan’ also stars Sidharth dialogues -- which I am enjoying a Milap Zaveri’s “Marjaavaan”, and says it Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Tara lot while shooting.” She is having fun Aditi To Model is a very performance-oriented role but Sutaria. The other details of the ilm are shooting with her “Aiyaary” co-star MUMBAI: Actress Aditi Rao with a commercial touch. still under wraps. Giving a glimpse into Sidharth. “It is really nice when you Hydari will be walking the ramp The actress is also looking forward to the universe of “Marjaavaan”, Rakul said: have a certain comfort level with your at a fashion show here to raise the release of “De De Pyaar De” as she “More than the fact that I haven’t done co-star and when you know them well,” funds for charity intiatives. She feels the movies will help her ind her anything like this, I don’t think Hindi Rakul says 2019 is a very exciting year will be walking at the event for base in the Hindi ilm industry. cinema has seen a role like this. Milap is for her. “2018 was a year when I shot free to raise funds. “’Marjaavaan’ comes out this year. known for giving heavy dialogues. for ive ilms. ‘De De Pyaar De’ which The event is happening in col- laboration with an NGO called What is exciting for me is that both the “I remember when I signed the ilm took a major chunk. There was a lot Saharchari Foundation. The funds roles in ‘Marjaavaan’ and ‘De De Pyaar he told me that ‘this is the irst time of prep which went into the ilm. And will be raised and the proceeds De’ are very diferent from each other. my heroine has such heavy dialogues’. then I signed ‘Marjaavaan’, shot for the will be used for supporting chari- I can’t reveal much about ‘Marjaavaan’,” I have that 1990s touch with all the NTR biopic. It is a special appearance. ties and non-proit organisations Rakul told IANS. grace and a lot of commercial mass Then I shot for three ilms in Tamil.” focused on empowering women, read a statement. Modi Opens India’s First Cinema Museum In Mumbai MUMBAI: Prime Minister NBCC Chairman and Manag- Narendra Modi inaugurated the ing Director Anoop Kumar Mittal National Museum of Indian Cin- said that the entire NMIC com- ema (NMIC) here on Saturday at plex is a “ilm hub” narrating the a 19th century heritage bunga- rich history of Indian cinema in low standing cheek by jowl with the heart of south Mumbai. an ultra-modern building in the The complex includes a multi- countrys ilm capital. purpose hall for movie previews, Modi went around the entire social events, conferences or state-of-the-art NMIC complex, seminars and cultural gatherings, catching a glimpse of the absorb- besides incorporating several fea- ing journey of Indian cinema, tures to make it green and eco- covering more than a century of friendly. ilmmaking, the most popular A galaxy of past and present medium of storytelling, with the Bollywood stalwarts like Manoj help of visuals, graphics, memo- Kumar, Aamir Khan, A. R. Rah- rablia, interactive exhibits and man, Asha Bhosle, Pandit Shiv- multimedia expositions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ‘Gandhi and Cinema’ exhibit at the new museum. PIB kumar Sharma, Randhir Kapoor, Set up at a cost of Rs 140 crore, Karan Johar, Madhur Bhan- the NMIC displays a collection of history in a chronological order. Council of Science Museums, it than three dozen interactive gal- darkar, Kiran Shantaram, Boney rare artefacts like vintage cam- The NMIC’s Children’s Film was irst envisaged in 1997, and leries devoted to cinema and its Kapoor, David Dhawan, Rohit eras, projectors, old and new ed- Studio offers visitors an opportu- set up in the 19th century heritage journey from the silent era to Shetty, Waheeda Rehman, Jeeten- iting and recording equipments, nity to explore the science, tech- bungalow, Gulshan Mahal and talkies, black-and-white to co- dra Kapoor, Asha Parekh, Pankaj costumes, photographs and other nology and art of ilm-making, in another adjacent modern ive-lour, from the celluloid ilms eraKapoor, Rakeysh Omprakash materials since the dawn of In- hands-on experience on vari- storied building, spread across to digital technology and a chil- Mehra, Parineeti Chopra, Divya dian cinema in 1913 with the ous facets associated with mak- 12,000 sq metres, in the heart of dren’s activity gallery. Dutta, and several others from the irst full-length feature ilm “Rajaing cinema like cameras, lights, south Mumbai. It is divided into 9 sections industry were in attendance at the Harischandra” made by the leg- shooting -- presented in an inter- The new building has four comprising “The Origin of Cin- inaugural event. endary Dhundiraj Govind Phad- active format. exhibition halls, including one ema”, “Cinema comes to India”, Maharashtra Governor C.V. ke, known as Dadasaheb Phalke. The exhibits displayed include which shows “Gandhi & Cin- “Indian Silent Film”, “Advent of Rao, Chief Minister Devendra There are also ilm sets, props, chroma studio, immersive experi- ema” which features not only the Sound”, “The Studio Era”, “The Fadnavis, union ministers Ra- ilm tapes, sound tracks, trailers, ence zone, stop-motion animation movies made on Mahatma Gan- impact of World War II”, “Cre- jyavardhan Singh Rathore and transparencies, and a rich collec- studio, virtual makeover studio dhi, but also showcases the deep ative Resonance”, “New Wave Ramdas Athawale, as also Shyam tion of ilm-related literature and and more. impact his life had on cinema. and Beyond” and “Regional Cin- Benegal and Prasoon Joshi were memorablia depicting Indian ilm Designed by the National The museum comprises more ema”. also present. ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’ Remake Astro Screenshot MUMBAI: Actors Kartik Aary- Today is the 44th Anniversary {Shukra} on Bollywood that there rest became His-Story! Notice the an, Bhumi Pednekar and Ananya of Deewaar (extra ‘A’) that was are more Stars born Librans {like spellings of ‘Kabhi Kabhi’e’ & Panday will star in “Pati Patni spelt as per Numerology (on 24) by Yash ji} than in any other Zodiac Mujhse Fraaaandship Karoge? Aur Woh”, an adaptation of B.R. one of the oldest followers of the Sign! 3,6,9 are a family of Num- Proud as it may sound, we Ju- Chopra’s 1978 ilm with the same ancient Science, Yash Chopra Ji. bers & Yash ji used these No’s in maani’s are single-handedly re- title.Production houses, T-Series And released on none other than a most of the ilm titles as well as thesponsible to revive this age-old and BR Studios, had recently 24th too. release dates. Art of Numerology; however there shared that they will be coming Blame it on Yashraj! 3,6,9 are a Yash Chopra added to 36 {9} have been some who had been en- together for a multiple ilm deal. family; this combo was with Yash while Yash Raj Films added to No joying the fruits silently! First out of the association is JI till his end & still inluence his 33 or 6, Venus, same as Wold’s big- Shaukeen was actually spelt “Pati Patni Aur Woh”. Kartik will successor, No 3, Aditya Chopra gest entertainers, Walt Disney, Co- ‘Shaukeeen’. .Bollywood’s biggest be seen sharing screen space with again. Bhumi has proven what a (21/5) married to fellow No 3, Rani lumbia Pictures, Warner Brothers Blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Bhumi and Ananya for the irst fantastic actor she is while Anan- Mukherji (21/3)! or ‘Shahrukh Khan’! Jayenge Adds to 6 too! More 3,6,9! time. Bhushan Kumar of T-Series ya is new, but audiences will fall It’s a pity that son Aditya didn’t Blockbuster ‘Ek Duje Ke Liye’ Daag added to 9 & was released have the knack or inclination to- produced by L V Prasad didn’t on 27th {9} Noorie added to 27. said: “Kartik, Bhumi and Ananya in love with her. The ilm will so wards Numbers like his illustri- have takers for many months. Trishul 24, {6} Kaala Patthar, 33, are new age actors who are talent- have great music,” he added. ous Dad, Yash Ji Born on 27/09, Till in came Yash Raj Films (as released on 24th, Silsila added to ed and add their spark to the sto- Commenting on this, Juno Yash Chopra was governed by No Distributors); a believer of Numer- 15, Trishul & Nakhuda both 24! ry. We have worked with Kartik Chopra of BR Studios said: “’Pati 9, Mars, {energy} & No 6, Ve- ology, Yashji immediately saw & Visit www.jumaani.com to read in ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ and Patni Aur Woh’ was widely ac- nus, (Libra Ruler) entertainment; rectiied the glitch- the spellings! full story & for more such fascinat- we are glad that we are working cepted when it was released.” so great is the inluence of Venus ‘Duje’ became ‘Duuje’ & the ing case-studies....