Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Watch the stars of Eklavya in never seen before conversation with Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Catch Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt in never seen before conversation with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The telecast schedule is as follows :
AAJ TAK:
On 29/01/2007 at 20:30HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 20:30HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 20:30HRS Saif/Sanju
On 03/02/2007 at 21:00HRS Best Of All
HEADLINES TODAY:
On 29/01/2007 at 21:00HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 21:00HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 21:00HRS Saif
On 01/02/2007 at 21:00HRS Sanju
On 02/02/2007 at 21:00HRS Best Of All
Channel V:
On 29/01/2007 at 22:00HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 22:00HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 22:00HRS Saif
On 01/02/2007 at 22:00HRS Sanju
On 02/02/2007 at 22:00HRS Best Of All
MUSIC INDIA:
On 29/01/2007 at 23:00HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 23:00HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 23:00HRS Saif
On 01/02/2007 at 23:00HRS Sanju
On 02/02/2007 at 23:00HRS Best Of All
On 29/01/2007 at 20:30HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 20:30HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 20:30HRS Saif/Sanju
On 03/02/2007 at 21:00HRS Best Of All
HEADLINES TODAY:
On 29/01/2007 at 21:00HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 21:00HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 21:00HRS Saif
On 01/02/2007 at 21:00HRS Sanju
On 02/02/2007 at 21:00HRS Best Of All
Channel V:
On 29/01/2007 at 22:00HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 22:00HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 22:00HRS Saif
On 01/02/2007 at 22:00HRS Sanju
On 02/02/2007 at 22:00HRS Best Of All
MUSIC INDIA:
On 29/01/2007 at 23:00HRS Amitabh Part 1
On 30/01/2007 at 23:00HRS Amitabh Part 2
On 31/01/2007 at 23:00HRS Saif
On 01/02/2007 at 23:00HRS Sanju
On 02/02/2007 at 23:00HRS Best Of All
Thursday, January 25, 2007
No stunt doubles used by any actor including Amitabh Bachchan, Jackie Shroff & Boman Irani
With every actor in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s action packed Eklavya insisting on doing their own stunts, there were many thrilling and exhilarating moments during the shoot of the contemporary action drama in Rajasthan.
For Amitabh ‘Eklavya’ Bachchan especially, it was an exciting schedule with nail biting scenes being filmed on him. Inspite of Mr. Bachchan’s known fear of fire (he had suffered severe burns on his right hand in an accident in the past), he insisted on doing a risky scarf burning scene even though Vinod suggested using a stunt double.
During an action sequence, Mr. Bachchan ended up nearly getting stamped by a camel. In typical style, he makes light of it and says matter of factly: “When you are doing an action scene, you obviously know action sequences are action sequences, and it can go wrong. They are manufactured sequences; it’s not like its on real time. And when you manufacture some things, the balance, the timing can go wrong. The camel decided to kick me in the head. These things happen… Actually, I should thank Vinod for giving me the costume, because the turban saved me!”
Apart from Mr. Bachchan, other actors too weren’t spared as they insisted on doing their own stunts. Boman Irani ended up getting nearly hit by a bullet and Jackie Shroff almost missed being hit by a moving train while doing his action sequence….
Speaking about his action sequence, Boman Irani says, “You know there is shot of me sitting in the car and the bullet goes past my ear and through the back screen of the car. Mr.Tinu Verma decides to fire a live bullet into the back screen and he is sitting right there between my legs with a gun, pointed and says “Thoda darne ka acting karo”. I'm like Tinuji don’t worry mein dara hi hu, I'm really scared and so the performance will come. Tinnu Verma shoots and the bullet went past my ear and hits the back screen of the old vintage car. Tinnuji was supposed to hit the center but it goes two inches high and hits the metal frame. And I dread to think what if it hit the frame, and rebound and hit my ears. But I swear I'll never do that again. I swear I'll never do it again”.
With so many gripping incidents taking place while shooting, the film itself promises to showcase many more thrilling visuals for the audiences to enjoy.
Eklavya – The Royal Guard, a film by Vidhu Vinod Chopra is slated for release on 16th February 2007. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Jimmy Sheirgill, Raima Sen and Sharmila Tagore.
For Amitabh ‘Eklavya’ Bachchan especially, it was an exciting schedule with nail biting scenes being filmed on him. Inspite of Mr. Bachchan’s known fear of fire (he had suffered severe burns on his right hand in an accident in the past), he insisted on doing a risky scarf burning scene even though Vinod suggested using a stunt double.
During an action sequence, Mr. Bachchan ended up nearly getting stamped by a camel. In typical style, he makes light of it and says matter of factly: “When you are doing an action scene, you obviously know action sequences are action sequences, and it can go wrong. They are manufactured sequences; it’s not like its on real time. And when you manufacture some things, the balance, the timing can go wrong. The camel decided to kick me in the head. These things happen… Actually, I should thank Vinod for giving me the costume, because the turban saved me!”
Apart from Mr. Bachchan, other actors too weren’t spared as they insisted on doing their own stunts. Boman Irani ended up getting nearly hit by a bullet and Jackie Shroff almost missed being hit by a moving train while doing his action sequence….
Speaking about his action sequence, Boman Irani says, “You know there is shot of me sitting in the car and the bullet goes past my ear and through the back screen of the car. Mr.Tinu Verma decides to fire a live bullet into the back screen and he is sitting right there between my legs with a gun, pointed and says “Thoda darne ka acting karo”. I'm like Tinuji don’t worry mein dara hi hu, I'm really scared and so the performance will come. Tinnu Verma shoots and the bullet went past my ear and hits the back screen of the old vintage car. Tinnuji was supposed to hit the center but it goes two inches high and hits the metal frame. And I dread to think what if it hit the frame, and rebound and hit my ears. But I swear I'll never do that again. I swear I'll never do it again”.
With so many gripping incidents taking place while shooting, the film itself promises to showcase many more thrilling visuals for the audiences to enjoy.
Eklavya – The Royal Guard, a film by Vidhu Vinod Chopra is slated for release on 16th February 2007. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Jimmy Sheirgill, Raima Sen and Sharmila Tagore.
Synopsis
Contemporary India. A majestic fort. A royal dynasty that no longer rules. A king without a kingdom.Yet Eklavya (Amitabh Bachchan), their royal guard, lives in a time warp. He lives only to protect the fort, the dynasty, and the king.
For nine generations Eklavya’s family has protected Devigarh, a centuries old citadel in Rajasthan. His marksmanship is stuff of legends. His unflinching loyalty inspires ballads. Eklavya has spent his entire life serving the royals and closely guarding their secrets but now he’s getting old and increasingly blind. Unable to cope with the suffocating customs of his land, the heir, Prince Harshwardhan (Saif Ali Khan), has stayed away in London. But the sudden demise of the queen, Rani Suhasinidevi (Sharmila Tagore), forces the Prince back to the kingdom he had left behind.
The Prince’s return brings a rush of joy into the moribund fort. His mentally challenged twin sister, Princess Nandini (Raima Sen) and his childhood love Rajjo (Vidya Balan) are delighted to see him. But the joy of reunion is short-lived.
There is unrest in the kingdom: Farmers are being stripped of their lands. The king, Rana Jaywardhan (Boman Irani), influenced by his brother, Rana Jyotiwardhan (Jackie Shroff), supports the atrocities being forced upon the helpless peasants. The king receives a death threat over the phone. An irreverent police officer, Pannalal Chohar (Sanjay Dutt), is called in to investigate. But he might be too late. The fragile peace of the land is suddenly shattered by a barrage of bullets. And amidst the mayhem, the safely guarded secrets of the fort are unveiled.
What follows is a contemporary, edge-of-the-seat dramatic action thriller with a stellar ensemble cast – Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Jimmy Sheirgill, Raima Sen and Sharmila Tagore. The film marks the return of Vidhu Vinod Chopra who directs after a hiatus of seven years.
For nine generations Eklavya’s family has protected Devigarh, a centuries old citadel in Rajasthan. His marksmanship is stuff of legends. His unflinching loyalty inspires ballads. Eklavya has spent his entire life serving the royals and closely guarding their secrets but now he’s getting old and increasingly blind. Unable to cope with the suffocating customs of his land, the heir, Prince Harshwardhan (Saif Ali Khan), has stayed away in London. But the sudden demise of the queen, Rani Suhasinidevi (Sharmila Tagore), forces the Prince back to the kingdom he had left behind.
The Prince’s return brings a rush of joy into the moribund fort. His mentally challenged twin sister, Princess Nandini (Raima Sen) and his childhood love Rajjo (Vidya Balan) are delighted to see him. But the joy of reunion is short-lived.
There is unrest in the kingdom: Farmers are being stripped of their lands. The king, Rana Jaywardhan (Boman Irani), influenced by his brother, Rana Jyotiwardhan (Jackie Shroff), supports the atrocities being forced upon the helpless peasants. The king receives a death threat over the phone. An irreverent police officer, Pannalal Chohar (Sanjay Dutt), is called in to investigate. But he might be too late. The fragile peace of the land is suddenly shattered by a barrage of bullets. And amidst the mayhem, the safely guarded secrets of the fort are unveiled.
What follows is a contemporary, edge-of-the-seat dramatic action thriller with a stellar ensemble cast – Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Jimmy Sheirgill, Raima Sen and Sharmila Tagore. The film marks the return of Vidhu Vinod Chopra who directs after a hiatus of seven years.
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