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Ashutosh Gowariker?s ?What?s your Raashee?? starts shooting
2008-12-09 04:40:00 The first shooting schedule of Ashutosh Gowariker’s forthcoming romantic comedy ‘What’s Your Raashee?’ commenced on Saturday 6th December 2008 in Mumbai. read more
Harman and Priyanka are perfect: Ashutosh Gowariker - Star Interview
2008-05-23 16:21:00 Ashutosh Gowariker clears the misconceptions…. spe1 Vote(s)
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Ashutosh?s Next: Romance? Comedy? Thriller?
2008-03-18 16:26:00 So what is Ashutosh Gowariker making next, after JODHAA AKBAR? A section of the media would like us to believe that the noted film-maker is planning a romantic film next. But here’s the exclusive, official statement from Gowariker??Right now, I am merely exploring ideas. To be honest, I am still into JODHAA AKBAR even now. ...
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Box Office Report This Week
2008-03-12 11:39:00 Here is this weeks box office review. Looks like Jodhaa Akbar is still doing great on the box office while Mithiya has tanked!Jodhaa Akbar (Week 3) Weekly Gross (INR) - 4,21,24,757Total Gross (INR) - 36,22,75,985Total Gross (UK) - £ 9,27,560Total Gross (USA) - $ 32,32,773Mithya (Week 4)Weekly Gross (INR) - 17,94,925Total Gross (INR) - 2,94,18,729Total Gross (UK) - N.A.Total Gross (USA) - N.A.Taare Zameen Par (Week 11)Weekly Gross (INR) - 25,28,880Total Gross (INR) - 37,05,20,086Total Gross (UK) - £ 3,51,303Total Gross (USA) - $ 12,23,869
By: Our Bollywood
Jodhaa Akbar was well researched? Ashutosh Gowariker
2008-02-21 07:33:00 Making an effort to clear the air over the controversy surrounding Jodhaa Akbar, director Ashutosh Gowariker has said that he had done thorough research for the film. Jodhaa Akbar has not been released in Rajasthan as the Rajputs believe that Jodhaa was not Akbar’s wife but his daughter-in-law. ?I am very sad that the film has not been released in Rajasthan because the film is rooted in Rajasthan. The Queen Jodhaa belonged to that place. I really want the people of Rajasthan and the whole of India to watch the film,? the acclaimed director states. The film basically deals with the marriage of alliance between Jodhaa and Akbar. ?How the Mughals changed because of Rajputs is basically what the film tries to portray,? says Ashutosh. Claiming that he has read a lot of books on Akbar and Rajput, he says, ?I read Medieval India by K L Khurana which has the reference of Jodhaa, Akbar by Munnilal also mentions about Jodhaa. Madhyakalin Bharat by Harishankar Sharma says ?Akbar respecte...
NY Times Movie Review of Jodhaa Akbar
2008-02-19 17:58:00 NY Times reviews the epical Jodhaa Akbar and finds the lead pair “wooden”. Not only that but the reviewer also has a problem with the length of the film. While liking the actors may be entirely subjective, I never understood why the length of a Bollywood film is such an issue. Bollywood films have their own pacing and style hence following western cinematic norms to please the Non-Asian audience isn’t what our directors need to aspire for!Anyways here is the review for your reading and feel free to agree or disagree:They may not make ’em like they used to in Hollywood, but sometimes in India they still do. “Jodhaa Akbar,” a historical romance directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, is filmmaking on the grand scale of Cecil B. DeMille, with romance, stirring battles, a cast of thousands and enough elephants and gold to sink the Titanic.With so much attention focused on Islamic extremism, now seems an apt time for a movie about Akbar, the 16th-century Musli...
By: Our Bollywood
Jodhaa Akbar Worldwide Box Office Report
2008-02-19 17:49:00 Contrary to certain reports Jodhaa Akbar hasn’t sunk at the Box Office and is doing great business worldwide. The movie has already grossed Rs 385 million (Rs 38.50 crore) worldwide in its opening weekend, which is pretty impressive. UTV also says that the film has grossed Rs 28 million ($ 713,000) in the UK, Rs 64 million ($ 1,600,000) in the US, Rs 18 million ($ 460,000) in the Gulf, Rs 5 million ($ 135,000) in Australia, Rs 250 million in India ($ 6,250,000) and Rs 15 million ($ 380,000) in other territories across the world. In the US, the film has had the second highest opening ever, after Om Shanti Om. United Motion Pictures (UMP) director Siddharth Roy Kapur says, "Jodhaa Akbar has performed and exceeded our expectations. We are thrilled with the response from audiences and critics worldwide. These collections are testimony to the fact that a great movie will find its audience."
By: Our Bollywood
Jodhaa Akbar Movie Review
2008-02-16 11:47:00 Language: HINDI Genre: Action, Drama, Epic, Romance Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Producer: Ashutosh Gowariker, Ronnie ScrewvalaCast: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Music: A. R. Rahman Lyrics: Javed Akhtar Screenplay: Ashutosh Gowariker, K. P. Saxena Story/Writer: Ashutosh Gowariker Art Direction: Nitin Desai Let's get one thing straight: You haven't watched anything so opulent, so magnificent like this in a long, long time on the Hindi screen. It's not just body beautiful, but there's soul as well.It requires courage, prowess, patience, aptitude, knowledge, passion and of course, loads of currency to attempt a movie like Jodhaa Akbar. But more than anything else, it requires your firm belief in the subject, the belief to attempt a historical when historicals are considered an absolute no-no in the industry, the belief to spend almost Rs. 40 crores in a film that could go either ways.Only when you're convinced yourself can you convince millions of moviegoers. And convinced you ar...
Jodhaa Akbar Movie Review
2008-02-15 08:19:00 Its finally here, the movie the entire nation has been waiting for. Jodhaa Akbar premiered today and is already winning rave reviews, which doesn’t surprise us at all. Hope this time Ashutosh Gowarikor achieves commercial success along with critical success.Here is one of the reviews of the movie: Let the cynics not disillusion you citing reasons of credibility, long runtime, Troy treatment references or the ancient jinx associated with historical. Jodhaa Akbar is a brilliant work of cinematic excellence. Period! No there’s more to the review. Just keep an adjective count hereon.Ashutosh Gowariker goes two more centuries back from his Lagaan era to deliver another magnificent masterpiece by weaving a gripping narrative around the Mughal Emperor Akbar and Rajput Princess Jodhaa. The beautifully recreated 15th Century period doesn’t give any scope at pointing fingers and perfectionist too might feel it pointless to debate on historical facts, ...
By: Our Bollywood
?Jodhaa Akbar? isn?t just historical facts: Ashutosh Gowariker
2008-02-13 09:27:00 Customary pre-release jitters notwithstanding, Ashutosh Gowariker looks relaxed and says his epic romance “Jodhaa Akbar”, releasing Friday, is not a bare narration of historical facts.
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NY Times on Jodhaa Akbar
2008-02-11 08:48:00 Jodhaa Akbar is not only creating waves at home ground but also abroad. NY Times recently did a piece on this magnum opus and here are some excerpts.LAST October Aishwarya Bachchan grappled with a tough choice. The Bollywood star could either stay in Los Angeles to pursue a lead role in Will Smith’s new film, “Seven Pounds,” or she could return home to Mumbai to celebrate Karva Chauth, a daylong ceremonial fast that some married Hindu women observe as a prayer for their husband’s health and long life. (The observance is a new one for Ms. Bachchan; in April she married Abhishek Bachchan, an actor and the son of the Indian film star Amitabh Bachchan, a union that prompted Time magazine to describe the three as “Bollywood’s Father, Son and Holy Babe.”)Ultimately Ms. Bachchan chose to return to Mumbai and starve with a smile. National television channels covered her first Karva Chauth as headline news. Two months later she shrugged off he...
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Ash-Hrithik Sword Fighting Sequence from Jodhaa Akbar
2008-02-04 12:41:00 Dhoom 2 is a testament to the sizzling on screen chemistry shared by both Hrithik and Aishwarya. We are also hence confident that this would be repeated in Jodhaa Akbar and check out this rather interesting sword fight sequence.
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Video: Aishwarya Rai on Jodhaa Akbar & Hrithik
2008-02-04 12:15:00 The stunning Aishwarya Rai talks about her experiences on the sets of Jodhaa Akbar and her equation with Gowarikar and Hrithik.
By: Our Bollywood
New Wallpapers From Jodhaa Akbar
2008-01-31 10:41:00 Some new wallpapers and images from Jodhaa Akbar which are available on the movie site for download.
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Amitabh Bachchan as Narrator in Jodhaa Akbar
2008-01-18 11:53:00 Amitabh Bachchan will lend his baritone voice to Jodhaa Akbar. After Lagaan, this is the second time Big B will be lending his voice to an Ashutosh Gowarikar film.Ask him if he's doing it because of Aishwarya Rai's presence and the Big B says, "No, that's not the reason. I had also done the voice-over for Lagaan. In Jodhaa Akbar, I'll be serving as the narrator."
By: Our Bollywood
Ash & Hrithik have no rivalry: Ashutosh Gowariker
2008-01-11 07:11:00 Troubled and tired of all the controversies surrounding the release of Jodha-Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker finally speaks from his bed where he's recovering from a back problem. Is it true that a company dumped the music of Jodha-Akbar? It's true that we were looking at an association with Big Music. But we didn't agree on certain rights issue for the music….so we parted. UTV Music, a label that Ronnie Screwvala wanted to start later during the year, is being launched in a hurry to release our Jodha-Akbar music. We're having the music release function on the 9 Jan. An on 15 the music is in the stores. The Maharani of Jaipur Rani Padmini, who's a direct descendent of Jodhabai, and her husband are flying down to release the music. Is it true you're cutting two of the songs? No. There're only five songs recorded for Jodha-Akbar. And we've retained all of them. I treasure every song that I record and wouldn't dream of cutting them for length. Even if we had nine songs only t...
Ash & Hrithik have no rivalry: Ashutosh Gowariker
2008-01-10 16:27:00 Troubled and tired of all the controversies surrounding the release of Jodha-Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker finally speaks from his bed where he's recovering from a back problem.Is it true that a company dumped the music of Jodha-Akbar?It's true that we were looking at an association with Big Music. But we didn't agree on certain rights issue for the music?.so we parted.UTV Music, a label that Ronnie Screwvala wanted to start later during the year, is being launched in a hurry to release our Jodha-Akbar music. We're having the music release function on the 9 Jan. An on 15 the music is in the stores.The Maharani of Jaipur Rani Padmini, who's a direct descendent of Jodhabai, and her husband are flying down to release the music.Is it true you're cutting two of the songs?No. There're only five songs recorded for Jodha-Akbar. And we've retained all of them. I treasure every song that I record and wouldn't dream of cutting them for length.Even if we had nine songs only two would wind ...
New Images from Jodhaa Akbar
2008-01-10 11:43:00 Some more move stills from the historic saga Jodhaa Akbar.
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Video: Khwaja Mere Kwaja from Jodhaa Akbar
2008-01-09 12:09:00 Here is the latest song from the epic that is going to be Jodhaa Akbar. The song is called Khwaja Mere Kwaja.
By: Our Bollywood
Jodhaa Akbar Music Launch Poster Revealed
2008-01-07 11:22:00 Those who were having reservations about the casting of Jodhaa Akbar should put their doubts away! Hrithik and Aishwarya make a great on-screen couple even if they share "thanda" vibes off screen.
By: Our Bollywood
Ashutosh Gowarikar on Jodhaa Akbar
2008-01-07 11:18:00 Ashutosh Gowarikar talks about his next directorial venture Jodhaa Akbar whose release has been postponed to February. Is Jodhaa-Akbar the most difficult film you’ve made so far?It is. But the process has been so enjoyable and I didn’t mind the toil. My crew made the process of creation very interesting. Just working hard isn’t a virtue. Otherwise I should not make a film. And I definitely shouldn’t make a historical.Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan have very contemporary personalities?That won’t be a problem. The audience will come in and forget everything about Hrithik and Aishwarya. I’ve no fear of that. The two are brilliant.
By: Our Bollywood
Jodha Akbar Delayed-Ashutosh Gowariker Bedridden
2007-12-26 08:07:00 The release of Ashutosh Gowariker's film Jodha Akbar starring Hritik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, which was supposed to release on the 25th of January 2008, has been delayed because Ashutosh has been bedridden with acute back pain. The perfectionist that Ashutosh is, he supervises everything right from the background music to the dubbing and the editing. This he has not been able to do because of his illness. Hence the delay. The music of Jodha Akbar has also been delayed as UTV is releasing the music under their own banner (Their new music label). Previously the music rights were given to BIG music but due to some differences, UTV decided to release it themselves. All in all it seems that Jodha Akbar has started on a wrong footing what with all the delays. But everyone who has seen the promos and the look of the film swear that this one's a winner. Moreover, Hritik Roshan(who plays Akbar) is also not sparing any effort for promoting the film. He is already in talks with Ash...
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Jodha Akbar Delayed-Ashutosh Gowariker Bedridden
2007-12-26 08:07:00 The release of Ashutosh Gowariker's film Jodha Akbar starring Hritik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, which was supposed to release on the 25th of January 2008, has been delayed because Ashutosh has been bedridden with acute back pain. The perfectionist that Ashutosh is, he supervises everything right from the background music to the dubbing and the editing. This he has not been able to do because of his illness. Hence the delay. The music of Jodha Akbar has also been delayed as UTV is releasing the music under their own banner (Their new music label). Previously the music rights were given to BIG music but due to some differences, UTV decided to release it themselves. All in all it seems that Jodha Akbar has started on a wrong footing what with all the delays. But everyone who has seen the promos and the look of the film swear that this one's a winner. Moreover, Hritik Roshan(who plays Akbar) is also not sparing any effort for promoting the film. He is already in talks with Ash...
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Jodhaa Akbar Release Date Push to Feb 15th
2007-12-25 10:59:00 Bad news for those looking forward to the epic Jodhaa Akbar. The movie has been delayed and will now see a 15th February 2008 release. The change of release date is due to the fact that Ashutosh Gowariker has been advised bed rest for 21 dayswith a severe back problem. The director was scheduled to be in Chennai forthis entire week to finish the background score of the film, but could not move out because of strict instructions from his doctors not to travel.Referring to his back problem, Ashutosh stated, "I am sad that this had to happen in the thick of post production; it is unfortunate, but it has to be dealt with."
By: Our Bollywood
People will forget Ash and Hrithik: Ashutosh Gowariker
2007-12-24 11:05:00 Ashutosh Gowariker opens up on Jodhaa-Akbar...Is Jodhaa-Akbar the most difficult you've made?It is. But the process has been so enjoyable I didn't mind the toil. My crew made the process of creation very interesting. Just working hard isn't a virtue. Otherwise I should not make a film. And I definitely shouldn't make a historical.Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan have very contemporary personalities?That won't be a problem. The audience will come in and forget everything about Hrithik and Aishwarya. I've no fear of that. The two are brilliant Ultimately the audience will be watching not the stars but the two characters that they play.Perhaps audiences would want to see Abhishek playing Akbar?Hrithik-Aishwarya's pairing is incredible. They're extremely charismatic and good-looking. They were a huge success in the contemporary Dhoom 2. That can only help my film, not harm it.What audiences will see in my film are Jodha and Akbar. At least that's what I've tried to ensure thro...
Ashutosh Gowariker On Relevance of Jodhaa Akbar in Todays Time
2007-11-27 11:57:00 Ashutosh Gowariker spoke to Subhash K Jha recently and some excerpts from the interview.After Lagaan, you return to a period film in Jodhaa Akbar?You might say that. But i call Lagaan a period film. Jodhaa Akbar is to me a historical. Anything after 1857 is a period film for me. Anything before that is a historical. I'd call Mughal-E-Azam a historical though its focus was different from mine. I feel if today we make a story about the past it must be correlated to the present. And Jodhaa Akbar is as relevant to present times as arranged marriages. Jodhaa and Akbar shared a perfect arranged marriage. I was fascinated by how their relationship must have grown after marriage.Have you stressed the religious difference between Jodhaa and Akbar?It's important but not stressed in my film. Akbar's marriage to Jodhaa was no common occurrence. It had a nationwide reverberation 450 years ago when society was far more conservative. How did their marriage affect those times? That'...
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Ashutosh Gowariker On Jodhaa Akbar
2007-10-17 12:07:00 Ashutosh Gowariker is all geared up for his Magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar. Indiatimes caught up with the brilliant director and here are some excerpts from the interview. Why did you choose to focus on the 'love' element in the story?Love is the greatest element for all stories. It can bring empires together or make them go to war with each other. Jodha and Akbar married first and loved later. My subject of focus in this film is the alliance of marriage between Jodhaa and Akbar. It is the alliance of Mughal and Rajput empires and finally of two communities - Hindu and Muslim. The greatest question that lies to be explored is 'how did this marriage take place' and that's what my film explores. In India, even today there are arranged marriages and the couple ask each other some questions and tie the knot. They only get to really know each other after the wedding. Do you think the star presence will overshadow the film?When you see the film you'll forget that you'...
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Exclusive: Hrithik and Aishwarya's Look From Jodhaa Akbar Unveiled
2007-10-11 13:16:00 After an excruciating wait, we finally get a glimpse of Hrithik and Aishwarya In Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodhaa Akbar. The couple does indeed look like every bit of royalty and keep watching this space for the video trailer in coming days. See Hrithik's Look After The Jump
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Jodhaa Akbar Release Date Confirmed As 25th January, 2008
2007-09-12 11:16:00 Ashutosh Gowariker and UTV have finally (stress on finally) have decided on a release date for JODHAA AKBAR. Expect the epic movie to hit the theaters on 25th January, 2008. “The change of release date is due to the fact that JODHAA AKBAR has an extremely demanding post-production schedule,” the statement adds.
By: Our Bollywood
Jodhaa Akbar Further Delayed
2007-09-05 11:40:00 We have some bad news for all Ashutosh Gowariker fans. His highly anticipated Jodhaa Akbar has been further delayed and wont release on October 12th reportedly, a few days shooting is going on currently. “The new release date is yet to be locked,” Siddharth Roy Kapur of UTV confirms.
By: Our Bollywood
Exclusive Teaser: Hrithik Roshan And Aishwarya Rai's Look From Jodhaa Akbar
2007-08-30 19:49:00 The Jodhaa Akbar teaser is true to its name as it leaves you for wanting more. IndiaFm has the exclusive poster of this highly anticipated film and they promise they will reveal the complete look soon. The movie has superstars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead and is Ashutosh Gowariker;s next after the brillaint Lagaan and heart-wrenching Swades. The movie about the Mughal emperor Akbar and his passionate love for the the young Rajput Princess, Jodhaa.
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Jodhaa-Akbar Creating Buzz At Cannes 2007
2007-05-23 12:03:00 Jodhaa-Akbar is garnering a lot of critical acclaim at the Cannes Film festival, which doesn’t surprise me ,considering it’s directed by the brilliant Ashutosh Gowariker. In fact Ashutosh Gowariker also made it to Variety’s list of the 60 most important people to watch out at Cannes ’07.The film has been produced UTV and Ashutosh Gowariker Productions and they were overwhelmed by the response generated by the 2-minute promo showcases at Cannes.Says Sunita Gowariker, “The reactions were amazing. Buyers for Germany, France and South Africa were very excited. Representatives from Venice and Rome were keen that JODHAA-AKBAR be showcased at their festivals.”
By: Our Bollywood
Bachchans & Roshans Wont Make It To Cannes For Jodhaa Akbar
2007-05-15 12:07:00 Gossip Mongers who were anticipating a Hrithik -Abhishek showdown at the Cannes are in for a disappointment. Looks like no one from the movie Jodhaa Akbar will be attending the festival since all them are “too busy”. Ashutosh Gowarikar says, "I have no plans as such to attend the promotional campaign of Jodha Akbar. I know that it will help the film, but we need to finish our shoot first. Hrithik and I are not going to attend the festival because we need to wrap up the shoot before monsoons. Ash was supposed to attend the event, but she also will be with us in Karjat. I can't afford to waste a single day."
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