Tarun's Next With UTV?
Tarun Mansukhani made his debut in 2008 with Dostana and, after that, there's been plenty of buzz about his next film. He was to start Dostana 2, which didn't work out, and then he was to direct South remake ofVettai. Again, nothing happened. Now we hear the director is talking to UTV Motion Pictures to direct a film.
PS: We also hear that Mansukhani is planning to make some short films that he wants to release on the Internet platform. He's been writing scripts for years and wants them to be developed as soon as possible.
Abbas-Mustan To Direct Sooraj?
Abbas-Mustan are known for their thrillers but they recently made a comedy, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon, which was loved by the audience. But they are back in their comfort zone. Yes, we hear the directors have started working on a thriller and they have approached newcomer Sooraj Pancholi, who recently made his debut inHero. We hear it's an action-packed thriller and Pancholi junior suits the role well.
His dad, Aditya Pancholi, worked with Abbas-Mustan in Race 2 and became good friends with the directors. So when they shared the idea with Pancholi Sr, he was excited and asked Sooraj to hear the narration. Sooraj has given the script a thumbs-up but the director duo will take a few months to complete the script before they start rolling.
Anees Bazmee To Launch
Anees Bazmee has completed more than two decades in the industry and has delivered many blockbuster films both as a writer and a director. The director, whose last film Welcome Back did brisk business at the box office, has now decided to go a step further and turn producer. Yes, Bazmee will launch Bilal Khan, ad filmmaker, to direct a content-based comedy under his production banner. A source close to the director reveals, "The script has been finalised and soon it will start rolling. Sharman Joshi has given his nod to the film but he is yet to sign on the dotted line. The film starts rolling in January."
Bazmee told us, "Yes, I will be launching Bilal Khan under my home production. I will reveal the names of the actors soon. It's a content-based film but the genre is comedy."
Konkona Sen Sharma To Make Directorial Debut
Konkona Sen Sharma is known for her outstanding acting skills. Daughter of actress-turned-director Aparna Sen, Sharma has definitely inherited her mother's talent. Now it appears she's following in her mother's footsteps by donning the director's hat too. Yes, the actress is all set to make her directorial debut. The script is underway and the film will be produced by Honey Trehan and Abhishek Chaubey.
ARB All Set To Start Her Next
After making her comeback with Jazbaa, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has decided to start her next film Sarabjit. The film starts rolling in Punjab at the end of November and will be shot entirely in Punjab. Director Omung Kumar reveals, "We just finished the reccee in Punjab and will start shooting from November end. Aishwarya will join us from the first day of the shoot."The film will wrap by February next year and hit the cinemas on May 20, 2016.
Guess Who?
This is a reputed director in the industry but it's been years since he's delivered a successful film. While one of his films didn't release, another released but he was excluded from the promotions. Undeterred, he signed another film, which he has finished shooting.Now we hear that the film is on hold as the production house wants to release another film of theirs, which features the same cast as his film does. The director was furious and had a big bust-up with the creative team. Sadly, his hands are tied and he will have to wait till the production house is ready.
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