<p>Grateful for the lessons </p>.<p>Ranbir Kapoor may have hit the bull’s eye with Barfi! — which has turned out to be a critical success as well as a commercial blockbuster — but that doesn’t mean that he’s forgotten the people who helped him along when he was still tasting failure; most notably, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who launched Ranbir opposite Sonam Kapoor in his arty film Saawariya. </p>.<p>The movie might not have done so well at the box office, but Ranbir still maintains that he learnt a lot from the film-maker while shooting for it, as well as before, when he was assisting him.<br /><br />“I learnt film direction from him when I was assisting him and then he launched me. I consider him as my guru and my teacher,” says Ranbir. </p>.<p>Decided upon a title </p>.<p>Subhash Ghai has locked Kaanchi as the title of his next directorial, a musical thriller with a love story, which is set to go on floors soon and release on August 15, 2013.<br />The movie has a new star cast, teamed with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who will play the villain, says a statement. <br /><br />Other cast and credits are in the process of being finalised. Two songs have already been recorded by Ismail Darbar and Salim-Suleiman for the movie. <br /><br />Ghai’s production banner, ‘Mukta Arts’, will celebrate its 34th anniversary on October 24. The banner has produced 35 movies, 14 of which have been directed by Ghai. <br />The 67-year-old’s last directorial was the 2008 release Yuvvraaj. Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khal Nayak and Taal are some of the other memorable films made under Mukta Arts.</p>.<p>‘This is the happiest phase of my life’</p>.<p>Actor Vivek Oberoi will soon be seen in film-maker Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming flick, a dark intense love story. <br /><br />“I have signed it. I don’t think they have made an official announcement about it yet. All I can say is the film is a dark, intense and interesting love story. I can’t talk much about it as it is too early,” Vivek says.<br /><br />Vivek’s recent release Kismat Luv Paisa Dilli with Mallika Sherawat did not do well at the box office.<br /><br />However, the 36-year-old actor has a host of films in pipeline including Krrish 3 with Hrithik Roshan, Zilla Ghaziabad alongside Sanjay Dutt, Sher — again with Dutt — and Grand Masti, a sequel to the 2004 film Masti. <br /><br />“I have nine films or so in hand. Jayanta Bhai Ki Love Story is about a goon falling in love, while Sher is set in the 60s and is based in Gujarat. It is about gold smuggling. Zilla Ghaziabad is an out-an-out action film. In Krrish 3, I am playing a super villain,” Vivek states, adding, “I feel I am doing good work. I am very happy.”<br /><br />Vivek feels this is the happiest phase of his life, professionally as well as personally. <br />“I surely feel this is the happiest phase of my life. I have never been so mentally sorted and happy. I have my wife to thank for that. The day I got married, I felt there is so much more to life,” Vivek expresses.<br /><br />“Now that I am going to become a father, the excitement is at its highest. I want to take her out for a romantic holiday while she is expecting,” he adds. <br /><br />Vivek had earlier turned co-producer for Dekh Indian Circus; that had Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tannishtha Chatterjee in the lead roles. The film won award at the ‘16th Busan Film Festival’ and ‘12th Annual New York Indian Film Festival’. <br /><br />On being asked if he would produce more films now, Vivek says, “I think I will produce as many films as I can — films that I like to make, small and different.”And will he act in these? “Maybe I will, maybe I won’t — that is the beauty of life. There are no rules, no decisions,” he sums up. </p>.<p>Quiet affair for Saifeena</p>.<p>Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s pre-wedding party at her Bandra residence was kept a private affair, with the terrace venue covered to prevent the media and any other outsiders from getting a peek. <br /><br />Many Bollywood celebrities were spotted at the party, including Neetu Singh, Babita, Sanjay Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu, among others. While a source says it’s a sangeet ceremony, designer Manish Malhotra expresses, “It’s just a fun party.”<br /><br />Kareena was said to be wearing a traditional lehenga in a bright shade of orange with a shimmery golden blouse. She had tied her hair in an elegant knot and accessorised with bold jewelery. <br /> </p>
<p>Grateful for the lessons </p>.<p>Ranbir Kapoor may have hit the bull’s eye with Barfi! — which has turned out to be a critical success as well as a commercial blockbuster — but that doesn’t mean that he’s forgotten the people who helped him along when he was still tasting failure; most notably, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who launched Ranbir opposite Sonam Kapoor in his arty film Saawariya. </p>.<p>The movie might not have done so well at the box office, but Ranbir still maintains that he learnt a lot from the film-maker while shooting for it, as well as before, when he was assisting him.<br /><br />“I learnt film direction from him when I was assisting him and then he launched me. I consider him as my guru and my teacher,” says Ranbir. </p>.<p>Decided upon a title </p>.<p>Subhash Ghai has locked Kaanchi as the title of his next directorial, a musical thriller with a love story, which is set to go on floors soon and release on August 15, 2013.<br />The movie has a new star cast, teamed with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who will play the villain, says a statement. <br /><br />Other cast and credits are in the process of being finalised. Two songs have already been recorded by Ismail Darbar and Salim-Suleiman for the movie. <br /><br />Ghai’s production banner, ‘Mukta Arts’, will celebrate its 34th anniversary on October 24. The banner has produced 35 movies, 14 of which have been directed by Ghai. <br />The 67-year-old’s last directorial was the 2008 release Yuvvraaj. Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khal Nayak and Taal are some of the other memorable films made under Mukta Arts.</p>.<p>‘This is the happiest phase of my life’</p>.<p>Actor Vivek Oberoi will soon be seen in film-maker Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming flick, a dark intense love story. <br /><br />“I have signed it. I don’t think they have made an official announcement about it yet. All I can say is the film is a dark, intense and interesting love story. I can’t talk much about it as it is too early,” Vivek says.<br /><br />Vivek’s recent release Kismat Luv Paisa Dilli with Mallika Sherawat did not do well at the box office.<br /><br />However, the 36-year-old actor has a host of films in pipeline including Krrish 3 with Hrithik Roshan, Zilla Ghaziabad alongside Sanjay Dutt, Sher — again with Dutt — and Grand Masti, a sequel to the 2004 film Masti. <br /><br />“I have nine films or so in hand. Jayanta Bhai Ki Love Story is about a goon falling in love, while Sher is set in the 60s and is based in Gujarat. It is about gold smuggling. Zilla Ghaziabad is an out-an-out action film. In Krrish 3, I am playing a super villain,” Vivek states, adding, “I feel I am doing good work. I am very happy.”<br /><br />Vivek feels this is the happiest phase of his life, professionally as well as personally. <br />“I surely feel this is the happiest phase of my life. I have never been so mentally sorted and happy. I have my wife to thank for that. The day I got married, I felt there is so much more to life,” Vivek expresses.<br /><br />“Now that I am going to become a father, the excitement is at its highest. I want to take her out for a romantic holiday while she is expecting,” he adds. <br /><br />Vivek had earlier turned co-producer for Dekh Indian Circus; that had Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tannishtha Chatterjee in the lead roles. The film won award at the ‘16th Busan Film Festival’ and ‘12th Annual New York Indian Film Festival’. <br /><br />On being asked if he would produce more films now, Vivek says, “I think I will produce as many films as I can — films that I like to make, small and different.”And will he act in these? “Maybe I will, maybe I won’t — that is the beauty of life. There are no rules, no decisions,” he sums up. </p>.<p>Quiet affair for Saifeena</p>.<p>Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s pre-wedding party at her Bandra residence was kept a private affair, with the terrace venue covered to prevent the media and any other outsiders from getting a peek. <br /><br />Many Bollywood celebrities were spotted at the party, including Neetu Singh, Babita, Sanjay Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu, among others. While a source says it’s a sangeet ceremony, designer Manish Malhotra expresses, “It’s just a fun party.”<br /><br />Kareena was said to be wearing a traditional lehenga in a bright shade of orange with a shimmery golden blouse. She had tied her hair in an elegant knot and accessorised with bold jewelery. <br /> </p>
