<p>Industry insiders suggest good initial takings courtesy the big names - John Abraham and Katrina Kaif - associated with it. <br />Pr</p>.<p>oduced and distributed by Yash Raj Films, "New York" also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Irrfan Khan in pivotal roles. |<br /><br />Set in New York, the film is about three youngsters: Omar (Neil) who goes abroad for the first time and begins to see and love America through the eyes of his Indian-American friends Sam (John) and Maya (Katrina). <br /><br />Their lives are turned upside down by larger events beyond their control after the 9/11 attacks. At this point enters Roshan (Irrfan), an FBI undercover agent who sets the ball rolling for a series of tumultuous events that turn the lives of the three friends into a dangerous roller-coaster ride.<br /><br />Explaining his choice of actors, Khan said: "John was very apt for the character. His physicality and body language simply fits Sam's character. I was very clear about Neil since 'Johhny Gaddar' for Omar. The vulnerability in Neil and the greyness he has is simply picture perfect. It's a very mature role for someone who is just two films old."<br /><br />"Katrina is a surprise package in the film. No one would have seen her in this new avatar - deglamourised, no make-up and a real meaty role. She has been a revelation. Irrfan is a master of his craft and brings in a certain credibility to the film. He is also the cornerstone of my movie," Khan added. <br />Katrina, who goes for an image makeover in the film, says it will appeal to the audiences looking for good content.<br />"Times are changing a lot in cinema and audiences are looking for something extra in a film. Cinema is all about a good script and its content," Katrina said.<br />Khan also said that "New York" is going to be very special because the process of making it was "very pleasurable, satisfactory and enjoyable".<br />Khan wrapped up the entire shooting in three-and-a-half months. The film, which was shot 100 days at a stretch in New York, has become the first Hindi film with the longest shooting schedule in the Big Apple. Some parts were also filmed in Philadelphia.<br />The film's music is also making waves on the charts with its soulful renditions like "Hai junoon" and "Mere sang".<br />Though Subhash Ghai's "Paying Guests" that released last Friday is drawing only average audiences, theatres have yet to witness a 'House Full' board and all eyes are set on "New York", which has garnered initial positive reports so far from the industry.<br />"The film will be get a very good initial and it will do fantastic business until 'Kambakkht Ishq' releases. Audiences are hungry for good content and it's been long since any A-list movies were released. The film will bring footfalls and business...but it might lose to the Akshay starrer as it has created a great buzz," said Delhi-based distributor Joginder Mahajan.<br />--Indo-Asian News Service<br />rob/ar/vm<br />(579 Words)</p>
<p>Industry insiders suggest good initial takings courtesy the big names - John Abraham and Katrina Kaif - associated with it. <br />Pr</p>.<p>oduced and distributed by Yash Raj Films, "New York" also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Irrfan Khan in pivotal roles. |<br /><br />Set in New York, the film is about three youngsters: Omar (Neil) who goes abroad for the first time and begins to see and love America through the eyes of his Indian-American friends Sam (John) and Maya (Katrina). <br /><br />Their lives are turned upside down by larger events beyond their control after the 9/11 attacks. At this point enters Roshan (Irrfan), an FBI undercover agent who sets the ball rolling for a series of tumultuous events that turn the lives of the three friends into a dangerous roller-coaster ride.<br /><br />Explaining his choice of actors, Khan said: "John was very apt for the character. His physicality and body language simply fits Sam's character. I was very clear about Neil since 'Johhny Gaddar' for Omar. The vulnerability in Neil and the greyness he has is simply picture perfect. It's a very mature role for someone who is just two films old."<br /><br />"Katrina is a surprise package in the film. No one would have seen her in this new avatar - deglamourised, no make-up and a real meaty role. She has been a revelation. Irrfan is a master of his craft and brings in a certain credibility to the film. He is also the cornerstone of my movie," Khan added. <br />Katrina, who goes for an image makeover in the film, says it will appeal to the audiences looking for good content.<br />"Times are changing a lot in cinema and audiences are looking for something extra in a film. Cinema is all about a good script and its content," Katrina said.<br />Khan also said that "New York" is going to be very special because the process of making it was "very pleasurable, satisfactory and enjoyable".<br />Khan wrapped up the entire shooting in three-and-a-half months. The film, which was shot 100 days at a stretch in New York, has become the first Hindi film with the longest shooting schedule in the Big Apple. Some parts were also filmed in Philadelphia.<br />The film's music is also making waves on the charts with its soulful renditions like "Hai junoon" and "Mere sang".<br />Though Subhash Ghai's "Paying Guests" that released last Friday is drawing only average audiences, theatres have yet to witness a 'House Full' board and all eyes are set on "New York", which has garnered initial positive reports so far from the industry.<br />"The film will be get a very good initial and it will do fantastic business until 'Kambakkht Ishq' releases. Audiences are hungry for good content and it's been long since any A-list movies were released. The film will bring footfalls and business...but it might lose to the Akshay starrer as it has created a great buzz," said Delhi-based distributor Joginder Mahajan.<br />--Indo-Asian News Service<br />rob/ar/vm<br />(579 Words)</p>
