3 Idiots’ in 55th Filmfare nominations

‘Kaminey’ surpasses ’3 Idiots’ in 55th Filmfare nominations

New Delhi, Even though Aamir Khan’s comedy-drama “3 Idiots” was the biggest hit of 2009, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj’s crime caper “Kaminey” has surpassed it in bagging the maximum nominations for the 55th Idea Filmfare Awards.
“3 Idiots,” starring Aamir, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor, was highly appreciated by viewers and critics alike but it managed to get only seven nominations in comparison to the nine nominations bagged by “Kaminey” and eight by Saif Ali Khan’s debut production venture “Love Aaj Kal”.
“Kaminey,” starring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, and “3 Idiots” have been nominated in categories like best film, best director, best actor and best actress, among others.
”3 Idiots” has not bagged nominations in the best music and best lyrics categories in which “Kaminey” has been nominated.
“Love Aaj Kal” was directed by Imtiaz Ali and starred Saif along with Deepika Padukone in the lead.

’3 Idiots’ bags 14 nominations in IIFA

New Delhi, Aamir Khan-starrer “3 Idiots” has bagged maximum number of nominations at the 2010 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards to be held in Colombo from June 3.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, “3 Idiots” marked its presence in all categories except best supporting actress. It has received 14 nominations including best film, best actor, best director and best actress, among others.
Other films nominated are Saif Ali Khan’s “Love Aaj Kal” that has bagged nine nominations, while IIFA brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan-starrer “Paa” and Shahid Kapoor’s “Kaminey” both got eight nominations each.
“Colombo marks the second decade of IIFA. The nominees for the Micromax IIFA Awards 2010 are a compilation of the best work from the previous year and the suspense and celebration of these worthy nominations will undoubtedly create another magical IIFA,” said Sabbas Joseph, one of the directors of Wizcraft, in a statement.
The nominations were released after voting in March. Results were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The event will take place June 3-5 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra happy with 14 nominations for ’3 Idiots’

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of the blockbuster “3 Idiots”, is excited that his film has been nominated in 14 categories at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards and says that he is really looking forward to the event.
“I really appreciate IIFA because it is when the whole film fraternity gets together. At the IIFA Weekend, the whole film fraternity gets together and there is a feeling of togetherness. It not something like you just go and pick your award and come back,” said Chopra.
“3 Idiots”, which starred Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor and was directed by Rajkumar Hirani, has been nominated in categories like best film, best actor, best director and best music, among others

‘Ghayal’ sequel will be better than original – Dharmendra

\ Veteran actor Dharmendra is confident that the sequel to the 1990-hit “Ghayal”, which starred his elder son Sonny Deol, will be better than the original.
“‘Ghayal 2′ is going to be the most emotional film. It will definitely be even more better. We are working very hard on it. We are still deciding on the cast of the film but Om Puri and Sunny are there for sure. I’m confident this film will be very good,” said Dharmendra.
The Deol family is all set to revive their banner Vijeta Films with the sequel, and the 75-year-old Dharmendra says he is confident about Sunny’s work.
“Sunny is a wonderful actor,” he said.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, ‘Ghayal’ also starred Meenakshi Seshadri, Raj Babbar, Moushmi Chatterjee and Amrish Puri. It featured Sunny as an amateur boxer, who goes on to avenge his brother’s death.
The film won seven Filmfare Awards, including the best movie. In 1992, ‘Ghayal’ was remade in Tamil as ‘Barathan’.

Still waiting for right script after ’3 Idiots’ – Sharman Joshi

New Delhi, After the super success of “3 Idiots” last year, Sharman Joshi says he is still waiting for a script that he would love to work on. The boyish-looking actor also hopes that filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra would approach him for his next “Ferrari Ki Sawari”.
“Post-’3 Idiots’ I haven’t signed on anything,” said Sharman. “I am reading scripts and I’m yet to sign and seal a deal for any particular film. I’m not finding the one that I would love to work on,” Sharman told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.
The actor was, however, seen in Tabu- starrer “Toh Baat Pakki” after “3 Idiots”.
” ‘Toh Baat Pakki’ was something that I had signed before ’3 Idiots’,” he clarified.
So, does he have any particular scripts in mind or solo leads, as he has mostly been a regular at multi-starrers like “Rang De Basanti”, “Dhol”, “Golmaal” and “Hello”?
“I’m looking for all kinds of roles and genres. There are no set rules for me… I am open to anything and everything as long as I’m keen on doing it,” said Sharman, 31, who is father of three children but looks no bigger than a college boy.
“And if a script demands it to be a multi-starrer and I like it, then I’m going to be a part of it. Just because it’s a solo hero outing, I don’t want to be a part of a mediocre film. At the end of the day I have to be proud of that film,” he added.
Asked if “3 Idiots” had set a benchmark for the actor, Sharman said: “I am glad that has happened. I’m someone who gives his best if only pushed against the wall. So I’m happy that ’3 Idiots’ has set such a high benchmark for all of us including Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan… and everyone will try to surpass that.”
“I am hoping I also manage to do that. ’3 Idiots’ has been unique and special and something that will forever remain. Even if I’m part of a film which is more successful, ’3 Idiots’ will always hold that special place and I’m hoping to cherish it for the rest of my life,” he added.
But any regrets for the wait until the next project?
“I don’t think there’s any right time or good time (for a movie). It’s all about a right script or a bad script. I’d rather go with the right script in my mind and go with my conviction,” said the actor.
“3 Idiots”, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, made more than Rs.400 crore at the box office. It also starred Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan and Boman Irani.
Rumours were rife that Chopra is contemplating his next “Ferrari Ki Safari” with Sharman in the lead, after Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir declined the offer. And the actor hopes the speculation comes true.
“I hope I’m being contemplated for the role and I hope I am a part of it. I have had no formal meetings with Vidhu Vinod Chopra on this. I hope if it happens, I know about it,” he said.
As of now, Sharman is excited about the Best Supporting Actor nomination he’s got for “3 Idiots” at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) meet, which will be held June 3-5 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
“3 Idiots” has bagged the maximum number of 14 nominations.
Sharman’s long-awaited “Allah Ke Banday” is also slated to release this year.

Sunny Deol to revive his banner with ‘Ghayal’ sequel

BollywoodWorld.com, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is working on the sequel to his 1990 hit film “Ghayal” to revive his banner Vijeta Films.
“Yes, Sunny is thinking on those lines and is working on the concept, but there are no other details at the moment because the project is at a very initial stage at the moment,” a source close to the actor told IANS.
The sequel is expected to go on the floors in November. Other details about the cast and crew are currently under wraps.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, “Ghayal” starred Meenakshi Seshadri, Raj Babbar, Moushmi Chatterjee and Amrish Puri. The film won seven Filmfare Awards, including the best movie award. In 1992, “Ghayal” was remade in Tamil as “Barathan”.