Bollywood Wave

he star cast of B R Films’ Baabul comprising Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Rani Mukherji and John Abraham will be walking the ramp tomorrow (26 October) during the music launch of the film in Mumbai.

“This launch will be completely different from the others where the entire star cast will be getting into their on-screen persona and will be also wearing same outfits there wore in Baabul. Instead of the usual pre-recorded stock music, my music of Baabul will be played. Seven different tracks will be played accompanied by a different star on the ramp. The sevens songs are Har Manzhar, Bebabasi Ka Aalam, Come On Chalo Gida Palem, Baawari Piya Ki, Keh Raha Hai Dil Deewana, Kahta Hai Baabul and a qawwali,” says Aadesh Srivastava.

Made under the banner of B.R. Films, Baabul has been produced by B.R. Chopra and directed by Ravi Chopra. The film will be released on 8 December.

The music launch of J P Dutta’s much-awaited film Umrao Jaan marked a star-studded affair on Saturday night in Mumbai.

Though the leading man of the film Abhishek Bachchan was missing, his absence was more than fulfilled by his celebrity father Amitabh Bachchan.

“I am a poor substitute for my son Abhishek but here’s wishing you all good wishes,” said Bachchan in his usual down-to-earth fashion.

The film, an adaptation of the 150-year-old novel Umrao Jaan Ada by Mirza Hadi Ruswa is also being talked about for the inevitable comparisons being drawn with its older version. But the film promises to be different.

“Umrao Jaan is a story of songs, smiles, pains and longing,” Lyricist and composer Javed Akhtar said.

And as for the film’s leading lady, the film has been an emotional journey. “This is an emotional journey which has been demanding and draining, but at the same time it’s a catharsis,” said Aishwarya Rai.

While there are tremendous expectations from the film, the cast and the crew of Umrao Jaan said they have put their heart and soul into it.

“I have put my blood and soul in it,” said music director Anu Malik adding that Umrao Jaan has been one of the biggest projects for him.

The ultimate compliment was, of course, from the guest of honour Lata Mangeshkar. “I am convinced that the music as well as the film will do really well,” she said.

Umrao Jaan is not just a story of love and longing, but is also a revival of exquisite Urdu poetry.

Now that the music of J P Dutta’s most closely guarded film is out, expectations from the film continue to rise.

IBN

Among the few Indians who are taking Indian music to an international level is A R Rahman. On Sunday, Rahman performed at the Hollywood Bowl, one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a current seating capacity of just under 18,000. Generally, Indian artistes attract NRI audiences or people other from Asia countries, but this time Rahman pulled in many Americans too. In fact, it was the Americans who formed majority of the audiences for the show.

The show titled ‘Bollywood Night with AR Rahman’ had doses of Bollywood movie clips, with guest artistes and of course dances. The song which rocked the evening was ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ performed by Sukhwinder Singh. Other performers at the show were Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam and Madhushree.

Reportedly, people from Warner Bros., Fox, and Universal Studios were also present at the concert and were highly impressed. It is even said that they are thinking of adding a Bollywood touch to Oscars next year.
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