[ItzToday.com] 'Dabangg' beats '3 Idiots'

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• 'Dabangg' beats '3 Idiots'
• Aamir Khan is happy with response to Dhobi Ghaat
• Mandira Bedi unhappy with spot-fixing in Cricket
• Mandira Bedi Wants To Look Like A Girl
• Amitabh Bachchan considers Abhishek his friend first
• In Tees Maar Khan Akshay Kumar And Salman Khan To Shoot Together

'Dabangg' beats '3 Idiots' Posted: 14 Sep 2010 03:27 AM PDT Superstar Salman Khan did it last year with "Wanted" and he has done it again now - he has set the box office on fire as corrupt cop Chulbul 'Robinhood' Pande in his latest outing "Dabangg" that has collected Rs.48.25 crore (gross) at the opening weekend. And trade pundits say it has beaten the initial earnings of Hindi cinema's highest grosser "3 Idiots". Set in rustic and rugged Uttar Pradesh, Abhinav Kashyap's directorial debut set cash registers ringing with collections of approximately Rs.14.50 crore, Rs.15.75 crore and Rs.18 crore on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively, adding up to approximately Rs.48.25 crore, according to trade sources. Aamir's "3 Idiots", which released last Christmas, on the other hand, raked in approximately Rs.41 crore gross including paid previews which lacked in the case of "Dabangg". The film's success has not only benefited Salman, but establishes his brother Arbaaz Khan as a successful producer. "The audience response of 'Dabangg' has really humbled me... 'Dabangg' is the biggest grosser of all time for the weekend. Shattering all records everywhere. I'm so proud of Salman and my entire team. Kudos (sic)," Arbaaz, who turned producer with the movie, posted on Twitter. "A special thanks to all the audiences who have embraced and loved the film to make it so huge... also to the many critics who have given very good reviews." "Dabangg" turned out to be a lucky launch pad for Sonakshi Sinha, the daughter of veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, as the movie has been appreciated both by "masses and classes". "It has broken all records. It is running 30 percent ahead of '3 Idiots' and has been appreciated both by masses and classes across both multiplexes and single-screens," Delhi-based distributor Joginder Mahajan, told IANS. "The movie has got an Eid effect as it released in the festive weekend. It has no competition as earlier releases didn't do well and there is no big release in the coming week too. These are rare circumstances that we see in the Indian film industry," he added. Multiplexes are busy counting profit. "All shows for the movie have been housefull starting from Sunday till Monday afternoon. We have been playing 29 shows of the movie and the response has been very good. Everyone is liking it," Amit Awasthi, senior manager (Programming and Operations) of Spice Cinemas, told IANS. "In just three days, the movie has crossed Rs.2.1 million at Spice whereas '3 Idiots' had collected only Rs.1.85 million. However, with no big release this week, we are optimistic that the movie will definitely go places, though during weekdays, we are expecting less collections compared to the weekend," he added. Yogesh Raizada, corporate head (Cinemas) of Wave Cinemas, is also happy with the initial box office response -- however, he is sceptical about the week ahead. "It definitely had a stronger weekend collection than '3 Idiots' but now all we have to see is whether it is able to sustain the collections. With no many big releases around the corner, we are hoping that it will," he said. Distributor Mahajan is also not sure "Dabangg" will beat the overall record of "3 Idiots" that grossed over Rs.450 crore. " 'Dabangg' won't have an overall '3 Idiots' effect because that one had a very good word of mouth and people came to watch it with family. But you can't recommend this one to your father or your elders, you can just watch it once and get entertained," said Mahajan. "Then '3 Idiots' maintained its business in the second and third week but this one doesn't look that promising," he added. Also starring Sonu Sood, Arbaaz, Vinod Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, the film is doing well in states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab as it collected approximately Rs.15.60 crore.

Aamir Khan is happy with response to Dhobi Ghaat Posted: 14 Sep 2010 03:18 AM PDT Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is a happy man. His wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut "Dhobi Ghaat" premiered to an overwhelming response at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film, which was shown at the Elgin Garden Theatres in Toronto, received tremendous acclaim from the audience present. "Thank you to all of you who came to the screening and for giving such a warm welcome to the 'Dhobi Ghat' team. Thank you so much guys it was most overwhelming. We are having a great time at TIFF. And we are all most relieved that people seem to be liking the film," Aamir posted on his blog Aamir is playing the lead role of a painter in the film. Apart from him Monica Dogra, Prateik Babbar and Kriti Malhotra also star in the film. I might get into direction in the coming years: Sonu Sood Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, who is riding high on the success of his latest film "Dabangg", revealed that he might consider direction in the future. "I might get into direction in the future. During my years in the industry, I have learnt a lot of technicalities of filmmaking, so I might utilise that knowledge someday," the actor told IANS. Sonu has been part of films like "Aashiq Banaya Aapne" (2005), "Singh Is Kinng" (2008) and "Jodhaa Akbar" (2008), among others. Akshay and I bring the best in each other: Vipul Shah Filmmaker Vipul Shah, who has given four hit films with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, says that they bring the best in each other. "As an actor, Akshay would love to work with some other talented director too, which is nice, as a director, I have always enjoyed working with Akshay. Sometimes you try to do something different things also, but it is true that Akshay and I bring the best in each other," Shah told reporters here. The two have teamed up for "Action Replayy", scheduled to hit the screens soon. "Action Replayy" is their fifth film after "Aankhen", "Waqt: The Race Against Time", "Namastey London" and "Singh Is Kinng".

Mandira Bedi unhappy with spot-fixing in Cricket Posted: 14 Sep 2010 03:12 AM PDT Popular cricket presenter and Bollywood actress Mandira Bedi feels disturbed about the recent spot fixing scandal in the sport. "I really feel disturbed about the recent spot fixing scandal. But right now I don't want to talk about it," said Mandira after walking the ramp as a showstopper in a fashion show in Kolkata. Mandira hogged the limelight after her stint as a cricket presenter with noted cricket analyst Charu Sharma. Her sexy looks as cricket presenter were well received by the audience, both nationally and internationally. Spot fixing scandal hit the world cricket last month after a sting operation by a British media house revealed that two Pakistan pacers Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer allegedly bowled deliberate no-balls during the recent Lords' Test against England on the instructions of a bookie, Mazhar Majeed. On Sunday, a British newspaper claimed that around 29 Indian Premier League (IPL) players are also involved in spot fixing. Mandira is excited about the ongoing Twenty-20 Champions League in South Africa. "I am excited about the ongoing Champion's League series. I am trying to follow most of the matches," said Mandira.

Mandira Bedi Wants To Look Like A Girl Posted: 14 Sep 2010 03:04 AM PDT Popular cricket presenter and Bollywood actress Mandira Bedi wants to grow her hair and wants to look like a girl. "I have experimented a lot with my looks. Now I want to grow my hair and want to look like a girl. Growing hair will surely take some time," said Mandira while talking to reporters after walking the ramp as a showstopper in a fashion show here. Mandira hogged the limelight after her stint as a cricket presenter with noted cricket analyst Charu Sharma. Her sexy looks as cricket presenter were well acclaimed both nationally and internationally. She has experimented a lot with her looks which has metamorphosed her image from that of a girl next door in the title role of mega serial 'Shanti' to a sexy cricket presenter on television. Mandira said whenever her husband introduces her to friends "he says meet my 'chota bhai' (younger brother)". "That is the reason I want to grow my hair and look like a girl," added Mandira. Mandira Sunday walked the ramp as showstopper at the sixth edition of the Seagram's Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Kolkata.

Amitabh Bachchan considers Abhishek his friend first Posted: 14 Sep 2010 02:48 AM PDT Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says Abhishek is more of a friend for him than a son and that he loves spending time with him. "…when I sit with Abhishek and spend time with him, they are the most glorious moments. He is my friend first now, and a son later. This I had decided even when he had not been born. Would I to be the father of a boy, he would be my friend. Decided," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com. "We talk of everything under the sun. His choice of the football team and its performance, my choice of what we wear, his choice of music, my choice of film, his choice of car, my choice to drive it …And on …," he added. Amitabh and Abhishek, who have featured together in films like "Bunty Aur Babli", "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", "Sarkar" and "Sarkar Raj", and "Pa" rarely get to spend quality time with each other due to their hectic schedules. But they live it up whenever they get the chance. "Spending quality time with your son! I did today with mine and it was most rewarding. Sometimes we forget that the little fellow that I first saw in a crib soon after he was born has now flourished into a full grown adult, ready to take on the challenges of the world, ready to give opinion and ready to fight on your side!" "I have always enjoyed these warm and affectionate moments. They give a sense of strength and togetherness. Of being in the company of one that is your blood, one that shall stand by you, give suggestion but diligently obey and protect you," posted the 67-year-old. Amitabh also has a daughter, Shweta, who is settled with husband and two children in New Delhi.

In Tees Maar Khan Akshay Kumar And Salman Khan To Shoot Together Posted: 14 Sep 2010 02:37 AM PDT Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan are set to share screen space in Farah Khan's "Tees Maar Khan". "Looking forward to our shoot after so long... Enjoy brother," Akshay posted on Salman's Twitter page. Akshay is playing the lead along with Katrina Kaif and Salman will make a special appearance in the song. "Tees Maar Khan" is scheduled for a December release. Meanwhile, Akshay also took the opportunity to congratulate Salman on the success of his latest release "Dabangg". "Salman you are in your elements man! You have given everyone a reason to dance this Eid," wrote Akshay. Akshay and Salman earlier featured together in films like "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" and "Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again". Gul Panag on jury of Kazan film fest Former beauty queen and actress Gul Panag is on the jury of the Kazan International Muslim Film Festival to be held in Russia. "Off to Russia to be on the jury of the Kazan International Film Festival. Looking forward," Gul confirmed on her Twitter page. The sixth edition of the film fest is being held Sep 15-19. American actor Adrien Brody, Egypt film star Elham Shakhin, and Iranian film director Shakhriyar Bakhrani will be among the other guests at the event. Shruti Haasan's workout woes The usually slim and trim Shruti Haasan says she needs to regularize her workout regimen to get back into shape. "Going to work out starting today! I have been a very bad girl and not worked out properly in two months!!! Got to get back in some kind of shape!" she tweeted. The 24-year-old, daughter of veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika, made her Bollywood debut opposite Imran Khan in "Luck".

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