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Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) 'Bigg Boss 14' couple Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin will be seen together in the latest music video 'Sajaunga Lutkar Bhi'. The actor says that their off-screen chemistry is visible on the camera.

The best part of shooting with Jasmin, according to Aly, is that their chemistry is amazing. "She's a great actor and our chemistry is visible on camera. This is our fourth song together. Our previous three songs were '2 Phone', 'Tu Bhi Sataya Jayega' and 'Tera Suit', and thankfully we have got good reviews for all of them."

"Chemistry is the most important thing that is shown on camera. We had a blast shooting together," he said.

'Sajaunga Lutkar Bhi' is choreographed by Ganesh Acharya and sung by Shaan and Neeti Mohan.

The song captures romantic moments between Aly and Jasmin and it is a remake of the old track 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne' from 1973 movie 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat', originally composed by RD Burman.

"The song is beautiful, the team is nice. Coming together of Ganesh, a great choreographer and Shaan and Neeti's voices make it a perfect package. Also, the song has been shot differently from the other songs, and the rain sequence gives a movie feel," he says.

'Sajaunga Lutkar Bhi' was shot in Mumbai last month and Goni shares on his on screen chemistry with Jasmin and how he reacts to the expectations of his fans.

"There's no pressure. I feel happy that fans get what they expect from us though it takes time. The response has been great and the song is already trending on YouTube. Fans love to see us together all the time, and that gives us immense pleasure," he adds.

On the possibility of Jasmin and him teaming up for a TV or OTT project, he replies: "I don't know about TV, but if there's a good script for OTT I would love to do it. It depends on the subject. We are having our individual careers going on too."

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Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon has disclosed that his much-awaited film, 'Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu' featuring actor Silambarasan in the lead, may well have a sequel.

Participating in the audio and trailer launch of the film, Gautham Vasudev Menon disclosed that the story of the film does not end with the first part and that it continues.

"But then, that depends on how well the people accept it (the first part) and how it reaches the audience," he said, suggesting that a sequel to the film was very much on the cards.

The director also disclosed that the original story that writer Jeyamohan gave to him did not have a romantic track in it and that it is writer Jeyamohan's wife, who, after reading his script, suggested to him to introduce one.

Gautham Menon said, "Writer Jeyamohan's wife apparently told him that he had given a director known for his romantic films a script that had no love track in it. He called me and told me this and asked me to add the romantic track to the script.

"However, before adding the romantic track, I checked with him about the place in the script where it should be added. I suggested a point which I thought provided the space for a romantic track and introduced the romantic element there after he approved of it."

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Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) The unit of director Mani Ratnam's much-awaited magnum opus, 'Ponniyin Selvan', on Saturday released actress Aishwarya Lekshmi's look as Samudrakumari Poonguzhali in the film.

Taking to Twitter, Lyca Productions, which is producing the film along with director Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies, said: "Soft as the wind, mighty as the ocean! Meet #AishwaryaLekshmi as Samudrakumari Poonguzhali!"

The production house, in its tweet, reiterated the fact that a grand audio and trailer launch of the film was to take place on September 6 at the Nehru Indoor Stadium.

Earlier, the production house had also disclosed the looks of Sarathkumar and Parthiban in the film. The production house had introduced their characters saying: "Meet the fearless protectors of Chola pride! Presenting Sarathkumar as Periya Pazhuvettarayar and R. Parthiepan as Chinna Pazhuvettarayar!"

The film, the first part of which is scheduled to hit screens on September 30, is based on the classic Tamil novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' by eminent writer Kalki.

The brilliant story, that revolves around the early life of prince Arulmozhi Varman, who later on went on to be known as the great Raja Raja Chozhan, is one of a kind.

The film, called by Mani Ratnam as his dream project, features a host of top stars including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Jayaram, Parthiban, Lal, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prabhu and Prakash Raj.

The project will be among the most expensive projects ever undertaken in the country.

The film has the best in business handling each of its departments. A. R. Rahman is scoring the music for this epic historical and cinematography is by Ravi Varman. National Award winning art director Thotta Tharani is in charge of production design while Mani Ratnam's trusted editor Sreekar Prasad is handling its editing.

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Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Well-known Malayalam director Sanal K. Sasidharan on
Saturday announced that two of his films -- 'Ozhivudivathathe Kali'(ODK) and 'Sexy Durga'-- are to be screened at The Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Taking to Instagram, the director said: "I am so happy and excited to share this fantastic news that two of my films, 'Ozhivudivathathe Kali' and 'Sexy Durga' are being projected on the prestigious screens of The Museum of Modern Art, New York."

"This is the second time 'Sexy Durga' is getting such an opportunity and for 'ODK', ironically this is the International premiere of the film after the long seven years of its production."

"This is an absolutely incredible achievement for the film. Seven years is a long time for an indie film from Malayalam to get forgotten as an old film. But 'ODK' is slowly moving out and starting its journey, I hope."

"If you are in New York please try to watch the films. I am sure that the films are not going to disappoint you."

The director went on to add the screening schedules of the films in his post.

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Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, started working on 'Haddi', where he'll be seen playing a transgender, talked about his experience of working with female directors.

Nawaz then went on to point out some differences between male and female filmmakers.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui rose to fame with 'Peepli Live' with director Anusha Rizvi. He has worked with Director Debamitra Biswal for 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' , Nawazuddin has taken on a very challenging role of prolific writer 'Manto' in Nandita Das's directorial venture.

He has also worked with Zoya Akhtar in 'Bombay Talkies', an anthology of four short stories that describe how films have an influence on the lives of people from various strata of society.

He also worked on 'Talaash' with Reema Kagti.

Nawaz stated: "I have worked with many renowned female directors and that helped me a great deal. I realised that women look at the world differently, They are far more compassionate and they see beauty in everything."

"For most men, it's often about power and control. That also reflects in our relationships. Men tend to be more territorial and unko adhikaar jatana hai, auraton par bhi. The female gaze is kinder and sensitive. I am trying to get that POV (point of view) right."

On the work front, Nawaz has an interesting line-up of films which includes 'Tiku Weds Sheru', 'Noorani Chehra', and 'Adbhut' among others.

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Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) 'Pandya Store' actor Kanwar Dhillon, who will be enacting the character of the teacher played by Aamir Khan in 'Taare Zameen Par', says that it is always fun to recall those moments from childhood days and remake them on stage, which will be done in the 'Bachpan special episode'.

He said: "I think people are going to love the Bachpan special episode. It's light-hearted, fun and it had amazing moments. I got to perform as Amir Khan Sir's character from 'Taare Zameen Par'."

Apart from his amazing dance moves on the track 'Bum Bum Bole, Masti Mein Dole', actress Shiny Doshi will be seen turning into Sushmita Sen to perform 'Tumhe jo maine Dekha' from the 2004 Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Main Hoon Na'.

Kanwar shared his experience of performing on the stage, adding: "Overall it was a great experience as it was full of energy, full of life, and I think it was one of the finest episodes that we have shot. I'm sure the fans and viewers are going to like this side of their favourite actors, and they are going to love the episode."

Bringing families from daily soaps all together to compete with each other through different acts and dance performances, the reality show 'Ravivaar with Star Parivaar' airs on Star Plus.

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Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Director Bharathiraja, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, is expected to join the unit of director Susienthiran's upcoming film, 'Valli Mayil', featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, by the end of the month. In a statement, National Award winning director Susienthiran said: "I am very happy to announce that we have started the second schedule of shooting of 'Valli Mayil'. The second schedule is to be for a period of 32 days.

"During this period, we will be shooting at Dindigul, Madurai and Tenkasi. I happened to meet director Bharathiraja at the hospital. He told me that he would be joining our unit by the end of the month. I am eager to again work with director Bharathiraja."

Faria Abdullah, who impressed audiences with her performance in the Telugu film 'Jathi Rathnalu', plays an artiste in a drama troupe in 'Valli Mayil'. Vijay Antony plays a cop in the film that is set in the time period of 1985 to 1988.

The unit had finished shooting its first schedule in June this year. The first schedule lasted 28 days. After the second schedule, the unit of 'Valli Mayil' is expected to work on another schedule of 15 days.

Other actors who will be seen in this film include Sathyaraj, Telugu actor Sunil, Thambi Ramiah, Redin Kingsly, Aranthangi Nisha and G.P. Muthu.

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Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Director Aishwarya Rajinikanth, who is busy penning the script of her next project, seems to be relishing the task. Taking to Instagram, the director wrote at length about the process of creating a script.

She said: "The evolution of a script is true magic. From the time the pen touches the paper...the first draft, then the second, the third."

"When you think it's ready to be typed, then additions and changes, you think you are ready to print the typed version, when you see the first spiral version of it! "How through time you see the shades of paper and yet you don't feel like throwing a single sheet away. Every time you read it, your work feels new and you want to improve.

"The journey is worth it when you think it's ready to be read...yet the writing never ends and a script can never be stopped writing until the day of shoot! #writerslife #lovemyjob #fridaymood"

Aishwarya, who earlier this year had announced that she parted ways with her husband Dhanush, will be making a return to direction with her maiden Hindi film, 'Oh Saathi Chal'.

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Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actor Simbu has requested parents not to pressure their children into getting married soon.

During the audio and trailer launch event of his eagerly-awaited upcoming film, 'Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu', helmed by ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon, the actor, while replying to a compliment on being called the 'Most Eligible Bachelor in Kollywood' said: "There is nothing called as Most Eligible Bachelor."

"In life, we cannot go and just marry someone like that. When two people make a decision to be together, they are going to do so for life. We have to respect that. At this time, I would like to request all parents not to torture their children, asking them to get married."

"The pressure that this society exerts has caused several wrong marriages to happen. Let the children live their lives first. Let them see who will be compatible and right for them. Beyond all this, there is a God above who will send the right person at the right time. Until then, waiting in silence is the best thing to do."

Earlier, visuals of a chopper arriving at the venue led to the perception that the actor had made a grand entrance by flying to the venue.

However, Simbu clarified that although the production house had sent him a chopper to come to the venue, he had chosen to come by road.

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Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) To celebrate the National Cinema Day on September 16, Swara Bhasker-starrer 'Jahaan Chaar Yaar' tickets will cost just Rs. 75 across the country as the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) offers a special price to celebrate cinema.

The MAI also said that 75 tickets were a 'thank you' gesture for moviegoers who contributed to the successful re-opening of cinemas post the pandemic-induced lockdowns.

Producer Vinod Bachchan delighted on MAI announcing National Cinema Day on September 16: "I think this is wonderful news for cinema lovers all across the Country. MAIs decision to celebrate national cinema day by offering tickets at Rs. 75 to consumers might bring audiences together to enjoy a day in the theatre."

"I am delighted that our film 'Jahaan Chaar Yaar' releasing on September 16 can be enjoyed by the audience on the National Cinema Day."

'Jahaan Chaar Yaar' also stars Shikha Talsania, Meher Vij and Pooja Chopra is a story of four female friends reunited for an unexpected adventure in Goa, explore their individual identities through dangerous yet quirky set of events which help them to return to their respective roles of housewives with revived spirits.

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