Showing posts with label Kajol comeback. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kajol comeback. Show all posts

Ajay Devgn decides to let go of Kajol's comeback project How Old Are You


Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 13, 2014)

Yesterday, Mirror had reported that Kajol's comeback vehicle, the Hindi version of the 2014 Malayalam hit How Old Are You, has run into a limbo. Her husband Ajay Devgn wanted Ashwni Dhir, of Son of Sardaar fame to helm the project. But the director of the original, Rosshan Andrrews who hold the 'first right' to direct any remake of the film, was not willing to budge.

The latest is that the final round of talks with Andrrews have fallen through and Ajay has finally decided to let go of the project.

Confirming this, Andrrews told Mirror last evening, "I don't know why Ajay sir was so stuck on Dhir. Kumar Mangat (Ajay's confidante) fixed up my meeting with him and I flew down to Mumbai where I had a cordial meeting with Ajay."

When asked why is he so hell-bent on directing the Hindi remake, he explained. "Look, I want this remake to be my Hindi directorial debut. I am confident about its box office prospects. This is the reason I refused to relent. Moreover, Ajay sir hadn't signed on the dotted line when it came to buying the rights, he was merely in advance talks."

Andrrews added, "Now, I am directing the Tamil remake with Jyothika in the lead. Her husband Surya has bought the rights of all the future remakes. We might also collaborate with a studio on the Hindi remake. Besides Ajay, many filmmakers have shown interest in the project and we are hoping to put the Hindi remake on floors soon. And we shall soon make an official announcement." 

Kajol's third attempt to return to acting has meets with a roadblock?

Third time unlucky?
Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 12, 2014)

After two failed comeback attempts, Kajol got a third chance when hubby Ajay Devgn bought the rights of the 2014 Malayalam hit How Old Are You (Mirror, October 18). The actress who has been on a break since the birth of the couple's son, Yug, in 2010, was to topline the cast of its Hindi remake.

Now, the hitch is that Ajay wants a Bollywood director to helm the project, while the director of the original, Rosshan Andrrews has a clause in the contract with the film's producer Listin Stephen, which gives him the 'first right' to direct its remakes. Andrrews even met Ajay and they discussed this issue before he flew off to Canada last week.

Mirror has it that Ajay wants Ashwni Dhir, who directed Son Of Sardaar for him in 2012, to wield the megaphone. While Devgn remained unavailable for comment, a source close to Andrrews said, "The Hindi version is now in a limbo."

The Southern film revolves around 36-yearold Nirupama (Manju Warrier) who works in the Revenue Department. One day, she gets an opportunity to interact with the President of India but the disastrous outing makes her the target of Facebook trolls. Her husband and daughter then relocate to Ireland, without her. What follows is a journey of self-discovery.

Kajol, who has been planning her comeback for almost a year now, was quite taken by the Malayalam film.

Earlier, she was set to return to the big screen with a film, to be co-produced by husband Ajay Devgn and directed by Let's Talk director Ram Madhvani. Ajay had gone on record to confirm that Kajol will work in the film, an Indian adaptation of the Dutch TV series Penoza.

Prior to that, the actress had considered Rensil D'Silva's 27-episode fiction show (Mirror, December 28, 2013), which revolved around a single mother living in a joint family in Delhi. But the actress demanded too high a premium which the channel wasn't willing to cough up.

Eros International to serve a mix of entertainment in coming months

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Hiren Kotwani (BOMBAY TIMES; September 24, 2014)

Over the years, Eros International has collaborated with the finest talents in the industry. The studio is also the first Indian entertainment company to get listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

After successful films like Ram-leela, Raanjhanaa and R... Rajkumar last year, Eros continues to forge alliances with leading filmmakers and production houses like Illuminati Films, Maddock Films and Phantom Films. Its robust line-up of releases in 2014-15 includes Saif Ali Khan-Ileana D'Cruz starrer Happy Ending, directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, Prabhu Dheva's Action Jackson with Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha, Boney and Sanjay Kapoor's Tevar with Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi, R Balki's Shamitabh starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and Akshara Haasan, and Sriram Raghavan's Badlapur with Varun Dhawan. It also has Navdeep Singh's NH10 with Anushka Sharma. Not to forget, Ajay's next directorial venture Shivaay, Kajol's new movie with Ram Madhwani and Housefull 3 in association with Sajid Nadiadwala. Besides, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani, Raj and Krishna's Farzi with Shahid Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Anand Rai's Tanu Weds Manu 2 with Kangana Ranaut are also scheduled to start in the coming months.

Making a mark in the rapidly growing regional cinema (Tamil, Telugu, Marathi), it has films lined up with Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Pawan Kalyan, after its recent release Aagadu with Mahesh Babu. The studio has forayed into the digital space too, with Eros Now. Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd, says, “We are committed to providing wholesome entertainment to audiences across media and making Indian cinema global. Our upcoming line-up looks exciting with a mixed bag of releases.“



People want to Salman Khan-Kajol to romance again?

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DNA (August 14, 2014)

Enlarge ImageEnlarge ImageA recent poll by BollywoodLife asked fans to vote for an actor with whom Kajol makes the best jodi. She is making a comeback next year in a film produced by hubby Ajay Devgn and no actor has been signed opposite her. The poll threw up shocking results. Though she has acted in many successful films with Shah Rukh Khan, the fans thinks she makes a better jodi with Salman. The other contenders were Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan. Surprisingly, Salman topped the poll by acquiring 43% votes . Yes, you read that right! The Kick actor has whizzed ahead of Shah Rukh, who has got 42%. Quite a close fight, we must say.

SRK and Kajol have shared the screen space in many films. Be it Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge or My Name Is Khan, we have always loved them together. But looks like the masses are now wanting to see Salman and Kajol, who have worked together in films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, romancing each other yet again. And honestly we would love that too.

So if Salman and Kajol are reading this, they know what their fans want.

Kajol to play widow who takes on gangsters to protect her family in comeback film


Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; August 4, 2014)

Kajol's last turn on screen was as a cancer stricken mother in We Are Family, the 2010 adapation of the Hollywood tear-jerker Stepmom. She had gone for a maternity break after that and it continued till now. The actress is finally set to return with a film which will be co-produced by husband Ajay Devgn. Mirror has it that the film is an adaptation of the Dutch TV series Penoza.

Penoza tells the story of Carmen. The police promise her justice and protection after her husband, who was a member of a mafia gang, is murdered. But Carmen decides to take up the battle and steps into the world of crime to protect her three children and track down her husband's killer. In the film, Kajol will be seen essaying the role of this feisty widow.

Deepak Dhar, whose company is co-producing the film with Ajay, confirmed the news saying, "Yes, we are adapting Penoza. Ram Madhvani is a wonderful director. We are looking forward to working with him."

Mirror had earlier reported (April 30, 2014) that the same production house was toying with the idea of bringing Kajol back with a TV show, an Indian adaptation of the series Forbrydelsen. The Danish drama, which also has a critically acclaimed American remake The Killing, revolves around a veteran investigator Sarah Lund.

Prior to this, Kajol had considered Rensil D'Silva's 27-episode fiction show (Mirror issue dated December 28, 2013), which revolved around a single mother living in an joint family in Delhi. But since the actress was demanding a high premium,which the channel wasn't willing to cough up, the project didn't materialise.

But, finally it's a film for Kajol. A source close to the development told Mirror, "Kajol's comeback had to be a big and meaningful project. Hence both the producers took their time before zeroing down on Penoza. A few modifications are likely to be made to the original series. Ram returns to wield the megaphone after 12 years with this film."

Stage set for Kajol's comeback; Ajay Devgn to act and co-produce?


Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 22, 2014)

Kajol is gearing up to return to the silver screen in husband Ajay Devgn's next.

A few days ago, the actress told the media that she had green-lighted a film to be produced by Ajay. Now, Mirror has learnt that the actor/producer has joined hands with Sunil and Kishore Lulla’s Eros International to co-produce the film.

Kajol had previously said that the home venture may take off by year-end. A source close to her confirms, “With Eros on board, the film is taking off by November end and is targetting a 2015 release.”

Ajay Devgn Film (ADF) and Eros International had earlier coproduced Son Of Sardaar.

The film starring Kajol is a women-oriented subject with an A-list cast. Says the source, ”The film will be serious yet entertaining.”

The director is yet to be finalised. “A few names have been short listed. The final decision will be taken soon,” added the source.