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John Abraham gets hitched to girlfriend Priya Runchal
John Abraham gets hitched to girlfriend Priya Runchal
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, January 04, 2014 - 11:40 hrs IST
After
a web of controversies post his break-up with Bipasha Basu, it took
quite some time for John to be open about his relationship with
girlfriend Priya Runchal. And now after being haunted with speculations
for more than a year, it is confirmed that John recently tied the knot
with Priya at a rather private ceremony in Los Angeles this New Year.
John's dad, an architect by profession, revealed that this wedding was pre-planned and that the two preferred a simple court marriage that does not involve too many rituals and traditions. While none of his friends from the industry have been a part of this wedding, they took on to twitter to wish the actor. "Congrats @TheJohnAbraham .. Wish u and Priya all the happiness in the world!! God bless..Lots of love! :)" tweeted Sophie Choudry.
Shoojit Sircar, one of John's closest pals too wasn't a part of the wedding but was aware of the developments. He also claimed that John and Priya are private people and hence preferred to keep their wedding a low key affair.
Priya is an investment banker and financial analyst and is currently in the U.S. pursuing higher studies.
John's dad, an architect by profession, revealed that this wedding was pre-planned and that the two preferred a simple court marriage that does not involve too many rituals and traditions. While none of his friends from the industry have been a part of this wedding, they took on to twitter to wish the actor. "Congrats @TheJohnAbraham .. Wish u and Priya all the happiness in the world!! God bless..Lots of love! :)" tweeted Sophie Choudry.
Shoojit Sircar, one of John's closest pals too wasn't a part of the wedding but was aware of the developments. He also claimed that John and Priya are private people and hence preferred to keep their wedding a low key affair.
Priya is an investment banker and financial analyst and is currently in the U.S. pursuing higher studies.
would rather be happy than successful: Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi is best known for his comedy roles in superhitmovies such as the Golmaal and Munnabhai series, although the actor has portrayed his fair share of serious roles with elan
However, stupendous success has always eluded this talented actor, who insists that he prefers a happy life overa successful one.
Excerpts from the interview:
After a string of comedies, what convinced you to do another funny film, Mr Joe B Carvalho?
I love its straight-faced comedy, that is not vulgar. The industry is full of loud and sexual comedy; we are still harping on that. But I like witty and funny lines which are difficult to write. We have gone far away from clean films like Chashme Buddoor (1981). I hope people like Mr Joe B Carvalho so I can act in Part two and three.
Though you play a detective here, the film is a comedy. Can we not have a serious detective film?
We are scared people who want to play safe. We think people will come to see the film if it's funny.
After almost 20 years in acting, would you say your career has consisted of more ups or downs?
There have been more downs than ups. I should not complain though ... and I generally don't. But honestly, careerwise, I needed to be in a better place than this. I am good at the job and I deliver. I play it more than the writer has scripted without overdoing it. But in life, I am comfortable and happy.
What didn't work out?
Sometimes it is luck and sometimes your connections. But God has balanced it. I like a happy life compared to a successful one. God 'karmically' asked me what I wanted and in my subconscious, I chose this life.
Why do you say your life is a happy one?
I am able to spend time with my children. I don't want to suddenly see my kids not looking the same one day - I don't want my kids to grow up without me. You have to take time out for your family. My wife Maria doesn't have to manage too many things. She is a working woman and is writing a book also. I have never stopped her from doing anything.
Have you developed cold feet after producing Hum Tum Aur Ghost?
I am a good producer but a bad businessman. I splurge a lot. I need to hire somebody who can look at the business side while I manage the creative side. I want to direct and do lots of films.
Though you have done serious roles, only your comedy roles stay in the minds of the audiences.
I am better off in serious roles than in comedy. Doing serious roles is a piece of cake. But I scrape through when it comes to funny characters. Comedy is far more difficult than drama. But I have been fortunate. I don't stress about my work or scenes when I get up in the morning.
Your next film Dedh Ishqiya has Naseeruddin Shah. Can a good co-actor act as a catalyst to your performance?
It helps to make it better. I enjoyed Ishqiya because it had Naseer saab. Javed Jaffrey, who is part of Mr Joe B Carvalho, is also tremendous at blending into different characters. And Mr Joe B Carvalho also stars Soha (Ali Khan), who is attempting something new here.
You have acted with everyone in Soha's family. Between Soha, Kareena, Saif and Kunal Khemmu, who has the best comic timing?
(Ponders) Kareena. She can be very funny and hilarious. She would crack me up. Saif has his own cool and bizarre sense of comedy.
Mr Joe B Carvalho is releasing on the same day as the 3D version of Sholay. Do you think that's tough competition?
I had never imagined that this would happen. I had started my career with Amitabh Bachchan's production Tere Mere Sapne. Somewhere down the line, the young generation that has heard a lot about Sholay will probably go for that film. Many may go in for the 3D experience. You can't argue with Sholay but I would like people to come and watch our film too.
The title of your film is a pun on jo bhi karwa lo. Is there anyone in your life you can say this to?
Sangram Singh was my toy, says VJ Andy
Former VJ and aspiring Bollywood actor , Bigg Boss semi-finalist Andy is out of Bigg Boss, much to the surprise of viewers who thought he had the potential to be a winner.
In a surprise move Andy was evicted on Tuesday night.
Says Andy, `I was out at 1 am. The very kind Bigg Boss team offered to put me up in a hotel for the night. But I preferred to drive back to town to be with my brother and my best friend who lives with me.`
Andy says he wasn't disappointed at having come so far and then being evicted. `You are seeing the glass half-empty. But I always see the other side. Think of it this way. I actually went up to being among the 5 finalists. Which was quite an achievement for me? I didn't think I could survive in there for so long. The first 6 weeks were great fun. There was laughing and joking, fun and banter....Then the bullying started. Suddenly I was the victim of a lot of ganging-up and bullying. I just couldn't take it.`
A psychiatrist had to be brought in to calm Andy down. `After a point, I just wanted to leave. But Bigg Boss got me to speak to someone. And that calmed me down. I was able to sleep peacefully . I was the master-chef in Bigg Boss. So if nothing else, I've come away a better cook than ever before,` says the British Asian vj-actor whose mom, brother three sisters, nephews and nieces are the anchors of his life.
And who were Andy's friends inside Bigg Boss?
Sighs Andy deeply, `Listen, I'd like to think of everyone in there as friends. Yes, there were cowardly double-standards and mistakes were made. But at the end of the day, we are all human. And I'd like to only focus on the good things that happened in there. I made friends with Shilpa Saklani. In the initial weeks she made me feel at home in there. When she left I was devastated. Tanissha too in spite of her discernible dithering, was a friend. Sangram Singh was my teddy bear. We slept together. But let's get this straight-ha ha-we shared a bed as brothers.`
Andy has only words of gratitude for host Salman Khan. `I'd looked forward to every Saturday when he spoke to me. It was my reality-check in a bizarre unnatural situation. He was very kind to me. And he would admonish those bullies in there who went belligerently after me. He'd tell the a..holes to back off.`
Andy reiterates he has no regrets about not winning Bigg Boss. `I never expected to win. I think Gauhar or Tanissha stand a good chance of winning. As far as I am concerned I was right there till the end. I was evicted only three days before the grand finale. So I feel as good as victorious. I've come away a lot more patient and appreciative of the good things in life. When I came out of Bigg Boss my brother gave me a chocolate biscuit. Nothing has ever tasted so good. And hey, my Hindi has improved. Meri Hindi kafi sudhar gayi hai.`
Future plans for Andy include a career in Bollywood. `I don't mean I want to play the hero. There are so many roles to play in today's Hindi cinema. I am a trained actor. I've done theatre in London. I've also done choreography and dancing for 15 years. Mumbai has been my home for 10 years now. I am not going anywhere.`
Movie Review: 'Dhoom 3' conveniently surpasses your expectations
Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Jackie Shroff
Directed By: Vijay Krishna Acharaya
Rating: ***1/2
After creating loads of hullabaloo, finally one of the most anticipated action packed cine chronicle of the year has made it to cineplexes. Ever since this pleasurable cine-tale and its star-cast was announced, the curiosity of millions of 'Dhoom' fans started tossing in the hope of something grand in the offering.
Ever since its inception each and every edition of 'Dhoom' franchise has succeeded in not only raising the bar, but also in leaving an impact with what they offer on the celluloid. Be it high octane action, those classy vrooming bikes, or gravity defying stunts of those who perform them on the celluloid, every-time brand Dhoom has thoroughly succeeded in offering something grand to its fans.
Marking the onset and continuing with a movie franchise is no longer an oblivion practice in Bollywood. With numerous production houses continuing with the brand name of some of their best selling products, have not only offered an unadulterated entertainment to cine enthusiasts, but have proved their entertaining potency too.
Be it Krrish, Dabangg or the recently released Dhoom 3 belonging to YRF's Dhoom franchise, each of these best selling cine products of Bollywood have not only succeeded in charming the masses, but at the same time have secured for themselves a repute of being massive cine charmers with loads of entertainment stuffed in them.
Anyhow coming to one of the most anticipated movie of the year "Dhoom 3", the movie starring Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, as per expectations opened with cent percent occupancy.
Although so far we have witnessed that cine cantata belonging to "Dhoom" franchise primarily dealt with action theme and a sort of cop and thief chase. But this edition of "Dhoom is somewhat different, because of an emotional tale flowing beneath its conspicuous current.
Premise of "Dhoom 3" is settled in Chicago and narrates the tale of Sahir (Aamir Khan) an acrobat who see his father (Jackie Shroff) committing suicide due to his inability in clearing a bank debt and saving his circus "The Great Indian Circus" from auctioning. As the frames proceed ahead it showcases how Sahir, who otherwise own a social persona of a circus acrobat, in order to avenge the death of his father starts robbing all the branches of "Western Bank of Chicago" one after the other, which he feels is primarily responsible for the death of his father.
In order to prevent the situation from getting worst, ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) of Mumbai Police along with Ali ( Uday Chopra) is roped in by Chicago police and from there begins an action packed chase saga. And keeping in view the curiosity of the fans associated with "Dhoom 3" here I would like to mention that, saying anything further about the premise of "Dhoom 3" may dent the excitement of the cine enthusiasts. So guys to know whether Jai Dixit succeeds in his intent, or is it Sahir who has the last laugh watch "Dhoom 3".
While penning down the premise of 'Dhoom 3' Vijay Krishna Acharya and Aditya Chopra has quite adroitly managed to keep the basic spirit of Dhoom franchise i.e. high octane dare devilish stunts, alive. But at the same time they have not forgot to give this action packed tale a human touch. As stated above that unlike its prequels, "Dhoom 3" certainly has got an emotional element brewed in its premise which somewhere down the line gives it an edge to it over its prequels. And besides impressive feature pertaining to Dhoom 3's narration is which emerges as an stand out feature of it is that it is a standalone cine delight, independent of any association with its prequels, which is usually the case with other franchises of Bollywood.
In the first half, premise certainly takes somewhat extended time span to unfurl fully, but once it does, it keeps all your neurotransmitters glued to the onscreen proceedings. After presenting a well structured narrative in the first half, the story of "Dhoom 3" get a bit indolent in the post interval part, but this meager flaw pertaining to the movie is undoubtedly passable.
As far as screenplay is concerned then throughout its run time which is almost of 3 hours "Dhoom 3" nowhere leaves any scope for distraction and woolgathering. From the very first frame, the flow of narration of "Dhoom 3" not only proceeds like a smoothly flowing stream, but also succeeds in keeping the attention of the viewers focused on the celluloid.
Be it the action sequences designed by Conard Palmisano and Sham Kaushal or the dauntless screenplay of Vijay Krishna Acharaya, everything pertaining to "Dhoom 3" is so engrossing that you don't feel like taking your gazes off the silver screen. Even on the cinematographic front, Sudeep Chatterjee, has magnificently kept all the necessary gen intact, and besides that it's the top notch editing of Ritesh Soni which further magnifies the entertainment coefficient of "Dhoom 3".
In music department, with "Dhoom 3" YRF has once again succeeded in dishing out some of the mesmerizing aural delights, but this time with a difference. Be it "Malang" song or "Kamli", both these songs dabbled in the treacle of Sufism, with their absolute recall value, completely possesses your psyche.
Before starting with the performances analysis of the protagonists, it is pertinent to mention here that "Dhoom 3" is completely Mr Perfectionist Aamir's show. Although in the movie, Aamir's character is something in absolute contrast with his previous avatars, but in-spite of that the ace performer has conveniently succeeded in coming up with his one of the praise worthy performances. Despite Aamir's being the antagonist in "Dhoom 3", it will be wrong to deliniate his character in absolute terms, but one this which can be said with an absolute surety is that, with his action packed performance and acrobatic skills, the man has once again proved that there is no such genre of movie making in which he can't excel.
On the other hand, if we talk about the lady on the center stage, Katrina, then despite having a confined screen presence, Kat firmly succeeds in astonishing the masses by her performance and especially the acrobatic skills. Abhishek as ACP Jai Dixit has been no different from his previous performances, but whatever he does in "Dhoom 3" he does it with full gusto to make it one of his praiseworthy acts. And if we talk to about Uday Chopra then all that could be said about this Chopra scion is that, this time he has been very less irritating and up-till some extent succeeds in charming the audience with his witty one-liners that too without saying "Kya Mummy" as he did in the past.
Jackie Shroff has been in a somewhat cameo, but this time he has proved that when it comes to getting under the skin of his character then he surely knows the art of doing so.
Well talking about the earning potential is something irrelevant, when it's about brand 'Dhoom', so nothing much to say about that, but yeah keeping in viewi the prevailing legacy of of brand "Dhoom" and Aamir's stature the movie is expected to emerge as one of the biggest BO grosser of the year.
To sum up, with an engrossing plot, high octane action sequences and an apt and magnificent star-cast, "Dhoom 3" has got all the relevant variables, which makes it a good watch and at the same time thoroughly meets the expectations of the fans, who were eagerly waiting for this "high on entertainment" cine delight. Hence keeping in view the entertainment coefficient,content in the offering, prevailing legacy of Aamir and "Dhoom" franchise, I am going ahead with three and a half stars for this this stupendous cine marvel of YRF.
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