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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Aamir Khan is happy that Walt Disney Studios has bought the DVD rights of his hit directorial debut Taare Zameen Par in five countries, but has apologised to his fans abroad for the long time it will take for the DVD to hit the markets there.Aamir, through his blog, have said sorry to cine buffs in the US, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, where it will take a few months for the DVD to to be released by the distribution company. “My genuine apologies to those of you living in these five countries and also to those who have been waiting patiently for the DVD to come out,” Aamir posted in his latest blog entry. “I was very happy to recognize that they (Walt Disney) liked the film enough to want to distribute TZP (Taare Zameen Par) in home entertainment for these five countries,” he added. The actor-director has also explain the reason behind the delay. “I know I am going to be slaughtered for this one. Disney has a lead-time of at least three months. They want to do a mainstream release (of the film) in these five markets. So while the DVD has been released in India and outside India as well, in these five countries it will be a few more months previous to it comes out.” Aamir said that he had no control over the circumstances and added that the only other option was to go back on the deal with Disney.
This is for the first time that any Hollywood distribution company has bought the Home Video rights of an Indian movie to be released in the normal market overseas. Disney will release the DVD with English sub-titles. The movie was jointly shaped by Aamir Khan Productions and PVR Pictures. Starring Darsheel Safary as the protagonist, Taare Zameen Par is about an eight-year-old dyslexic boy plus how a teacher, played by Aamir, brings him out of this predicament. The film was released December 2007. The film's DVD has been released by T-Series in India. Priced at Rs.500, it includes deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes photograph and a discussion on children's disabilities between Aamir Khan, teachers and parents.
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) (IANS) Manjari Phadnis, who played the second lead opposite debutant Imran in the hit flick "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Naa", said she was not producer Aamir Khan's choice as he had his qualms in casting her for the role."Aamir did not want to cast me. I was the only one among the entire cast who was not approved by Aamir. But director Abbas Tyrewala was adamant to cast me," Manjari told IANS. "Almost 400 girls be auditioned for the role of Meghna and Abbas thought I fitted it the best. Finally Aamir agreed," said the 24-year-old-actress who debuted with Rok Sako To Rok Lo in 2004. While "Jaane Tu..." launched Aamir's nephew Imran as an actor, it is also Abbas' first outing as a director. And Manjari say that Aamir didn't interfere much as he was busy with his directorial debut. "Aamir left everything to Abbas as he was busy murder for Taare Zameen Par during that time. He used to come to the sets for a while and I did not have any long interaction with him during the entire shooting schedule." But when Aamir saw the final product, he was overcome by Manjari's work. "I was overwhelmed when he respected my work after seeing the film. It was a great achievement to get a compliment from a person like Aamir, who is one of the biggest superstars of the country." Manjari said it was a life time break for a newcomer like her to work with Aamir Khan productions. "People like me, who do not come from a film background, have to struggle a lot for a good banner and a right film. I truly thank Aamir for giving me the opportunity." Manjari's career slumped after her debut film Rok Sako To Rok Lo bomb at the box office. In last four years, she did a few films in the south and one Hindi movie titled Mumbai Salsa.
"Though my films did not do able-bodied, the roles excited me. I was patient and did not accept just anything that came my way." Asked why she wasn't seen in any of the pre-release pormotions, she said: "I was told from the first day that I will be not be there in the promotion and I accepted it. I am happy people saw me as a shock package." But isn't that the normal skillful for big stars? "Yes, I know but I had to accept it." She admit promotion would have worked better for her career, saying: "Yes, definitely. I would have surely liked if they would have promoted me a bit. But, people have started recognising me after 'Jaane Tu..'." Manjari is getting a lot of offers after "Jaane Tu..." “I have not finalised any of them. I am doing a couple of films in the south and going through the scripts that come my way. I will only sign a film when the story excites me and I have a good role to play." Manjari's next release will be a comedy film "I am 24" which has Rajat Kapoor, Ranvir Shorey and Neha Dhupia in the middle of others.
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Tata Sky Ltd, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Star, has signed Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador.Under the agreement, Aamir Khan will feature across all Tata Sky brand and product communication, including advertisements on TV, print, outdoor, radio and other media. Aamir Khan said: "I am delighted to be connected with Tata Sky. Since its launch, Tata Sky has redefined television viewing in India and I am proud to be associated with a brand that epitomizes continued innovation and excellence in home entertainment.
" Tata Sky CEO and Managing leader Vikram Kaushik said: "Aamir (Khan) makes a perfect fit with the Tata Sky brand values of trust, high-quality entertainment and innovation." "As our brand ambassador, he will be involved in communicating the benefits of Tata Sky to consumers across the country. It is our privilege to be associated with an actor of the highest calibre and excellent standing in the entertainment industry."
As of now, Rahul has not been specified details about the role he would play in the movie but has been asked to report for shooting in Bangalore and Goa. The other actors in the movie, slated for let loose in September, include Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan and Boman Irani. This is not Rahul's first feature film. He also work in Vishal Bharadwaj's Omkara and "The Blue Umbrella". In Omkara, he played Saif Ali Khan's son. "It was really a good knowledge to work with Saif Ali Khan, Konkana Sen Sharma and Ajay Devgan," he said. However, it had not be a cakewalk for Rahul, son of a daily wage earner to learn acting before he got the support of Literacy India, an NGO that runs a drama school for poor children in Delhi's Palam Vihar. "I was interested in acting from a very young age but the monetary problems in family stopped me from taking professional training," Rahul said, adding: "In 2000, I came to know about the drama school plus since then I have been taking acting lessons there". Many volunteers from the National train of Drama (NSD), including an expert, Shrivardhan Trivedi, regularly visit the school to hone the acting skills of the children. Although Rahul enjoys his stint in films, he is concerned his studies will suffer due to his acting schedule. "I am worried about my study as I have to miss school for many days while I am shooting. Although my teachers and classmates are very cooperative, it is difficult to manage both," Rahul said.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan had promised his fans that he will stop smoking after the release of his home production Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. The movie has been free and be declared a hit, but he is not able to keep himself away from smoking. Aamir made a honest confession on his blog that he has begun smoking again and wrote: "Bear with me folks, I'll give up once Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na releases." Aamir post this on his blog site www.actortheaamirkhan.blogspot.com June 18. Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, debut vehicle of Amair's nephew Imran Khan, hit the marquee on July 4 and got overwhelming reply at the ticket window. But the star has failed to keep his promise. The actor was allegedly seen smoking while he was in the wealth for a live-dial on Hindi news channel. The actor went out to an adjacent office complex to smoke since smoking was not allowed within the premises. "Aamir was here to chat about his film 'Jaane Tu...' and went outside to smoke since it was not allowed within the office area," a well-placed source told IANS.
