“Just to clarify… Neither Aishwarya nor I will be performing or attending IIFA Toronto. Classic case of jumping the gun!” Abhishek posted on micro blogging site.

Is this another ‘Rajneeti’ or ‘Gangajal’, it could be the mix of both cause it carries the same stamp of Jha of creating political dramas that often enticing and thought provoking. ‘The country is divided into two India’ that tells you the whole story of reservation ‘Aarakshan’.

The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Vajpayee, Deepika Padukone and Prateik Babbar.

The film is a take on the Indian reservation policies which somewhat has its advantages and ills but how often a good cause in our political system goes uncorrupted?

Check the trailer of the film here:
 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdTwsVovgWM

First I thought it is another horror film from RGV like ‘Darna Manaa hai’ or ‘Darna Zaroori hai’ but the film ‘Department’ is a take on politician and gangster where Amitabh Bachchan too have a role to play of politician turned gangster.

Ramu told Mid-Day, “Shah is playing Ibrahim, a don.

The uniqueness of the design of his character is such that you will never get to see him in total but only in parts like his hand, his foot, his fingers, his ear, his eye, his mouth, his shoulder,  his head, his shadow.”

“Right till the end the audience will never get to see him really.”

‘Department’ is said to be RGV’s most expensive venture of recent times where Sanjay Dutt and Rana Duggabati too have a role to play.

It seems Ramu is putting all the ingredients together to make the audience stick their bum to the seats ‘Chorna nahi’!!

Sonu told Mid-Day, “I guess when I saw the bike on the sets and saw Mr. Bachchan riding it, it spurred me into action as well. I got a Harley booked for myself without telling anyone in the family! It is a timeless classic. I’ve appreciated the bike for a long time and had wanted to buy one. I love the sound of the Harley revving up, its quintessential roar that’s such a trademark of this dream machine.” Sonu plays a cop in Bbuddha Hoga Tera Baap.

“My character is ACP Karan Malhotra, who is a very loyal police officer, committed to fighting against the underworld in Mumbai. But I didn’t get to ride the bike in the film.” It is not just Sonu who is excited about this new purchase, but his whole family. “I took my sons and wife on the bike, and they loved it. My son even made me promise that I would drop him to school on the bike, which I think I will also enjoy!” he added.

Sonu is also very close to Salman Khan and when asked about whether Salman knows his new addition of automobile, “Salman doesn’t know yet, but I will definitely ride the bike to his sets.” Sonu elaborated, “I had a Hero Honda in college and wanted to own a bigger bike. I didn’t get a bike till now because being an actor, its tough to travel by it.”

We just hope Sonu has a good ride and since Dabangg has given him a lease of life, he may not meet any accident!

Director: Prakash Jha

Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Deepika Padukone, Prateik Babbar, Shabana Azmi, Tanvi Azmi and Hema Malini

Music Director: Shankar Ehsaan Loy

Synopsis:

Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan), the legendary idealistic principal of a college that he has single-handedly turned into the state’s best. It is the story of his loyal disciple, Deepak Kumar (Saif Ali Khan) who will do anything for his Sir. Of Deepak’s love for Prabhakar’s daughter, Poorbi (Deepika Padukone), of his friendship with Sushant (Prateik). It is the story of their love, their lively friendship, their zest for life, and of their dreams for the future.

Centered on one of the most controversial issues of recent years, with the Supreme Court’s order on reservations, the story suddenly becomes a rollercoaster ride of high drama, conflict, and rebellion, which tests their love and friendship for one another, and their loyalty to Prabhakar Anand.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VAwN3m92oY

In an interview to entertainment website ‘BollywoodHungama’ producer Arbaaz has pointed out that Salman Khan’s character ‘Chulbul Pandey’ in Dabangg was not the creation of Abhinav but it was created by Dilip Shukla who worked with Anurag earlier.  After Dilip parted ways from Abhinav, the Dabangg team and Abhinav twisted the story according to their requirements.

While Abhinav in this regard pats his back over the character ‘Chulbul Pandey’ for being the man behind the creation of the 2010 most entertaining character.

Earlier Anurag has twitted taunting Salman: Salman Khan thinks he made my brother’s life. Hope he does the same for Arbaaz when he does Dabangg 2. All The Best. On which Arbaaz said, “My answer is that Salman has already made my life.”

Whatever is the end of the story but one thing is clear, after Dabangg2, Khans will look for some fresh maal!!

To remix the old & hit bollywood number, make it lively & kicking and leaving the audiences to fine their steps right – in the theater.

‘Dabangg2’ like its ‘Munni Badnaam’ which too was copied, rehashed and remixed with a little easier to wonder-stand lyrics – Darling. But, in the sequel the makers are considering the idea of using Amitabh Bachchan’s immortal number ‘Pag Ghunghroo’ from ‘Namak Halaal’, which on any given day can make you dance.

If you wonder where they will fit the item-number then for your information, in ‘Dabangg2’ Salman Khan – Robin Hood – will be boo-ish towards the pub-goers or for better inference ‘dhinchak’ socialites.

No wonder Salman has already allotted bulk dates, from December 2011 to the film until it gets complete. Hello Brother!

In return, the younger sibling Arbaaz Khan has made it clear that any actor is dispensable, if he/she doesn’t fits to the dates.

“The rest of the cast and crew will have to work their way around Salman’s dates. I am very clear on that Dabangg 2 can be made without anybody but not without Salman. He IS Dabangg,” He told to the Mid Day – a Mumbai based Tabloid.

It is also noted that the original was fully shot in small North Indian town but the sequel will move to a metropolitan, most probably Mumbai. You may find some sarcasm or humor towards the film industry or an actor – we think so.

Any change in Chulbul Pandey’s characteristics? Are you mad!

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male)
Amitabh Bachchan – Paa

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female)
Vidya Balan – Paa

Best Film
3 Idiots

Best Director
Rajkumar Hirani – 3 Idiots

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Boman Irani – 3 Idiots

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Kalki Koechlin – Dev D

Best Actor (Male) Critics
Ranbir Kapoor

Best Actor (Female) Critics
Mahie Gill – Dev D

Best Film (Critics)
Firaaq

Best Debut Director (Male)
Ayan Mukherjee – Wake Up Sid

Best Debut Director (Female)
Zoya Akhtar – Luck By Chance

Best Music
A R Rahman – Delhi-6

Best Playback Singer (Male)
Mohit Chauhan – Masakalli – Delhi-6

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Rekha Bharadwaj – Genda Phool – Delhi-6
Kavita Seth – Iktara – Wake Up Sid

Best Lyrics
Irshad Kamil – Aaj Din Chadiya – Love Aaj Kal

Best Story
Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani – 3 Idiots

Best Screenplay
Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abhijat Joshi – 3 Idiots

Best Dialogue
Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra – 3 idiots

Best Editing
Sreekar Prasad – Firaaq

Best Choreography
Bosco – Caesar – Chor Bazaari – Love Aaj Kal

Best Visual Effect Award
Kaminey

Best Sound Design
Manas Chaudhury – Firaaq

Best Production Design
Helen & Sukant – Dev D

Best Cinematography
Rajeev Rai – Dev D

Best Action
Vijayan Master – Wanted

Best Costume
Vaishali Menon – Firaaq

Best Background Score
Amit Trivedi – Dev D

Special Award
Nandita Das – Firaaq

Lifetime Achievement Award
Shashi Kapoor – Khayyam

R D Burman Music Award
Amit Tivedi