A time-machine that takes you 3 hrs back in time

Last week's big clash between Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na and Love Story 2050 turned out to be a no-contest as Jaane Tu…emerged as the clear winner. While most critics were not too kind to Love Story 2050 in their reviews, Harry Baweja in one his interviews has said that he's glad that Harman has been accepted.

However, going by this cartoon which appeared in a tabloid, it seems that the junta-janardhan isn't too happy with this sci-fi flick. This futuristic film, which deals with a time machine that takes the lead pair to the year 2050, seems to have not impressed the artist who made this cartoon. Hence, it comes as no surprise that it shows the audiences walking out of the film wishing they had a time machine which would have transported them 3 hrs back in time and saved their precious time and money from being wasted.

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Is 'J.T.Y.J.N.' 2008's biggest Hit so far?

It was meant to be a clash of the titans, but the battle royale tilted more in favor of one film from Day 1 itself -- JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA. The headlines screamed, 'Harman versus Imran'. The soothsayers predicted a big start for LOVE STORY 2050. The promotion of this sci-fi film was also befitting its stature.

But, over the years, I've realized that the viewers never get carried away by the hype and hoopla. They go by their instinct. If their heart is set on a film, there's no stopping it. Actually, the industry is always clueless about what the audience wants. We can only indulge in wild guesswork. Kabhi nishaana sahi baithta hain, kabhi nahin.

Right now, it's a JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA wave across the nation. I haven't seen such enthusiasm amongst exhibitors quite frankly. The industry was in the I.C.U. and JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA has come as the sanjeevani booti.

I'd use just one word to describe its business -- Rocking! Friday, Saturday, Sunday, the opening weekend of this teenage prem kahani was superb everywhere. Monday usually witnesses a drop in business, but Monday [75%], Tuesday [70%] and Wednesday [60%+] business only made the trade jump with joy. A few exhibitors tell me that they're increasing the shows in its second weekend, owing to the public demand.

At the rate at which JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA is speeding, it should emerge a bigger hit than TAARE ZAMEEN PAR and the biggest hit of the year so far, in terms of economics.

Now LOVE STORY 2050. Anil Ambani's Big Pictures sent me a note on the extensive release strategy of the film on the eve of its release. It's a big film and that explains a big release. So far, so good!

Now let's talk hardcore business! As per the weekend statement sent by the producers to 'Bollywood Hungama', the film has grossed Rs. 7.70 crores in its opening weekend and the week should end at Rs. 11.5 / Rs. 12 crores nett. Which, in the first place, is not a hefty figure keeping in mind the number of prints in circulation. Two, assuming that the week closes at Rs. 12 crores nett [I am being optimistic, since the film dropped drastically from Monday onwards], the distributors' share [after deducting theatre rentals] would be approximately Rs. 5.50 crores. And the shares would only decline as the weeks go by.

Remember, the pricing [Rs. 40 cr., includes prints + promotion expenses] wouldn't be a cause for concern if the film enjoyed strong reports. But it doesn't!

In such a scenario, will the distributors recover the huge price they've invested in the film? Sure, the sale of Satellite and Home Video rights may ensure a chunk, but the theatrical business in India [below the mark] and Overseas [weak] is disappointing. Will it pick up in its second weekend? I doubt! The JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA wave is too strong, too omnipotent, simply unstoppable!

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Priyanka does an Ash at Love Story 2050 Premiere

They say imitation is the best form of flattery. But one finds no reason as to why would someone like Priyanka Chopra want to flatter Aishwarya Rai Bachchan? Strange as it may sound, but the fact is that at the red carpet premiere of Love Story 2050, Priyanka Chopra walked in a look that was so very similar to that of Ash's on day one of Cannes 2008.


If one has to play the popular game of 'Spot the 10 differences' between the two photographs, then, the first difference would obviously be the face but spotting the rest 9 differences seem as tough as combing a bald man! The irony is that Priyanka is one chic who has never drawn flak for her dressing sense, but something somewhere went wrong here.
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B.O. Update: 'Jaane Tu' takes a flying start, 'L.S. 2050' dull

Box-office throws a lot of surprises and that's the beauty of this business. The verdict is out in the open. JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA has clearly stolen the march, as per initial indications. The film fetched a flying start, collecting 80% + in morning shows and was 100% in noon shows across the country. It's one of the biggest starts of this year. The reports are very good and the film is expected to enjoy a strong, meritorious run in days to come.

On the other hand, the response to LOVE STORY 2005 was evident during the paid previews on Thursday night. Friday morning, the results only became more evident, as the film opened to a 25% response and by noon shows, was in the 35% - 40% range. The reports of the film are below the mark and this big-budget sci-fi venture will have a tough time sustaining itself in the coming days.
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Love Story 2050 : Movie Review

LOVE STORY 2050 has elicited tremendous response for varied reasons…
* One, its one-of-its-kind sci-fi fare, with a big chunk of footage devoted to VFX.
* Two, the pre-release hype, the frenzy in the media, the various tie-ups/endorsements has kept LOVE STORY 2050 constantly in news.
* Three, LOVE STORY 2050 marks the debut of Harman Baweja, one actor who has been lapped up by industry bigwigs even before his debut vehicle has hit the screens. It's a hi-profile launch.

From the looks of it, LOVE STORY 2050 demands a dekho, but there's a hitch…

Special effects -- for that matter the trappings used to embellish a movie -- work only if a movie has a rock-solid base: Content. Unfortunately, LOVE STORY 2050 gives more preference to special effects, while the writing takes a complete backseat.

There's no denying that Harry Baweja's intentions are genuine and noble, but, seriously, did the veteran get carried away by special effects? No doubt, the basic idea sounds interesting and the viewer would love to be a participant in this time-travel film, but what comes across is amateurish.

Given a title like LOVE STORY 2050, the film ought to evoke strong emotions, mainly towards the second hour, when the lead man has a tough time convincing his lady-love. But technical wizardry and VFX dominate this hour, while the emotional moments fail to evoke any reactions. Actually, your heart does not pine for the lovers and that's why this love story hardly creates any impact.

The silver lining is -- you've guessed it -- Harman Baweja. You may compare him with Hrithik Roshan [in terms of looks]. You may find his dialogue delivery similar to that of SRK. But the guy is a lambe race ka ghoda. Ranbir Kapoor now has tough competition. It's Harman Baweja, the new flavor of the season!

Karan [Harman Baweja], a young, spirited, sporty boy lives life off the rules, while Sana [Priyanka Chopra], a petite, shy girl lives life by the rules. Opposites attract… and love blossoms. Karan's uncle, Dr. Yatinder Khanna's [Boman Irani] much developed time machine finally works. Sana expresses her wish to travel ahead in time to Mumbai. But there's an accident…

Mumbai 2050. Flying cars, 200 storey buildings, robots and sky rails have changed the face of Mumbai. Through a series of twists and turns, Karan finds himself separating from his love. Meanwhile, Dr. Yatinder and Karan are under threat from Dr. Hoshi.

You are mesmerized by the initial scenes in LOVE STORY 2050. And it's not the script that hooks and magnetizes you. Harman's skills as an actor and also a gymnast [watch him give the firangs a chase] makes you speechless. Note the cycle chase [wow!] or Harman wooing Priyanka on a roller coaster [superb… you sure have guts, Harman]. The film works in this hour because the chemistry between the lead actors is also piping hot.

But things go downhill in the post-interval portions. What takes precedence are special effects, robots, gizmos, the masked villain… In this melee, the writing is put on the backburner.

Director Harry Baweja is letdown by the script. The idea is exciting, but what comes across is off-putting. Anu Malik's music is tuneful. 'Sach Kehna' and 'Milo Na Milo' stand out, also because Harman's dance movements are exceptional [kudos to the choreographer]. Cinematography [Vijay Arora] is first-rate. Sound quality [Dwarak Warrier] is top class. Dialogues [Mayur Puri] suit the mood of the film. Sets [Omung Kumar] deserve special mention. They're truly imaginative! Special effects are topnotch, matching international standards. Costumes and styling are avant garde.

Harman Baweja has the potential to be a major star, a front-runner. No two opinions on that! He's an exceptional dancer and looks handsome as well. But most importantly, he knows the grammar of acting well. Watch out for this kid! Priyanka Chopra is immensely likable. She suits her part to the T. Boman Irani is efficient. Archana Puransingh is lovable. The kids don't contribute at all.

On the whole, LOVE STORY 2050 rests on a thin plot and that would curtail its reach to a major extent. Disappointing!
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Love Story 2050's grand world premiere on July 2 in London

One of the hottest newcomers of Bollywood, Harman Baweja, is gearing up for his big day or should we say big night- Wednesday, July 2. Yes that is the day when Harman will be present along with the cast and crew of his debut film Love Story 2050 at the grand premiere of his film scheduled to take place in London.

Bollywood Hungama spoke to an excited Harman who shared all the details of the grand premiere, "I am really looking forward to the world premiere of my film Love Story 2050 in London. The premiere is on Wednesday July 2, 2008 at the Cineworld theatre in Feltham. This is the same place where the premiere of Krrish was held few years ago"

But why London for the premiere? "It was something which we had planned six months in advance. I believe my entire team has already done a lot of promotions in India. There are many Indians living in London who are as much into Bollywood as we are and we thought it would be absolutely unfair for us not to come there and share our film with them and hence we decided to have the world premiere in London. So far I have received an extremely warm response from people in London, be it through e-mails or phone calls and I am really looking forward to the premiere"

So who all are going to be present for the special night? "Well myself, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Dad (Harry Baweja) and Mom (Pammi Baweja) would be there along with Mr. Khetarpal from Adlabs (who are also the producers of the film). Besides, I have a lot of family members in London. I am a Punjabi so there are lots of distant relatives of mine who stay in and around London. They are all really excited about the premiere happening there and even I am looking forward to catching up with some of my cousins after a long time."
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New 'Love Story 2050' Trailer

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Harman Vs Priyanka

Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja won't admit they are together, but when I suggested a together interview, they liked the idea. I decided to take it a step further and asked them to ask each other questions, while I played spectator.

The Love Story 2050 couple took up the challenge. Sure, I provided the fodder for the conversation but the rest is all their own bakbak. Read on for a heart-to-heart between Harman and Priyanka.

Priyanka: Tell me about your first love story/relationship.
Harman: A love story is different from a relationship.

What do you mean? What is the difference?
A love story is a story of love, which is quite different from a story of a relationship.

Guys get into a relationship when they are in love, right?
(Interrupts) I can be in love with someone but not be in a relationship. Anyway, my first love was my Std 5 school teacher in Jamnabai. Should I name her?

(Shocked) No, no, don't. She was your teacher, who probably has grandchildren by now.

Yes, she will feel embarrassed.

Okay, tell me about your first love story?
I was in class seven and this guy was in Std 10. He used to live above my house and I use to sit in my garden admiring him.

What happened then? Did you manage to speak to him?
Noooo! His brother ended up getting a crush on me (laughs). Actually, I used to speak to his brother thinking I will get to talk to his elder brother but the younger one started liking me! Very sad and to top it all, he wasn't even good looking!

How old were you when you had your first crush?
It was in school, I think! You could buy a Crush for six rupees!

Gosh, I knew you would come up with this!!!!
(laughs) Right.

My first crush was my Spanish teacher Maestro Cardona in Std 8!
See, I am ahead of you.

You are always ahead of me in everything.
And what was that Spanish teacher's name? It reminds me of…

I know where you head is running. Maestro means Mr in Spanish...
Let's talk about your first kiss…

My first kiss was with my dog. His name was Elizabeth Taylor.
Your first kiss was with Elizabeth Taylor! Interesting!

Your first kiss?
My first kiss was...

(Interrupts) Your first human kiss...
That's not fair.

You didn't specify, I am specifying.
My first kiss was when I was lying naked in bed and someone's wife came up to me....

And she turned to be your father's wife....
(Laughs) Yes, she turned out to be my father's wife. Shockingly, even her husband kisses me.

Okay, who was your first official girlfriend?
My first official girlfriend was in school and I won't take her name. PM is all I would say about her. I was in Std 8when I asked her out and the relationship lasted for around nine months.

Good boy! (pats him)
And yeah, I used to always meet her in the evening because she was PM and not AM. Sorry, bad joke! What about you?

My first official BF was when I was in Std 9, when I was in America and he was a year senior to me.
You are into older men!? Actually I think most of the girls are into older men.

Last official girlfriend?
RDC is the initial and it was during my college days.

After that you never had a girlfriend?
(Laughs) Officially, no! Unofficially, many (winks)

Well I was 17 when I had my first official relationship. I don't know whether it worked but it was good overall!
I think it never worked.

I am sure yours did, so shut up.
I think I know the reason! It was becauseeeeee....

Shut up, shut up (hits him) Let's talk about something else. Define me in five words.
You define me…

C'mon.
Hmmmm (thinks), damn difficult question

You don't have "FIVE" words to define me??
Actually, there are so many, don't know which five words to shortlist.

Honest, trustworthy, forgiving
(Horrified) FORGIVING??!!! ME?

Actually unforgiving, sorry (laughs) Unbelievably caring and perfect. Now your turn.
Sensitive, great sense of humour, thoughtful, focused, and a family man, who loves his family, and they are a priority.

What is Love Story 2008, according to you?
Love Story 2008 is actually Love Story 2050.

Let it be Love Story 2008, 2030 or 3000, for me, its only and only Love Story 2050. Your favorite on-screen couple. Bollywood and Hollywood?
Holly: Brad Pitt and Angelina and Bolly: it has to be Shah Rukh and Kajol.

My fav Bollywood jodi is Salman and Bhagyashree and in Hollywood it's Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman

Tell me what does love mean to you?
Love means everything. Love defines everything a human being does from the time you wake up till the time you sleep. Love is something you enjoy. I love acting because I enjoy acting. Actually, I think I am still discovering love, it may be love for my family or my work...

Love is the only emotion in the world that is constant. You can take away a feeling or some or the other emotion at some point of time in your life but love will always remain for someone somewhere.

Has your definition of love changed over the years and how?
Love is a constant emotion. I don't think the meaning has or will ever change.

I am still discovering love. I am still under the process. Though I say I love my parents but still here are so many emotions, which yet need to be discovered. Love is a constant change in our life. Such an antithesis, na!

Your favorite romantic film?
DDLJ. Yours?

(Looks at Priyanka) Maine Pyaar Kiya. Okay, which co-star would I look best with?
I haven't yet seen you with any co-star as yet, so I think you look the best with me.

(Thinks) Of all the co stars you have worked with, I think you really looked cute with Sunny paaji in Hero. You were superb. It was just like Beauty And The... (whispers) I am very intelligent, I won't say it out aloud...

You better not.

Working out with buddies or working out with a lover?
I hate working out. It doesn't really matter whether it is with buddies or a lover or a trainer.

That's your answer??
(Laughs) Ya.

That's my answer. Now your turn
(Thinks) Hmmm, it has to be a lover. You get that bonus time to spend with your lover. I would want to spend as much time as I can with my lover and I think this would be one of the best times to give and take quality time from each other.
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Harman cutting his T-Shirts

Harman Baweja has a unique way of designing his clothes. He doesn't like tees with closed necks, so he simply cuts off the round necks to make them wider. He's taken it a step further and has worn the cut-off necks in his next flick Victory.

According to a source from the unit, "Everyone on the sets was surprised on seeing the lead actor coolly take a pair of scissors and cut off the round neck of all his tees he was supposed to wear for the film."

Harman laughs, Yes. I have been cutting my T-shirts ever since I can remember. I just don't like the entire look of tees with round necks. I don't feel comfortable in them, so I buy them and cut off the necks."

It's a Harman trademark? He retorts, "I don't know whether it's a trademark or no but it has more to do with comfort factor than style factor."

He admits that he took a scissor to his Victory clothes as well, "Initially, my director was shocked when he saw the scissors in my hand and cutting the shooting clothes. But after I wore the tees, he quite liked it and I am wearing the abruptly cut round necks in many of the scenes."
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Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra perform at IIFA awards 2008

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International premieres of 'Love Story 2050'

LOVE STORY 2050 is going places… literally! That the makers have spared no efforts to give the film an international look is known by now. But here's the latest! The film will have international premieres as well, thereby taking the film to the international audience.

“Right now, we've confirmed London. We're also looking at Dubai and Toronto, but have yet to take a call,” Saurabh Varma, Chief Marketing Officer of Reliance Big Pictures confirms, “There's so much happening, plus the last-minute promotions… all this might take away a lot of time of the actors, I suspect,” Saurabh adds.

Meanwhile, lead man Harman Baweja hasn't limited himself to facing the camera only. He is simultaneously looking into promotions, post-production and all marketing exercises. Wow!
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The big clash

This is a real Exclusive and as always, it's first on Bollywood Buzz.

July 4 is one crucial date. Aamir Khan's nephew Imran Khan and Harry Baweja's son Harman Baweja are keeping their fingers crossed for their debut films, JAANE TU YA JAANE NA and LOVE STORY 2050, respectively.

“I'm already getting the jitters. I wouldn't deny, I am feeling more and more nervous as the release dates draws nearer,” Harman confides. But Imran is feeling exactly the opposite. “I'm not feeling nervous or anxious. In fact, I am not experiencing anything that would tense me up. Perhaps, I may experience varied emotions as the release date draws closer,” Imran tells me.

What about the big clash, the battle royale? “Listen, the business is sure to be divided. Imagine placing two mugs of coffee in front of you. The viewer has a choice. If both taste good, I'm sure he'd relish both,” Harman has a point. Imran, again, feels differently. “Why is the media hell-bent on creating a war of sorts? It has been proved in the past that two good films can co-exist in one week. And I'm sure both will co-exist,” he speaks his mind.

However, both Harman and Imran admit they'd love to watch the other's films. And that's something that needs to be appreciated!

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Priyanka collapses

In an industry where most actors are known for their unprofessional attitude, Priyanka Chopra sticks out like a sore thumb. For the last fortnight, a tiring schedule of a shift and a half every day for Karan Johar’s Dostana, coupled by the promotional campaign for Love Story 2050 has taken a toll on the health of this very fit and healthy heroine.

Shooting in Film City over the weekend, Piggy Chops had a bad attack of asthma. Inspite of her ill health, the actress continued shooting as the schedule was a packed one and on that particular day she was shooting with the entire cast of Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Boman Irani and Kirron Kher. By evening, a concerned boyfriend, Harman Baweja visited the set with a doctor in tow as Priyanka had collapsed. The medico gave her an injection and some medicines and after some time, a very fresh looking Priyanka strolled into the set to give her shot.

Concerned about her, Tarun Mansukhani the director called for an early pack up but not before he canned one steadycam shot with Priyanka. But the day had not ended for Piggy Chops. Since she had called a media unit to shoot an interview for Love Story 2050, she insisted on finishing that before she left Film City in her white Mercedes.

An exasperated Mickey Contractor, who has been doing her make up retorted, “She is not silly, but stupid. Her professional attitude will be the death of her.”

All Priyanka had to say was, “I could not cancel the interview since they had come all the way to shoot and it is not nice to disappoint people.”

No wonder there are so many big banners working with her. With an attitude like that Priyanka Chopra not only won the respect of her colleagues but also of the media people. Something that is really hard to win.
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"My first day of work has been chopped off" - Harman Baweja

'One shouldn't get attached to the work you have done when it comes to filmmaking'

Well, self-admittedly Harman Baweja has learnt it the hard way. Even though he slogged it out in a big way to get his opening scene for his debut film Love Story 2050 just perfect, he was forced to swallow down his hurt when it was informed to him that the scene would not make it to the final cut.

Wasn't he disappointed? "Who won't be, you tell me,” questions Harman who still seems to be hurt about the fact even though the scene was canned months back, "No other scene can replicate the sense of the very first one that you shoot for. And to think of it, it required me to literally go through the grind due to extreme weather situation."

Really? "Yes,” says Harman whose debut vehicle is now less than a fortnight away from being unleashed on the big screen, "There I was in Australia where I was sitting on a yacht in the middle of the ocean. It was windy, temperature was around 8 degrees Celsius, and I was, believe it or not, completely drenched. Since there were quite a few takes required for the shot, I had to wet myself down repeatedly. From warm to cold to warm and so on, it indeed took a toll."

It must have been heartbreaking once the newsbreak about the scene being omitted was shared with him. "Of course yes,” promptly replies Harman, "It is after all your first day of work, and I not just stood there for the shot but also mouthed a few dialogues. It just taught me that one can't really get attached to one's work. It is situations like these which make you understand what filmmaking is all about and how you have to move on and give your best to every scene that you shoot for."

He concludes on a lighter note with a hearty laugh, "Considering how windy and cold it was when the scene was canned, perhaps dad (Harry Baweja) would have thought of it being a 'cold performance' indeed and hence chopped off the scene."

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I want to work with Akshay, says Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra gushes about Akki even as she opens up about beau Harman and her upcoming releases

Priyanka Chopra is a busy girl. Apart from shooting with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham for Dostana at Film City, the actress is also busy promoting her upcoming release Love Story 2050. With six releases lined up over the next two years, Priyanka has no time to spare.

Here are excerpts of a conversation with Piggy Chops as she giggles (when asked her about Harman), stares (when Salman Khan is mentioned) and looks blank (when asked if she’s the highest paid actress). Read on...

How was the Miami schedule of Dostana?
I was there for two months and it was amazing fun. It was like a big family reunion. My masi, my nani and my cousins were there. For me, it was like a summer vacation. I’d shoot from 9 to 6 and then hit the gym. It was quite chilled out.

You are the only girl in the film. Comment.
There were loads of boys on the set. The only thing we ended up doing was going to the gym. Not just Abhishek and John, but the entire cast and crew. I also love going shopping, so that’s what I did. I bought shoes for myself and loads of other things for my family.

You’ve worn a swimsuit in the film?
You will have to watch the film to figure that out. If beach wear is required, then its fine by me. I believe there has to be a reason to wear something. Also you have to be comfortable. In Don, Zeenat Aman had worn it, and we did the same because it worked.

What about liplocking on screen?
I haven’t done it yet so I don’t have a take. It has to be that kiss that brings me to life or something. Nobody’s asked me to do it till now. You can’t randomly do kiss, it should be an eternal kiss.

Do you have a strategy in choosing the films?
I always maintain I only do films which I would to watch. By god’s grace, I am in a position where I can pick and choose my roles. It’s not a just a great part that matters to me. I have seen films with the best part written for actresses which have not done well because the entire package didn’t work. Eventually, it has to be the film that has to work. It could be a 20-minute part for me in the movie but if the movie works in entirety, I’ll give my heart and soul in those 20 minutes.

What’s your take on actresses charging big money?
I believe that when it comes to fees, its private and not anybody’s business. It’s my approach, I have always been involved with my work and don’t have time to follow other people’s careers. I have a three-film deal with UTV and if tomorrow something comes up to me, I will take it.

You haven’t worked with Yash Raj Films yet.
Everyone would want to work with them (Yash Raj Films), but I have done decently well without that too. It’s not about the camp you work with, but giving a string of hits and that’s what matters. For example, Akshay Kumar didn’t work with Yash Raj until recently and it didn’t affect him. He’s still one of the biggest actors in the industry. If it’s meant to be, it will be.

You don’t belong to any camp. Comment.
When you don’t come from a film line, it’s easier for you because you are treated as a professional. I come to work at 9 in the morning, and go back home at 10 in the night. When I leave the set, I disassociate myself from work. I do have friends in the industry, and there are people I get along with. But I am not here to make friends. That’s just a part and parcel of the kind of work I do. I am here to work. I never think being a part of a camp will help you succeed. You have to be able to work with everyone and make good friends.

Except Fashion, you don’t have any two-heroine project…
Well, I never realised that until you mentioned it. I think the last film I did with another female actress was Aitraaz. It’s not a part that I think about. It’s the overall project that always appeals to me.

Madhur’s film has three characters, so was that a concern?
It’s about three people and all of us have great roles. It took a long time for me to agree to do Fashion. It took a lot of time for me to figure out what I am doing in it, but I am totally convinced in the way it shaped up.

Are you happy with the way Love Story shaped up?
It’s a milestone movie for Indian films because we haven’t seen these kind of visuals, special effects in any other film till now. Whether it does well or not, it’s the destiny of the film.

Have you and Harman made a conscious effort not to talk about your relationship because of its effect on 2050?
Yes, we believe that the film is big and beyond all this. These rumours have been going on for the last three years, when the film hadn’t even started. I don’t give justifications for my private life.

Harman feels a certain section wants to sabotage 2050 by comparing him to Hrithik. Comment.
Hrithik made his own space after his first film and hopefully, Harman will do the same after his. Every actor is compared to someone or the other. Hrithik was compared to Shah Rukh, Shah Rukh was compared to Dilip Kumar, Shahid Kapur was compared to Shah Rukh. Being compared with Hrithik has its pros and cons. Pro is that you are being compared to one of the country’s biggest superstars and the con being it takes away credit of what you have done with your hard work. You are putting a newcomer on par with a superstar and that’s unfair because people will start expecting him to be in a certain way.

You and Lara started off at the same time, but you’ve raced ahead…
My mom used to quote this saying (and I believe in this) waqt se pehle aur kismat se zyada kisiko kabhi kuch nahi milta. Lara is very talented, speaks well and is someone I admire in the industry. She was very kind to me in my early phase. That’s something I’ll never forget. I don’t see a comparison because we started out together.

Katrina was voted as #1 sexiest Asian in a recent list by FHM, while you are on #8. Your reaction?
I think if I was a politician, it would mean a lot more to me. If I had given seven duds in a row or my films didn’t perform to my expectations, I would be depressed. I don’t give any importance to being on some list. It is part and parcel of the job but it isn’t the end of it.

Would you do a reality show on television?
I don’t know. Only if it’s something exciting.

Would you be a guest on Salman’s show 10 Ka Dum?
Why wouldn’t I? It’s a fun show. I haven’t seen 10 Ka Dum but I have seen the trailers and the hoardings and it looks different.

Akshay has said he’s open to work with you, do you feel the same?
I would love to work with him. Akshay Kumar has been someone I have always been fond of. A lot of what I am today has been taught to me by him. I have to give him a lot of credit for the way I treat my job and the professional that I am. I was very young when I started, so he taught me a lot about film making and the industry. But if it comes to do a film, then it has to be the entire project, I can’t do it just because of Akshay it has to be a well-rounded film. I would love to be a part of something that excites both of us.
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Harman and Priyanka launch of Love Story 2050 merchandise collection

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Priyanka to speak in Marathi for her next film

If you hear Priyanka Chopra speaking in Marathi, and assume that she has signed a regional film and is practising to speak the language, you’d only be half-right. The actress is learning to speak the language for her role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s next romantic comedy titled Kaminey.

Priyanka’s character in the film is that of a middle class Maharastrian girl. At the moment, she is shooting for Dostana after which she will wrap up the last schedule of Fashion. She doesn’t have enough time before she goes into shooting for Kaminey, so she’s getting help now.

Like most people who’ve lived in Mumbai, the actress understands Marathi, but is not good at speaking it. Hence she asked for a teacher to help her learn the dialogues.

A source from the project reveals, “Priyanka is required to mouth many lines in Marathi and has hired a teacher to help her. The actress is making time everyday to get her diction and pronunciation right, as the director is a stickler for perfection.”

Priyanka’s teacher Arti Ketkar acts in Marathi TV serials, and has been visiting the sets of Dostana to tutor her. In the past, Priyanka has also taken lessons for the Sikh martial art Gatka for Drona, and trained in martial arts for Farhan Akhtar’s Don.

When contacted Priyanka says, “I am equally excited and nervous. I’ve always wanted to learn Marathi and I really hope I can pick it up quickly.”
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Party time for Dad and Son

Harman has also planned a birthday party for Harry today. “We will have a party at home with family, friends, cousins, relatives and my friends and dad will cut a cake.

I am organising the party and want everything for dada. It’s a small thing for me to do after dad has given me such a huge launch pad. I have called a few of dad’s film industry friends and some directors of mine.

I am extremely happy with Love Story 2050. Now I have to live up to dad’s expectations. When dada wrote Love Story in 1999 I was only 19 years old. It would have been too much pressure on me if dad had launched me so young.

We kept searching for the right script till one day, dad asked me if I wanted to do Love Story. I said yes. Since then, it’s been a never-ending roller coaster ride!”
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"I’ll never forget my first stage performance." - Harman Baweja

The newcomer injures his leg before his first ever stage performance. Has now been advised to take it easy

Though every attempt was made to keep the near-calamity a secret, Harman Baweja had a serious accident hours before his first stage performance last week.

While rehearsing back stage in Bangkok, Harman slipped and fell. His entire right leg got stuck in an awkward and twisted position.

Harman recalls, “I had always imagined what it would be like if I got injured just before a performance.

But my first performance?! Come on, have mercy.” His first reaction was one of panic. “I felt something had definitely broken. My instant reaction was, ‘God! I won’t be able to go on stage. People will think I chickened out.’ ”

On seeing the leg black, bruised and swollen, Harman knew his worst fears had come true. “I sat staring at my leg and so did everyone else. ‘What now?’ was everyone’s thoughts as paramedics rushed in. I was in acute pain and I took a painkiller, which I had brought from Mumbai. I never travel without them. I don’t trust medicines in foreign countries. But that wasn’t enough.”

At this point in the behind-the-scene action magic happened. “A paramedic took out a spray and before I could protest, sprayed my leg profusely. The pain was gone!! My next question to the medicos was, if I danced would it injure my knee permanently? No way was I going on stage if I was going to have a troubled knee for the rest of my life. I was told that if I don’t dance, my leg would heal in two weeks and if I did it’d heal in a month. So I went on stage as per schedule with a paramedic standing out of stage range, just in case.”

Harman’s performance went through like a dream. “But after the accident, my woes didn’t end. Minutes before I went on stage, the button on my trousers broke. I quickly asked Priyanka’s designer Gavin to sew it back. But it didn’t hold. So I grabbed someone’s belt and just stuck it on. By then, I was determined to dance , no matter what.”

Did the bad leg force the newcomer to change/slow his rehearsed steps?

“Only once, just once I stopped for a second when I wasn’t supposed to. No one noticed. I danced to the best of my ability. The response was overwhelming. But I’ll never forget my first stage performance. Hopefully, the ones to follow will be smoother.”

At the moment, Harman is limping around with a leg-aid for his injured knee and thigh. “Not quite feeling like a war hero. But not feeling sorry for myself either.”
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"You don't move a 50 crore movie fearing competition" - Harman

As things stand today, neither Love Story 2050 nor Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na are buzzing from their stand and sticking to the release date of 4th July. While the two debutant actors Harman Baweja and Imran Khan are pretty much getting ready for the BIG clash, for the former it is not the first time that he is being pitted against competition.

If one jogs down the memory lane, there could well have been a similar situation for the Baweja Junior late 2007 when his Love Story 2050 was originally being planned for a Diwali release. At that time, instead of Harman v/s Imran clash, it was Ranbir v/s Harman clash which was being looked forward to, courtesy the arrival of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya.

Frankly, was it the immense buzz surrounding Ranbir Kapoor that had lead to Love Story 2050 being moved into 2008? Was delay in work on SFX/CGI being just an excuse after all?

"How funny", says Harman after a hearty laugh, "After investing close to 3 years on a film, working with hundreds of crew members, globe trotting to get the best of the technical team in place to get that perfect look for the film, living the film every minute, spending crores and crores and then patiently waiting for it to arrive on the big screen, you don't start looking for excuses to delay your product. Seriously, you don't move a 50 crore movie fearing competition."

Relaxing a little, Harman quips, "Thankfully, industry is a small place and hence these rumors didn't hamper our dream project. After all those silly murmurs of the film being delayed due to other newcomers arriving in Bollywood, insiders started seeing it for themselves that we were actually working on the task rather than relaxing, twiddling out thumbs and letting go off all the big and the small launch pads so that a certain Harman Baweja can finally make a grand entry!"

Harman continues to joke, "I think we shouldn't have spoken about the release timing at all last year. Perhaps for the next film that we start making for which we may have 2009 as the target, we would instead announce the release year as 2011. The industry too would start feeling that we are working on something big and later when we would in fact arrive in 2009, we will claim that we were able to work at a faster pace and are hence ahead of times!"

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