Hot Riya and Raima take Break...
The gorgeous Sen sisters, Riya and Raima Sen, will soon be painting the city of Bangkok red! Recently the two sisters were seen bonding at many fashion events and also during the filming of their Bengali movie NOUKADUBI. After having just completed a long schedule of the film JENNIFER, Riya decided to combine work with pleasure when she was invited for the opening of a movie theatre in Mumbasa, Africa. After her appearance, Riya, Raima and a couple of friends took off for a short break to travel and explore various cities nearby.
The party's not yet over! They haven't landed in Mumbai and taken breath before they will be off to Bangkok tonight for a week joining their parents for a family holiday which is happening after quite some time!
Both the sisters have been so busy with work that finally after two years they are able to spend some quality time with their family. The two are thrilled with the prospect of having a family reunion in Bangkok!
As they say, home is where the heart is!
Asin on LONDON DREAMS.... How did LONDON DREAMS happen?
I was still shooting for GHAJINI but Vipul had seen some of my South Indian films. So I got a call from him and he said he had a role of a headstrong talented girl in his next directorial venture after NAMASTEY LONDON. Obviously I was excited at the sound of it! (Laughs) I love Vipul's cinema, he showcases emotions really well and his films always have strong music. So it was actually a no-brainer that I wanted to be a part of this project immediately on hearing its script. In a way, this is my first authentic Bollywood film even though GHAJINI released first. That's because I had already played Kalpana in the south version of GHAJINI before doing the Hindi remake with Aamir (Khan).
Tell us the experience of working with Vipul Shah!
Fabulous! Vipul is very organized, he does his homework really well so when you reach the sets the shot break downs are done, he knows exactly how he wants the scene done. And I am a complete Director's actor. It's important for me to understand my director's vision and in that sense Vipul is very giving. I've been spoilt by him because now I think I will always want all shoots to be as planned! (Smiles)
Tell us something about your character in LONDON DREAMS?
I play a south Indian girl, Priya, who is emotional but strong willed and ambitious at the same time. And she has two radically different sides to her. At home she's a traditional girl clad in Indian outfits but the minute she's out with friends, she's a fire brand, and that shows in the way she dresses. And she's also partly responsible for the conflict between Salman and Ajay's characters. So it was a wholesome character to play.
This is the first time you're working with big names like Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn.
What was that like?
When I came on to the sets of LONDON DREAMS I didn't know them. I knew they were way senior and was anxious just like any newcomer would understandably be. And then I'd heard so much about them from different people. Salman has a 'bad boy' image. Many told me that he was very temperamental and erratic! Having worked with him I dispelled all those myths. I got to see a sensitive actor who had an absolute ball on the sets and went out of his way to make everyone comfortable. Both Ajay and Salman are also great off-screen friends and that shows on celluloid. Ajay, contrary to popular belief, was not reticent at all. He was very helpful and friendly! I realized that you find out the truth about people only when you work with them and get to know them better.
Tell us about the music of LONDON DREAMS?
Oh! There's so much that I can say! (Smiles) LONDON DREAMS has a backdrop of a rock band so it's only right that the music should be an arterial part of the film. And I think that Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy have done complete justice to the film in that sense. The music is melodious but remains true to the essence of the film. It's a very holistic album - there's the masti of Punjab and the edge of contemporary music. I personally love 'Man Ko Ati Bhaave' and 'Tapke Masti; they're fun songs!
Everyone is waiting for LONDON DREAMS with bated breath.
Tell us why we should watch it?
It's an absolutely stunning looking commercial entertainer with emotions, humour, music and drama! It's a big one for the families! We had a blast shooting it in the UK and I took back some really fond memories with me. The fantastic time we had on the sets and the chemistry between all of us will show on screen!
(LONDON DREAMS releases in the UK and UAE on Thursday 29th October and in the US on Friday 30th October.)
Katrina kaif: Priyan's film got completed 'dana dan'!
We have constantly been bringing you exclusive details about Priyadrashan's DE DANA DAN. From Katrina's Amrapali look, to the reunion of the HERA PHERI team in Singapore, and right down to why Katrina signed the film. And here is more!
The good news that we bring to our patrons is that the first situational comedy packed promo of the film, featuring all the top stars like Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Katrina Kaif, Sameera Reddy and Archana Puran Singh, was unveiled across all leading channels and web portals a couple of days back. From the first teaser itself one can get a fair idea of what fun lies ahead, and is evident by the headlines: The greatest entertainers are back!
Another good news is that DE DANA DAN is complete and Katrina has confirmed that her part of the shooting is over. The numero uno actress now accepts that she was scared of not getting her due in the film, because the famous trio of Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty, always overshadow other artists connected with their films. But this fear was unfounded and Katrina was more than happy to be a part of the team. The camaraderie that the team shared on the sets was absolutely crackling, and it resulted in the film getting completed within a very short span of time, such was the co-operation between the artists. As per Katrina, like the title of the film, the shooting too got completed 'dana dan' (very quickly!)
It will be interesting to see if DE DANA DAN makes some 'dhana dhan' money at the ticket window as well, and whether Katrina's pairing with Akshay proves lucky yet again.
