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Even a 1992 Telugu film inspires Bollywood

Even a 1992 Telugu film inspires Bollywood

At a time when Pokiri, Dhee, Ready, Kick, Vikramarkudu and many more have had a spell on Bollywood, a Telugu film released in 1992 has inspired it in an indirect way.  The film is Gharana Mogudu, which was remade in 1994 as Ladla.  In 2012, Rumi Jaffrey is directing a remake of this Anil Kapoor-Sridevi starrer with Akshay Khanna and Mugdha Godse. Shriya Saran is reprising Vani Vishwanath's role in the movie. The original was written by Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues) and P Vasu (story).  The film was such a massive hit that it famously collected Rs. 10 cr. It is not known what elements of Ladla have made the makers of its new version go for a remake.  What is true is that if this film becomes a hit, it will set off a trend of remaking yesteryear movies.  Also, the inspiration could be extended to Telugu films, because Ladla was inspired by Gharana Mogudu. Besides the films mentioned at the outset, Dookudu, Don Seenu and god knows how many films, are in readied for remakes in Hindi.

The Dirty Picture movie sweeps top honours at Colors Screen Awards

The Dirty Picture’ sweeps top honours at Colors Screen Awards

It was “The Dirty Picture” all the way at the 18th Colors Screen Awards 2012
the super hit movie Saturday won the best film award, while Milan Luthria won
the best director and Vidya Balan best actress trophy for her bold performance
in the picture about the rise and fall of a sex symbol.
“The Dirty Picture” shared the best film trophy with “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”.
Ranbir Kapoor won the best actor award for his role in “Rockstar”, while singing
legend Asha Bhosle was honoured with the lifetime achievement award at a gala
event here.
Saif Ali Khan bagged the best supporting actor award for his convincing performance
as a Dalit in “Aarakshan” and Aditi Rao Hydari walked away with the best supporting
actress trophy for her role in “Ye Saali Zindagi”.
Prashat Narayan won the best actor in a negative role award for “Murder 2″ and
Priyanka Chopra was given the best actress in a negative role for her critically
acclaimed performance as a femme fatale who knocks off her husbands in “7 Khoon Maaf”.
In the music category, A.R. Rahman won the best music director for his rocking
music in “Rockstar”, while Mohit Chauhan won the best male singer trophy for the
song “Phir se ud chala” in the musical romantic saga.
Best female playback singer award was given to Shreya Goshal for singing the
chartbuster “Ooh la la” in “The Dirty Picture”. IANS

Shah Rukh Khan, Angelina Jolie To Grace 62nd Berlin International Film Festival

• Shah Rukh Khan, Angelina Jolie To Grace 62nd Berlin International
  Film Festival

When you have the Baadshah of Bollywood and the world's most beautiful
women coming under one roof, one can be sure that the temperatures will soar
like never before.

Reportedly, Shah Rukh Khan and Angelina Jolie have confirmed to attend the
62nd Berlin International Film Festival, scheduled to be held next month.

While Jolie will present her directorial debut In The Land Of Blood and Honey
  in the Berlinale Special Prgramme of the Festival, King Khan will enthrall the
German audiences with his latest release Don 2, which has been shot in Berlin.

Both the movies will mark their German premiere in the festival, which will open
at the Berlinale Palast on February 9, 2012 with the world premiere of the period
drama Les Adieux à la reine (Farewell My Queen).