Saturday, December 18, 2010

Hrithik Roshan - The Outstanding Performer of the Year @ Masala Awards

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Saturday, December 11, 2010

HQ - Hrithik's Filmfare Anniversary Issue Scans

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Hrithik and Barbara's photoshoot pic from Kites

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Hrithik Roshan working out at Gym

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Guzaarish Movie Review - By Taran Adarsh

Cast:
HRITHIK ROSHAN
AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN
Crew:
Producers: UTV and Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Releasing on Nov19th 2010 (Worldwide)
& 16th Nov in Middle East

Source - Bollywood Hungama

Rating - 4/5

Bollywood appears to be inclined towards exploring rare illnesses/disorders/disabilities, with directors casting megastars in characters to raise awareness about the lesser-known ailments. In GHAJINI, Aamir Khan had short-term memory loss [Anterograde Amnesia]. In PAA, Amitabh Bachchan played a child afflicted with Progeria. In MY NAME IS KHAN, SRK was shown suffering from Asperger Syndrome. In TAARE ZAMEEN PAR, Aamir Khan portrayed problems of Dyslexic children. In BLACK, Amitabh Bachchan was shown succumbing to Alzheimer's. In KARTHIK CALLING KARTHIK, Farhan Akhtar portrayed a Schizophrenic.

This is not the first time that master film-maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has attempted a movie that has the protagonist suffering from a serious disability. In GUZAARISH, Hrithik Roshan suffers from Paraplegia, a complete paralysis of the lower half of the body, including both legs, usually caused by damage/injury to the spinal cord.

Bhansali has always been known for two things. The first thing is, of course, the visual splendour in his films [which was quite evident in HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM, DEVDAS and SAAWARIYA] and the second thing that he takes inspiration from various stories. The critically acclaimed BLACK was inspired from THE MIRACLE WORKER [a 1962 film] and SAAWARIYA from 'White Nights', a Russian short story.

There's talk that GUZAARISH is a remake of Christopher Nolan's Hollywood movie THE PRESTIGE, which, let me clarify, it is not. GUZAARISH brings back memories of two films, which may be coincidental: The Spanish Oscar and Golden Globe winning film MAR ADENTRO aka THE SEA INSIDE [2004], which, in turn, was based on a real-life story of Ramon Sampedro and WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?, a television play which was later adapted into a play [theatre] and much later into a film [1981].

Bhansali has worked himself to the grind and his presence is felt in every frame of GUZAARISH. There is an inimitable intellect that Bhansali brings to his movies. Bhansali is also known to extract the best performances from his actors. In a light-hearted vein, I would go to the extent of saying that Bhansali has the ability to make a dumb man speak and a sightless man see. His devotion and dedication towards his craft is truly inspirational and motivating. In GUZAARISH, Bhansali puts behind all the glitter and glamour and comes up with yet another unique and sensitive story told through a series of flashbacks.

Final word? GUZAARISH is special in more ways than one. In my individualistic opinion, it easily ranks amongst Bhansali's best works so far. Just don't miss this one!

Set in Goa, it tells the story of an accomplished magician Ethan Mascarenhas [Hrithik Roshan]. Ethan suffers serious injuries when one of his magical trick goes horribly wrong, turning him to a Paraplegic. Confined to a wheel chair, Ethan becomes a Radio Jockey at an FM Station called Radio Zindagi. His show talks of hope, laughter and sunshine and it's difficult to imagine that the man behind it has been immobilized with a spinal injury for the last fourteen years of his life. Sofia [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan], a nurse, takes good care of him; they share a silent love.

Ethan files a petition in court for mercy killing. This decision of Ethan leaves Sofia stunned. Ethan takes the help of friend-lawyer Devyani [Shernaz Patel] to support his appeal. Even Ethan's mother Isabel [Nafisa Ali] supports him in his petition, although Ethan is persuaded by his physician Dr. Nayak [Suhel Seth] to retract his case. Alongside all this, Omar [Aditya Roy Kapur] enters Ethan's life with the aim of learning magic from him. Impressed by Omar's love for magic, Ethan agrees to pass on his legacy to him.

Only a sensitive raconteur can do absolute justice to a challenging subject like the one in GUZAARISH and Bhansali seems the right candidate for an extremely tricky theme like mercy killing/Euthanasia. The story is complex and can only be narrated by a storyteller who has the art of telling stories most convincingly. Sure, the protagonist in GUZAARISH wants to end his existence, but that doesn't mean the film is disheartening or unsettling. Clearly, the writing [screenplay: Bhavani Iyer and Bhansali] is smart, taut and absorbing.

GUZAARISH has a number of sequences that bear the unmistakable stamp of a genius. Sample these…
* The courtroom sequence and Aishwarya's outburst towards the end of it.
* The hearing of the petition at Hrithik's house.
* Hrithik's act going wrong and the near-fatal accident.
* The finale.

Any negatives? The generous usage of English in the narrative. The language is sure to act as a barrier in the hinterland specially. Agreed, the film is set in Goa, they are bound to speak that language, but despite everything, Hindi is a must for a pan-India appeal.

Irrespective of how his films fare at the box-office, Bhansali's films have always been embellished with rich and cherished music. The songs continue to linger in the hearts of the listeners with their dulcet and soothing tunes. After legendary Satyajit Ray and Vishal Bhardwaj, Bhansali is the next accomplished film-maker who has himself created the music of his film. The songs in GUZAARISH are more inclined towards poetry that's earthy and contemporary. However, it does take some time for the listeners to sense the pulse of the music. 'Tera Zikr Hai Ya Itra Hai' is a limerick to exquisiteness, 'Sau Gram Zindagi', with its philosophical tone, leaves a lasting impression, the title track 'Guzaarish' casts a spell on you and 'Udi' is, of course, memorable.

It must have been an arduous task for Hrithik to carry off the Paraplegic character of Ethan Mascarenhas, but he depicts the part with flourish. It's a great risk in filmy norms to have the hero of the film almost entirely on a wheel chair, but Hrithik has never hesitated or been irresolute in putting himself to adverse conditions, in order to achieve excellence, in whatever character he chooses to depict. Kudos to Hrithik for accepting a role that's truly opposite to his larger-than-life image and portraying it with elan.
Aishwarya, as Ethan's nurse who is the epicenter of his world, has approached this role with rare understanding, not going overboard even once. So effective is she that she not only influences you but also compels you to believe that their love is solid in its quiet strength and also spirited in their verbal sparring. The sensational chemistry, which sizzled the silver screen in DHOOM 2 and JODHAA AKBAR and won hearts all over, sizzles yet again, but this time in a distinctive aspect.

Aditya Roy Kapur is truly outstanding in a pivotal character. Shernaz Patel is exceptional. Nafisa Ali makes her presence felt in a small but significant role. Suhel Seth is in terrific form. Moni Kangana Dutta is okay. Vijay Crishna [judge] is effective. Rajit Kapoor does complete justice to his role. Makarand Deshpande leaves an impression. Ash Chandler and Achint Kaur lend good support.

On the whole, GUZAARISH is an invigorating tale. Bhansali, as a film-maker, has scaled several notches above his past accomplishments to create a near-perfect cinematic experience. The highpoint of the motion picture is the magnificently penned story of an incapacitated and debilitated man who desires to end his being with dignity. The film seduces the viewer with a strong emotional quotient, soulful music and of course, the crackling and wonderful onscreen chemistry between Hrithik and Aishwarya. Without doubt, GUZAARISH is one of the most profound, insightful and enriching dramas of the year.

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Hrithik and Aishwarya on High Life Dubai

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''Guzaarish'' is a celebration of life: Hrithik Roshan

Dubai, Nov 11 (PTI)

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, who plays a paraplegic seeking mercy killing in Sanjay Leela Bhansali''s ''Guzaarish, says the film is a celebration of life.

The film, slated to hit theatres on November 19, depicts the life of a magician who comes terms with his handicap after a magic trick goes wrong."Guzaarish is a celebration of life and it was the paraplegics that I interacted with in preparation of the role that taught me to smile through the worst and see the positive in everything. We''re sure that the audience will pick up on that.It''s a very inspiring story," Hrithik, who alongwith co-star Aishwarya Rai is in the city to promote the movie, told reporters.

Aishwarya, who made a second trip to the city following the premiere of her recently released ''Action Replayy'', said that playing the nurse to Hrithik''s character was a new "creative experience" for her.

"I knew this would be a new creative experience for me. Honestly, this is a story that needs to be told. It''s a strong film and people will like it." She also thanked Bhansali, who had earlier cast her as Paro in the modern version of ''Devdas'', for giving her roles of substance that go beyond pretty faces.

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Hrithik is full of magic in Guzaarish

By Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Senior Reporter (Gulf News)

Hrithik Roshan isn't just a pretty face on a hot bod. In his latest film, Guzaarish, the heartthrob has a few tricks up his sleeve

Bollywood megastar Hrithik Roshan is strikingly handsome with a sculpted body to boot. But in his latest drama, Guzaarish (Request), Roshan doesn't fall back on his usual crutches. He plays Ethan Mascarenhas, a magician who is severely paralysed. His fuzzy beard hides his well-chiselled features. But the Dhoom 2 star is undeterred.

"You said it: I am not drawing on my usual skills here. Acting in Guzaarish was like an adventure because it allowed me to explore my talents as an actor. Ethan is the happiest man I have played on-screen, and he is the biggest hero I have every played," says Roshan in an interview with tabloid!.

Sound like a hard-sell? Not so much, especially coming from an actor billed as Bollywood's first certified super-hero. His sci-fi thrillers — Koi Mil Gaya and its sequel, Krrish — are considered his biggest hits to date. The films are Bollywood's answer to Superman, with Roshan swooping down skyscrapers in a shiny black body-suit.

"I met the true super-heroes while prepping for my role. I met many quadriplegic patients and realised that these people are the world's true super-heroes. When I came out of their room, I knew there was so much happiness emanating from them. They were smiling and laughing despite what they were going through. That's the gift of Guzaarish — it changed my perspective about how I look at the world."

Third outing

Guzaarish, directed by award-winning Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is about a relationship that develops between a quadriplegic man and his nurse (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan). The love story — the third Ash-Hrithik outing after the successful Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar — also touches on the widely-debated subject of euthanasia. But ask Roshan about it, and he claims that the film is not about mercy-killing. "Yes, euthanasia is a part of the film, yet Guzaarish is not about it. It's about the triumph of the human spirit.

"Ethan is not a man who gave up on life, despite being paralysed for 15 long years. Strong-willed and happy, he has a full life during his paralysis. Remember, he lets go only when his body begins to deteriorate and starts to give up on him. He wants to go before he turns into a vegetable."

The film has several complicated layers, adds the 36-year-old. And, who better than Bollywood's go-to director for disability-centric films to head the project? Bhansali's debut film was Khamoshi — a drama about a girl's struggle to communicate with her deaf-mute parents — and his acclaimed feature Black, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherji, revolved around a deaf and blind girl's relationship with her mentor. His reputation of being an eccentric taskmaster also precedes him. But Roshan jumps to his defence when you ask him about being directed by the maverick filmmaker.

‘All-consuming passion'

"Yes, I have heard about his reputation, but I am sorry to tell you that it's all a bunch of lies. Mr Bhansali is the calmest director I have worked with. People just misconstrue his all-consuming passion. Many people just don't understand that kind of energy."

He adds that he sees a slice of himself in Bhansali. "I am very similar, because sometimes when a scene drives me crazy, I wake up in the middle of the night at 4am to go through the lines again. I am in the same world as he is. I understand it and I love that about him. I used that energy to portray Ethan."

But the Jodhaa Akbar star's best efforts have not always translated into box-office gold. This year, his highly-anticipated romance Kites, starring Mexican actress Barbara Mori, failed to strike a chord with Bollywood buffs.

"Nobody really knows about success or failure. I can't foresee all that. I believe in karma, and eventually I know I will get what I deserve. There's no fear, but just a string of shiny, happy days where I go to work smiling.

"Even if I encounter failure — you just keep walking."

Did you know?

Hrithik Roshan is not just flexing his acting muscles in Guzaarish. He has even sung a song to lend authenticity to his character.

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Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- Jodi is the best

Source - ApunKaChoice poll

By Aparajita Ghosh

Mon, Nov 08, 2010 08:25:38 GMT

In the run-up to the release ofAction Replayy, we had asked our readers to vote on Aishwarya Rai’s best jodi with different co-stars. The verdict is out.

We had deliberately omitted Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan from the poll options because Ash hasn’t worked with them in a long time. Rather the choices were betweenAkshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan andAbhishek Bachchan.

As always, our readers participated actively and 2537 votes were cast, of which 49 percent votes went to Ash and Hrithik. The duo has so far worked in three films: Dhoom 2,Jodhaa Akbar and the soon-to-release Guzaarish.

Ash’s jodi with Akshay is the second best with 45 percent votes. Ash and Akki have worked in two films so far: Khakee and Action Replayy.

Ironically, Ash’s onscreen jodi with hubby Abhishek couldn’t get much approval from netizens. The duo got just 6 percent votes.