Hrithik bonds with Farhan in new film
November 30, 2009
Farhan Akhtar talks about sister's Zoya's next film starring him, Hrithik and Abhay Deol

“Having two friends like Hrithik and Abhay Deol to do this male bonding film with me is a blessing. Abhay I’ve known from the time he stepped into my role in Reema Kagti’s Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. I get along famously with both of them. So, shooting this male-bonding film with Hrithik and Abhay in Spain should be loads of fun.”

Continues Farhan, “Hrithik has been a true friend from the start. He not only did that cameo in Zoya’s Luck By Chance, he also agreed to accommodate Zoya’s new film. I start directing Don 3 from September 2010. And Zoya’s film had to be completed before that. Hrithik adjusted his dates accordingly.

Male bonding has always been a strong theme in Farhan’s career as a director and actor. “That’s true,” admits Farhan. “But no one will say Zoya’s film with me, Hrithik and Abhay is in any way similar to my Dil Chahta Hai or to Rock On. Zoya’s is a different zone of male bonding. I’ve done just one scene with Hrithik in Zoya’s Luck By Chance. Now I’ve a chance to do a whole film with him. Both Hrithik and Abhay are actors I admire greatly.”

Zoya Akhtar’s second directorial venture wrongly titled Running With The Bulls in a part of the media, goes on the floors from April (and not January as reported) with the dream team of Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol.

Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar to star in Zoya Akhtar's next
November 19, 2009
Bollywood Hungama reports that Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol will star in Zoya Akhtar's new film.

Zoya Akhtar, who earlier this year made an impressive debut with Luck By Chance, is all set to start her second directorial venture Running With The Bulls (working title). While her first film had quite a few bigwigs of Bollywood make a fleeting appearance, her second film too has quite a stellar cast. Running With The Bulls stars Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol in lead roles making it an extremely interesting casting coup of sorts.

Shooting for the film begins in January 2010 at various locations such as Greece, Turkey, Thailand, UK and India. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banner Excel Entertainment, the film will have lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Other crew members include Carlos Catalan as the DOP, Suzanne Caplan Merwanji as the Production Designer, Nandini Shrikent as the Casting Director and Arjun Bhasin as the Costume Designer. The film is expected to release in December 2010.

Kites being readied for an English release too
November 19, 2009
According to reports, Hollywood filmmaker Brett Ratner is 'editing' English version of Kites for western audience.

After the Hindi version of much-awaited Hrithik Roshan starring Kites is ready for release, work on its English version has started. Brett Ratner, best known for the Rush Hour series, Family Man starring Nicholas Cage and X-Men The Last Stand is currently at work on the English version of the movie by tailoring it to appeal it to an international audience. In the international markets Kites will release with the English and Hindi version simultaneously where as in India, the film will release with the Hindi version.

Kites is expected to cut across national boundaries and sensibilities to achieve a universal appeal. The film will see the widest possible release, both at national and international level. The release dates will be announced soon. Directed by Anurag Basu, starring Mexican stunner Barbara Mori, the film is being produced by Reliance BIG Pictures and Rakesh Roshan. The Hindi version is complete and the producers are very happy with the outcome, a Reliance Big Pictures statement issued in Mumbai on Wednesday said. Kites is a love story with precious moments and unexpected betrayal crossing barriers, boundaries and cultures. Shot in Las Vegas, Mumbai, New Mexico and Los Angeles Kites also stars Kangana Ranaut, Nick Brown and Kabir Bedi in pivotal roles.

New interview with Hrithik
November 12, 2009
Hrithik has been voted India's Sexiest Dad by OK India magazine which also contains an interview where he talks about his sons.

Roshan family pics
October 19, 2009
Mid-day has a couple of pics of Hrithik and Sussanne along with Hrehaan and Hridaan during the ad for preserving baby's cord blood for stem cell therapies.

Twist in Guzaarish
October 14, 2009
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has signed Monikangana to play Hrithik's former love interest in Guzaarish.

A source from the unit reveals, "Aishwarya plays a married nurse who is a caregiver and treats Hrithik as he is a paraplegic patient after his accident. Prior to the accident, Roshan has a love interest in the movie for which Bhansali has signed Monikangana. The director recently signed the young lady and has kept it under wraps. She is under contract and is not allowed to talk to anyone until the movie's release."

If sources are to be believed, Hrithik doesn't know about Monika being signed for the movie. "Aishwarya is married to debutant Aditya Roy Kapoor. Monika will be shooting for the next schedule. Her role is minuscule, but of great importance. Her character adds to the script," adds the source.

Guzaarish is similar to John Badham's Whose Life Is It Anyway? The film with dark undertones, also deals with the controversial issue of euthanasia. Ash's character sparks off great interest with her playing a married woman who is attracted to Hrithik as the second half progresses.

Bhansali confirmed that he had signed Monikangana Dutta. "Her role is pivotal to the love story. She's a lovely girl," he gushed. He wouldn't commit about the second film but did not rule out a lead role.

Video: Provogue press conference & photoshoot
October 14, 2009
Added another press conference clip of Hrithik at the signing of the ambassador for Provogue from Bollywood Hungama and two photoshoot videos from E Now and Movie Talkies. Thanks to Aaliya, Maddy and Harrish.