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News:Next Schedule of Guzaarish on Oct 30
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Guzaarish' has just finished wrapping up a two month long outdoor shooting schedule and the unit is back in city, all geared up for the next schedule set to begin tomorrow. The film which stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwariya Rai Bachchan is all set for a grueling schedule which will last till January, at the city's Mehboob Studios. The film's story revolves around Hrithik, who plays a paraplegic patient and Ash, who plays his nurse. The film also stars model Monikangana Dutta, who plays Hrithik's former love interest in the movie. It seems that the two of them will shoot together in January, during the film's Goa schedule.
http://www.movietalkies.com/bollywoodne ... ewsId=4520Next Schedule of Guzaarish on Oct 30
Revealed: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new muse
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya in the lead, has a surprise element. The director has signed model Monikangana Dutta to play Hrithik’s former love interest.
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.”
The source continues, “Sanjay Leela has singed her for a two-movie deal. Guzaarish will be the first and the second might be a solo launch for her. Monika is obviously very excited about bagging the role. She is not allowed to make many public appearances and remains discreet about the film deal.”
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.
Monikangana remained unavailable for comment.
Source :: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009101520091015031425703fb0fd403/Revealed-Sanjay-Leela-Bhansali’s-new-muse.html/url
Hrithik-Aishwarya to learn Portuguese for ‘Guzaarish’
Mumbai: Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his perfectionism and so are Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, so what exactly do you expect when there is unison of three perfectionists? Well, nothing but an ideal film and that’s exactly what the trio is wanting to make.
According to reports, Bhansali is leaving no stone unturned to make his forthcoming flick ‘Guzaarish’ as authentic as possible. Sources reveal that certain portions of the flick will have the lead actors talking in Portuguese and hence, Hrithik and Ash have already hired Portuguese language experts who will help them with the accent and dialect for their respective roles.
‘Guzaarish’, is said to set in the old Goan period, where people spoke Portuguese. “The sets of the film reflect Portuguese architecture and style. Also Bhansali has got Sabyasachi to work on the lead actress`s clothes”, says a source.
Well, going by the authenticity of Bhansali’s ‘Khamoshi’ that had every still reminding us of picturesque Goa, one can only guess how Portuguese ‘Guzaarish’ will be!
http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story43130.htm
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next, Guzaarish, that stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a period drama set in Goa when the Portuguese ruled the state. Reliable insiders say that Bhansali had a tough time finalising a designer for his movie that has Hrithik playing a wheelchair-bound paraplegic in the movie.
Apparently Bhansali insisted on getting someone who understood the fashion history of Goa under the Portuguese, who rule the state for 450 years and zeroed in on Kolkata-based SabyasachiMukherjee who's currently working on many A-list projects like the Abhishek-Aishwarya Raavan and Amitabh-starrer Paa. Wonder why Wendell Rodricks, who hails from Goa, didn't fit the bill.
Sabyasachi confirmed to DNA that he's designing for the film. "Yes, I'm doing the costumes and styling for Guzaarish. This is the first time I'll be working with Hrithik Roshan, but I'm also doing Aishwarya's look for the movie."
Sabya will present them in very simple but exquisite traditional Goan outfits. Adds the informer: "Sabyasachi will have to make outfits larger than Hrithik's body type. Bhansali has asked Hrithik to put on weight for this movie -- and he already has gained some kilos. He'll sport long hair and also a beard like Goan people preferred."
http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/repor ... ok_1296416
Sanjay Leela Bhansali asks Hrithik to tone down his muscular look and put on weight for his role in Guzaarish
Hrithik Roshan has virtually stopped hitting the gym. For Guzaarish, the taskmaster Sanjay Leela Bhansali has given him strict instructions to put on weight for his role.
The instructions read: You have to put on some weight around your stomach and abs. And you can’t cut your hair and beard.
Hrithik is adhering to Bhansali’s instructions diligently. The gym, which was a very important part of Hrithik’s everyday life, has taken a back seat.
For those who came in late, Hrithik is on a wheelchair for a major portion of the film and he has been practising wheeling himself around to practice for the role. He has been researching paraplegic patients and has been reading up on their physical behaviour as well.
A source said, “Nowadays, Hrithik does not indulge in his regular workouts which involve a lot of weight-lifting. If he goes to the gym, he goes for barely few minutes and does just the basic things. There are days when he may not go the gym too.”
Explaining why Bhansali instructed Hrithik to refrain from working out, our source said, “Bhansali is very kicked about Guzaarish. Like always, he is particular about every minute detail this time too.”
Hrithik’s official spokesperson said, “Hrithik has a very lean look these days. Since he plays a paraplegic patient in Guzaarish, he can’t look so fit and trim in the film.”
A friend of Hrithik said, “Unlike most actors who feel restless when they stop going to the gym, Hrithik is very cool about it. At this point of time, his mind is working only on Guzaarish. He has taken to Bhansali’s film like a duck takes to water. He knows that he can get back his present look in a few days time, if and whenever he wants.”
So if you see a tad roly poly Hrithik in the near future, don’t be surprised.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009090920090909032636234a37a616c/Not-in-good-shape.html
Hrithik Roshan shoots on a remote-controlled chair
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Hrithik Roshan shoots on a remote-controlled chair
Posted: Aug 21, 2009 at 1748 hrs IST
Hrithik Roshan, who plays a paraplaegic in director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish, is shooting with a remote-controlled modernised wheel chair. This, even as the rest of the set erected at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai boasts of an old-world charm and depicts a lavish haveli. The actor, who started working on the film from July 30, is currently shooting scenes that require him to don a patient’s kurta with straps tied up to his back Meanwhile, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who joined him a week later after shooting portions for Raavan in Kerala, was spotted shooting in an Anarkali kurta with churidar. Eyewitnesses reveal that the two, who have been shooting some emotionally-intense scenes, were quite comfortable with each other. Earlier, the duo had been paired together in Dhoom:2 followed by Jodhaa Akbar and share quite a good working rapport.
Apart from his scenes with the pretty actress, Hrithik is also shooting scenes with Shernaz Patel, who is reportedly playing doctor to him. Bhansali, who is known for extravagant set detailing in his film, has booked the studio till January 2010, which is the time the film’s shooting is likely to wrap-up. However, the six-month schedule will see the unit taking a two-month break to shoot at an outdoor location.
http://www.screenindia.com/news/hrithik-roshan-shoots-on-a-remotecontrolled-chair/504613/
Who is Hrithik’s new best friend?
The wheelchair is Hrithik Roshan’s new best friend. The dedicated superstar is living his life in one to get into the skin of his character in SLB’s Guzaarish, in which he plays a paraplegic.
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A source tells us, “Hrithik is about to begin filming Guzaarish soon in Goa. His character is a paraplegic and does everything in a wheelchair so Hrithik is learning to live in a wheelchair. He plays with his children, talks, moves around, eats, reads, entertains guests and does everything else in a wheelchair. He wants to try getting down the stairs using a wheelchair too.” We just hope he doesn’t injure himself.
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Our source adds, “Hrithik is cent-percent dedicated to his craft. The versatile star is playing a sensitive character and does not want it to turn out unreal or like a caricature. He wants all the emotions and actions of his character to seem natural and genuine, which is why he is working very hard. He spends hours developing and rehearsing his character each day.”
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This is not the first time Hrithik is acquiring a special skill for his role. During Koi Mil Gaya, he spent time with children with special abilities, for Krrish, he learnt Martial arts, for Dhoom 2, he learnt how to roller-blade like a pro and bungee jumping, for Jodhaa Akbar, he learnt Urdu and sword fighting and for Kites, he learnt Spanish, Salsa and singing.
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The project is being shrouded in secrecy and nobody associated with it is allowed to utter a word about the Aishwarya-Hrithik starrer.
Source: http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2009/August/News_20090817_80
HRITHIK IS IN VEIL
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken secrecy to a new level. Since he doesn’t wish to have anyone see Hrithik Roshan’s look in Guzzarish, he has the entire passage covered when Hrithik steps out of his make up trailer and gets on to the set. No camera phones are allowed in the vicinity when Hrithik is walking from the make up van to the set. He also doesn’t like to have any mobile phones on the set. Not only do his actors keep their cell phones off, even their relatives/staff make sure the beep isn’t heard by hot-headed Bhansali who wants no distractions what so ever. Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor too were given a similar lesson in cell phone etiquette by SLB during Saawariya. So it isn’t surprising to members of SLB’s crew to receive similar instructions.
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http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Client.asp?Daily=TOIM&showST=true&login=default&pub=TOI&Enter=true&Skin=TOINEW&GZ=T
Bhansali is thrilled with Hrithik’s dedication
If there’s someone who takes Aamir Khan’s level of perfection to another level, it’s Hrithik Roshan. Duggu, like Aamir never works on more than one film at a time. Now that his work on Kites is almost over, he has started researching for Sanjay Bhansali’s Guzarish where he plays a quadriplegic character.
Restricted to his bed for most of the film, Hrithik will also have to take up the challenge of emoting and bringing out the struggle of a quadriplegic person.
But despite serious research, Hrithik realized it would still not be an easy task to be in bed all day on the set. So, he has decided to stay in bed for 8 hours twice a week, without sleeping or talking to anyone.
He hopes it will help him grasp the feelings of his character. Needless to say, his director Bhansali is thrilled with his dedication to the film, although his friends might have a reason or two complain. But then all work and no play doesn’t make Duggu a dull boy, it just makes him a better actor.
http://www.filmicafe.com/news_detail.php?news_id=11487
'Time, please
Hrithik needs more time to prepare for his role of a paraplegic; Sanjay Leela Bhansali offers respite by recreating Goa in a studio in Mumbai
Hrithik has been concentrating on his home production, Kites, which has left him with little time to prepare for the role of a paraplegic in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish. The actor may be moving around on a wheelchair at home, but the role requires more work than that, for which time is in short supply. Bhansali’s solution is simple: bring Goa to Mumbai. He has decided to recreate Goa in a studio in Mumbai for the first major schedule, giving Hrithik some breathing room.
Confirming the news, Sanjay said, “It’s not just Hrithik whose role requires tremendous preparation. Aishwarya’s part too is far from a slip-in slip-out character. Both are very busy actors. But they’re also quick on the uptake. And once they are back, they’ll be able to give themselves completely to the project.”
In recent weeks, Sanjay has been meeting paraplegics all over the country and they’ve also been invited to Mumbai to meet the director. Commenting on the meeting, the director said emotionally, “It has been a life-changing experience. It is so inspiring to meet these people. Many of them haven’t moved from their wheelchairs and beds all their lives. And yet they’re so free-spirited and their zest for life is amazing.”
“I want Guzaarish to be inspirational and not some depressing and defeatist story of physical disability. And I want my lead actors to be as inspired as I am. I know Hrithik and Aishwarya can bring the spirit of ebullience into the story. I know they’ll get the point as soon as they join me,” said Sanjay.
Source:::http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/20090715200907150424305468434164f/Time-please.html/url
Grim'zaarish
Hrithik plays a paraplegic in Bhansali film
Macho takes a beating this year, as heroes across the board are playing either disabled or differently abled individuals in upcoming flicks, redefining the male lead's growing desire to do something that's starkly different.
So if Shah Rukh's character Rizwan Khan in My Name Is Khan suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, Hrithik Roshan is all set to play a paraplegic patient in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish which has Aishwarya Rai as his co-star.
The film bears similarities to John Badham's Whose Life Is It Anyway? and will see Hrithik in a wheelchair for most of the scenes. The film also stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opposite the actor.
A source reveals, "Hrithik plays Ethan, a radio show host. Aishwarya plays a married nurse who is also Hrithik's caregiver. The film also deals with the controversial subject of mercy killing/euthanasia. Ash's character is interesting because she plays a married woman who gets attracted to Hrithik as the second half progresses. The film has dark tones throughout."
This will be the first time Hrithik will be seen in a serious role. "The film will totally change Duggu's image in the eyes of his audience. He is currently researching for the character and has had several meetings with Bhansali after the narration."
What is paraplegia?
Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida. The area of the spinal canal which is affected in paraplegia is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions.
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http://epaper2.mid-day.com/midday/scripts/epaper/epapermain.aspx?queryed=24&querypage=10&boxid=25222018&parentid=73987&eddate=05/25/09#
G(eet) spot
Sanjay Leela Bhansali turns full-fledged music composer with his next film, Guzaarish
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By Subhash K Jha
Posted On Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 02:31:36 AM
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali is turning into a full-fledged music composer for his next directorial venture Guzaarish, for which he starts shooting in Goa this July. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai.
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There have been several instances in the past when illustrious filmmakers notably Raj Kapoor, Raj Khosla and Subhash Ghai have ghost-composed songs for their films. Then of course, there was the legendary Satyajit Ray, who composed the background music for all his films since Teen Kanya in 1961. He chose to do so as he had too many musical ideas of his own, which professional music composers refused or were unable to accept and execute.
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For reasons almost identical to Ray’s, Bhansali decided to turn into a full-fledged music composer for Guzaarish. Bhansali decided to be the director as well as music composer, only for the creative enhancement of his own cinema.
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Vishal Bharadwaj, is today, perhaps the only other director who composes music for his own films, though they have been greats like Kishore Kumar in the past who did so.
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A close friend of Bhansali said, “Sanjay has been toying with the idea for a long time. Even in his earlier films, he allowed professional composers to do the needful while he provided inputs that he thought would heighten his creative vision in musical terms. For Saawariya, which had music by Monty Sharma, Sanjay took credit as the composer for one song Hamari jaan ho tum. Entirely composing his film’s music was just a step away.”
Bhansali has already readied four out of the proposed eight tracks in the film. Those who have heard his compositions swear he will give professional composers of Bollywood a run for their money.
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One of the actors from Guzaarish said, “The songs Bhansali has recorded for Guzaarish have an old-world charm but at the same time are fiercely original. They redefine contemporary film music.”
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A tad reluctant to talk about his transition from direction to music composition, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “I’ve always been a musician at heart. I learnt how to convey human emotions on screen by listening to Lataji’s (Mangeshkar) voice. I feel I’d be more complete as a filmmaker by personally interpreting the musical emotions of my characters.”
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I feel I’d be more complete as a filmmaker by personally interpreting the musical emotions of my characters —Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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Source: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/20090512200905120231358762f13a5ad/Geet-spot-.html
Slb's film inspired from whose life is it anyway?q
Duggu plays a musician who meets with an accident and gets paralysed.And there'll be courtroom drama with him begging the law to allow him to kill himself and mrs bachchan will play his doctor Chk the pic for Full News
http://img16.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200320095340071.jpg
Source:Hindustan Times
Bhansali adjusts dates for Hrithik Roshan
For a director who doesn’t take too kindly to interference, Sanjay Leela Bhansali certainly seems to have mellowed quite down a bit.
The filmmaker was all set to start his next film, as yet untitled, from the second week of April. The film toplines Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. But the news is that Roshan requested him to push the shoot little ahead. And guess what? Bhansali came up with an idea which suited both the parties.
Roshan Jr wants to move on to his next project only once he’s totally convinced and through with his home production, Kites, directed by Anurag Basu. The film also show cases Kangana Ranaut and Barbara Mori. So Bhansali and Roshan J have come to a conclusion that the shooting will start as per schedule — which is mid-next month. But Roshan will join the team only once he’s free from his home production.
Meanwhile, the director will go ahead and can the scenes for which he doesn’t require Roshan J.
Gearing up
A source close to Roshan J also informs that the actor is excited about his film with Bhansali for two reasons — one, it’s the first time he’s making a movie with the Devdas director. Second, it’s the third movie in which he’s co-starring with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
The duo had earlier worked together in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar. Incidentally, this untitled project also marks a hat-trick for Bhansali and Rai Bachchan after Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=4ad6e56e-bc90-445d-b03f-48660271c041&Headline=Bhansali+adjusts+date+for+Hrithik+Roshan
News:Next Schedule of Guzaarish on Oct 30
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Guzaarish' has just finished wrapping up a two month long outdoor shooting schedule and the unit is back in city, all geared up for the next schedule set to begin tomorrow. The film which stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwariya Rai Bachchan is all set for a grueling schedule which will last till January, at the city's Mehboob Studios. The film's story revolves around Hrithik, who plays a paraplegic patient and Ash, who plays his nurse. The film also stars model Monikangana Dutta, who plays Hrithik's former love interest in the movie. It seems that the two of them will shoot together in January, during the film's Goa schedule.
http://www.movietalkies.com/bollywoodne ... ewsId=4520Next Schedule of Guzaarish on Oct 30
Revealed: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new muse
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya in the lead, has a surprise element. The director has signed model Monikangana Dutta to play Hrithik’s former love interest.
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.”
The source continues, “Sanjay Leela has singed her for a two-movie deal. Guzaarish will be the first and the second might be a solo launch for her. Monika is obviously very excited about bagging the role. She is not allowed to make many public appearances and remains discreet about the film deal.”
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.
Monikangana remained unavailable for comment.
Source :: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009101520091015031425703fb0fd403/Revealed-Sanjay-Leela-Bhansali’s-new-muse.html/url
Hrithik-Aishwarya to learn Portuguese for ‘Guzaarish’
Mumbai: Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his perfectionism and so are Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, so what exactly do you expect when there is unison of three perfectionists? Well, nothing but an ideal film and that’s exactly what the trio is wanting to make.
According to reports, Bhansali is leaving no stone unturned to make his forthcoming flick ‘Guzaarish’ as authentic as possible. Sources reveal that certain portions of the flick will have the lead actors talking in Portuguese and hence, Hrithik and Ash have already hired Portuguese language experts who will help them with the accent and dialect for their respective roles.
‘Guzaarish’, is said to set in the old Goan period, where people spoke Portuguese. “The sets of the film reflect Portuguese architecture and style. Also Bhansali has got Sabyasachi to work on the lead actress`s clothes”, says a source.
Well, going by the authenticity of Bhansali’s ‘Khamoshi’ that had every still reminding us of picturesque Goa, one can only guess how Portuguese ‘Guzaarish’ will be!
http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story43130.htm
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next, Guzaarish, that stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a period drama set in Goa when the Portuguese ruled the state. Reliable insiders say that Bhansali had a tough time finalising a designer for his movie that has Hrithik playing a wheelchair-bound paraplegic in the movie.
Apparently Bhansali insisted on getting someone who understood the fashion history of Goa under the Portuguese, who rule the state for 450 years and zeroed in on Kolkata-based SabyasachiMukherjee who's currently working on many A-list projects like the Abhishek-Aishwarya Raavan and Amitabh-starrer Paa. Wonder why Wendell Rodricks, who hails from Goa, didn't fit the bill.
Sabyasachi confirmed to DNA that he's designing for the film. "Yes, I'm doing the costumes and styling for Guzaarish. This is the first time I'll be working with Hrithik Roshan, but I'm also doing Aishwarya's look for the movie."
Sabya will present them in very simple but exquisite traditional Goan outfits. Adds the informer: "Sabyasachi will have to make outfits larger than Hrithik's body type. Bhansali has asked Hrithik to put on weight for this movie -- and he already has gained some kilos. He'll sport long hair and also a beard like Goan people preferred."
http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/repor ... ok_1296416
Sanjay Leela Bhansali asks Hrithik to tone down his muscular look and put on weight for his role in Guzaarish
Hrithik Roshan has virtually stopped hitting the gym. For Guzaarish, the taskmaster Sanjay Leela Bhansali has given him strict instructions to put on weight for his role.
The instructions read: You have to put on some weight around your stomach and abs. And you can’t cut your hair and beard.
Hrithik is adhering to Bhansali’s instructions diligently. The gym, which was a very important part of Hrithik’s everyday life, has taken a back seat.
For those who came in late, Hrithik is on a wheelchair for a major portion of the film and he has been practising wheeling himself around to practice for the role. He has been researching paraplegic patients and has been reading up on their physical behaviour as well.
A source said, “Nowadays, Hrithik does not indulge in his regular workouts which involve a lot of weight-lifting. If he goes to the gym, he goes for barely few minutes and does just the basic things. There are days when he may not go the gym too.”
Explaining why Bhansali instructed Hrithik to refrain from working out, our source said, “Bhansali is very kicked about Guzaarish. Like always, he is particular about every minute detail this time too.”
Hrithik’s official spokesperson said, “Hrithik has a very lean look these days. Since he plays a paraplegic patient in Guzaarish, he can’t look so fit and trim in the film.”
A friend of Hrithik said, “Unlike most actors who feel restless when they stop going to the gym, Hrithik is very cool about it. At this point of time, his mind is working only on Guzaarish. He has taken to Bhansali’s film like a duck takes to water. He knows that he can get back his present look in a few days time, if and whenever he wants.”
So if you see a tad roly poly Hrithik in the near future, don’t be surprised.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009090920090909032636234a37a616c/Not-in-good-shape.html
Hrithik Roshan shoots on a remote-controlled chair
Today at 5:20pm
Hrithik Roshan shoots on a remote-controlled chair
Posted: Aug 21, 2009 at 1748 hrs IST
Hrithik Roshan, who plays a paraplaegic in director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish, is shooting with a remote-controlled modernised wheel chair. This, even as the rest of the set erected at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai boasts of an old-world charm and depicts a lavish haveli. The actor, who started working on the film from July 30, is currently shooting scenes that require him to don a patient’s kurta with straps tied up to his back Meanwhile, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who joined him a week later after shooting portions for Raavan in Kerala, was spotted shooting in an Anarkali kurta with churidar. Eyewitnesses reveal that the two, who have been shooting some emotionally-intense scenes, were quite comfortable with each other. Earlier, the duo had been paired together in Dhoom:2 followed by Jodhaa Akbar and share quite a good working rapport.
Apart from his scenes with the pretty actress, Hrithik is also shooting scenes with Shernaz Patel, who is reportedly playing doctor to him. Bhansali, who is known for extravagant set detailing in his film, has booked the studio till January 2010, which is the time the film’s shooting is likely to wrap-up. However, the six-month schedule will see the unit taking a two-month break to shoot at an outdoor location.
http://www.screenindia.com/news/hrithik-roshan-shoots-on-a-remotecontrolled-chair/504613/
Who is Hrithik’s new best friend?
The wheelchair is Hrithik Roshan’s new best friend. The dedicated superstar is living his life in one to get into the skin of his character in SLB’s Guzaarish, in which he plays a paraplegic.
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A source tells us, “Hrithik is about to begin filming Guzaarish soon in Goa. His character is a paraplegic and does everything in a wheelchair so Hrithik is learning to live in a wheelchair. He plays with his children, talks, moves around, eats, reads, entertains guests and does everything else in a wheelchair. He wants to try getting down the stairs using a wheelchair too.” We just hope he doesn’t injure himself.
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Our source adds, “Hrithik is cent-percent dedicated to his craft. The versatile star is playing a sensitive character and does not want it to turn out unreal or like a caricature. He wants all the emotions and actions of his character to seem natural and genuine, which is why he is working very hard. He spends hours developing and rehearsing his character each day.”
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This is not the first time Hrithik is acquiring a special skill for his role. During Koi Mil Gaya, he spent time with children with special abilities, for Krrish, he learnt Martial arts, for Dhoom 2, he learnt how to roller-blade like a pro and bungee jumping, for Jodhaa Akbar, he learnt Urdu and sword fighting and for Kites, he learnt Spanish, Salsa and singing.
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The project is being shrouded in secrecy and nobody associated with it is allowed to utter a word about the Aishwarya-Hrithik starrer.
Source: http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2009/August/News_20090817_80
HRITHIK IS IN VEIL
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken secrecy to a new level. Since he doesn’t wish to have anyone see Hrithik Roshan’s look in Guzzarish, he has the entire passage covered when Hrithik steps out of his make up trailer and gets on to the set. No camera phones are allowed in the vicinity when Hrithik is walking from the make up van to the set. He also doesn’t like to have any mobile phones on the set. Not only do his actors keep their cell phones off, even their relatives/staff make sure the beep isn’t heard by hot-headed Bhansali who wants no distractions what so ever. Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor too were given a similar lesson in cell phone etiquette by SLB during Saawariya. So it isn’t surprising to members of SLB’s crew to receive similar instructions.
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Bhansali is thrilled with Hrithik’s dedication
If there’s someone who takes Aamir Khan’s level of perfection to another level, it’s Hrithik Roshan. Duggu, like Aamir never works on more than one film at a time. Now that his work on Kites is almost over, he has started researching for Sanjay Bhansali’s Guzarish where he plays a quadriplegic character.
Restricted to his bed for most of the film, Hrithik will also have to take up the challenge of emoting and bringing out the struggle of a quadriplegic person.
But despite serious research, Hrithik realized it would still not be an easy task to be in bed all day on the set. So, he has decided to stay in bed for 8 hours twice a week, without sleeping or talking to anyone.
He hopes it will help him grasp the feelings of his character. Needless to say, his director Bhansali is thrilled with his dedication to the film, although his friends might have a reason or two complain. But then all work and no play doesn’t make Duggu a dull boy, it just makes him a better actor.
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'Time, please
Hrithik needs more time to prepare for his role of a paraplegic; Sanjay Leela Bhansali offers respite by recreating Goa in a studio in Mumbai
Hrithik has been concentrating on his home production, Kites, which has left him with little time to prepare for the role of a paraplegic in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish. The actor may be moving around on a wheelchair at home, but the role requires more work than that, for which time is in short supply. Bhansali’s solution is simple: bring Goa to Mumbai. He has decided to recreate Goa in a studio in Mumbai for the first major schedule, giving Hrithik some breathing room.
Confirming the news, Sanjay said, “It’s not just Hrithik whose role requires tremendous preparation. Aishwarya’s part too is far from a slip-in slip-out character. Both are very busy actors. But they’re also quick on the uptake. And once they are back, they’ll be able to give themselves completely to the project.”
In recent weeks, Sanjay has been meeting paraplegics all over the country and they’ve also been invited to Mumbai to meet the director. Commenting on the meeting, the director said emotionally, “It has been a life-changing experience. It is so inspiring to meet these people. Many of them haven’t moved from their wheelchairs and beds all their lives. And yet they’re so free-spirited and their zest for life is amazing.”
“I want Guzaarish to be inspirational and not some depressing and defeatist story of physical disability. And I want my lead actors to be as inspired as I am. I know Hrithik and Aishwarya can bring the spirit of ebullience into the story. I know they’ll get the point as soon as they join me,” said Sanjay.
Source:::http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/20090715200907150424305468434164f/Time-please.html/url
Grim'zaarish
Hrithik plays a paraplegic in Bhansali film
Macho takes a beating this year, as heroes across the board are playing either disabled or differently abled individuals in upcoming flicks, redefining the male lead's growing desire to do something that's starkly different.
So if Shah Rukh's character Rizwan Khan in My Name Is Khan suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, Hrithik Roshan is all set to play a paraplegic patient in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish which has Aishwarya Rai as his co-star.
The film bears similarities to John Badham's Whose Life Is It Anyway? and will see Hrithik in a wheelchair for most of the scenes. The film also stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opposite the actor.
A source reveals, "Hrithik plays Ethan, a radio show host. Aishwarya plays a married nurse who is also Hrithik's caregiver. The film also deals with the controversial subject of mercy killing/euthanasia. Ash's character is interesting because she plays a married woman who gets attracted to Hrithik as the second half progresses. The film has dark tones throughout."
This will be the first time Hrithik will be seen in a serious role. "The film will totally change Duggu's image in the eyes of his audience. He is currently researching for the character and has had several meetings with Bhansali after the narration."
What is paraplegia?
Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida. The area of the spinal canal which is affected in paraplegia is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions.
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G(eet) spot
Sanjay Leela Bhansali turns full-fledged music composer with his next film, Guzaarish
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By Subhash K Jha
Posted On Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 02:31:36 AM
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali is turning into a full-fledged music composer for his next directorial venture Guzaarish, for which he starts shooting in Goa this July. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai.
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There have been several instances in the past when illustrious filmmakers notably Raj Kapoor, Raj Khosla and Subhash Ghai have ghost-composed songs for their films. Then of course, there was the legendary Satyajit Ray, who composed the background music for all his films since Teen Kanya in 1961. He chose to do so as he had too many musical ideas of his own, which professional music composers refused or were unable to accept and execute.
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For reasons almost identical to Ray’s, Bhansali decided to turn into a full-fledged music composer for Guzaarish. Bhansali decided to be the director as well as music composer, only for the creative enhancement of his own cinema.
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Vishal Bharadwaj, is today, perhaps the only other director who composes music for his own films, though they have been greats like Kishore Kumar in the past who did so.
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A close friend of Bhansali said, “Sanjay has been toying with the idea for a long time. Even in his earlier films, he allowed professional composers to do the needful while he provided inputs that he thought would heighten his creative vision in musical terms. For Saawariya, which had music by Monty Sharma, Sanjay took credit as the composer for one song Hamari jaan ho tum. Entirely composing his film’s music was just a step away.”
Bhansali has already readied four out of the proposed eight tracks in the film. Those who have heard his compositions swear he will give professional composers of Bollywood a run for their money.
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One of the actors from Guzaarish said, “The songs Bhansali has recorded for Guzaarish have an old-world charm but at the same time are fiercely original. They redefine contemporary film music.”
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A tad reluctant to talk about his transition from direction to music composition, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “I’ve always been a musician at heart. I learnt how to convey human emotions on screen by listening to Lataji’s (Mangeshkar) voice. I feel I’d be more complete as a filmmaker by personally interpreting the musical emotions of my characters.”
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I feel I’d be more complete as a filmmaker by personally interpreting the musical emotions of my characters —Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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Source: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/20090512200905120231358762f13a5ad/Geet-spot-.html
Slb's film inspired from whose life is it anyway?q
Duggu plays a musician who meets with an accident and gets paralysed.And there'll be courtroom drama with him begging the law to allow him to kill himself and mrs bachchan will play his doctor Chk the pic for Full News
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Source:Hindustan Times
Bhansali adjusts dates for Hrithik Roshan
For a director who doesn’t take too kindly to interference, Sanjay Leela Bhansali certainly seems to have mellowed quite down a bit.
The filmmaker was all set to start his next film, as yet untitled, from the second week of April. The film toplines Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. But the news is that Roshan requested him to push the shoot little ahead. And guess what? Bhansali came up with an idea which suited both the parties.
Roshan Jr wants to move on to his next project only once he’s totally convinced and through with his home production, Kites, directed by Anurag Basu. The film also show cases Kangana Ranaut and Barbara Mori. So Bhansali and Roshan J have come to a conclusion that the shooting will start as per schedule — which is mid-next month. But Roshan will join the team only once he’s free from his home production.
Meanwhile, the director will go ahead and can the scenes for which he doesn’t require Roshan J.
Gearing up
A source close to Roshan J also informs that the actor is excited about his film with Bhansali for two reasons — one, it’s the first time he’s making a movie with the Devdas director. Second, it’s the third movie in which he’s co-starring with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
The duo had earlier worked together in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar. Incidentally, this untitled project also marks a hat-trick for Bhansali and Rai Bachchan after Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas.
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