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 Whenever a thriller with an unusual storyline is about to be released, there are speculations galore if it is actually an original effort or inspired from an outside source. MAHARATHI, a Shivam Nair directed film which is all set for release this Friday, is about a man (Naseeruddin Shah) who shoots himself after throwing a challenge to his wife (Neha Dhupia) to make his death sound like a murder and then go on to benefit from insurance. So how original is MAHARATHI? "See, people have a common perception when it comes to a thriller. They feel that every thriller is made out of a Sherlock Holmes episode or a James Hedley Chase/Sidney Sheldon novel", Neha Dhupia defends, "Where we have taken our inspiration though is a Gujarati play by the same name. Also, it has turned out different from the original theatre version. Cinematically, we could afford to be less verbose because making movies is such a different medium when compared to theater." And how about the play in itself. Is the storyline absolutely original? "True, the play is absolutely original. It is about how you can prove someone's death to be a murder. I play Naseeruddin Shah's wife who is after her husband's wealth. But then there are people around me also who want to get a piece of the pie. The levels they all stoop to and the games they play is what MAHARATHI is about", details Neha. Related StoriesWith-Maharathi,-Paresh-Rawal-turns-producer  Among the interesting mix of this week's Friday fare at the box office is Maharathi actor Paresh Rawal's first outing as a producer. Based on a popular Gujrati play. Maharathi is a thriller around a well-laid-out murder plan which goes all wrong. The film's cast with Naseerudin Shah, Om Puri, Paresh Rawal and Boman Irani reads out like the list of some of the finest actors from the Hindi film industry and among these seasoned actors you also have Neha Dhupia to add to the Oomph factor. more Utthaan-will-have-a-new-Neha-Dhupia Kumar Sanu is a singer turned film producer Sanu had earlier produced and acted in a Bengali movie called Gane Bhuvan Bhudye Deva. And now his Hindi film Utthaan releases this week. The film directed by national award winner Ujjwal Chatterji stars Neha Dhupia and Priyanshu Chatterji in the lead. "This film exposes the media," says Sanu who has been rubbed a wrong way by media many times. "Priyanshu plays a media person who uses a established model Neha Dhupia to achieve his ambition in politics," says Sanu. Sanu however says that the USP of the film is Neha Dhupia. "She has not exposed in this film. You will see a different Neha who has performed very well," says Sanu. source:ebolly more Neha-Dhupia-to-do-an-item-song-again Neha Dhupia is busy doing item numbers these days. After her item song and brief appearance in Garam Masala, Neha Dhupia will now be doing an item number in Jimmy And Johny, starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Bipasha Basu and Kim Sharma. This is the same film which was earlier titled Nehle Pe Dehle. The film was delayed from many years and is finally about to see the light of day. The item number has been added to give the promos a fresh look as the film had been shot long time back. After this move, the producer, Mahendra Dhariwal will hope to release the movie as it is stuck since the past four years. The film is being directed by Ajay Chandok who is an ex-assistant to David Dhawan. Let’s see if the Neha Dhupia magic can help more Neha-goes-to-Auckland-in-Diwali Neha Dhupia will be the star attraction and Radio Tarana's Bollywood celebrity at this year’s Asia: NZ Diwali Festival of Lights in Auckland this weekend. Neha Dhupia is also the glamorous new face of the Police International label who signed her to spearhead their campaign in the Indian consumer market. She will appear at the 2006 Diwali Festival of Lights at Britomart on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15. The festival is organized by the Asia New Zealand Foundation and Auckland City Council. Ms Dhupia’s participation in the Diwali Festival of Lights has been made possible by Auckland’s leading Indian community station, Radio Tarana, who is a sponsor for the event. source:financialexp more My-sex-symbol-tag-is-fading:-Neha-Dhupia  Beauty queen Neha Dhupia was tagged a 'sex symbol' after the portrayal of a prostitute in "Julie", but she feels the image is now fading. "I'm happy with the kind of films I am getting, and, yes, the 'sex symbol' tag that I had got after 'Julie' is fading," Neha, who turns 28 Wednesday, told IANS. Recently she was seen doing a variety of roles - she played a homely Gujarati girl in "Chup Chup Ke" and an ad executive in "Delhii Heights". She was also seen in critically acclaimed "Mithya" and hit more Neha-Dhupia-Happy-Doing-Small-Films  In last one-and-a-half years Neha Dhupia has taken the stride from raunchy roles to be the heroine of small budget movies. She is the girl who once swore that either sex or SRK sells in Bollywood. Today, Neha Dhupia thinks otherwise. She has moved away from skin flicks and is happy making a new start in small budget movies that offer her significant roles. Two such films featuring Neha are releasing in quick succession. Director Anand Kumar’s Delhi Heights , which stars Neha opposite Jimmy Sh more Dilli-ki-sardi-for-Neha!  Neha’s not new to Delhi’s winter. But this time, "It’s taken me by surprise," says the lady, thoroughly enjoying the shoot. "I heard that it was almost zero degree in Delhi the other day. It’s freezing cold, ‘Brrrrr’," she says. But she was quite sceptical of the razai when we suggested it first. "Are you nuts? Me, with a razai around me?" she said. A bit of cajoling later, she’s got the quilt snug around her, and is game for some fun. She laughs, jokes, and struggles to present a stra more Neha-Dhupia-paired-opposite-Naseeruddin-Shah  Neha Dhupia has signed Rajat Kapoor’s latest film titled Mithiya. Apart from having a weird title, the film will see an unusual pair as well with Dhupia being paired opposite none other than Naseeruddin Shah. Dhupia is quite happy with the offer but was initially taken aback. She however says that it is like a dream come true to be working with him. Dhupia enacts the part of a moll for a gangster in the film while Naseeruddin is the gangster himself. Earlier Nasseruddin was part of a similar casting in the film Bombay Boys where th more Neha-to-sizzle-in-this-New-Year’s-Party  Bollywood Diva Neha Dhupia is ready to set the stage on fire with her foot thumping dance performance at the Country Club India Limited (CCIL), Mumbai for their New Year’s Eve bash. This is the first time gorgeous lady is getting associated with Country Club of India. Neha will ring in the New Year with her performance on a medley of songs. On speaking about her forthcoming performance at CCIL, Neha said, “I’m hoping for the best and will try my best to keep my fans happy with my performance.” So the sexy Neha best known f more Yes,-I-am-in-love:-Neha-Dhupia  Falling in love is as much a problem as falling out of it. Actress Neha Dhupia, who hints to be in love with someone, feels so. Neha has stepped into the love boulevard yet again and now she is confused over the question of marriage. To avoid speculations, she has decided not to reveal the name of her Mr Right until she is caught off guard. Says she, "I can talk about my present love life without naming the person but if you ask me what it’s going to be materialised into, I don’t know." < more |
