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Our big-fat-hollywood-bollywood release Saregama India Ltd is scheduled to release “ Karma Aur Holi” on the on 6th March 2009. Written and Directed by New York based Manish Gupta, the film has an eclectic mix of star cast from the east and west. Co-produced by Drena DeNiro, daughter of legendary Robert DeNiro, much-awaited film stars Sushmita Sen, Randeep Hooda, Rati Agnihotri, Suresh Oberoi, Deepal Shaw and international super model, Naomi Campbell, underground rapper Sticky Fingaz & Vincent Pannetta to name a few. Manish and Drena went great length to acquire services of Lysa Cooper, one of the biggest stylists in the world, having worked with likes of Madonna, Shakira and Britney Spears she made our gorgeous Ms Sen look even more sensational. Karma aur Holi happens to be the first Bollywood and Hollywood joint production with mainstream stars from both the film industries. This Karmic encounter of cultural confluences has come full cycle this Holi. Mr. Sharang Sharma - Head of Acquisition Distribution and New film Projjects says “We are confident that the movie will be liked by classes and masses as well, and we intend to go in for platform release strategy and will increase the print count as the movie builds up” The film deals with relationships of many dimensions, their conflicts and resolutions on the day of Holi signifying a new beginning. A contemporary film, wherein the story revolves around the identity of Indian families living in the U.S., having migrated from their native land, adapt to the difference in culture and how they have been ready to give up their inherent cultural inhibitions. The rawness of indie-film world of New York where Manish has worked adds the freshness and a flavor of timelessness to "Karma Aur Holi". The film was shot in New York and its suburbs and Princeton in New Jersey.  This film is sure to pep up the Holi mood this year. About Saregama: Saregama India Ltd, formerly known as The Gramophone Company of India Ltd., is listed on the NSE and BSE. It is today India’s largest and best-known music recording company. The breadth of its music catalogue, the largest in India, coupled with a diversified portfolio and undoubted brand images are the company’s biggest strengths. The Company has been intimately associated with the development of Indian music from the time the first recording was made on Indian soil. Saregama owns the largest music archives in India, one of the biggest in the world. The ownership of nearly 50 percent of all the music ever recorded in India makes Saregama the most authoritative repository of the country’s musical heritage.
Related StoriesShes-got-the-look!Sushmita  Sushmita Sen usually travels to New York for a haircut. Now, for the first time, she has got herself a new look, right at home After she was crowned Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen had her haircut in India only twice. Until last year, Sushmita always had a haircut from New York. When it was time for her next haircut, she stayed back home and got it done. Bollywood and television’s favourite hairstylist Perri Patel was called to Sen’s residence in Bandra on Sunday. He took an hour to give Sen a new look. more Animation-film-on-ants  After the success of India-made animation films like HANUMAN and MY FRIEND GANESHA [in some circuits], a new animation film comes knocking on the doors of theatres-CHEENTI CHEENTI BANG BANG. This 80-minute-long film may sound similar to the title of the popular children's book 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', but it's neither a copy nor an inspired version of it. It's an entirely different story of two kingdoms of ants at loggerheads with each other. However, it is not a battle story altogether. There is a romantic twist too more Sushmita-Shiney-share-sizzling-chemistry  Tanuja Chandra feels that the unique chemistry between Sushmita Sen and Shiney Ahuja is the highlight of her forthcoming film 'Zindaggi Rocks'. 'It is something to watch out for. Honestly speaking, I never expected their chemistry and timing on screen to be so perfect. Sushmita is a huge on-screen personality but that hasn't deterred Shiney from striking a great equation with her,' said Chandra, who signed Shiney much before the release of 'Gangster'. 'It was much before he walked away with all the awards. I sig more Trinidad-has-become-a-concrete-jungle,-rues-Sushmita  Sushmita Sen's month long trip to Trinidad, 13 years after she visited it for the first time, has filled her with regret. The lush green tropical island has turned into a concrete jungle. 'It felt uncanny to be back in Trinidad after 13 years, this time to shoot a film. The last time it was in the capacity of Miss Universe. The greenery is gone! The entire tropical island has been turned into a concrete jungle. But the warmth and hospitality of the people remains unchanged,' Sushmita, who was there to s more Sushmita-Sen-to-produce-Jhansi-Ki-Rani  Sushmita Sen is all set to become a film producer now. The actress will be producing a film on 'Jhansi Ki Rani' in which she herself will be playing the lead role. This is one of her dream roles and she wants her vision to be well interpreted onscreen. If that doesn’t happen, she will be upset says Sushmita. Hence, Sush feels that no other producer can do justice to the film apart from her. Sush also says that she will be thorough professional while handling production and will take care of the economi more Its-pay-back-time-for-Sush-says-HC The Bombay High Court on Friday directed actress Sushmita Sen to pay octroi duty of Rs 2.16 lakh on her Toyota Landcruiser to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) within three weeks. The court also directed that as regards the penalty for not paying octroi, which is ten times the octroi amount, the Corporation will give a hearing to Sushmita. The court also directed the actress to give a bank guarantee of Rs 10 lakh in favour of the Corporation. Sushmita had challenged the levy of octroi and penalty by MCGM in the High Court. source:IBNLIVE &n more I-can-wear-a-frock-and-still-look-good,-says-Sush  She's all set to step into the shoes of Durga in Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, a role immortalised by Jaya Bachchan in the original Sholay. But it’s not the movie but beauty product endorsements that’s keeping Sushmita Sen busy these days. The former Miss Universe was in the Capital to launch an anti-aging cream. When asked if she wishes she weren't 30 plus already, Sushmita said, “I am not scared of ageing. I’m 31 years old and I can wear a frock and still look good in it. But I don’t want be pret more I-would-never-default-on-my-work:-Sushmita-Sen  Model-turned-actress Sushmita Sen seems to be courting rumours - first, she was dealing with false reports on her marriage and now about missing a shoot for a shampoo ad. "What do I do with false stories about me? Let them spoil my day? No way! I leave the rumour mongers to deal with their own conscience. That's how well the media knows me," Sushmita said. Sushmita says she no longer endorses the product whose ad shoot she's supposed to have ditched. "I'd never default on my work. more Is-there-trouble-brewing-in-Sushmita-Sen’s-romantic-paradise- Sushmita Sen has been missing since her last release Zindaggi Rocks did not fare well at the box-office; she is currently concentrating on her business. Sush has always been fairly open about all her personal relationships. After a split with actor Randeep Hooda, Sush has apparently been dating ad filmmaker Manav Menon. Just a few months back the ad filmmaker was spotted on several occasions spending time with Miss Sen. However now according to the grapevine, the relationship between Sushmita and Manav is on rocky ground. more Sushmita-becomes-Pantene-brand-ambassador  Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen becomes the brand ambassador for Procter & Gamble’s Pantene shampoo. The company relaunched the shampoo (with a new logo) at a function in Bombay and at the same time increased its prices by 2 to 6 percent. On the occasion Sushmita said that she got associated with the brand because of its beneficial features. The marketing director of Proctor & Gamble, Sumeet Vohra added that the consumers of Pantene have as much confidence in the shampoo as Sushmita has in herself!< more |
