Sonam Kapoor acquires the rights of ‘The Aryavarta Chronicles’

Sonam Kapoor, who is a voracious reader, has always expressed her desire to see more books being made into big screen adaptations. The actress is also associated with MAMI’s Word to Screen , that curates interesting manuscripts, that are then pitched to producers and content creators, acting as a platform for publishing houses and filmmakers to exchange creative thoughts and ideas.

The star has now acquired the rights of Singapore-based author Krishna Udayasankar’s bestseller series, The Aryavarta Chronicles,a modern retelling of Mahabharata through the novels — Govinda, Kaurava and Kurukshetra that collectively comprise the series. More...http://www.filmytown.com/sonam-kapoor-acquires-rights-the-aryavarta-chronicles/

Neerja – Movie review

Rating: ****
Review by Akshita Gupta

Neerja, as is known, is a biopic based on Neerja Bhanot (played By Sonam Kapoor) who was the head purser on the Pan Am flight from Mumbai to New York via Karachi and Frankfurt. The film is about the hijack of Pan Am flight 73 that took place on 5th September 1986.

The film starts with a closer look into Neerja’s life, her real character that of an ordinary girl with wonderful relationships with people in her life.

She is the apple of her father’s eye, the center of her mother’s universe as well as the darling younger sister of two brothers. The film then goes on to depict the incidents of “the day”, from the time Neerja gets ready for the flight till the end of the dreaded incident.

Even though the film is based on the hijacking that took place, it is much more than just that. The heart of the film lies in the mother-daughter relationship. The story goes beyond the incidents of just that day and gives further insight into Neerja’s life before the hijacking – her values, her rocky past and the beautiful relationships she had with the various people in her life. The story moves back and forth in time to depict these past incidents from her life to the time of the hijack which prevents the film from being monotone and provides an interesting change in storytelling and cinematography if not its pace.

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‘Neerja’ the film sets a benchmark with social marketing !

Neerja Bhanot was an ordinary 23 year old girl with an extraordinary soul. For this a group of likeminded individuals got together with their expertise and created the movie Neerja because this story needed to be told.

Neerja is a biopic drama on the life Neerja Bhanot played by Sonam Kapoor, directed by Ram Madhvani, produced by Fox Star Studios and Bling Unplugged.

It is the courageous story of a 23 year old girl – an air hostess – who lost her life while saving passengers from terrorists on board the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 on 5th September 1986. Movie releases in theatres on 19th February 2016.

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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo – Movie review

Rating: ***

Set on a lavish canvas about Royals residing in palaces and forts, this film directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya is strewed with goody characters preaching ethical ways of living a goody life.

The family drama is about a dreamy world set in the era of Kingdoms and consisting of obedient sons, ‘agyakari’ women where Yuvraj Vijay Singh (Salman Khan) a prince of Pritampur, who is soon to be crowned as king and is engaged to princess Maithili (Sonam Kapoor). Does this awaken memories of Shammi Kapoor’s ‘Prince’ or the much later Anil Kapoor’s ‘Rajkumar’ and dozens of ficticious Raj Gharana Bollywood films.

It seems doubtful if this concept would work in the present times of fast paced lives of people who manage to be in touch with their own families with difficulties.

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Sonam goes on a digital detox !

Sonam Kapoor now plans to travel to Cambodia shortly

Sonam Kapoor who loves traveling and is quite the adventure junkie, has all this while not had the time to explore her hobby thanks to her choc-o-bloc schedule.

The actress however, recently went back packing for a week in Ladakh, where she visited the old monasteries and interacted with the locals.

Most interestingly, Sonam who loves interacting with her friends and fans on social media, decided to take a digital detox and backpacked across Ladakh minus her phone.She now plans to travel to Cambodia (south East Asia)in 2 months.

Says a source, “ Sonam wanted to unwind and backpack across Ladakh as that’s something she wanted to do for the longest time.

As soon as she found an open window she packed her bags and headed up north.She also decided to go on a digital detox and kept herself away from all kinds of technology including her ipad and phone.

The next trip on her to-do list is Cambodia, which she plans to travel to in 2 months.”

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Salman in Barjatya’s upcoming film – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Sooraj Barjatya’s next film with Salman Khan has been in the news for quite some time now. The director Sooraj Barjatya has finally confirmed that the title of his upcoming release is going to be “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”.

Opposite the Khan will be Sonam Kapoor who has shared screen space with him in her debut film.

The film will be a starry affair with a star cast that includes Anupam Kher, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Deepak Debroyal, Swara Bhaskar and Samaira Rao. This is the cast which has been finalized till date.

The music of the film will be given by Himesh  Reshamiya, lyricist being Irshad  Kamil, director Photography Harish Joshi, Production Design Nitin Desai, Sound Design Jitendra Choudhry, Editor – Sanjay Sankla ,Action by Kaushal Moses and Greg Powell.

The film will go on floors in June this year. It is set to release on Diwali in 2015.

Spokesperson confirms the news and adds, “We have locked the title to be Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. We have largely finalized the other cast and crew too, Salman and Sona being the lead pair. The film will go on floor this June for a 2015 Diwali release. “

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Sonam Kapoor goes bold – Bewakoofiyan?

Steamy kissing scenes have become a very common part of films.

This time around, Sonam Kapoor who has been seen playing some very interesting roles in her previous films, for the first time will be seen kissing on screen.

Sonam Kapoor will be seen sharing a kiss with Ayushmann Khuranna in her upcoming film Bewakofiyaan. The two who share a relationship on screen will be seen kissing each other in a few scenes. This will Sonam’s first onscreen kiss.

But what no one knows is that Sonam has kissed twice in her previous film which have been cut from the final edit of the film.

Spokesperson confirms the news and adds, “For some reason Sonam’s kissing scenes have been deleted from her previous films. This is her first kiss which will be seen onscreen.”

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Sonam loves South Bombay

Sonam Kapoor known for her great sense of fashion also has a good taste for art and heritage architecture.

In Mumbai, Sonam loves South part of the city & the kind of buildings there. Every time the actress visits there she has been heard talking about the kind of architecture the place has.

The actress especially likes the old building of the theaters Eros, Regal, Liberty and the old British buildings.

The actress recently shot on a very famous building in the South Mumbai. The entire shoot took place on the roof top.

Sonam was elated to be at a vantage point from where she could see the beautiful tower tops of the building.

Full article at: http://www.filmytown.com/sonam-kapoor-loves-sobo/

Sonam Kapoor – The Woman Of the Year

Sonam Kapoor wins the first award of the season.

With back to back success of Raanjhanaa and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Sonam Kapoor has been given a special title.

The glam diva has been awarded as the Woman of The Year.

She has been dazzling with her chic fashion sense and authentic style statements.

And this time she is looking fabulous in a Jean Paul Gaultier creation.

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These hot Females will rule in Bollywood in 2013

Here is a report on the A listers, Bollywood actresses who have sketched their line up for next year.

Ruling the rooster is the badminton ace’s daughter Deepika Padukone with – Race 2, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Kochadaiyaan, and Chennai Express.

Top international sensation Priyanka Chopra is not far behind, featuring in Gunday, Krish 3, Mary Kom and Zanjeer. Priyanka is known for her shrewd acumen of opting for the tried and trusted banners.

Closely following we will see the Masakali girl Sonam Kapoor who has Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Raanjhnaa and Khoobsurat which are to release the next year.

One of the most inked hottie for endoresements, Katrina has only one film lined up as of now for 2013 which is Dhoom 3. Does she have any other plans?

Kareena Kapoor – who impressed with the role of a hooker in Talaash, and Sonakshi Sinha have two films releasing each.

While Kareena has Puneet Malhotra’s next and the other one titled “Satyagrah” and Sonakshi will be seen in Once upon a Time in Mumbai 2 and Lutera.

Anushka Sharma will be seen in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola.

That’s all information we have as of now. Filmy Town wishes them a rocking 2013.