Archive for February, 2008



Why was Ajay Devgan tense?

Was it the post-production work and release of his directorial debut U Me Aur Hum that had got him all worked up? Nah! Director Rohit Shetty explained, “He has to dance now, and is gearing up to do what he isn’t so fond of.

Naturally then, we don’t expect him to play pranks on the sets today.” Looks like Ajay was dancing to other people’s tunes that day.

Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt at war

The trade news is that Abbas-Mustan’s Mr Fraud has been shelved.The film being directed by the duo for Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision, had been in theworks for almost three years.

After a marathon schedule in London, shooting came to a stand still following Sanjay Dutt’s legal problems. A schedule planned for last November had to be scraped because Dutt was jailed.

“The production house and the director are keen to wrap up the film but the chances are bleak. Both the leading men, Sanjay and Ajay Devgan are busy with other commitments. It’s nearly impossible to get their combination dates,” according to a source. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt at war’

Hard working Ajay Devgan has been toiling non-stop for his directorial debut ‘U Me Aur Hum’ starring Kajol and himself. However, we hear that he took a break on account of his 9th wedding anniversary!!

Yes, the golden couple of Bollywood, Ajay and Kajol Devgan completed nine years of marriage last Sunday and celebrated the day in a special way with the family. Well, here’s wishing the duo many more years of celebrations to come!

Actor Ajay Devgan’s most awaited film U, Me Aur Hum is almost ready to hit the floor. When filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and Ajay were working on the title track of the film, Ajay bursts into tears when he heard the title song crooned by Vishal.

Whereas, Vishal on his part was stunned to see Ajay crying. “The song moved my heart and it expresses all the emotions of the film”, said Ajay.

The lyrics are written by Munna from Punjab. Vishal Bhardwaj usually does not sing but since Ajay is a very close friend of his and they are linked personally and professionally, he tried his voice in one of the song. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan bursts into tears for U, Me Aur Hum’

On a comeback trail, Kajol reveals her experiences being directed by hubby Ajay Devgan. Karol’s back. After Fanaa with Aamir Khan, the chirpy actress…

will be seen on-screen after her marriage in U, Me Aur Hum, directed by hubby Ajay Devgan. On the eve of the music launch of the film, Kajol shares her views on her husband’s directorial prowess, her debut as a producer and her return to Bollywood. Excerpts from an interview:

How did it feel being directed by your husband Ajay?

It was an honour and I am proud of the fact that my husband directed me as a heroine. He is one of the best directors I have ever worked with and the experience is going to stay with me for a very long time. He is a director to the core. Continue reading ‘‘Ajay Devgan was like a principal of a school’’

Ajay Devgan, we are sure, would like to put the year 2007 behind him. His performances lacked luster and his choice of films (Cash, RGV Ki Aag) absolutely inexplicable!

So far, Devgan’s fortunes haven’t changed this year. Both Sunday and Halla Bol have tanked at the box office, the latter despite being an out and right Devgan film.

It has been some time since we saw a memorable performance from Devgan. Either an intense performance like the one in Company (2002), Gangaajal (2003) or Omkara (2006), or a restrained romantic performance like the one in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) or Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998). Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan and Kajol on a cruise with ‘U Me Aur Hum’’

Ajay Devgan and Kajol may have been married for years but the two still find their hearts beating for each other.

This is what they convey to each other in the number ‘Dil Dhakda Hai’, the second in the line of promotion for their home production U, ME AUR HUM. After an excellent response that the opening number ‘Jee Le’ has generated, promotion of U, ME AUR HUM has moved on to the next level with the introduction of ‘Dil Dhakda Hai’.

Set on a cruise where Ajay and Kajol meet for the first time and get drunk, ‘Dil Dhakda Hai’ has Adnan Sami and Shreya Ghoshal at the helm, who sung the opening number as well. A rhythmic number with a catchy beat which should help the track cover some distance, this one is yet another winner by composer Vishal Bhardwaj and lyricist Munna Dhiman.

U Me Aur Hum will make you smile

On opening the package for the U Me Aur Hum audio CD, there is a dual panel spread with Kajol [Images] in bright yellow and Ajay Devgan [Images] in bright green, lounging sunglassedly on deckchairs with the sea behind them. It’s a neat, uncluttered visual, not trying too hard but succeeding immensely — and bodes well for Devgan’s directorial debut. And it’s soundtrack.

As first steps go, Devgan does brilliantly. The man gets Vishal Bhardwaj to score the film, a composer completely attuned to the need for mood. Bhardwaj is, as usual, in his element, and applause must also be given to Munna Dhiman for smart, evocative, everyday lyrics. Yup, this is a soundtrack that’ll make ideal deckchair-listening, for sure. Continue reading ‘U Me Aur Hum will make you smile’

Ajay and SRK’s toony tiff!

Shah Rukh Khan’s recent announcement in Variety magazine about producing an animated kiddie flick has stirred a hornet’s nest. According to the Ajay Devgan camp, the stories of SRK’s and Kumar Mangat’s animation film, Toonpur Ka Super Hero, are the same!

A source reveals that Ajay’s camp is miffed that Khan is going ahead with a project that is very similar to theirs in terms of ideation and plot. The similarity isn’t just about who the film is catering to, but also the treatment. Both the movies are using state-of-the-art effects and will have a video game feel.

Apparently, Devgan was infuriated when Shah Rukh roped in Anubhav Sinha for the project. “Ajay has been conceiving Toonour Ka Super Hero even before he started work on U Me Aur Hum. In fact, during Cash, Ajay had discussed the project with Anubhav and now Anubhav is working with Shah Rukh on a suspiciously similar project.” Continue reading ‘Ajay and SRK’s toony tiff!’

Kajol-Ajay is always considered to be an idle pair as very little can be heard about any mis-understanding between them. But recently, problems started brewing between this happily married couple. Report is that Kajol is miffed with Ajay because he had discussed some of their personal matter with an outsider.

Ajay talked with director and a good friend of his Kumar Mangat regarding the SMS that Kajol had sent to Shahrukh. Rajkumar Hirani had approached both Kajol and Shahrukh to act in his film and regarding that issue she had sent a message to SRK. When Kajol came to know that the message licked in the outer world, she turned furious. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan discloses personal matter, Kajol is furious’