If Sholay Was Made Today...

The cult film from the 70s has its own aura. Given the fact that it's one of the most envied brands of cinema today, one needs pure guts to touch the tale for a retelling (and this goes for a certain Ram Gopal Varma also!!).

But hypothetically thinking (yeah, that's harmless), it is always an interesting idea to fit in other known, popular faces in such legendary plots. Here's a Popcorn attempt at it:

THE DIRECTOR: Anurag Kashyap, without a doubt! The filmmaker is celebrated for his unadulterated knack for creating dark, serious dramas with just the right doses of humour in them.

THE CAST: This one was a little tricky, given the contenders we have from the industry to slip into the iconic avatars. After much brainstorming, here's freezing the lucky ones -

THAKUR: Ajay Devgn would pull off the no-nonsense part with ease and flair. It would make for a visual treat to witness the action master let the Jai-Veeru combo do all the dhishum-dhishum while all he gets to do is to emote through his eyes and expressions.

JAI: As cliché as it may sound, there's no denying that it would simply be an awww-worthy experience to watch Abhishek Bachchan step into his megastar dad's shoes, no?

VEERU: Who else could play a better fun mate to AB junior than his Dostana 'sweetheart', John Abraham? I knew you too wouldn't agree more.

GABBAR SINGH: One of the finest actors on the tinsel turf, Manoj Bajpai would be just the apt baddie, in an out-and-out negative portrayal, pitted against the Ajay-Abhishek-John troika.

BASANTI: How about fitting the chirpy, vivacious Parineeti Chopra in this role? Like the original charmer, PC too would play the perfect chatterbox. And her fresh pairing with John would just add to the excitement.

RADHA: Ammm... Either Rani Mukerji or Vidya Balan Roy Kapur. Known for their brilliant acting skills, any one of the two would do a bang-on job to the intense role.

JAILOR: Though I seriously think Arshad Warsi could be put to much use in the masterpiece, but since all the key players have already been locked, I'm sure the versatile actor would certainly leave a mark as the comic factor.

THE PUBLICITY HEADLINES: With the new-age cast all set on papers, here's listing down some of the 'in' buzzes around the film to guarantee a packed opening -

#1: "Katrina Kaif To Do An Item Number In Anurag Kashyap's Sholay"

#2: "Who's Got More Meat? Parineeti Vs Rani or Vidya"

#3: "Dostana Duo Are Back To Bromance"

#4: "Manoj Bajpai Joins Mogambos & Tejas"

#5: "Aishwarya Upset With Hubby Dear For Romancing Rani" (if she beats Vidya at the final choice, that is)

THE BOX OFFICE RESULT: Let's toy around both the cases – a hit scenario as well as a flop one.

SCENARIO ONE: HIT-TING THE MARK -
Sholay breaks all records and becomes the first ever Bollywood film to enter the prestigious 500 crore club. The Khan trinity feels the jerks and the jolts. Apparently, they will announce their super huge, dream projects soon. Chances are the three might get together for the first time in a chase to outshine Sholay. Meanwhile, Abhishek and John have become the toasts of the town.

SCENARIO TWO: THE FLOP SHOW -
Anurag Kashyap fails to strike a chord as he managed with his Gangs Of Wasseypur series. Abhishek falls flat once again. His repeated pairing with John only drives the viewers up the wall. Talents like Manoj, Arshad, Rani or Vidya and Parineeti have been wasted to the core. The Khans breathe a sigh of relief, courtesy Sholay's inability to live up to its pre-release hype and hoopla. But despite all this, Sholay still looks hundred times better than RGV's Aag.

THE END

Do you think the above cast will do justice to Sholay?

Why Ram-Leela Fails To Strike A Chord

Courtesy my baby's arrival around the release date of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's over-hyped magnum opus, I could spare some time only recently to watch the film. So, here goes...

If Dhoom Had No Babes And Bikes...

Just imagine the thriller only with the cop chasing the con-man, and there's no hottie or a swanky machine in sight! Sounds eeks, right? It's like ordering butter chicken, yet ending up with no butter or chicken in your bowl.

Had the makers actually given the girls and the gadgets a miss, Dhoom wouldn't have been a brand today.

Here's penning down my list of top nine possibilities in case Dhoom had been made without the spice and the speed:

9) LOTS OF ORANGES WOULD HAVE BEEN SAVED
Wondering why oranges? Well, that's only what Bipasha Basu fed herself on for three days in a chase to flaunt a hot, super toned bikini body for her beach bits.

8) SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI WOULD HAVE HATED THE FILM
Given that all Dhoom songs have been replete with sizzling babes and sparkling bikes, the makers would have had to face real tough times making a room for a foot-tapping soundtrack without these two paisa-wasool props. Surely enough, a turn down for SLB also, who is known for celebrating soulful melodies in his ventures.

7) DHOOM WOULD HAVE BEEN A FLOP
How would you like to watch a film called Dhoom without sexy legs, curvaceous bodies, and gorgeous mean machines? Naah! Not your type, right?

6) THERE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN A DHOOM 2
That's pretty obvious! No clarifications here.

5) HRITHIK-AISHWARYA WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN OFFERED JODHAA AKBAR
It was clearly their blazing-hot romantic stints and that utter passionate smooch in Dhoom 2 that highlighted their unbeatable chemistry. Precisely why the two stunners were roped in to play the royal couple of Moughal era. Thus, no Dhoom 2 would have been directly equal to no Jodhaa Akbar for Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Also, HR would have lost his chances of lapping up Best Actor Filmfare trophies for the two films.

4) UDAY CHOPRA WOULD BE JOBLESS
If not for Dhoom franchise, we would have given an R.I.P. tribute to this Chopra scion's filmi career soon after his multi-starrer debut over a decade ago.

3) ESHA DEOL WOULDN'T EVER BE REMEMBERED FOR ANY CINEMATIC CONTRIBUTION
I can't come up with anything talk-worthy other than her Dhoom Machale moves and that sweltering swimsuit sequence in the film...so far as Esha Deol's Dhoom participation is concerned. Imagine if she hadn't been hired to do the job! She would still have her Wikipedia profile alright...but solely owing to her connection with her star parents.

2) WE WOULDN'T BE WAITING FOR AAMIR-KATRINA TO SCORCH THE SCREENS
Pretty obviously, again. Though the super pairing would still hog headlines for any project together whatsoever.

1) I WOULDN'T BE WRITING THIS
Dhoom without bikes and babes would clearly mean no spice for a fun blog entry. Period.

Can you imagine Dhoom without babes and bikes? Share your comments below.

Sonam Kapoor's STEAMY Photoshoot For Hi! Blitz

It happens every time she decides to grace the pages of a magazine. Quite obviously, Sonam Kapoor hits the bull's-eye yet again!

Undergoing a supa-hawt makeover for the December issue of Hi! Blitz magazine, the ravishing diva exudes a fresh sex-appeal and how!

Adorned in oh-so bootylicious outfits, the sensational Sonam flaunts her smooth, never-ending legs, and her irresistible curves with utmost flourish. We are clearly left with our tongues wagging! Check out the piping-hot images:

Is Sonam Kapoor getting bolder by each magazine photoshoot? Share your comments below.

Images Courtesy: Indian Magazine Photo Shoots' Facebook Page

Who Is This Little Girl Shah Rukh Khan Is Chatting With?

Well, well... our King Khan seems to be utterly lost in a lovely chat with a cute, little girl. Who is she? Before straining your brains over this, let's take a closer look at the pretty, picture-perfect moment:

The two look really comfy in each other's company, don't they?

While SRK is clearly not holding his daughter here, you must be wondering whose girl she is then! Here we go...

Khan is busy chit-chatting with ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani's daughter, Myrah, in the photo. Looks like the gorgeous girl has already grasped some smart tricks of getting the ever-so curious paparazzi on their toes! Daddy's future model, for sure!

Super cute pose, isn't it?

Ratnani posted the sweet image on his Twitter page, along with the following tweet:

@DabbooRatnani: Shah @iamsrk & @MyrahRatnani Chatting Away, Oblivious of The Media Frenzy at #DabbooRatnani #Calendar Launch http://t.co/wlnxyJGntd

Image Courtesy: Dabboo Ratnani's Twitter Page

Why Aamir-Katrina's Jodi Looks So Hot

He is a renowned hard-core perfectionist; she has been one of the sexiest B-Town bombshells for years now. He simply dives under the skin of his screen-characters; she easily makes all her frames appear oh-so gorgeous that we love to overlook her 'emoting skills'.

Yet, the two have one thing in common - both are the absolute darlings in movie-circles. That's exactly why Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif seem to make an exceptionally remarkable couple.

Here are my top five reasons as to why Aamir and Katrina's pairing in Dhoom:3 will get the nation curious:

5) BECAUSE IT'S THEIR FIRST FILM TOGETHER

Ever thought that these two would come together for a romantic outing? Both belong to a different kind of cinema. Certainly a 'hatke' case of pairing, Aamir and Katrina's jodi will clearly be one of the major reasons for a crowd-pulling experience at the multiplexes.

4) BECAUSE BOTH ARE KNOWN FOR CERTAIN REASONS

While Aamir is admired for his smart movie-making and bang-on marketing skills, Katrina is simply adored for all things hot. Aamir is a celebrated perfectionist among cine-buffs. Whereas, Katrina never falls short of charming the pants off her fans every so often. Thus, the two stunners will surely be a visual treat in their lovey-dovey sequences.

 

3) BECAUSE THIS IS KATRINA'S KHAN-HAT-TRICK

She has done it with Salman many a time, and her torrid hot romance with Shah Rukh in last year's blockbuster, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, has only raised the bar manifold. What was left for the sultry sensation was to finish the Khan circle now. And here she is! Getting up, close and personal with Aamir in her next and how! Katrina seems to have jumped many steps ahead as far as displaying her sizzling, crackling chemistry with AK is concerned. We like! 

2) BECAUSE AAMIR IS NOT THE 'HERO', YET GETS THE LADY

Aamir is essaying the role of the antagonist in the Christmas thriller. First for him, as well as for his ardent fans and followers. While John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan pulled the grey streaks with utmost flair in first two parts, the viewers are all the more curious to watch Aamir as a baddie. The fact that this bad man walks away with the gorgeous lady in the film, sounds like icing on the cake.

1) BECAUSE SALMAN AND RANBIR'S COMMENTS WILL BE AWAITED

As suggested by the tantalizing trailers, giving us peeps into Aamir-Katrina's blazing bits, it is but obvious that the paparazzi shall go out of their way to dig out some spicy statements or reactions from Katrina's rumoured ex and present flames.

Will Aamir-Katrina become the year's hottest couple? Share your comments below.

FLASHBACK: When Jai-Veeru Sang 'Ye Dosti' With Gabbar Singh

No, there's no such 'dosti' scene or song from the 1975 classic film, Sholay, that was edited then, and is doing the rounds now.

However, it was certainly a classic moment back then, when all the biggies from the Ramesh Sippi masterpiece posed together.

Take a look at the legendary snapshot, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, along with AK Hangal, Sachin and few others.

 

One of the most iconic stories ever told in Hindi cinema, is all set for its 3D makeover. Director Ketan Mehta is excited to give a new lease of life to the megahit movie of all times, after almost four decades, in January next year.

Do you think Sholay's hi-tech version will be loved as much as the original one? Share your comments below.

Image Courtesy: UTV

Amy Jackson Turns On The Heat As The Verve Cover Girl

Her stint with the Hindi film industry fell short of sending the viewers into raptures.

Amy Jackson's Bollywood debut, Ekk Deewana Tha, hogged headlines for all the wrong reasons last year. And failed disastrously to strike the right chord with the movie-buffs.

Nevertheless, the British model did manage to charm many with her mesmerizing looks and a svelte body.

Though Amy is actively working in the South industry currently, her fresh outing with the glossy pages of Verve India magazine is simply a marvel to behold. Check it out:

What do you think about Amy Jackson's Verve India photoshoot?

Images Courtesy: Indian Magazine Photo Shoots

Bombshell Veena Malik Shows Off Her Hot-Bod

She may not have been able to achieve her target in the cine-world yet, but the voluptuous Veena Malik simply refuses to call it quits. The sizzler ensures she remains in the hot headlines, courtesy her social media skills.

Miss Malik keeps her fans and followers hooked and hypnotized with her ever-so steamy shots every so often. The latest being her hot images on her Facebook page. Here are her sultry stills:

Do you think that posting such hot photoshoots will help Veena Malik bag a big Bollywood banner film?

Images Courtesy: Veena Malik

Seven Questions I'd Like To Ask Imran Khan

It's been five years since his Bollywood journey as the leading man saw the light of the day. But unfortunately, Imran Khan has hardly had a couple of successful films to his credit.