Don't have habit of making hits, it just happens: Rohit Shetty

November 8, 2013

Rohit_Shetty

Mumbai, Nov 8: Rohit has delivered hits like `Golmaal` series, `Singham` and the most recent being Shah Rukh Khan starrer `Chennai Express`. The film was screened on television last month and garnered a good response.

"It is not a habit to make hit films, it just happens. You cannot plan out such things (hits and flops). The reaction to a film is upto the audience. I am thankful to audience for their love and support," Rohit said.

With a spate of successful films, Rohit is termed as a `Rs 100 crore director`, but he doesn`t seem to be overwhelmed by such tags.

"Every Friday which comes is a new test. You are remembered for your last Friday. I can`t get carried away and take the audience for granted. I will have to work hard for my next project. You should not take it (success) to your head," he said.

The first instalment of action drama `Singham` saw Ajay Devgn playing a police officer and South actress Kajal Agarwal in the lead. Singham` was the Hindi remake of a Tamil film by the same name. Now, the makers are planning its franchise, currently titled `Singham 2`.

"We are still working on it, we are still scripting. It is one of the big and lovable brands. You don`t want to take the audience for granted. We are working on every minute detail," he said.

"In the last two years after `Singham`, we have seen a lot of similar stuff on screen from flying cars and flying people etc. We have to do something new, so people follow that for the coming two years... Hence we are working to make a good entertaining film," Rohit said.

Besides the hero, the leading lady of the film has been in news. Those whose names have cropped up include Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shraddha Kapoor, but Rohit insists nothing is confirmed yet.

"Even I am not aware of it (leading lady). I read about the leading lady every day in newspapers. We are not sure if we would go with an established actress or a newcomer for the film," he said.

Meanwhile, the buzz is that Rohit would remake southern director Nalan Kumarasamy`s `Soodhu Kavvum` in Hindi.

"We have bought the rights but there is still time. We will work on it later on," he added.

The director is also planning a remake of `Angoor`, with superstar Shah Rukh Khan expected to play the lead (the role essayed by Sanjeev Kumar in the original movie).

The project is in the pipeline, Rohit added.

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July 9,2020

Mumbai, Jul 8: Veteran Actor-comedian Jagdeep, best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in "Sholay", died on Wednesday at his residence. He was 81.

The actor, whose real name is Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, was not keeping well. "He passed away at 8: 30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age related issues," producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told news agency.

Jagdeep appeared in around 400 films but it is his role as Soorma Bhopali in 1975 film "Sholay" that is etched in audiences' minds even today. He also played memorable roles in "Purana Mandir" and in "Andaz Apna Apna" as Salman Khan's father.

Better known by his stage name Jagdeep, the actor also directed the movie "Soorma Bhopali" with his character as the protagonist. He is survived by two sons - Javed and Naved.

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News Network
May 11,2020

Mumbai, May 11: Model-cum-actress Poonam Pandey was on Sunday booked by Mumbai Police for violating the coronvirus-induced lockdown norms, an official said.

An FIR was registered against Panedy and a person accompanying her by the Marine Drive Police.

She was found roaming in her high-end car at Marine Drive without any reason, he said.

"A case has been registered against Pandey and Sam Ahmad Bombay (46) under sections 269 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of a disease dangerous to life) and 188 (Disobedience of order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under provisions of the National Disaster Act," senior police inspector Mrityunjay Hiremath said.

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January 6,2020

Kochi, Jan 6: A trial court on Monday framed charges against Malayalam film actor Dileep and other accused in the case of alleged abduction and molestation of a south Indian actress in 2017.

The actor and nine other accused were present in the additional special sessions court in Ernakulamwhen the charges were framed against them.

All of them have denied the charges.

On Saturday, the Court had dismissed a plea filed by Dileep, seeking to exclude him from the list of accused.

The Court had admitted the prosecution argument that there is prima facie evidence against him in the crime and dismissed the plea of the actor, who is eighth accused in the case.

The court had also not allowed a plea by the actor to grant him 10 days time to file the appeal in a higher court in the light of the Supreme Court order in November 2019 that the trial should be completed in six months.

The court is hearing the case in-camera.

On December 19, Dileep, along with his lawyers and a technical expert, had examined the contents of the electronic records at the closed room of the court.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had directed that the actor be allowed to inspect the records to enable him to present an effective defence during the trial.

In February 2017, the actress was allegedly abducted and molested by the accused.

Seven people, including the key accused 'Pulsar' Suni were arrested in connection with the actress' abduction case.

There are 10 accused in the case.

The entire act had allegedly taken place in a moving vehicle, which was filmed by the accused to blackmail her.

Dileep was subsequently arrested and arrayed as an accused in connection with offences under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act.

The top court had directed that the trial in case be concluded expeditiously, preferably within six months from the date of the judgement.

A woman judge is hearing the case.

In February 2019, the High Court, while considering a plea seeking to transfer the case to a Sessions Court headed by a woman judge to conduct the trial, had ordered the CBI special court Judge-III Ernakulam Honey M Varghese to complete the trial expeditiously.

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