I am Don Uncle, says SRK

“I am Don Uncle,” said SRK sweetly as he entered amidst a lot of anticipation and anxiety to announce the results of the much fancied Sa Re Ga Ma L’il Champs on Zee TV this Saturday 28th October. Over 1.32 crore votes were polled between the three finalists but it was the talented Sanchita Bhattacharya who became the champion with 45, 23, 312 votes. Delhi’s Diwakar Sharma earned 44, 19, 616 while Mumbai’s Sameer Mohammad was third with 43, 42, 028 votes. Shahrukh rightly said that with this kind of votes, one can become the prime minister of the country.

It was an electrifying finale at the Andheri Sports Complex where 20, 000 people had converged to boost the morale of the finalists. All the three contestants won the hearts and minds of the worldwide audience with superlative performances. There were spectacular performances by the terrific trio of judges singers Abhijeet, Alka Yagnik and music composer Bappi Lahri other than hosts Shaan himself.

Another big announcement was made when filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, actress-producer-director Pooja Bhatt and actor Anupam Kher were called on to announce a new reality show ‘Zee Cine Stars Ki Khoj’ from next week where all the Bollywood aspirants will compete to enter the big stage of Bollywood. It remains to be seen if the new show will match the giant popularity curve of L’il Champs.

Source: IndiaGlitz

Don dominates Jaanemann

Farhan Akhtar’s thriller is drawing more audience to cine theatres than Shirish Kunder’s love triangle.

The clash of the Khans on Diwali eve promised a cinematic feast for movie buffs. In this tussle, Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Don’ is having the upper hand over Salman Khan starrer ‘Jaanemann’.

Don opened to an excellent start at cine theatres throughout India. The film has a very sleek and snazzy look, with SRK playing a flamboyant Don. At many multiplexes in major Indian cities, the tickets of the film have been booked in advance till Wednesday, the Eid day.

Jaaneman , on the other hand, registered a slow start at the marquee. Although the movie got rave reviews from critics, it is still not being able to pull crowds to theatres. Only at few cineplexes is the movie running to packed houses.

The popular sentiment among cinegoers is more in favour of ‘Don’ because everyone wants to see how Farhan Akhtar has remade Chandra Barot’s classic Don (1978) . People are also curious to see Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of the role of Don that was immortalized by Amitabh Bachchan in the original flick.

Majority of those who have seen ‘Don’ have liked the film. The movie’s Hollywoodish look, Shah Rukh’s praiseworthy performance and the unexpected twist at the movie’s end have caught the fancy of movie buffs.

According to owners of some multiplexes in Delhi, people have already started coming back for the second viewing of the film.

‘Jaanemann’, in the first place, was considered an underdog because of the movie’s ordinary-looking promos. On top of it, Shirish Kunder ’s unconventional style of storytelling is not finding as many takers as expected. However, the good critical reviews and the word of mouth may work in the film’s favour in the coming days.

It is still too soon to draw conclusions about the two films’ box-office fate. Trade analysts believe the Eid festival on Wednesday will boost the earnings of both films.

Source: Apunkachoice

Don - The Chase Begins Again

Remaking a yesteryear hit can be an arduous task. Especially if it happens to be the Amitabh Bachchan starrer DON. One film people remember vividly for various reasons, right from Big B's towering performance to the popular tracks to its gripping story and sharp execution.

A remake comes with its share of plusses and minuses, advantages and disadvantages. The advantages first…
Perhaps, the new generation might not have watched the classic starring Bachchan. That makes the 2006 adaptation a novel cinematic experience. The present version also arouses tremendous interest since SRK steps into Bachchan's shoes.

DON was made in the 1970s and a new version, with appropriate updates, is always welcome.

Most importantly, every director has his/her style of interpreting a story. Chandra Barot had his way of narrating a story, Farhan Akhtar has his own unique style.

Now, the sole disadvantage…

Since the Bachchan starrer remains etched in the memory of a section of moviegoers, the SRK starrer carries a massive responsibility on its shoulders. The comparisons, therefore, are inevitable. Every character, song and the impact of several vital portions will be viewed minutely.

Unfortunately, the new DON fails on several counts…

The original script [Salim-Javed] had the power to keep you involved and mesmerized for the next 2.30 hours. The new version lacks it.

The sequence of events in the earlier DON unraveled at a feverish pace, which the entertainment-hungry viewer lapped up with glee and excitement. The new version moves at a sluggish pace at regular intervals and that indeed is bad news for a thriller. In fact, boredom sets in after a point and it also gets difficult to comprehend what's going on. Things could have been simpler for sure.

Every character in the earlier DON was well etched out. That's not the case with the new version. Barring SRK and to an extent Priyanka, the remaining characters appear as mere caricatures.

The songs in the first version were merged beautifully with the script. Somehow, in the new version, barring the Kareena track, the songs don't take the story forward. Even the terrific 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala' comes across as an unwanted guest.

Any area where the new version works? Of course, it's far more glossy, far more stylish and far more visually appealing. Let's just say, the new DON is body beautiful, minus soul. The original version had simplistic execution, but it hit you like a ton of bricks. The new version is a hundred times more stylish, but how about a riveting script, Mr. Director?

The one question you want to ask Farhan Akhtar is, What happened? His directorial debut DIL CHAHTA HAI told a novel story. His second attempt, LAKSHYA, stood on a slippery wicket. But DON, his new endeavor, is his weakest attempt as a storyteller. Agreed, Farhan has climbed the ladder as far as craftsmanship is concerned [every frame is well decorated and makes a spellbinding impact], but, despite a readymade classic at his disposal, the storyteller just doesn't get it right this time.

Farhan makes a sincere effort to shock the viewer in the end and you are startled for a minute, but the moment the focus shifts to the flashback and how he managed to pull a fast one, the impact evaporates into thin air. Farhan also ends the film with some scope for a sequel. Nothing wrong with that, but how one wishes Farhan had a hit a boundary in this interpretation of the classic first.

Now, the storyline:
The drug trade is booming. Trafficking between Asia and Europe is at an all-time high. There are rumors that a dreaded gang has moved their operational headquarters to Kuala Lumpur. The cartel is headed by Singhania [Rajesh Khattar], but the business is managed by his lieutenant Don [Shah Rukh Khan].

An Indian officer Desilva [Boman Irani] has sworn to put an end to the nexus. He knows that in capturing Don lies the key to unlock this puzzle. And he succeeds one day. Don is captured and Desilva puts his plan into action. Unknown to even his own department, Desilva recruits and trains a man who is a splitting image of Don. His name is Vijay.

Vijay infiltrates the cartel and manages to give Desilva all the information he needs to bring it down. But in a bizarre twist of fate, Desilva is killed during a raid and the secret that Don is in fact Vijay is buried with him. The only people who realize that he's an imposter are the members of Don's cartel [Pawan Malhotra and Shakeel Khan] and they want their revenge.

Vijay manages to escape and is now on the lookout for the one last piece of evidence that can get him out of the mess. Helping him on this quest are two people: Roma [Priyanka Chopra] and Jasjit [Arjun Rampal].

There are glaring loopholes in the screenplay and you just can't overlook them. Like, for instance, how does SRK kill Kareena when the fact remains that he himself admits that there aren't any bullets in his gun? Here's another one: SRK, the Don, arrives in India for a major drug deal, but why isn't he arrested by Boman Irani and his team of cops when he must've presumably boarded an aircraft from KL? Why chase him on a secluded beach somewhere near Mumbai?

In the second hour, the murder of Rajesh Khattar [Don's boss] gives an impression that it's child's play to eliminate a drug baron. Moreover, what happens to Don's gang, also being held captive and being chartered to another destination [just before Don escapes from the aircraft]? Also, Arjun Rampal's exit from the story could've been properly defined. Also, where does his kid disappear suddenly? And what is Om Puri doing in this film? A junior police officer [aiding Boman Irani] has a meatier role than Puri here. It's a screenplay of convenience. Frankly, this looks like a desi James Bond saga, with the protagonist behaving like one mighty guy who can outsmart just about anyone and everyone.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music is strictly functional. The only track that's worth a mention is 'Ye Mera Dil Pyaar Ka Diwana' and S-E-L cannot get credit for it because it's not their composition. Mohanan's cinematography is of international quality. The opulent look and sets are well captured by the lensman and so are the eye-catching locations of Malaysia.

Action scenes are superb. Take the fight between SRK and Chunkey Pandey at the very start of the film or the chase on a secluded beach and the lanes of a town before Don is captured by the cops -- it's jaw-dropping. The sync sound is not coherent at times and this will pose a major problem, especially at single screens where the sound system isn't of standard.

SRK carries a massive responsibility on his shoulders since direct comparisons with Bachchan are foreseeable. SRK does very well as Don. He enacts the evil character with flourish. But he fails to carry off the other role [Vijay] with conviction. It looks made up, it doesn't come natural to him at all. Priyanka Chopra carries off her part with élan. The stunt [when she rescues SRK] is bound to win her laurels.

Arjun Rampal's character could've been better developed. Despite the shortcomings, he makes a sincere attempt. Kareena Kapoor looks alluring in a miniscule role. Isha Koppikar is alright. Boman Irani is fantastic yet again. He enacts the conniving and calculating villain with gusto. A remarkable actor like Om Puri is completely wasted here. Pawan Malhotra does very well. Why doesn't one see more of his talented actor in films?

Diwakar Pundir [as Kareena's fiancé], Shakeel Khan and Rajesh Khattar are adequate.

On the whole, DON does not meet the expectations as a film. BUT the film will be a different story altogether at the box-office. The tremendous craze for the film, the fabulous hype of the film, the presence of SRK in the central role and also the credibility of its makers [Farhan Akhtar] will ensure a fabulous start at the ticket window. The Diwali and Idd period will only give a big boost to the business, making its distributors jump with joy.

In short, sometimes a weak film weaves magic at the box-office. DON is one of those!

Source: By IndiaFM

I don’t think I can match up to what Zeenat Aman: Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra is doing a role that is not a typically defined Bollywood role. She is playing Roma in her forthcoming movie Don, a role which was previously played by Zeenat Aman in the original. How well she has recreated the Zeenat magic, only time will tell. In the meanwhile we talk to Priyanka Chopra about her experience of being a part of the new DON.

What was your reaction when you were offered DON?
When Farhan first narrated Don to me, I was very excited about the fact that Don is being remade and more excited about the fact that I get a chance to play the role of Zeenat Aman. But after a week I was a little nervous since Zeenat Aman played the character so well that I wondered if I will be able to do justice to the character as good as her. That you will come to know only by Friday.

How different are you from Zeenat Aman? Have you seen the old Don?
I definitely have seen the film. I saw the film when I was 13. When I was offered Don, I did not watch Don again because I did not want to do it like Zeenat Aman. If I tried being like her, I would not have been able to do justice to Roma as Zeenat aman had done a superb job. Comparisons are inevitable but Zeenat will always be the original Roma. I am just trying to recreate the character in a little different manner. We made Roma’s character a martial arts fighter. We trained her. In terms of performance we have kept her subtle and restrictive. I do not know how it will turn out but I hope people like it.

How did you manage to pull off so many stunts?
Action is a first for me. I have never done an action movie where I have done my own action. I was very excited. I did all my stunts on my own. That for me is a very big deal. I wanted to make a record. For a first timer it is always exciting that you have done all your stunts all by yourself, without cables, without duplicates. The training aspect of it, learning martial arts which I have never done before, all that was a lot of fun.

How different is the new Don from the old?
There is a lot of difference. Presentation is very different. But besides that, the plot is the same, the story is the same, the essence of the film is the same. This Don is technically more sound.

There are original tracks as well as remakes of old songs? Why have you done so?
Don is our team’s perception of the old Don. It is not the old Don and it is very important for people to understand that. But at the same time when we are remaking Don, it is incomplete without Khaike Paan Banaraswala and Yeh Mera Dil and hence we have retained it. We have contemporized the songs. They are obviously not the original songs because someone else is singing with new music to it

What is the glamour quotient in the film?
All three of us, whether it is Kareena, Isha or me, all three of us are very very glamorous in the film because all the heroines in DON have to be glamorous.

How is the experience to work in a remake of a film?
It is very nerve-wrecking to be working in a film’s remake, especially a cult super hit film. Don became a cult film. People used to look up to that film. I clarify again that our reason to make Don again is not to make Don a better film. That is not possible. We have just made a technically more sound film. We have made this film with one major reason being youths. Those who have not seen this classic, or the younger ones for whom old films is like the films in 90’s or 80’s, will really enjoy this Don. I know so many people who say they haven’t seen the old Don. This is for all of them.

How was it working with Farhan Akhtar?
Farhan is a fantastic director. He has a very fresh approach to films and cinema. He knows exactly what he wants and he knows how to get it but at the same time he gives his actors a lot of independence to work better. He listens to everyone, takes their opinions, and eventually takes the decision himself which is exactly what a director has to do.

Any nervousness regarding the comparisons with the old Don?
Of course, there is bound to be nervousness because I don’t think I can match up to what Zeenat Aman had done. There is bound to be nervousness which is why I tried to play Roma differently. I guess this Friday will decide that.

Can we expect sizzling chemistry between you and Shahrukh?
That is for you to decide. It is exactly the same film. I cannot comment on that. I guess you will have to watch and find out.

Farhan’s films always have a technical break through. What is the USP here?
The way Don has been cut, it is so fast, that it doesn’t give you time to think. It just goes really really quickly and that I think is the USP of Don.

Which is your favorite song from the film?
Khaike is my favorite song honestly. Yeh Mera Dil and Khaike are the most integral parts of the film, without which the film is incomplete. I also love the title track of Don and also Aaj Ki Raat. Basically I love all the songs.

Whom do you think has the sexiest character in the film?
I feel Boman Irani’s character is the sexiest in the film.

Don is coming during the Diwali season. What difference can that make on the film according to you?
I feel festive season is very good for any film’s release. People want to go out, watch films. We hope we live up to it. This is our Diwali gift to the audience. I hope people enjoy the film.

Which Don do you want to be remembered more?
See comparisons are bound to happen. We have made a film for the people. We do not want to replace the old characters as they have immortalized themselves but we are just trying to present the same film with a different star cast in a slightly different manner. So we want people to like both the Don’s

What do you feel of Shahrukh Khan in the film?
I think he is fabulous in the film. I do not think anyone could have enacted Don the way Shahrukh Khan has done it after Amitabh Bachchan.

Any scene which was very difficult to perform?
There is one scene where I have to jump over one car and get into another in the film. That scene took me 15 takes because the bonnet of the car was so hot, it made the job more difficult.

Source: Indiafm

“Cold War Between Priyanka and Me,” says Isha Koppikar

A bit role opposite Karishma Kapoor in ‘Fiza’ didn’t do anything to further her film career. She had to sizzle hard to make the country go ‘Khallas’ in Ramu’s ‘Company’. It was a struggle thereafter shrugging off the item girl image till she left a mark as an actress with Ekta Kapoor’s sex comedy ‘Kya Kool Hain Hum’. No, she played no sex-kitten in this one. In fact, she was a tough cop who can actually shoo all the lust-quotient down the drain. She was also appreciated in a small role in Vishram Sawant’s ‘D’. Isha Koppikar is all smiles as we pin her down for an IndiaGlitz exclusive for her forthcoming style-flick ‘Don’ where she is essaying a consequential role. And of course, with her face plastered all over the world along with King of hits Shahrukh Khan, Isha is on top of the world and enjoying every moment of it.

Don is a big release….How are the expectations like?
Expectations are touching the sky. They are rising by the day. But I am sure it is going to be a great film. I am confident that it’s gonna do very well at the Box Office.

How was it like working with director Farhan Akhtar?
I missed an opportunity of having to work with Farhan in Dil Chahta Hai. I was supposed to do the role opposite Saif. But I was doing ‘Pyaar Ishq Mohabbat’. That’s one regret I have in life that I couldn’t work with Farhan Akhtar. After that I’ve been in touch with him. It just happened that he called me for this role and I jumped at it. Who can say no to a film of this magnitude!

How differently have you played Anita as compared with the original?
In the earlier ‘Don’ Anita’s character was not consequential. She was so significant. The film could have done without Anita. This film couldn’t have done without Anita. I think that’s all I can say about the character. I can’t say anything more about the film as I would be unveiling a lot of suspense. Anita’s character is mysterious and if I talk about Anita then I would be revealing the suspense. Once you see the film you will get to know what I am talking about. Anita is the only character in the film which you can’t compare with the earlier version.

Did you have those tiffs with Priyanka the way Zeenat Aman had with Anita’s character in ‘Don’?
There’s a constant cold war between Priyanka and me in the film.

You are a fine dancer….What’s your take on the music of the film?
I don’t know about me being a good dancer but the music of the film rocks. It’s very versatile. The music of the film is very retro, disco number like ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ resembling all those ‘Raat Baki’ numbers. Then there’s that vintage desi feel in ‘Khaike’ and ‘Moriya Re’. Then there’s ‘Main Hoon Don’ is superb. My favourite is ‘Ganpati Bappa’, ‘Main Hoon Don’ and ‘Don Revisited’…I love the theme music.

‘Don’ is the biggest film of your career….
I am feeling good. 2006 has been a great year for me. A turning point in my career. God has been kind for me. I think finally things are looking up. And this is just the beginning.

Anita of earlier ‘Don’ doesn’t register and was hardly talked about…So how different in your take in the remake?
Lemme get this straight, I think I’ve done a fair job in the film. Anita is not Don. Anita is Anita. Anita is meant to look good in the film. She loves Don. She is dancing and she is the glamour element. The film’s selling point is Shahrukh Khan. The film sells because of Shahrukh. And the movie looks good because of Priyanka and me.

First film with Shahrukh…
This is my first movie with him and I had a great time. He is one of the finest actors. And I really admire his commitment towards his work. He is a great person. He is a very very selfless person. He really deserves to be where he is. I really respect him.

Your acting credentials were appreciated during ‘Kya Kool Hain Hum’ and ‘D’ and I think you have this desire to play a character like Don yourself
I am playing Shabri in a film by the same name. She is a gangster in a rural set up. It’s a simple girl’s story who gets stuck in a situation because of which she has to revolt against the society. It’s also the story of how she gets motivated or compelled to pick the gun. In terms of performance it is one role that I have enjoyed a lot. I enjoyed ‘Kya Kool Hain Hum’ too in terms of performance satisfaction.

Are you a part of ‘Kya Kool Hai Hum’ sequel too?
I don’t know….You can ask Ekta that…


Source: Indiaglitz

Don - a litmus test for Shah Rukh and Farhan

With memories of the Amitabh original only too fresh in everyone's mind, Farhan Akhtar releases his hi-tech action thriller 'Don - The Chase Begins' this Friday -- a litmus test for both the director and Shah Rukh Khan who plays the title role in the film.

Farhan made a spectacular debut with 'Dil Chahta Hai', but his second directorial venture 'Lakshya' bombed and Shah Rukh hasn't had any big hit in last two years. This film is therefore particularly important for both.

Unlike the original version, this one is set in Malaysia and Farhan has used the best of technology to make it a slick flick.

It is about an Indian mafia group headed by dreaded gangster Singhania who has moved his base to Malaysia. Very few know that in reality Singhania's trusted lieutenant Don (Shah Rukh Khan) runs the gang and both Indian as well as Malaysian intelligence agencies are trying to catch him.

But Don is unstoppable in his pursuit of absolute power. For Indian police officer, DCP Desilva (Boman Irani), it's a huge challenge to arrest Don. After a dangerous cat-and-mouse run, one day luck favours Desilva. Don gets seriously injured in a police encounter and he captures him.

Instead of sending him to jail, however, he hides him because he has a secret plan to bust this drug mafia.

The word that Don is dead begins to do the rounds. Disleva feels that it is the right time to put his plan in action - he sends Vijay, Don's look alike whom he had been training for quite some time, to take Don's place in the gang.

As luck would have it, the man shielding Vijay is killed and the latter comes to know the horrifying truth that both the police and the gang are out to catch him for different reasons.

Don is desperate to prove his innocence. In this time of crisis he gets help from Roma (Priyanka Chopra) and Jasjit (Arjun Rampal), who owes Vijay a favour for looking after his son while he was in jail.

With the release date only a couple of days away, tension is mounting in the Shah Rukh camp. Comparisons with Amitabh, who recently stole the show in Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' as Sexy Sam, will be inevitable.

Farhan has not left any stone unturned to make it work - he has roped in the best actors, world-class technologies and, of course, the most glamorous girls from Bollywood. Apart from Priyanka, the film will see Kareena Kapoor in an item number and Isha Koppikar playing an important role.

If the film clicks, both the director and the actor can sit on their laurels and relish the success. But if it fails, it is a sure sign of danger for both.


Source: Glamsham

Shah Rukh, Priyanka board Pepsi's 'Blue Billion Express'

Bollywood superstar and Pepsi's brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan boarded Pepsi's "Blue Billion Express" train here Sunday to cheer the Indian cricket team while it takes on England at the ICC Champions Trophy match at the Sawai Man Singh cricket stadium in Jaipur.

Shah Rukh, who took a ride on a train after seven years, was accompanied by his "Don" co-star Priyanka Chopra, who also endorses Pepsi.

The 11-bogey special train done up in blue and white with a catchline that resonates through all of Pepsi's ad campaigns - "Oooooh Aaaaah India, Aaaaah Yaaaaa India!" - written on it chugged out of Delhi's Safdarjang station early Sunday with about a 100 cricket fans.

The platform looked like a set from a Bollywood flick with blue and white balloons adorning the platform, and girls and boys dressed in the Pepsi uniform dancing to the catchline song. Turbaned waiters served snacks to passengers, and Pepsi products could be picked up for free.

The "Blue Billion Express" - clearly India's biggest road show ever - is the first major brand-specific communication that Pepsi has come out with after high level of pesticides were allegedly found by Centre for Science and Environment.

"Indians are the biggest fans of cricket. This campaign is about the fans, their passion. It is not about the cricketers or the stars who endorse Pepsi," Shah Rukh told reporters on board the special train.

On the importance of sports, the actor said: "We should encourage our youth to plays sports, if not for anything else, then for its team spirit. I think games should not be glamorised, but commercialised.

"There should be enough money in the sport, so that we can have 'professional' sportspersons. No parent should be able to question the choice of his child's decision to become a sportsperson.

Asked about his favourite cricketer, he said: "I have a lot of favourites. And some of them are good friends too. But I think it is we who make or break a team. It is fans who can make a team win by cheering them."

"We will win this cup and the World Cup too ... Inshallah."

Comparing a cricket match to a Bollywood film he said the tension was the same in both. Before the match is played or before the movie is set for release - there is this big question mark about the end result.

Priyanka, dressed in a white top and short denim skirt, said her favourite cricketer was Rahul Dravid. "He is my favourite, and also looks great, which only helps," she laughed.

She said she gets "mad" each time the Indian team loses a match.

Pepsi's marketing head Punita Lal said: "Pepsi has unbottled the passion of cricket in India. The game has never been about fans, it has always been about stars. For the first time a big brand is focussing on fans."

A special feature of the train was a cricket museum created inside it, displaying exclusive cricket memorabilia such as the ICC Champion's trophy and a cricket bat that belongs to star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on display.

Source: Glamsham

Watch the making of DON

After a leading music channel scooped mega star Shah Rukh Khan for their October 'Artist Of The Month' for 'Don', it is now the turn of another popular family channel to do the same.

The channel now has the rights to show the two-part making of 'Don' (1 hour) exclusively in the UK, which also makes for quality programming. We are informed that the making of 'Don' will feature on coming Saturday.

Incidentally, another leading Indian news channel is also likely to showcase the making of 'Don' as well on the 14th, but as the channel has a limited feed in the UK, customers with access to it may secure a chance to watch it there on the same weekend.

As if that isn't enough, there are plans for bringing viewers to have heart-to-heart with Shah Rukh Khan on Friday 13th October in the late evening slot, with a repeat on the day of the film release, Friday 20th October. Further to that, there would be repeats on Sunday 15th October and Saturday 21st October.

Hats off to strong marketing!


Source: Indiaglitz

The truth about Shah Rukh Khan's Anita in DON!

That Ishaa Koppikar's character (Anita) in the new DON was not in the original version happens to be the popular conception, or should we say, misconception in people's minds. There was talk that Ishaa's character is a new introduction. But we hear that Ishaa's character in the modern DON was indeed present in the original DON as well but went unnoticed because it was a very insignificant one. Director Farhan Akhtar subsequently rewrote and increased it.

When asked, Farhan confirmed the question saying, "There's a character in the original, which is the character of Don's girlfriend. She had a very minor part in the film; in fact she has barely two scenes and is standing on the side in one of the songs looking jealous. But Ishaa's character in the new version has been substantially developed and when you watch the film, you'll find out yourself!"

We can't wait, as DON releases in the UK on 19th October, a day earlier than the rest of the world.

Source: Glamsham

The story revolves around finding Don to avenge Kamini - Kareena

She may have received mixed reactions for her gyrating to 'Yeh Mera Dil' on 'Don - The Chase Begins Again', but nothing can stop the Kapoor girl from being overtly excited about this biggie that arrives on October 20th.

She says, "Experimenting is something that I have always loved and when I was asked to do a character role, something that I haven’t tried before, I thought for a second. I thought about ‘Don’ the all time classic, Helen aunty; whose a legend in her own rights and then of the song – ‘Ye Mera Dil’ one of my favorites. And I said “I’d love to do something like this.”

Kamini’s role is brief but very pivotal. The story revolves around finding Don to avenge Kamini and her fiance’s murder. So this is where it really starts. She’s also the first one to have come really close to having caught Don… but then …“Don ko pakkadna mushkil hi nahin Naamumkin Hai.”

To conclude I feel totally honored to be put in the same league as Helen aunty and I hope I have done justice to the role."

Source: Indiaglitz

“Don Success Best Birthday Gift,” Ehsaan

Ehsaan Noorani of talented trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is sure going to be one happy birthday boy in a few days. Currently basking in the glory of the success of ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ and the music of ‘Don’, Ehsaan cannot expect a better birthday gift than seeing the success of the film ‘Don’ which is due for release on the 20 th of Oct 2006. The music has already become a raging hit with the songs steadily climbing the charts.

With some modern sounds mixed with contemporary musical scores, retaining the old theme while giving it an urbane twist, the ‘Don’ soundtrack is heard everywhere nowadays and what better way to bring in the birthday celebrations than with a career success! Ehsaan is hoping that the music of ‘Don’ continues to be a success even after the release of the film.

Source: IndiaGlitz