Will you be the first one?

Student of the Year is on the roll! Recently, Mr. Karan Johar announced the release date of the film and now he officially announced about the showing the world the very first official poster of Student of the Year.

This news is creating buzz everywhere with the fact that this is Karan Johar's 5th directorial movie staright after My Name Is Khan in 2010. With the standard he has made through his movies like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' which are still remembered by today's generation fans cannot wait for 19th October to arrive!

Considering his past, 'Student of the Year' is sure to give you a surprise :) Will you be the first one of your friends to see the Poster, eh?

Karan Johar on the sets of Student Of The Year

The shoot for ‘Student Of The Year’ is going strong and Karan Johar recently tweeted on a micro-blogging site saying, “Back on sets of "student of the year"!!! Shooting in a classroom!!! I am feeling like a retired professor”‘Student OF The Year’ is a youth centric film & after a long time Karan is working on this kind of genre. After trying his hands at serious films like ‘My Name Is Khan’ and ‘Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna’, ‘Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham’, etc he is bringing back the era of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

Apart from Karan Johar directing this movie there’s another factor in this movie to look forward to. The very talented director David Dhawan’s son Varun Dhawan is making his debut with this film. Furthermore, the other two leading actors are also fresher - Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra. First time ever when Karan Johar is working with a new star cast.

The movie is coming out next year and the release date is not final yet.

Biography – at a glimpse!

The name requires no introduction... His achievements speak for himself! - Karan Johar.

 Born 25 May 1972 in Mumbai, as a child, Karan Johar was influenced by commercial Indian cinema and he cites Raj Kapoor, Yash Chopra and Sooraj R. Barjatya as his inspirations. Karan Johar entered the film industry as an actor, portraying Raj's close friend in ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. He was also assistant director on this film and helped director Aditya Chopra in writing the screenplay for this film. This is how Shahrukh and Karan’s friendship began and since then both have stayed by each other’s side!

Karan Johar made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. The film was well received by critics and audience loved it. And today, there are several movies in his basket which makes him one of the Best Directors in the industry! Not only on big-screen but he also made his mark in the Television industry with Koffee with Karan! It became a popular show in no time.

Today Karan has taken his father’s (Yash Johar) Production Company – Dharma Production to a whole new level and will continue to spread his magic in Bollywood through his Darma films :)

Hrithik Roshan Named the Sexiest Asian Man in 2011

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has emerged as the World’s sexiest Asian Man in 2011. According to a survey conducted by the Eastern Eye Weekly, Hrithik, 37, beat many high profile stars to top the 50-strong list. The popular A-list actor won by the largest margin in the history of men’s list, to topple last year’s winner Ranbir Kapoor, who finished sixth.

Hrithik who was third last year, got votes from all over the world from fans of different ages and cultures via social networking sites like Twitter.

He has acted in the most anticipated ‘Agneepath’ remake and featured as a judge on the hit TV show ‘Just Dance'.

Hrithik is a worthy winner, a leading man with a global appeal. This year, there was a massive gap between Hrithik and the rest of the competitors. He is the perfect ambassador for India and someone who could take on anyone in Hollywood in terms of looks, talent and likability,” said Asjad Nazir, Eastern Eye showbiz editor.

'Chikni Chameli' is on her way…!!!

Agneepath the title needs no introduction… With almost 2 more months to release fans already can’t wait for it to come in theatres!

Just when everyone was talking about Hrithik and Sanjay… Karan Johar’s tweet about Katrina Kaif doing an item number in the movie took everyone by surprise and gave one more reason to the fans to be excited about.

Shooting of the song got over few days back and she is soon going to make her appearance!

With 'Ek Main  Aur Ekk Tu' promo releasing and then this, the excitement just doesn’t seem to end for us J  

Most 'hatke excuse' CONTEST

Sam & Kunal gave the most hatke love story to get permission for living in Neha's apartment!!

Give the funniest and lamest excuse that you have used to get what you wanted...

The most hatke excuse will get a Dharma goodie!! :)

Karan Johar is all praises for the cast & crew of ‘Student Of The Year’

The upcoming Dharma productions project, ‘Student Of The Year’ has been making news ever since it was first thought of. Now that the movie is on full fledge of its shoot, director Karan Johar just cannot get enough of praising the cast and crew of the movie.

Karan Johar tweeted that the shooting of ‘Student Of The Year’ is on a high pace in Dehradun. They have really early mornings with foggy evenings, but everything is great because of a great cast and crew.
The movie stars Aliya Bhatt, Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Rishi Kapoor. It is scheduled to release in summer, 2012.

Karan Johar’s Tweet: “Been shooting at a hectic pace in Dehradun… early mornings… foggy evenings!!! But alls good because of an outstanding cast and crew!!!”

Ratna Pathak Shah to play Imran Khan’s mother in ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’

After ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, Ratna Pathak Shah will play Imran Khan’s mother and Boman Irani’s wife in ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’. The role she plays in ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’ is completely different from what she had played in ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’.
Her role in ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ was loved by everyone and we never know, ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’ might end up giving us the next awesome ‘Maa aur Beta’ combo.
The movie is directed by Shakun Batra and stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor opposite each other. It is a romantic-comedy and will release on 10th February, 2012.

Young directors, young actors, new ideas... The Future of Bollywood!!

Today if you have a look at any field, the demand for young blood and young ideas is at the peak. From politics to movies or as a matter of fact wherever we go, the need of young blood is what the world is talking about.

This spirited demand for youth is not a trend but a necessity and it is not just theory but has been proven on the real front. Some great movies have been made by new directors with new actors and new ideas. There is a pool of ideas which have to be picked, nourished and pushed.

Be it any movie at Dharma Productions, there has been an element of youth everywhere. It’s been 3 decades of movie making at Dharma Productions and one can observe a young character, idea or creator behind every project.

With the help of new ideas and existing super mentors, hope the audiences get more than their expectation, because youth is here to stay and youth will be needed forever!! :)

Some movies with the flavour of youth made by Dharma Productions: Dostana, Wake Up Sid, I Hate Luv Storys, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, etc.

‘Rishi Kapoor’ gets out of the box with ‘Dharma Productions’

Rishi Kapoor, the first ever chocolate boy of Bollywood has been an on screen lover boy for decades. From his debut ‘Mera Naam Joker’ to present day, Rishi Kapoor has been loved and renowned for his romantic roles.

He featured with Amrita Singh in the movie ‘Duniya’(1984) under Dharma Productions. Now after 27 years the veteran actor will appear in the upcoming mega movies under Dharma banner which will release in 2012 which are ‘Agneepath’ (26^th January) 2012 and ‘Student of the Year’ in (2012 summer).

Both these roles are extremely different from what he has done in his entire career. In Agneepath he plays a negative role and in Student of the year he is the dean of the school, which again is a different character from his past roles.

His look in ‘Agneepath’ (2012) trailer is being applauded world over and it looks like Rishi Kapoor has gotten the unconventional roles that he has been looking for, via Dharma Productions.

 Rishi Kapoor says, “This is that time of my career when I get to experiment and I don’t want to play the conventional father. Besides, I can’t say no to Karan.”

‘Student of the Year’ team on its way for outdoor shoot

The team of ‘Student of the Year’ is all set for its next schedule. The cast and crew are on the way for its outdoor shoot of the movie. Karan Johar, the director of the movie and the spear head of Dharma productions stated about this on his Twitter account.
Karan tweeted saying, “So on my way for the long outdoor of SOTY… Siddhart, Varun, Alia… and a full on young cast and crew!!! Will be the uncle on set!!”
With a young cast, the mammoth size experience and panache of Karan Johar, ‘Student of the Year’ promises to be a young and energetic movie. This movie will showcase a new style statement to the youngistan of today.

Movies... stories and characters... Remain Forever!!

Bablu Chaudhary / Manu Dada in Duplicate, Rahul in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Rahul in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Aman in Kal Ho Naa Ho, Dev in Kabhhi Alvida Naa Kehna  and Rizvan Khan in My Name is Khan. All these names have been gotten associated with Shahrukh Khan for over a decade.
The characters played by Shahrukh Khan for Dharma productions have been topping the lists of favorite characters for years now. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai completed 13 years of its release on the 16th of October 2011 and even now Rahul’s character from the movie is loved by the world and every college boy wants to look like Rahul in real life. Every son wants to be like Rahul in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and every father felt the pain like Rizvan Khan from My Name is Khan.
Time will keep passing by but these movies, stories and characters remain in the hearts of millions and will continue to remain forever and ever! :)

13 years pass by and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai still remains the favorite movie of all time!

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai completed 13 years since its release but the liking for the movie amongst masses is ever increasing. A movie becomes a hit for its story, characters, dialogues, songs and many other factors. But as time passes by it almost becomes a part of everyone’s life.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai falls in the league of movies which is telecasted at least once a week on most of the television channels. People watch it over and over again and they feel the characters of the movie to be a part of their life.
It has changed lives of the people who have worked for the movie and to an extent even of the people who have been an audience to it.
In the movie Rahul (Shahrukh Khan) gave away friendship bands to bond with friends and even with Tina (Rani Mukherji). This turned into a huge trend wave and continues to be a tradition even after 13 years. Love and Friendship all the way! :)

Karan Johar remembers the nervous Kuch Kuch Hota Hai premiere

It’s been 13 years since ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ premiered for the first time on silver screen. This movie was Karan Johar’s debut as a director and just like any other first timer; even Karan went cold feet before and during the movie’s release.
Karan tweeted saying, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai released on 16th October, 1998... 13 years ago... I still remember all 120 kg of myself standing nervously at the premier!!”
It is difficult to believe now that a person like Karan Johar who has such an inspiring personality, can get cold feet and could weigh a whopping 120 kilos. But as wise men say, that “confidence and personality comes with experience”, and no one can explain it better than Karan Johar himself.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai became the biggest hit of the year in India and overseas then it went on to even win the National award. This movie gave a standard dialogue to all the lovers and friends in the world that, “Pyaar Dosti Hai”!! :)

Shahrukh Khan to do a cameo in SOTY

Student of the Year gets the Midas touch in the movie now. Yes you heard it right! A secret source informed us that the Badshah Khan, aka-Shahrukh Khan is going to play cameo in the movie and not only produce it.
Initially Shahrukh Khan was supposed to act in the movie but later that idea was cancelled and he was just going to be a part of the production team for the movie. Now, as per the source it is heard that the Badshah will feature in the much awaited ‘Student of the Year’. If Shahrukh wouldn’t face the camera for ‘Student of the Year’, this would have been the first movie where the King Khan would not be present in a Karan Johar directorial. But as they say, “best friends do everything for each other.”
‘Student of the Year’ stars new comers Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. With Shahrukh Khan’s touch, Karan’s direction and working under Dharma Production it will turn into a dream debut for the three future stars. :)
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