Raj Kumar Hirani
The ‘Ghapa Ghap’ Controversy
There have been raised eyebrows regarding the censorial obliteration of the suggestive term ‘Ghapa ghap’ from Samir Wadhwans’ Satyaprem Ki Katha, especially since this crude colloquial term for a quickie, was allowed in Raj Kumar Hirani’s Sanju in 2018 and more recently in Jogira Sa Ra Ra. When I touched base with a source very close to the Central Board Of Film Certification I was given this explanation: “Satyaprem Ki Katha is a film about date rape, and the concept of ‘First Base’ ‘Second Base’ , ‘Third Base’ to explain the three stages to be crossed by any co | Click Here...
As Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju Completes 5 Years On June 29, Some Questions About Its Authenticity Remain Unanswered
Sanju as played by Ranbir Kapoor in Raj Kumar Hirani’s overblown, undercooked biopic, was a fusion of mimicry and inspiration.At times Ranbir was seen imitating Dutt’s walk and talk too closely for it to be considered a natural performance. But the more fundamental problem was, the film lied about its subject. You don’t do that in bio-pic. To begin with , many chapters of Dutt’s life were wiped out.Dutt’s daughter Trishala from his first marriage to actress Richa Sharma was obliterated from the ostensible bio-pic. Dutt’s three wives were amalgamate | Click Here...
Celebrated Cinematographer Roy Speaks On Why He Opted Out Of Hirani-SRK’s Dunki
The well-known DOP Amit Roy who has shot some of Ram Gopal Varma’s best films including Sarkar and Sarkar Raj, has exited from Raj Kumar Hirani’s underproduction Shah Rukh Khan-Taapsee Pannu starrer Dunki. Roy says the parting was most amiable. “Creatively,I was not able to come on the same page as Raju Hirani sir and I felt continuing would have hurt both the film and our friendship.” But letting go of such a prestigious project could be damaging to Amit’s career? “I don’t feel that way. I’m a friend of the film and I feel when sensibilities don� | Click Here...
Next Munnabhai Finally Happening
Sanjay Dutt will soon get a huge treat from his dear friends producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and director Raj Kumar Hirani. The two are on the verge of cracking an idea for a new sequel to the Munnabhai franchise.While writer Parijat Joshi has buried his head deep into the task, a source very close to Sanjay Dutt says, “This time the team is adamant on cracking the next Munnabhai film. It could be anything. Maybe Munnabhai will go to American for medical treatment. But the next Munnabhai is a promise that Vinod and Raju have made to Dutt.” Before th | Click Here...
Did Raj Kumar Hirani Promise Sanju To Sushant Singh Rajput?
It seems Karan Johar is being unnecessarily being blamed for Sushant Singh Rajput’s career disappointments. Sources close to Sushant say director Raj Kumar Hirani had got Sushant to agree to do a cameo in the Aamir Khan starrer PK on condition that he would play the lead in Hirani’s next. Says the source, “In 2014 when Raju Hirani made PK, Sushant was a very big star. Raju requested him to do a cameo part as Anushka Sharma’s love interest. Sushant was not too keen, as the cameo part had already been turned down by other A-listers. He politely asked Hirani what he would | Click Here...
5 fresh epic Star-Director combinations to happen in 2020
In an entertainment industry forever on the lookout for new ways to entice the audience into theatres, here are the amazing untried virgin-fresh combos waiting to happen in 2020. Shah Rukh Khan-Raj Kumar Hirani: It is certain now that Shah Rukh and Hirani are finally getting together, though not for a Munnabhai film. Knowledgable sources say they will be merging for a comedy with social relevance. Details are now being worked out. But we can tell you, the results would be lethal. Interestingly Shah Rukh was offered Munnabhai. But that’s another story. | Click Here...