Aarakshan movie screening demanded by NCSC before release – Trailer

In Bollywood, it has become a trend that movies have to get a threat from an external body before its release. Mostly the issues are regarding the subject matter of the movies – either the public has become sensitive, or the filmmakers these days are daring to touch sensitive issues.

Upcoming movie ‘Aarakshan’ too is facing similar turmoil from the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. The members of the commission have demanded a screening of the movie before the movie hits theaters.

As the director Prakash Jha has touched the subject of caste reservations in the movie, the NCSC members want to make sure that the movie does not offend or misrepresent the laws on the reservation. However, the director has reportedly refused to give in to the demands of the commission.

Jha has said that he is not obligated to show the movie to any other external body other than the Censor Board. At the same time, the director also said that in case the board directs him to show the movie to another body, then it would be in their power.

Aarakshan is all set to be released on 12th August 2011 and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Prateik Babbar, Deepika Padukone and Manoj Bajpayee.

Aarakshan movie screening demanded by NCSC before release – Trailer

In Bollywood, it has become a trend that movies have to get a threat from an external body before its release. Mostly the issues are regarding the subject matter of the movies – either the public has become sensitive, or the filmmakers these days are daring to touch sensitive issues.

Upcoming movie ‘Aarakshan’ too is facing similar turmoil from the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. The members of the commission have demanded a screening of the movie before the movie hits theaters.

As the director Prakash Jha has touched the subject of caste reservations in the movie, the NCSC members want to make sure that the movie does not offend or misrepresent the laws on the reservation. However, the director has reportedly refused to give in to the demands of the commission.

Jha has said that he is not obligated to show the movie to any other external body other than the Censor Board. At the same time, the director also said that in case the board directs him to show the movie to another body, then it would be in their power.

Aarakshan is all set to be released on 12th August 2011 and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Prateik Babbar, Deepika Padukone and Manoj Bajpayee.

Saif Ali Khan, Abhay Deol in battle of the zombies

The fascination of Indian audiences with ghosts, spectres and ghouls will now be extended to zombies as two zom-coms -- Saif Ali Khan-produced "Go Goa Gone" and Abhay Deol-starrer "Shaadi of the Dead" -- are set to go on floor at the same time.


"Shor in the City" co-directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.'s "Go Goa Gone" is about a bunch of youngsters out to have fun who get assailed by zombies while "Manorama 6 Feet Under" director Navdeep Singh's 'Shaadi..." is about an attack by zombies while a Punjabi wedding is on.

Both the projects take a lighter look at the cult of zombies.

Interestingly, both the projects want to get on with their respective zombie films on the floor immediately. Each one wants to be the first zombie film to hit the screens.

While Kunal Khemu, who plays the lead in "Go Goa Gone" feigns ignorance of the other project, "Shaadi..." producer Sid Jain says he's aware of the other project.

"More films will help widen the genre, so I'm happy someone else is attempting a zombie film. But I plan to make a series of zombie flicks. In fact, even before "Shaadi..." goes on the floors, we have planned the sequel 'Honeymoon Of The Dead'," he said.

Saif Ali Khan, Abhay Deol in battle of the zombies

The fascination of Indian audiences with ghosts, spectres and ghouls will now be extended to zombies as two zom-coms -- Saif Ali Khan-produced "Go Goa Gone" and Abhay Deol-starrer "Shaadi of the Dead" -- are set to go on floor at the same time.


"Shor in the City" co-directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.'s "Go Goa Gone" is about a bunch of youngsters out to have fun who get assailed by zombies while "Manorama 6 Feet Under" director Navdeep Singh's 'Shaadi..." is about an attack by zombies while a Punjabi wedding is on.

Both the projects take a lighter look at the cult of zombies.

Interestingly, both the projects want to get on with their respective zombie films on the floor immediately. Each one wants to be the first zombie film to hit the screens.

While Kunal Khemu, who plays the lead in "Go Goa Gone" feigns ignorance of the other project, "Shaadi..." producer Sid Jain says he's aware of the other project.

"More films will help widen the genre, so I'm happy someone else is attempting a zombie film. But I plan to make a series of zombie flicks. In fact, even before "Shaadi..." goes on the floors, we have planned the sequel 'Honeymoon Of The Dead'," he said.

Saif Ali Khan denies Kareena break-up rumour

New Delhi, June 19 : Actor Saif Ali Khan has denied reports that he and his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor are going through a rough patch, saying they are happy together.

"I would like to reassure our fans and well-wishers that all is well with Kareena and I...we are working hard but we always make time for each other. All these rumours are disturbing and untrue...especially when families are brought into it in such bad taste. I wouldn't like to say anymore except we are very happy together," Saif, 40, said in a press statement.

Saif and Kareena, 30, who are considered one of the hottest couples in Bollywood, are seeing each other for the past four years. And they even featured together in films like "Tashan" and "Kurbaan".

"The news has deeply disturbed both the couple and their respective families. They have always been open about their relationship and are alarmed with these rumors planted by people with vested interests," said a source.

Saif Ali Khan denies Kareena break-up rumour

New Delhi, June 19 : Actor Saif Ali Khan has denied reports that he and his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor are going through a rough patch, saying they are happy together.

"I would like to reassure our fans and well-wishers that all is well with Kareena and I...we are working hard but we always make time for each other. All these rumours are disturbing and untrue...especially when families are brought into it in such bad taste. I wouldn't like to say anymore except we are very happy together," Saif, 40, said in a press statement.

Saif and Kareena, 30, who are considered one of the hottest couples in Bollywood, are seeing each other for the past four years. And they even featured together in films like "Tashan" and "Kurbaan".

"The news has deeply disturbed both the couple and their respective families. They have always been open about their relationship and are alarmed with these rumors planted by people with vested interests," said a source.