“GUNDAY” brings together YASH RAJ FILMS and BAPPI LAHIRI for the very first time

Director Ali Abbas Zafar, Bappi Lahiri & Music Director Sohail Sen

YRF’s Gunday starring Ranveer Singh & Arjun Kapoor, along with Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan, in lead roles will see Bappi Da in action! It’s hard to imagine Hindi music of the 80’s without Bappi Lahiri. Even harder to fathom pop music from Kolkata minus its beloved Bappi Da. So, when director Ali Abbas Zafar decided to make a cabaret song for Gunday, set in Calcutta of the 80’s, Bappi da was an inevitable choice.  It brings together YRF and Bappi da for the very first time.  

“For months we were trying to come up with this Cabaret song, but a good melody was eluding us”, says Sohail Sen, the composer of Gunday. “It is meant to be Priyanka Chopra’s introduction song in the film, it had to be special.” Then one day, a melody fell into place. It was bang on. It’s a number that combines jazz with brass and drums, something that was hugely popular in those days. With not too many days left for the shoot, the team got into action immediately.  

Neha Bhasin, who had earlier sung Dhunki from YRF’s Mere Brother Ki Dulhan was roped in to be Priyanka’s voice for this song. And when it came to the male voice for Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor, both Ali and Sohail were very clear – “It had to be Bappi da”.  In contemporary times, his is perhaps the only voice that strikes a chord with all age groups. And the magic that he generates is something only he alone can do. 

Bappi da was thrilled to be a part of Gunday. He added some of his characteristic nuances to the song that were a rage in the 80s. “I’m very excited to be a part of this, I have worked with Sohail’s father Sameer many years ago and now I’m working with his talented son. This song is a guaranteed crowd puller, especially in Kolkata.”  

Gunday is slated to release on Valentine’s Day, 14^th February 2014. It is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and Produced by Aditya Chopra.

 

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Dancing Divas Vyjayantimala and Asha Parekh gets featured in the mini Encyclopedia on stars released by Shemaroo Entertainment

The two might not have shared the Silver Screen space for more than a few shots in the film ‘Asha’ (1957), but what both share in common is their love for classical dancing, besides their illustrious Bollywood careers as leading ladies.  While Vyjayantimala is a name to reckon with in the field of Bharatanatyam, Asha Parekh is a reputed Kathak dancer. The success stories of both were quite unconventional for the Hindi film world. While Vyjayantimala was the first South Indian Actress to become a national star, Asha Parekh was the one of the first leading ladies from Gujarat to become a Superstar. Both had a very successful innings in Bollywood; Another coincidence both share is their admiration for 101 SILVER SCREEN STARS, Shemaroo’s offering to the industry on the completion of 100 years. The pack features both the divas along with 99 other stars, of yesterday & today.

101 SILVER SCREEN STARS is. An Audio-Visual treat of more than 12 hours featuring heartthrobs of several generations, right from Raj Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor … from Nargis to Vidya Balan … and traces their life journeys in a very interesting manner.  

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd recently presented the special 4 DVD pack to Vyjayantimala & Asha Parekh.. The living legends were not only glad to be part of 101 Silver Screen Stars – a mini encyclopedia on actors who contributed to 100 years, but also were proud to part of the industry.  There were thrilled to see their exclusive segments and went into a flashback mode watching glimpses of their popular songs and reading interesting info about them.  

Vyjayantimala termed the concept and content of 101 Silver Screen Product as exceptional and excellent on record. She also said that it is the first of its kind in Video and in this field and she was elated to say the least. 

Asha Parekh commented that it was very creditable to have come out with a collection like this and that it will serve as a special memory for all artistes. She specially loved her segment saying that the beautiful photographs and melodious songs took her down memory lane.

Viewers to be treated with high voltage drama in Sony TV’s Anamika

Anamika on Sony Entertainment Television is sure high with intense level of thrilling drama and getting its viewers all excited and enthralled with each passing day.  Viewers should now all gear up for the Karva Chauth function in the show which is around the corner. As a source informs, “On the day of the Karva Chauth Anaamika and Chaavi both will be keeping a fast for Jeet.  Jeet who is stuck between two women in his life chooses Chaavi over Anaamika. This will make Anamika really terrified and will again blackmagic on Chaavi in her way to get her beloved back.

What will happen to Chaavi? Will Anaamika be successful in getting her love back?

To know that tune in to Anamika Monday- Thursday 8pm only on

Sony Entertainment Television.