Karan Johar’s ‘Student Of The Year’ Scheduled For October 2012 Release

Dharma productions upcoming movie “Student of the Year” is an Indian comedy film directed by the ace director Karan Johar. The story of the movie seems to be as fresh as its star cast. Through this movie, Karan is launching a number of contemporary faces within the Indian Cinema industry. Student of the year is also a launch pad for David Dhawan’s son Varun, Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter Alia and newbie Siddharth Malhotra.
Student of the year is Karan Johar`s next directorial venture after his 2010 film My Name Is Khan. The film, jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment, is slated to release on 19^th October, 2012.
The movie will also showcase versatile actors like Rishi Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, whereas Shahrukh and Boman will be doing a cameo in it. Boman Irani will be sharing screen space with his son Kayoze Irani. With such a talented and experienced star cast, you surely have a great movie on your hands to watch. For all you fans of Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment, enjoy ‘Student of the Year’ on 19th October, 2012.

Official Statement from Mr. Amitabh Bachchan on the Bofors Gun Deal.

Statement given by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan with regard to the interview published in the newspapers where Chitra Subramanian –Duello spoke to former Swedish Police Head Mr. Sten Lindstrom who was investigating the Bofors – India Gun deal.  
 “My family and I are happy to note the statement made by Former Swedish Police Head investigating the Bofors – India Gun deal. Mr Lindstorm has stated that we were innocent and that there was never ever any evidence to indicate our involvement. The interview indicates that it took Mr Lindstorm 25 years to come out with the truth. For us as a family that has borne the humiliation and insults for the past 25 years this comes as an vindication of our stand. What has been most disturbing for me has been the pain of insinuation that my ageing parents had to bear during their lifetime. What has also been most alarming has been the statement given by the Police Head that my name was “planted” deliberately when he had indeed, already through his investigation, not found us guilty. When the accusations were made my family and I moved the London courts and proved our innocence. We won our case and were delighted that the truth had eventually been justified. But, for the former Police Head to have not stated then what he always knew, is most surprising. The abuse, humiliation and the castigation that our family bore for 25 years has now been vindicated, finally”

MTV Youth Marketing Forum 2012

INFORMED – PASSIONATE – DRIVEN – QUIRKY – RANDOM – HYPERACTIVE

WELCOME TO THE ERA WHERE ONE IS MAJORITY

MTV GEARS UP TO ANSWER ON ‘THE POWER OF ONE’

MTV Launches the Largest Youth Study on the Millennial Generation

 Mumbai 26^th April: MTV launches its annual youth study publication. The 2012 MTV youth study aptly is titled ‘TATA DOCOMO presents MTV Power of One 2012’, and explores the dynamic, expressive and always connected gene of the youth of India. This year, MTV had intimate conversations with more than 5000 young people across 31 cities in India to find out what exactly makes them tick.

The study reaffirms that being connected 24X7, the youth sub-consciously belongs to one homogeneous universe that transcends nationality, religion, community differences. The homogeneity is fuelled by social and digital equality in the young world. They love to friend one and all. The homogeneity is a result of equal availability of opportunities on the internet and uniform exposure levels across classes through the digital revolution. A whopping 98% of the youth MTV spoke to, believed that they have the power or the ability to bring about change in the world around them. Almost a half of them vociferously complain online if they don’t get a good service from brands. They feel empowered as the media and brands shower special attention to them through campaigns and communication. And, more than 50% of them claim that they derive their power from the social media network.

MTV’s research concludes that the youth has a heart and they care for social and environmental issues that affect them directly. Nearly 42% of the youth insist that they will actively participate in a cause/movement that affects them. There is a heightened enthusiasm amongst youth < 21 years and women. Self employed professionals are also more open to taking up causes.

A detailed exploration with 5000+ youth confirms that gone are the days when popular icons or celebrities help them in rapture. Today’s youth is independent in thought and identity. 45% of them state they look up to their parents as role models. And, 25% blatantly answers they don’t have a role model. The youth today do not have a singular icon name. They follow many public figures, but, emulate none. A mere 10% look up to public figures as a role model.

Aditya Swamy, EVP and Channel Head, MTV India, affirms, “Dissecting and bisecting young people is an obsession at MTV. A herd of insight hunters armed with their non traditional techniques, capture the real and virtual behaviour of our trendsetters, jump right in to leverage the Power of One”

The research methodology included a mix of quantitative questionnaires, qualitative group discussion, ethnography analyses, peer group discussions conducted amongst 5000+ youth between the age group of 15 to 24 years across 31 cities in India and represents the attitude of trendsetting young generation. More details about the study are available at www.mtvplay.in

MTV will unveil the findings of this study at the flagship event MTV Youth Marketing Forum 2012 that is scheduled on 27^th April 2012 in Mumbai. MTV’s comprehensive research of youth voices, their sphere of influence, relevant youth causes and their creative side on digital media is a slice of what the young generation is buzzing about. The comprehensive and exhaustive study is packaged in a DVD and a book and will be officially launched by MTV on 27^th April at the Youth Marketing Forum 2012, at the Hangar, The Lalit.

So feel the ‘Power of ONE’ with what it takes to live in the millennial with Angela Barkan, Senior Director Marketing & Publicity – Sony International, Andy Ridley, Co-founder Earth Hour, Henri Holme – Rovio Entertainment Ltd, Creator Angry Birds, Chetan Bhagat – Bestseller Author and more. Book your seat at www.bookmyshow.com

Quentin Tarantino'​s DJANGO UNCHAINED - first stills

DJANGO UNCHAINED 
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Kerry Washington, Leonardo DiCaprio
Synopsis:  
Set in the South two years before the Civil War, DJANGO UNCHAINED stars Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx as Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Academy Award®-winner Christoph Waltz).  Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty.  The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles – dead or alive.   
Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways.  Instead, Schultz seeks out the South’s most wanted criminals with Django by his side.  Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago.   

Django and Schultz’s search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie (Academy Award®-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio), the proprietor of “Candyland,” an infamous plantation where slaves are groomed by trainer Ace Woody (Kurt Russell) to battle each other for sport.  Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen (Academy Award®-nominee Samuel L. Jackson), Candie’s trusted house slave.  Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them.  If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival…  
Written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Quentin Tarantino, DJANGO UNCHAINED is produced by Stacey Sher, Pilar Savone and Reginald Hudlin.  The executive producers are Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Michael Shamberg, Shannon McIntosh, and James Skotchdopole.  DJANGO UNCHAINED will be released in the U.S. on December 25, 2012, and internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing International. 

SHANGHAI - MOIVE PREVIEW

Shanghai
Cast: Abhay Deol, Kalki Koechlin, Emraan Hashmi, Prasenjit Chaterjee
Director: Dibakar Banerjee
Producer: PVR Pictures
Banner: PVR Pictures
Music: Vishal- Shekhar
Plot: A small town somewhere in India is poised to become the next Shanghai. Billions of dollars are being
poured into an upcoming International Business Park. On the eve of its launch a drunk truck driver mows down a prominent social activist. A lone girl believes it to be a murder, supported by a porn film maker who claims to have the proof that will bring the government down. A high ranking bureaucrat is brought in to investigate the accident. Shanghai, a political thriller, follows the journey of these unlikely heroes as they come together to find justice in the labyrinth of Indian democracy.
Release Date: 8 June, 2012