Its My Life

Directed by :Anees Bazmee
Produced by:Boney Kapoor
Sridevi
Written by :Bhaskar
M.Raja
Starring :Harman baweja
Genelia D’souza
Nana Patekar
Music by :Devi Shri Prasad
Release date:2009
Country :India
Language :Hindi

Its My Life is an upcoming Bollywood film directed by Anees bazmee. Harman Baweja, Genelia D’souza and Nana Patekar are in lead roles. It is set to release in 2009. The film is a Hindi remake of the Telegu blockbuster, “Bommarillu”

Harman plays the role of "Shashank", whose father is the managing director of a big construction company. Shashank hails from a joint family and gives much importance to his father and he never says no to him. But destiny has planned something different for him as he meets "Natalie" played by Genelia in a local temple where he madly falls in love with her.
But will his father accept Natalie? Well we have to wait and watch out for this film releasing in 2009....

Its My Life is a romantic story but it also focuses on human values and love amongst family members. Portraying the bond between parents and the children in an urban setting, the film is about the tensions that grip every family and how over possessive parents can spoil the lives of their children.

The first shooting schedule of the film, whose working title is 'Its My Life,' was completed abroad a few months ago, while the second one concluded just recently in Delhi. The film has been extensively shot in the Capital's modern, spic n span shopping malls.

Life Partner

Directed by:Rumi Jaffrey
Produced by:Abbas Mastan
Written by:Rumi Jaffery
Starring:Govinda
Genelia Dsouza
Fardeen Khan
Tusshar Kapoor
Prachi desai
Release date:2009
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Life Partner is an upcoming Bollywood film expected to be released in early 2009. The film is directed by Rumi Jaffrey, one of the celebrated writers of Bollywood.Govinda, Genelia D'Souza, Fardeen Khan and Tusshar Kapoor are in lead roles. The film is produced by Abbas Mustan

Cast:
Govinda ... Nandu
Fardeen Khan ... Aditya
Tusshar Kapoor... Shashank
Akshaye Khanna... Nanoo
Genelia D'Souza ... Esha
Prachi Desai aka Bani .... Sonia
Michele Renga aka Katrina ..(Special Appearance)
Noleen Singh aka Kareena ... (Special Appearance)

Genelia D'Souza is the only confirmed female lead. The film has three lead heroines. Mumbai: Abbas Mastan's and Vashu Bhagnani co-production venture under the banners Burmawalla Bros and Puja Films titled Life Partner is being directed by Rumi Jaffrey and stars Govinda, Fardeen Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, Genelia D'Souza and Prachi Desai. While D'Souza will be paired opposite Khan, Desai will star opposite Kapoor.

The female lead opposite Govinda has not yet been decided.Jaffrey says, "The movie has gone on floors and we are presently on the lookout for the female lead opposite Govinda. The first schedule of Life Partner is being shot in Mumbai. Thereafter we will be headed to South Africa and Switzerland for our other schedules.

"The music of the film is by Pritam, whereas lyrics are by Javed Akhtar. Samir Arya is the cinematographer.Despite repeated attempts, Abbas Mastan could not be reached for comment.At present, Jaffrey is readying for the release of his directorial debut film God Tussi Great Ho, which stars Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Manisha Koirala, Sohail Khan, Satish Kaushik amongst others.

Glam Girl:Genelia

I matured much faster than people of my age group.

While the we all know about Genelia D’Souza the actress, few know what she’s like at home. In an exclusive interview, she opens up the doors of her personal life Her mum doubles as manager, her dad pitches in his views and her brother Nigel, looks into the financial side of Genelia’s career. Instead, producers who want to sign her, put her and her mum up at one of the Taj hotels. “I always travel with her,” her mum tells us, “and staying at a hotel is convenient, since everything is taken care of and we can concentrate on her work.”

And even as the euphoria of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa is settling, Genelia is busy working on It’s My Life and Life Partner in Bollywood; with Harman Baweja and Fardeen Khan for co-stars. Actress with a cause“I take one day at a time. I like to be aware of myself, my circumstances and the changes around me. I think it’s most important to keep my head on my shoulders.” And if that is beginning to sound just a little too serious for a young girl like her, she’ll grin and tell you, “I also believe in living life to the fullest!”What is she really passionate about – what’s the one cause that touches her heart? “I’m generally very sensitive.

I believe in devoting a certain amount of my remuneration to people who can’t get educated. But I’m not with any one organisation. One year I may help children in a school, or an orphanage, or Mother Theresa’s home or the home for the aged.” Basically, I listen to scripts but take a joint decision with my family. All of us have different opinions but I know that whatever is discussed is for my betterment. Mum and I first hear the script, consider the banner and the hero and then my dad and brother Nigel (who’s two years younger and an MBA graduate) join in at home for further discussion.”

Were her parents apprehensive of her joining the industry? “No, not at all. My mum has always encouraged me to follow what I want to and since I was good at dramatics in school, I thought I’d give acting a shot. Mum would always tell me, ‘opportunity knocks just once so go for it’. “But films is not my only career option. Today I’m much more confident and ready to take on the world. No doubt films are something I love but if it doesn’t work out, I’d hang up my boots and do something else. Being in an industry like this, I matured much faster than people of my age group.

What advice given by her parents does she always follow? “They’ve drawn their lines – what they would and wouldn’t like me to do. I’ve never crossed that line. Mum keeps cautioning me not to get carried away. Her belief in me is very strong; she always told me I could do both – studies and films. “My dad and my brother are my biggest fans and it’s they who show the appreciation!” And though Genelia has her hands full with a packed shooting schedule, it’s home she heads for always –That’s where she plays with her dogs, catches up with other relatives and entertains everyone with her livewire nature.

Review on Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

My favourite moment in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na -- and there are many -- comes early on, when Ratna Pathak Shah, playing Jai's mother, is shocked to see a sobbing Aditi being led into the house. Jai (Imran Khan) explains that she has just realised college is finally over. Aditi (Genelia D'Souza) nods, saying she doesn't know where the last five years vanished. Shah, fantastically supercilious and affectionate at once, delivers a line that will have mothers in the audience blowing wolf-whistles: 'On the phone, beta. On the phone.'

It's this kind of candid, relatable freshness that characterises Abbas Tyrewala's delightful directorial debut, a deftly made film about friendship, fibs, and falling for the obvious. Right from the film's opening, when AR Rahman's gloriously jazzy Tu Bole track floats Dolby-exploitingly from speaker to speaker, with just the film's name for on-screen company, a smile is thrust almost forcibly upon you.

This is a film about 'feel,' your gut says -- and damn, it feels good There's a pretty distinctive line between films trying to be innocent, and films that actually come across as charmingly naive as this one. What makes Jaane Tu special -- Its the case with most films about friendship -- is a rock-solid ensemble cast that is mouthwateringly perfect. Take a bow, casting director Pakhi, this is a perfect set of good actors, with refreshingly unfamiliar faces.

There's Imran, smooth enough to look like he shaves thrice a day, and a disarmingly natural actor who grows on you sneakily. Before you know it, you're totally buying his act. And it's a simple, candid, relatable act -- no frills, no fuss, no muscles, no attitude. And no . It's a solid, restrained acting job carried off with more dazzle than is evident. Heck, I don't know idoubt Imran does an absolute justice to his character.

Khan plays the peace-loving Jai Singh Rathore, and he's the straight man in his madcap gang: Alishka Varde does well as Bombs, the slow one; Karan Makhija adds character as the pessimistic Rotlu; Nirav Mehta is excellent as Jignesh, the one persistent yet affectionately etched caricature in the film; and then there's Sugandha Garg as the spirited, nickname-giving Shaleen, full of spunk and so hot she makes you want her number.Ratna Pathak Shah is magnificent, and every single Hindi movie could do with some of her, Prateik Babbar bestows the film with angst and maturity, Jayant Kripalani and Anuradha Patel make a great affable couple, Rajat Kapur's fun, and there is ample demonstration of the great, great good that can be had by a stay order coming in the way of Paresh Rawal being wasted by Priyadarshan

As for producer Aamir Khan ,after Lagaan, Taare

Zameen Par and this one -- I'll eat your hat if it isn't a tremendous success -- it must be said that he's setting a new benchmark in terms of Hindi film production. Every technical aspect of the film is honed to perfection -- be it Rajeev Soorti's vivid cinematography or AR Rahman's marvellously fountain-of-youth soundtrack -- and the final product is so bloody polished it'll have other movie posters looking jealously at it in the foyer.
And ludicrous or not, the climax -- like a majority of this film -- works because of The Girl. Genelia is an absolute corker, all firecracker eyes and irrepressible smile.She's spirited and natural, playing a wildcat and a whimperer, and it's very hard to resist her. Abbas has used her perfectly, bringing her Aditi in every time your inner cynic might need a shut-up-and-smile punch. And she's a knockout each time, not just Kabhi kabhi.

Abbas underscores what the pretty Mala (Renuka Kunzru) realises at the airport, that the magic of a story lies in its telling. And the rag-tag bunch of narrators he's created do an absolute bang-up job. Sure it's the hero's vehicle -- and you can earmark this Imran lad as one to watch for -- but all love stories which have you falling for the girl are automatically magical.For no matter how maddeningly filmi the climax, Aditi's smile makes you believe -- and love.

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Genelia denies relationship with Riteish Deshmukh

Genelia D'Souza, one of the most wanted actresses in Indian film industry after the back to back success of Bommarilu, Santhosh Subramanyam and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na has denied reports of any relationship with Riteish Deshmukh.Remember, she had teamed up with the actor for her debut film in Hindi Tujhe Meri Kasam. Later there were many rumours about them. The recent one was that both had married secretly against the wishes of their parents.But the cute girl has completely denied all their rumours and reports about her affair with the actor.She commented, "I'm very much single. Riteish is my friend. That's all. Actually I don't have time for romance in real life with anyone. It is all happening in reel life only. I've no idea where these rumours emerge from Deshmukh is my close friend and we both are very busy in films.

When we occasionally meet up, we normally speaking about our films and career."I haven't planned anything in my life. She’s come a long way but she still takes time out for a game of soccer at D’Monte Park on Turner Road, Bandra, when she gets the time.

One hit film down and with another on the floor, Genelia D’Souza is currently busy shooting It’s My Life opposite Harman Baweja. And has Cupid’s arrow struck this “sorted out” Leo? “I’ve got no time for love. Doesn’t that sound cliched? Ha-ha... But really, I’m not anti-romance or anything but I really cannot be getting into any relationships now,” she says.

Exclusive interview with Genelia

Your performance in Bommarillu was the best so far..how could a Girl from England connects so well to typical Andhra family..bubbly girl.. ???

Genelia D'Souza : Well I guess it's because I am from England but myIndian roots are extremely strong.

Are you from Goa and is your mother-tongue Konkani?

Genelia D'Souza : I am from Mangalore and my mother tongue is Konkani

Which is ur best shot in ur life and why?

Genelia D'Souza : I think the best is yet to come.

R u saying good bye to Tamil Movies?

Genelia D'Souza : No. I could never say good bye to Tamil films or the Tamil industry. I enjoy a fantastic working relationship with all my co-stars, technicians and the units. In fact, I am looking forward to my next Tamil film.

How do you feel to be a actress in Hindi Movies???

Genelia D'Souza : I think I am already an actress in Hindi movies though I have to wait and see how far I can go.

Are you happy working in film industry?

Genelia D'Souza : My first impression of the film industry was that it was a big bad world. But today I can't think of another career option. I believe this industry is as professional as any other, and it treats you exactly how you want to be treated. So my experience has been extremely exciting.

Your first movie in lead road?it must be a south movie ???

Genelia D'Souza : Not really. My first movie was in Hindi. It was called Tujhe Meri Kasam which released in 2003. I also debuted in Tamil and Telugu the same year.

If you would have been given a chance to work either with Amir or Imran khan. What would you choose?

Genelia D'Souza : I don't find it necessary to choose. In fact I have been lucky to get a chance to work with both Aamir (producer) and Imran in Jaane Tu.

Tell me sumthing bout ur educational background and y u selected acting as a career ??

Genelia D'Souza : I have done my bachelor in management studies. I genuinely didn't think of acting as a career. It is something that came my way and I am glad it did.

Do u think AK is no 1 in film industry??

Genelia D'Souza : I don't know about the number game but I definitely know that Aamir is an actor that has always given us variety and having got the privilege to work with him, I would only say that whatever he does, he does with total dedication and that is one of the reasons why he is so respected.

cute pics of Genelia