Bhoothnath

It's the season for ghosts in Bollywood again. Another Bhooth film nearing completion is Bhoothnath starring the ageless wonder Amitabh Bachchan. The trailer of Bhoothnath on the Home site took me back to my school days as it has been shot at my alma mata - a great school in Bandra. Interesting story, good cast - all the potential to do well, especially with the red hot streak that Bollywood is in the middle of.

The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Satish Shah, Rajpal Yadav, Aman Siddiqui, Tejas. The director is newcomer Vivek Sharma while the Producer is Ravi Chopra. The Lyrics of Bhoothnath are penned by wordsmith Javed Akhtar.

The Bhoothnath film star cast is interesting with Shah Rukh Khan teaming up with the Big B after ages. That would mean they have buried the hatchet (in each others back?). Also with them is Juhi Chirpy Chawla and master Aman. The Big B will then have God Tussi Great Ho as his next big banner release.

Ashutosh's labor of love...Jodhaa Akbar

I was reading about the making of Jodhaa Akbar and I feel vindicated about the vision and meticulousness of Ashutosh Gowariker. Apparently the writer Haidar Ali had researched about the life and times of Akbar quite thoroughly with a Rajasthani historian. In spite of this Ashutosh later had the story checked for factual accuracy and authenticity. So we can be rest assured of seeing a beautiful and accurate movie without extra embellishments to juice up the era.

He is according to me one of the finest directors in our Industry. Not only because of Lagaan but because of Swades. I found Swades (Shahrukh Khan)so much more topical, contemporary and meaningful, if not a wee bit idealistic. But that movie made me a Gowariker fan for life. I am looking forward to Jodhaa Akbar and I will see it, even if the reviews are not too good; because I feel it will be a thoughtful bit of cinema. Bring it on Hrithik and Aishwarya Rai. :-)