The menacing Abhishek A man with ten heads and hundred names That’s how the eponymous protagonist of Mani Ratnam’s film Raavana is described
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Abhishek Bachchan looks every bit menacing playing the character with shades of gray. His character is said to be a naxalite who kidnaps Aishwarya Rai and flees to forests. Ash is married to Vikram in the bilingual film’s Hindi version. The movie also has Govinda playing a character inspired by Hanuman. Ash’s character is based on Sita and Vikram’s is on Lord Ram
Directed by Mani Ratnam Produced by Mani Ratnam Written by Mani Ratnam Rensil D’ Silva Starring Abhishek Bachchan Aishwarya Rai Vikram Govinda Priyamani Ravi Kishan Nikhil Dwivedi Music by A. R. Rahman Cinematography Santosh Sivan Editing by A. Sreekar Prasad Studio Madras Talkies Distributed by Madras Talkies BIG Cinemas Release date(s) 18 June 2010 Country India Language Hindi
Mani Ratnam has reportedly shot a film that is a modern day version and a loose adaptation of the great Indian epic Ramayana which tells the story of Rama, whose wife Sita is abducted by the demon (Rākshasa) king of Lanka, Ravana. It is said that Raavan will have a new twist on the Ramayana.[5] Mani Ratnam had earlier directed Thalapathi, which bore close resemblance to the Mahabharata. While everyone thinks that Abhishek Bachchan plays a character based on Raavana in Mani Ratnam’s Raavana, the film’s most wellkept secret is out. Abhishek’s character in the forthcoming film is not only based on the life of Raavana but also on Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy. Our source said, “Mani Ratnam loves having a strong element of contemporary history in his films. Be it Nayakan based on don Vardha Rajan’s life, Guru based on Dhirubhai Ambani’s life or Bombay which depicted the Hindu-Muslim riots in Mumbai after the Babri Masjid demolition. Even in Roja, Dil Se and Yuva, Mani dealt with serious issues such as terrorism in Kashmir, a woman suicide bomber and college politics respectively. While there is a buzz about Raavana being inspired from the Ramayana and that Abhishek is playing Raavana, fact is that the real inspiration for Abhishek’s character came from Kobad Ghandy.” Mani had appointed a team of researchers to get as much data available about Kobad Ghandy as he wanted Abhishek’s character to be strikingly similar to the Maoist leader. “In Raavana Abhishek plays Veera, a naxalite leader of the downtrodden villagers in eastern Madhya Pradesh. Just like Ghandy’s Communist party India-Maoist is banned, Abhishek’s organisation is also banned in the film,” added the source. “Abhishek’s character in Raavana is very intelligent. Ghandy was assigned the task to win over the middle class and intellectual society in Karnataka and Kerala as the Maoists thought that he could do this with ease. The major difference between the two characters is that while Ghandy is an educated man, Abhishek’s character is from a small and remote village from Eastern MP. In short, the story of the Ramayana is very nicely and intelligently woven into the story of Kobad Ghandy,” said the source.
Abhishek Bachchan began his Refugee (2000), which also starred Kareena Kapoor,. In a span of four years, Abhishek Bachchan went on to do many more movies, without any major box-office successes. These included Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) with Aishwarya Rai, whom he married in 2007. In 2004, his performance in Mani Ratnam’s Yuva proved his mettle as an actor. The same year, he starred in Dhoom his first hit. In 2005, he shot to fame with four consecutive hits: Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus, and Bluffmaster.He won his second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar.Abhishek Bachchan also received his first Filmfare nomination in the Best Actor category.
Four decades of working in the Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan has more than 100 films to his name and being a playback singer in several film and also produced films; these are some of his achievements in his life time. At the recent 11th Mumbai Film Festival organized by the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image, Amitabh Bachchan was felicitated with the Life Time Achievement Award. He thanked his colleagues, family and fans. Preity Zinta presented the award. At the festival, Vihir, Amitabhs Marathi production was screened. He is certainly happy with the fact that his film has been selected at the London Film Festival as well as the Korean Film Festival.
Did you know, Big B finishes dubbing for his upcoming Paa, just in four days? While dubbing there is no technology used. Amitabh Bachchan the main protagonist of the movie plays a role of 13 year old boy named Auroits a must watch, take a look!
Abhishek Bachchan began his career with Refugee (2000), which also starred Kareena Kapoor. He went on to do many more movies, without any major box-office successes. These included Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) with Aishwarya Rai, whom he married in 2007. In 2007, Abhishek Bachchan starred in Guru, receiving much acclaim for his performance, and the film emerged as his first solo hit. After much speculation concerning their relationship, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai announced their engagement on January 14, 2007.
Be prepared to take in the shock as we bring to you the highlights of the most awaited award ceremony of the year! Click on the video for highlights from the Star Screen Awards. Amitabh Bachchan’s Paa act, Shahis Kapoor’s school boy look, Aishwarya and Abhishek’s confidence, we have it all going! Catch Salman take his T-Shirt off for the media cameras and Vivek try to build a new friendship. So what are you waiting for? Click and enjoy!
Abhishek Bachchan began his Refugee (2000), which also starred Kareena Kapoor,. In a span of four years, Abhishek Bachchan went on to do many more movies, without any major box-office successes. These included Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) with Aishwarya Rai, whom he married in 2007. In 2004, his performance in Mani Ratnam’s Yuva proved his mettle as an actor. The same year, he starred in Dhoom his first hit. In 2005, he shot to fame with four consecutive hits: Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus, and Bluffmaster.He won his second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar.Abhishek Bachchan also received his first Filmfare nomination in the Best Actor category.
Apparently, Aishwariya Rai’s mother has not been very happy with Abhishek’s mother Jaya Bachchan. This was a result of Jaya Bachchan making the Hindi remarks.
