Harman Bowled over By Lalu's Wit!

Bollywood newcomer Harman Baweja, who debuts in the much-hyped futuristic film 'Love Story 2050', was bowled over by Railway Minister Lalu Prasad's wit when they met on the sets of 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain'

"He is the ultimate entertainer," Harman told us after his interaction with the minister on the reality game show hosted by superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Lalu was invited to the show along with Harman and Priyanka Chopra as guests for a special celebrity episode.

"When I saw him get together with Shah Rukh, I realised what constitutes superstardom. It's just a quality that you have or you don't have," Harman said.

When Harman came to know that Lalu Prasad was in the studio to record for the same show, he made it a point to meet and greet him.

"The hello turned out to be quite an experience. Laluji knew Priyanka. But he also knew me. He knew about my father as well. I found that surprising since I have not yet been seen in any film.

"He asked me about my film and when I described the film, he wondered if it is a love story set in 2050 or 3050," Harman narrated.

On the show, the railway minister won a grand prize of Rs.10 million.

Harman said: "I wouldn't like to comment on what Laluji won. But, yes, Priyanka and I felt a twinge for not being able to go right up to the grand prize. The bell ruined us. We knew the last answer. But time was up. So we came away with Rs.5 million. Not bad for my first television recording, no?"

Harman and Priyanka played the game as a pair, so how would they divide the money?

"Oh, Priyanka can have it all and do what she likes with the money. I got my prize on the show when I met Laluji. Now, if he could only come for my premiere, I'd be quite happy."

The former Bihar chief minister and Harman apparently got along well on the sets.

In 'Love Story 2050', which is set to release July 4, Harman pairs up with Priyanka Chopra. Directed by Harman's father Harry Baweja, the film's promos are on air and are catching the fancy of cine buffs.

Source: IANS

LOVE STORY 2050- PREVIEW

Battling all the production hassles while filming India's biggest ever sci-fi flick LOVE STORY 2050, producer-director Harry Baweja has finally embarked to hit screens in a big way. Being made on a lavish budget of more than 40 crore, the film travels back and forth in time. The music of Love Story 2050 has been composed by ace music composer Anu Malik. A swanky-looking Priyanka Chopra in red hair, Harman Baweja's chiseled looks are making waves among audience these days. The handsome young Harman stares confidently at screen with the entire team of LOVE STORY 2050 making sure that his 'first look' is a worthwhile affair. Let's wait and watch what the film has to offer which is set to arrive on 4th July worldwide. Synopsis: It's a story about Karan (Harman Baweja) a young spirited sparry boy who lives life off the rules and Sana (Priyanka Chopra), a young petite, shy girl who lives life by the rules. Their interaction thus develops into a magical love story. Karan's uncle Dr. Yatinder Khanna (Boman Irani), a whacky scientist has been working on the Time Machine for years, which one day finally, works! Sana expresses her wish to travel time to Mumbai in the year 2050. What they see in the future is a spectacular city with flying cars, 200 storey buildings, robots and sky rails that have changed the very face of Mumbai and the world! The two kids, Sana's brother and sister who have also traveled with them find the new world fascinating. Through a series of twist and turns, the time traveler Karan finds himself separating from his love. QT, a friendly femme robot and BOO, a small robotic teddy bear play their distinct roles in bringing the love story of Karan and Sana together but soon they find themselves under the threat of the demi-god of the future, Dr. Hoshi. Will Karan be able to overcome the threat of Dr. Hoshi and win his love and travel back in time? Source: Glamsham

Long List of New Comers In Bollywood.

It is raining newcomers with the list of wannabe cine stars growing by the day. After the likes of Mimoh Chakraborty and Sikander Kher, ready to bow in Bollywood this summer are Harman Baweja, Imran Khan, and Amita Pathak.

While as many as three actors opened their innings on Bollywood Boulevard this Friday, the most significant debut was of Sikander, son of versatile and acclaimed actors Anupam and Kiron. Critics have given his acting prowess the thumbs up in 'Woodstock Villa' that released Friday.

Sikander, who has been working in the industry since the age of 15, has also gone for acting workshops to hone his acting skills.

A clear pointer that the industry is short of saleable stars and is flush with cash is that Sikander already has another film completed and ready for release. His next is 'Summer 2007' by director Suhail Tatari that is likely to hit the silver screen in mid-June. The film also stars Gul Panag, Ashutosh Rana and Sachin Khedekar, among others.

Ditto for Sikander's 'Woodstock Villa' co-star Neha Oberoi, who also debuts in the film (she had a small part in 'Dus Kahaniyaan'). Neha, who is related to director Sanjay Gupta, will soon be seen in a film starring Sanjay Dutt called 'Easy Monthly Instalment (EMI)'.

The third newcomer this week is Nisha Rawal who debuted with 'Hastey Hastey' opposite Jimmy Shergill. Nisha also has two other small budget Hindi films in her kitty. Another new face in the film is Monishka who has a bit role.

The month ahead will be witnessing one debut each week on an average till the much-hyped silver screen clash of Harman and Imraan.

The star-cast for movies waiting in the wings for release include famous surnames, former models and some small screen stars aspiring to graduate to the big screen. For an industry where for a very long time producers could not imagine making a film that did not have one of the three Khans and debuts were far in between, the deluge of newcomers is a welcome change.

Coming up next week itself, is 'Aamir' which introduces TV star Rajiv Khandelwal. The film has a serious overtone and ample opportunities for the newcomer to showcase his talent.

Among multiplex crowds, however, it is the legendary Kamaal Amrohi's grandson Mashhoor Amrohi who is creating a flutter. He is probably the only one to have written his own debut film.

'Humsey Hai Jahaan', tentatively slated for release on June 6, features Mashhoor in the lead role and interestingly he has scripted the film as well. Vishakha Singh is the other new face who will be seen in the film.

Veteran Mithun Chakraborthy will return to Hindi film circuit after a long gap with a tentative mid-June release of 'Zindagi Tere Naam'. The film has three newcomers - Priyanka Mehta, Aseem Ali Khan and Aashish - though there is hardly any noise about them.

Mid-June is also likely to see the release of 'Good Luck' that introduces Raajveer and Naazneen Patel with Ranveer Shorey and Lucky Ali. Directed by Aditya Datt, the film also stars Aryeman, Sayali Bhagat and Archana Puran Singh.

The much-delayed 'Khushboo' will also feature two newcomers - Rishi Rehan and Avantikka - and 'Haal-e-Dil' will introduce Amita Pathak, Nakuul Mehta and Adhyayan Suman.

The biggest clash, however, will be July 4 when two newcomers Harman Baweja and Imran Khan will take the bow on the silver screen with 'Love Story 2050' and 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na', respectively.

While Harman is the son of well-known filmmaker Harry Baweja and the hype around him is already reaching crescendo, Imran is superstar Aamir Khan's nephew. Aamir, who has produced 'Jaane Tu...', is going all out to promote his nephew.

Even as marketers and brand-builders match their wits against each other to ensure good launch pads for both, for audiences, it is more the merrier.

Source: IANS