Madhuri – Aishwarya to rock on TV together

Television world is soon to see the two of the biggest actress of Indian film History team up for a reality Show. Indian cinema’s most revered actresses, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit are all set to be a part of the TV World.

The poised beauties will be seen playing judges to a dance reality show. Even though much has not yet been disclosed, but a little birdie tells us that a TV channel has approached the two gorgeous ladies to take centre stage at a dance reality show.

Both the divas have more or less given their nod to the proposal and if their dates work out, this dream might just come true. With Madhuri hopping between LA and Mumbai and Ash neck deep in a series of movies, the channel will have to work wonders for getting these two divas together.

One may remember the magic these gorgeous beauties created on the silver screen the last time with their blazing performance in ‘Dola Re’.

Well, seems that Reality TV just got classy!

Madhuri Dixit to play Draupadi for Prakash Jha

Madhuri Dixit will be seen in Prakash Jha’s next film. Prakash Jha has managed to convenience Madhuri Dixit to play ‘Draupadi’ which has in his upcoming venture based on ‘Mahabharata’.

Prakash Jha is going to work with Madhuri on a period film. Jha is also bemused by the rumours that indicate that he was making a movie with Ranbir. “I think Ranbir once said that he has a crush on Madhuri. Somebody must have put two and two together,” says Prakash.

It’s been Prakash’s long-time dream to do a film on Draupadi and the film is expected to be a fiercely modern and revisionist interpretation of the ‘Mahabharata’.

“Madhuri is the best person for this role,” Jha said when enquired about Madhuri.

Madhuri Dixit to play Draupadi

Earlier reports suggested that Madhuri Dixit will be seen opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Prakash Jha’s next flick, but the filmmaker has been successful in roping Madhuri to play "Draupadi" in his upcoming venture based on “Mahabharata”.

Mr. Jha is indeed going to work with Madhuri, not on a young man-older woman love story, but a period film.

Jha is also bemused by the rumours that indicate that he was making a movie with Ranbir. “I think Ranbir once said that he has a crush on Madhuri. Somebody must have put two and two together,” quips the director.

It’s been Prakash’s long-cherished dream to do a film on Draupadi and the flick will be a fiercely modern and revisionist interpretation of the ‘Mahabharata’. According to Jha, “Madhuri is the best person for this role”.

Dancing Queen Madhuri in Aditya Chopra’s next

After Aaja Nachle, Madhuri Dixit is all set to put the screen on fire in Aditya Chopra’s next directorial venture. Madhuri was approached by Aditya Chopra to star in his next flick which is said to be a women centric story.


Aditya Chopra, who was holidaying in the US sometime back, met Madhuri with script at her residence. Madhuri is yet to confirm her views. Besides this, Madhuri is also expected to be doing Prakash Jha’s adaptation of ‘Lolita’ with Ranbir Kapoor.

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Madhuri Dixit goes 36-24-36

The heartthrob of millions, Madhuri Dixit is heard to be seen in 36-24-36. The actress is not pushing hard to achieve that dream figure. But the atypical title 36-24-36 happens to be her forthcoming flick with Meghna Gulzar. Daughter of the famous poet, writer and director Gulzar saab, Meghna Gulzar who earlier gave films like Filhaal, Just Married and a segment in Dus Kahaniyaan is all set to start a film titled 36-24-36 with Madhuri Dixit Nene.

According to the hearsay 36-24-36 will be an out and out comedy film. As the title suggests the film would be about weight loss and measurements. According to Meghna, Madhuri will play the central protagonist in the film. If everything goes accordingly than this would be the first time Madhuri will be seen in a comic role. The film will be produced by Pritish Nandy communications.

Currently Madhuri is busy with Bachchans “The Unforgettable Tour” and in talks with Meghna Gulzar. More details on 36-24-36 will be finalised after Madhuri finishes with the tour.

The Unforgettable Tour likely to be Unforgettable

The Unforgettable Tour of the Bachchans is scheduled to start from July 18, promises to just be like its name 'Unforgettable'. Now that Madhuri has also agreed to be part of the tour, both Madhuri and Aishwarya Rai will be seen performing on the famous 'Dola re' number from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas.

A source says, "After Akshay Kumar agreed to be part of the tour for some shows, Madhuri also gave her nod. Aishwarya and Abhishek have already begun rehearsing for the show and are quite excited about it. Madhuri is meanwhile rehearsing for the songs as well. Both Madhuri and Aishwarya who set the screen on fire will be seen performing for the first ever time together on stage with 'Dola re'. Madhuri will be a guest performer on the show in select cities just like Akshay Kumar. The entire Bachchan family is eager to perform on the 'Kajra re' number as well."

Preity Zinta and Ritesh Deshmukh are the other performers apart from the Bachchans.

Madhuri Awarded the Padmashree

The original dhak dhak girl of Hindi film industry, Madhuri Dixit, has been honoured with the Padmashree Award.

The charming lady, who is in Delhi, says, “it’s a wonderful feeling that your years of hard work has culminated into such a prestigious Award. It’s like an icing on the cake. I am really honoured.”

As we ask Madhuri whether she feels that it’s little late for her to achieve the award, she smilingly replies, “Awards are important, but I never aspired for any. I just put my best foot forward. I’ve enjoyed working and dancing in front of the camera. I’ve always loved the art”.

That evening seems graced with the presence of Madhuri with her husband Dr. Sriram Nene and her father-in-law. Controlling little with the excitement of the award, Madhuri adds further, “I am here without my children.

My mother-in-law and my parents are in Denver looking after my children. We were all so excited when they announced that I was chosen for the award. I thought the Padmashree was accorded only for scientists.

It was only when I was flooded with calls and e-mails I realized how important it was for me in life.”

Madhuri still looks lost with her scene of receiving the award from the first Indian Woman President Pratibha Patil. Madhuri explains, “It’s a great feeling. She is the first Lady of the country and I am receiving an award from her.

It brings to mind all the women empowerment that we talk about. It’s an added Prestige here in India now. I am delighted.”

Madhuri will be celebrating her birthday on the 15th of May. As asked if she has planned anything for the day, she says, “I am planning to go back since my children are there. I have not decided how we are going to celebrate it. Maybe we will have dinner with family and friends. I have no plan right now.”

Where Madhuri is present the talk is of course incomplete without few chatty words about films. The charismatic beauty smiles back and says, “I have no plans of doing any films. I have got a lot of offers but I have not heard any script. I haven’t decided yet.”

Hum Aapke Hai Kaun Sequel to be made?

The sequel bug seems to have bitten Sooraj Barjatya.

According to sources, the filmmaker may make a sequel to his huge blockbuster, Hum Aapke Hai Koun...?

HAHK, starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit , had made history when it ran for more than five years in theatres, and is one of the biggest hits Hindi cinema has ever produced.

Barjatya seems to have roped in Salman for the sequel already, and the actor is quite pleased to star in it. After all, Salman has always said that he could never say no to a Rajshri production because the Barjatyas were the first to give him a break as a hero in Maine Pyaar Kiya. The film went on to become one of Salman's big hits, and made him a star overnight.

The HAHK sequel will also star the Vivah couple, Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao .

Madhuri has been offered a role in the film too but it is unclear whether the actress will take it up.

Madhuri is Bridging Eras, says Anil Mehta

It wasn't easy to direct Madhuri Dixit in her comeback film, but director Anil Mehta thanks the actress for making it a smooth ride for him.

'She's such an easygoing person. She never let me get stressed about making Madhuri Dixit's comeback film. She was willing to give all of herself,' Mehta told IANS in an interview.

'She's still in equally splendid form. And she's bridging eras. She not only represents the kind of films that were made in the 1980s, but also cinema of today where she has a prominent place. It was such an asset to have her on the sets,' he added.

Mehta placed 'Aaja Nachle' in a small town because big cities don't fascinate him.

'I told Aditya Chopra of an idea about a small town setting. Those big urban fables don't interest me. The film may look lavish because of the dances. But I've kept the treatment very simple.' –adds Mehta.

Excerpts from the interview:
Q: The small-town ambience in 'Aaja Nachle' is splendid.
A: We created it on a set in Mumbai and if people thought it was a location that's a big compliment. I went on a 20-day recce, checked out towns like Bhopal and Indore. Lots of real construction material was used on the sets. We wove in the chaos and confusion of a small town into our fictional town.

Q: Did Madhuri come into the picture before or after you wrote the script?
A: It's a bit of a chicken-and-egg thing. The idea was floating in my head. Then Madhuri was cast and the story just flowed from there.

Q: Did Madhuri make it any easier for you?
A: She's such an easygoing person. She never let me get stressed about making Madhuri Dixit's comeback film. She was willing to give all of herself.

Q: The last image we have of Madhuri is as Chandramukhi in 'Devdas'.
A: She's still in equally splendid form. And she's bridging eras. She not only represents the kind of films that were made in the 1980s, but also cinema of today where she has a prominent place. It was such an asset to have her on the sets. Right now I'm this lady's biggest fan.

Q: Did you ever anticipate furore over a line in a song?
A: Not at all. If you look at the spirit of the film, it isn't about discrimination, it's about the participation of people from all walks of life.

Q: My objection to 'Aaja Nachle' is that the dances in the film do not represent our traditional culture.
A: Please define culture. It varies from person to person. The film is more about those cultural spaces where people can come together. My film wasn't aimed at propagating a purist culture. It's about bringing people from different walks of life for one endeavour. I didn't want to define culture.

Q: The long staged Laila-Majnu climax seems homage to traditional Indian theatre.
A: I'm sure even theatre purists will find complaints against it. Even as a play is staged there's cinema seeping into the sequence. But yes, again I wanted to depict a participative spirit. In college I've dabbled in theatre.

Q: You're known to do work only now and then.
A: That's why I moved from Mumbai to Bangalore. I wanted to live peacefully. But somehow I've worked at my own pace. I was fighting shy of direction for long. One day when I was shooting 'Veer-Zaara' Aditya Chopra asked me if I wanted to direct. I've kept the treatment very simple.

Q: Why did you choose to hand over the cinematography to someone else?
A: I purposely made that choice. You've to be very talented to do both direction and cinematography. When I took Mohanan on, I let him interpret my vision from the start. The whole business of direction is so all consuming, I left all others aspects of the film to others. Cinema to me is about collaboration with everyone including choreographer who in this case is very important. I'd always insist on getting a cinematographer on board when I'm directing.

Q: What would your next directorial assignment be?
A: I haven't given it any thought. Even as a cinematographer I never planned to take on another project before finishing the one I was doing. I intend to do the same as a director. After 'Aaja Nachle' it's my time to hibernate. source