Dhoom 3 (2007)

After DHOOM and DHOOM 2, it is going to be some more ‘dhoom’ ahead. No, we are not talking about DHOOM 3 but a lesser-known film titled DHOOM DADAKKA, which is gearing up for release this April.

Starring Sameer Dattani and Shaad Randhawa in lead along with Aarti Chhabria and Shama Sikander, DHOOM DADAKKA is a youthful fun entertainer that has been shot prominently in Thailand. The promotion of the film has begun with an item song ‘Dhoom Dadaka’ which is based on ‘bhangra’ beats.

Featuring all the four leads, the number is foot tapping and has a catchy appeal to it. (more…)

Aamir Khan, one of the most respected actors in the Hindi film industry, is known to be reclusive and controversial. There are always rumors surrounding Aamir but rarely does he speak to the press about them.

The past year has been no exception. News reports about his forthcoming film Tare Zameen Par and Gajini have been appearing sporadically in the media. But more important, the stories of his about-to-collapse marriage with Kiran Rao have been making the rounds throughout the year. Media reports have also hinted that after his hugely publicized stint as a social activist in the Narmada Bachao Andolan, Aamir was a stepping stone to a career in politics.

In one sweeping and rare interview, Aamir has now chosen to clear the air. (more…)

Number three must be the favourite digit of filmbuffs and filmmakers worldwide. And that’s because, after a successful run of sequels of films last year, their third parts are on the anvil. Hollywood has already taken a successful lead with Spiderman: 3, which garnered good revenue across continents.

The other third versions that Hollywood is preparing are: Shrek 3, Rush Hour 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Worlds End, etc. But apna Bollywood is not far behind, as it too is preparing its third sequel of Munnabhai and Koi Mil Gaya.

Besides, there are rumours of a Dhoom:3 as well. So is making sequels of a hit film becoming a safer bet for filmmakers and will they be third time lucky? LT tries to explore this trend. (more…)

With the third installment of Dhoom in the offing, which of the top Bollywood Khans will steal the thunder? Here is a look at what’s buzzing in Bollywood on Thursday.

Khan-troversy over Dhoom

Will it be Shah Rukh Khan versus Aamir Khan ? Or will it be Shah Rukh Khan vs Saif Ali Khan? The announcement of Dhoom’s third installment is bound to make more news that the film itself and more so because director Aditya Chopra is behind the camera this time.

The buzz is that Chopra junior originally wanted Aamir opposite King Khan for Dhoom 3 but is now settling for Saif Ali Khan.

While the casting jugglery goes on here is one actor we promise who will be part of Dhoom’s latest action adventure – Uday Chopra.

if grapevine is to be believed, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, star children of Rishi Kapoor & Anil Kapoor respectively, may also be roped in for the the third installation of ‘Dhoom’ franchise - ‘Dhoom 3′.

Being in news ever since both the youngsters were roped in as Assistant Directors for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Black’, they have been making steady progress in the shoot of their launchpad ‘Saanwariya’, which is aiming for a Diwali release.

With the film as well as the lead actors’ carrying great reports, there have been feelers from the Yash Raj camp about the two being almost a part of D3. (more…)

Ever since the promos of Nishabd are out, with a nimble Jiah drenched in water, she has caught attention of the public eye and now the stunning actress is being flooded with offers.

“i have been getting a lot of offers,” says Jiah, “but i have not decided anything as yet.” Jiah recently got an offer from Sanjay Gadhvi of Dhoom and Dhoom 2 fame. As rumours have it, Jiah refused to work with Gadhvi as he did not divulge much about his upcoming project, which was simply not acceptable to Jiah. (more…)

A strong rumor doing the rounds of the industry is, Sanjay Gadhvi is back in the Yash Raj camp. After directing three films for the premier production house — MERE YAAR Ki SHAADi HAi, DHOOM and DHOOM 2 — Gadhvi’s next film is with Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. [GOLMAAL, BHAGAM BHAG]. Reportedly, Gadhvi has also been asked to helm DHOOM 3 for Yash Raj.

“it’s a false siren. Whatever you’ve heard is untrue,” Gadhvi tells me, even before i pose the question. Surely, the rumor must’ve reached Gadhvi’s ears too. “There’s no question of going back to Yash Raj. i am not associated with DHOOM 3 either. My next film is for Ashtavinayak,” Gadhvi makes his first official statement. (more…)

A lot of speculation is doing the rounds regarding Aamir Khan’s home production ‘Taare Zameen Par’. The 45 day schedule has apparently gone beyond 120 prompting many in the media circles to talk in hushed whispers. Never mind.

Knowing the perfectionist Khan, the end result will be worth all the toil. Hopefully. But the whisper that is gaining credence is that Aamir Khan is all set to replace Shahrukh Khan in the forthcoming ‘Dhoom 3′.

Another bit of rumour doing the rounds is that Akshay Kumar shall be playing the negative role. Now, considering that John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan made the ‘bad’ look oh-so-cool in the first two versions, it seems like a distant probability that Aamir shall opt for anything less than the best for himself in brand Dhoom that is exceeding all expectations of box office grandiose. (more…)

Brakes will be applied on scenes of bike racing and rash driving in Bollywood movies if the Maharashtra transport commissioner has his way.

Alarmed by a spate of accidents involving speeding bikes, Transport Commissioner S.D. Shinde has asked the Censor Board of india to delete scenes of bike racing and rash driving from films.

“i want bike and car racing scenes to be banned in movies since the youth is trying to ape the actors’ stunts. This only leads to accidents as these youths have no expertise and are not capable of handling such powerful bikes,” he said. (more…)

Sanjay Gadhvi’s decision to quit the Yashraj camp doesn’t seem to have gone down well with Aditya Chopra.

Adi, who believes that Gadhvi owes his success to the Yashraj banner, is not leaving any stone unturned to teach him a lesson. Besides planning another Dhoom sequel, Chopra has now decided to entrust its making to scriptwriter Vikram Krishna Acharya.

initial rumours suggested Chopra himself would wield the megaphone for Dhoom 3, but Acharya is now believed to be making his directorial debut with the film. (more…)