_________________________________________________________________ Screen weekly newsletter Edition of Oct Nov 19, 2004 - Nov 26, 2004 ************************* THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES ************************* ASHUTOSH GOWARIKAR Patriot His office, resurrected in late music composer Madan Mahan�s recording studio, is buzzing with pre-release preparations of Swades. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ /------------------------ advertisement ------------------------ No 1 Indian Matrimonials - 550,000+ members, 150,000+ photo profiles, 16,000+ successful matches! Register & Contact members for FREE!! http://ads.expressindia.com/adsnew/adclick.php?bannerid=400&zoneid=63&source=&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shaadi.com%2Findex.php%3Fptnr%3Dieom ------------------------ advertisement ------------------------/ _______________________________________________________________ FILMS ***** I was reluctant to do 'Mughal-e-Azam' History was recreated as Mughal-e-Azam returned to the theatres after 44 years. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ 1980 Melody in the movies The year 1980 also noted for one of the biggest catastrophes to hit Hindi film music�the death of the Mohammed Rafi on July 31. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ TAKE 25 | 2000 Aparna sen In Focus and AsianImages are presenting an Aparna Sen retrospective as part of the Asian Women�s Festival titled Tongues on Fire 2000. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ ALI'S NOTES Yeh paisa aisa kaisa hai? And talking about paisa, money, the only power, pleasure and pressure that matters today. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ DID YOU KNOW Dilip Kumar There are several stories about the legendary actor, Dilip Kumar interfering with his directors.�Why not?� once the actor said. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ ON THE SETS Insan The negative cutting of Insan has begun. Its getting ready for December-January release. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Goa ready for film festival The International Film Festival of India 2004 to be held in Goa, will attract a host of top celebrities. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ RUSHES DMS Film and AB Corp launch Family Keshu Ramsay�s DMS Film (P) Ltd and AB Corp Ltd launched Family. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and marking the debut Aryaman, the film will be directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi. http://www.screenindia.com/films/ _______________________________________________________________ MUSIC ************* MUSIC DIRECTOR An album to remember Music director Laxmikant was so named because he was born on Laxmi Poojan day (Diwali) in 1939. And it was perhaps an apt name in many senses, even if L-P�s work was predominantly an ode to Saraswati. Add Pyarelal as a musical genius whose name has a connotation with romance. http://www.screenindia.com/music/ FILM MUSIC Attitude The Musafir soundtrack is out in the market, and �Rabba...�, �Saaqi...� and �Tej dhaar...� are making waves. http://www.screenindia.com/music/ MUSIC REVIEWS Ab...Bas! Daboo Malik scores a pleasant mix of familiar melodies and some attractive rhythmic numbers. http://www.screenindia.com/music/ NEW RELEASES Maa Ka Aanchal Rajan Bawa, Vikas Bali, Ashok Chopra, Vikrant, Priti and Nirupama sing odes to Sherawali Ma. http://www.screenindia.com/music/ NEWS Music For Rejuvenation Music Today issues 12 volumes of unique therapeutic music albums aimed at rejuvenating each of the twelve Zodiac signs. http://www.screenindia.com/music/ ____________________________________________________________ REGIONAL ***************** NTERVIEW On a hattrick I dare to take risks. Because without risks there would be no meaning in life. DILEEP, who is presently amongst the most popular Malayalam stars turned producer and distributor with his highly successful CID Moosa. On to his second production venture, Kathavasheshan, he chats about the film. http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ MALYALAM Political Affair Produced by Sherin, December is directed by Ashok R Nath, who had earlier directed Saphalam. http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ MARATHI Woman power Kanchan Adhikari is very perturbed. A call from the Censors and the first-time filmmaker is aghast. http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ TELUGU Disappointing Director K Vishwanath chooses a wafer-thin plot for his comeback venture and hugely disappoints. http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ TAMIL Films, my lifeline Rajesh has carved a reputation among the Tamil audience in his own inimitable style. NEWS: Dhamini enters Tamil films http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ KANNADA News in Bangkok The unit of News starring Upendra, Reema Sen and Renuka Menon returned from Bangkok. http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ TOLLYGUNGE Srishti�s creative venture Children of thousands of families living outside Bengal are unfortunate, having being denied the Bengali culture. http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ TELEVISION Cinemala garners high TRPs Undoubtedly, Cinemala aired on Asianet every Sunday at 8.30 p.m. is a highly popular television show, watched by the young and the old alike. http://www.screenindia.com/regional/ _____________________________________________________________ TELEVISION ***************** FILM STAR IN SERIALS Assets or only initial attraction? They came, they saw and failed to conquer. Karisma, Raveena and Sridevi did their best to lure the audience but couldn�t sustain them. The question arises: Does television require film stars to attract viewers? Are they assets or mere initial attractions? And does television thrive more on content and star value? http://www.screenindia.com/television/ TELLY BUZZ Yeh Meri Life Hai Shama Sikandar�s life seems to be taking a turn for the better. After a couple of forgettable music videos and a miniscule role in the film Prem Aggan, she is finally getting it right. http://www.screenindia.com/television/ MUSIC VIDEOS Music videos on demand Music Choice is rarely noticed by its users, even though its service is in nearly 40 million homes. It operates the 40 audio music channels offered on many digital cable. http://www.screenindia.com/television/ BANGALI NEWS CHANNEL Star�s Bengali news channel may carry ABP logo Talks are on for use of the Ananda Bazar logo on the Bengali news channel from Star-Ananda Bazar Patrika stable. http://www.screenindia.com/television/ IBF Broadcasters lift embargo on Samsung, Reckitt Benckiser ads Embargo on Samsung and Reckitt Benckiser advertisements has been lifted across TV channels. http://www.screenindia.com/television/ JONES FESTIVAL ZMZ brings Indian Jones festival Zee Movie Zone is all set to present Harrison Ford in the swashbuckling character of Indiana Jones, based on early 19th century Italian archaeologist named Giovanni Belzoni. http://www.screenindia.com/television/ NEW NEWS CHANNEL Fox has future plans When CNN announced that it was shutting down CNNfn, its financial news channel, analysts immediately speculated that the demise would give the Fox News Channel the opening. http://www.screenindia.com/television/ _____________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL ***************** GOLDEN YEARS Pather Panchali - 50 years at Cannes In the year 1956, Pather Panchali arrived at Cannes finally, surpassing many hurdles and creating a phenomenal history for Indian cinema. Temporary obstacles of indifference, ignorance or prejudice could not eliminate the certainty that such a contribution to filmmaking would ultimately find appreciation. http://www.screenindia.com/international/ ____________________________________________________________ Visit us at http://www.expressindia.com for indepth coverage of news from around India, updated round the clock. 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