It doesn't sound like Sonu's voice in the promo... sounds like Javed Ali & the
alaap was definitely Kailash Kher...
" The search is more important than the destination " - a r rahman -
--- On Sun, 14/12/08, Chord wrote:
From: Chord
Subject: [arr] Re: Delhi-6 promo unveiled at Dubai IFF 2008
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2008, 10:00 PM
I am extremely excited about the music prospects for this film.
Storyline reminds me of Swades in a basic way. It's a movie about
discovery, learning, etc., which would allow for some soulful, thought
provoking music, which is right up ARR's alley. And with Mehra known
to give quite a bit of creative freedom to ARR from his RDB
experience, look out for a stunning soundtrack coming up. We already
know that Amitabh Bacchan heard a devotional piece "Maula" and just
couldn't stop listening to it. Movie is urban based, NRI
perspectives, which should allow for some great fusion. This
soundtrack should be out next month if the movie sticks to its Feb 20
release.
I don't want to raise too much expectations for myself, but I am
extremely, extremely excited about the music possibilities here. And
good to know that Sonu Nigam is singing!
--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Vinod Raju" wrote:
>
>
> Abhishek, Sonam, Rakeysh Mehra meet the media in Dubai
>
> by Aabha Sahai
> Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and Rakeysh Mehra at the photo call
> for "Delhi-6" in Dubai on December 14, 2008 picture: ITP Images
> Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra presented a first look at his next
> film "Delhi-6" (earlier titled in "Dilli 6") to the media at the
> Dubai International Film Festival today (December 14, 2008).
>
> The very short, intense looking teaser was a collage of scenes from
> old Delhi such as the Friday prayers at the Jama Masjid and cycle
> rickshaws in the meandering lanes of the old town interspersed with
> shots of the Statue of Liberty, a carefree Sonam Kapoor dancing with
> a pigeon perched on her head and Abhishek Bachchan in a variety of
> moods. And a soulful, unmistakably A.R. Rahman number in Sonu
> Nigam's voice playing in the background.
>
> "The film is about Roshan Mehra, who travels to India with his
> ailing grandmother. Little does he realise that this short trip will
> turn into the longest journey of his life – a journey where he
> discovers India and himself," said Mehra. The story is told against
> the backdrop of the walled city of old Delhi. And the number 6 in
> the title is the postal pin code of the area.
>
> "I grew up in Delhi, but contrary to media reports this film is not
> autobiographical, " clarified Mehra. "I based it in old Delhi because
> I believe that the city is a microcosm of India in terms of our
> mindset. But despite the ancient setting, the film is an exploration
> of contemporary Indian society," he added. Mehra also said that
> like "Rang De Basanti", this film too has political overtones
> because he believes that "we cannot and should not avoid politics".
>
> Speaking about his role, Abhishek said, "This film presents a
> foreigner's point of view of what the real India is and I could
> identify with that because I was away from India for many years
> during my schooling. Doing this film was a life changing experience
> for me and I am happy I got this opportunity to discover myself."
>
> Sonam Kapoor believes that her character Bittu represents today's
> Indian youth. "Bittu has her quirks and strengths. And I hope young
> people learn something from her mistakes and struggles and they feel
> inspired to accept their own culture instead of trying to blindly
> ape others," she said.
>
> Looking strikingly pretty in a black D&G dress and magenta shoes,
> Sonam incidentally got the biggest applause when she the "Delhi-6"
> team was introduced to the room full of media.
>
> The film's stellar cast includes Waheeda Rehman, Om Puri, Rishi
> Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Pawan Malhotra, Atul Kulkarni, Supriya Pathak,
> Tanvi Azmi, Divya Dutta, Vijay Raaz, Deepak Dobriyal and KK Raina.
> It is co-produced by UTV and Mehra and slated for release on
> February 20, 2009.
>
> http://www.masala. com/9071- first-look- at-delhi- 6
>
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