Aamir to fly down to Mohali

As early as yesterday there were reports doing rounds in tabloids of Aamir clashing head on with King Khan with regards to hosting a bash in their respective homes with eminent B-town celebrities to watch the match between Ind-Pak that will take place tomorrow [30th March].

Rubbishing reports aside, news developing confirms that the perfectionist Khan will be flying down to Mohali to watch the match that the entire country is talking about right now. The Rang De Basanti star has apparently cancelled his shoot for Excel Entertainment’s next under the direction of  Reema Kagti.

Aamir is a keen follower of the game and is a great admirer/friend to Sachin Tendulkar. So he’s keen on cheering for team India to make sure that our country reaches the final. This is not the first time that he’ll be attending a cricket match; he was spotted for the IPL final between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in 2008 alongside Sachin Tendulkar.

So the Lagaan captain will have all his wishes and cheers for Team India. Wonder who will be more attracted, both the PM’s of either countries or the biggest Superstar of the country.

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I'm happy that I am directing 'Dhoom 3': Victor

After writing two instalments of successful action film "Dhoom" series, Vijay Krishna Acharya aka Victor is delighted to take on the responsibility of directing "Dhoom 3".

"I'm very happy as I am directing 'Dhoom 3'," said Victor, adding that he was sure from the very beginning he would be directing the movie.The first two instalments of the film were directed by Sanjay Gadhvi.

"I like to direct what I write. When I started writing (part three), I knew that I would be directing it. I became a writer by default, I always planned to direct a film. I am at pre-production stage and am happy wherever I am at present," Victor told. Aamir Khan has been roped in to play the pivotal role in "Dhoom 3". The female lead for the film is yet to be decided.

So does he find himself burdened with the expectations of "Dhoom" fans?

"As a filmmaker what you can hope to do is doing what drives you. I will make a film which I would believe I should do and I can. Commerce is in no one's hand and that should not be the only reason to make a film ever," said Victor who is sentimentally attached to his directorial debut, Tashan.

"It's the first film that I had directed; so it would always be close to my heart. Success and failure are a part of filmmaking. Of course, when you do and find no resonance, you should go back and find it," said Victor, who has also scripted "Pyaar Ke Side Effects" and penned the dialogues for Mani Ratnam's "Guru" and "Raavan".

"I did 'Raavan' in between. With Mani sir, I was assistant director. I am a writer and I write in Hindi, and it is not the first language of Mani sir. So I like being on the set with him. I love working with him because he is a great guy and you end learning many things."

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Aamir Khan’s next titled as Zakhmi

Aamir Khan’s much anticipated film under the direction of  Reema Khagti has finally got a name, it is titled as Zakhmi. The film sees Aamir playing the role of a crime branch police officer. This is the second time that the perfectionist Khan is donning the cap of a police officer after his stint in Sarfarosh [1999], which turned out to be a block buster.

Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee are playing the lead roles apart from Aamir. Excel Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar are producing Zakhmi.

Aamir is sporting a new look for Zakhmi. To give the film a realistic look the makers already conducted some workshops for the lead actors. It is slated to release early next year.

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