33rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF)

Congratulations to Sridevi and Boney Kapoor for getting awards on the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) 2009 for their contribution to Indian Cinema. Brother in law Anil Kapoor was among Bollywood personalities to get such award as well.

Boney Kapoor has locked the script and filming dates for Mr India sequel, starring Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan and Sridevi, who makes a comeback with this film. “We’ve already locked in the script. In two weeks, we’ll finalize the director,” said producer Boney Kapoor, adding that the filming will begin early next year.

Boney wanted Anurag Kapoor to direct the film last year but Anurag chose to go for Rakesh Roshan’s Kites.
Boney has waited long to relaunch the career of his wife, Sridevi, and with this film he has found the right launch vehicle. Anil Kapoor is the original Mr India but one would have to wait and see how Salman Khan fits into the script. He could well be the new Mogambo!

Earlier this year there was a talk of Shah Rukh Khan being offered the role of Mogambo but it was never confirmed.
“I don’t think I can make a film without Salman. He is in Mr India 2 and also in the sequels to No Entry and Wanted. I’m his new Sooraj Barjatya.” 

Boney says there is also going to be a young pair in the film but their names have not been disclosed yet.
Shekhar Kapoor, who directed the original film, has penned the script of the film. Talking about the story he said, “I have written a basic but modern story. It is about the present day youth and what is happening with technology today.” Shekhar will oversee the project.

Bollywood superstars and leading Indian singers are expected to attract tens of thousands of fans to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium this week. The concert “Southern Dreamz 2009” will celebrate 38th National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), The performers will be Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Prabhu Deva. Other stars, such as Celina Jaitley, Neha Dhupia, Tanusree Dutta, Nitu Chandra, Reema Sen, Negar Khan and Mumait Khan will also perform.

Now the good news is that Sridevi will be the special guest for the evening, and Boman Irani and Mona Singh will anchor the show. The Mega event will be held on December 2 2009. So be sure if you can to lookout for the Devi.