Showing posts with label Vivek Oberoi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vivek Oberoi. Show all posts

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Watch out Hrithik, Vivek is learning to fly X-Men style for Krrish 2


The actor is completing flying hours for his role for Krrish sequel

Vivek Oberoi is making sure that he finished his training that will equip him to fly a plane before he starts shooting for Krrish 2. It is learnt that he will be doing some daredevil aerial stunts for the climax scene with Hrithik Roshan in the next Rakesh Roshan movie.

A well-placed source told us that Vivek has enrolled at a flying institute in Florida, US. And as and when he can, he takes off, to complete his flying hours before he can get his license.

"Considering the curiosity surrounding the next Krissh sequel, the production house is trying to keep things under wraps as the film starts shooting later this November, " said our informer, adding that Vivek too, is being cautious about not letting out any information.

Reportedly, his character is inspired from Patrick Stewart's Professor Charles Xavier in the Hollywood's X-Men series. Interestingly, there's a mutant angle in the Rakesh Roshan directed movie as Chitrangada Singh's character is based on Mystique, who can transform herself completely into another individual.

The X factor

Another source revealed that the actor is relegated to the wheelchair for a considerable portion of the film. "He can move only his hands for a major part of the movie.

But later, he is cured and gains mobility before the action-filled climax, " says the source, adding that this is when he flies a plane for the confrontational sequences.

Interestingly, Professor X, as Charles Xavier is also called in the X-Men series, also has a special plane for himself and his team. Maybe that's the inspiration for the producer-director, who's also said to be planning a specially designed aircraft for Vivek's character in the movie.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Friday, June 4, 2010

Salman, Ash and Vivek have not talked to each other

The upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards 2010 is turning out to be interesting for more reasons than one.
If cricket fans are eager to watch the charity cricket match between Indian celebrities and Sri Lankan cricketers, many must be very eager to know the coming together of Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi at the film festival to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 3 to 5 June.

Salman had earlier revealed that he would perform at the event. He will also play the charity cricket match along with Dino Morea, Vinod Kambli, Kiran More and others. Vivek too will attend the film festival to restart his Project Hope to help in the reconstruction of a village in Sri Lanka.

Adding more spice, Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of the event, had earlier revealed that his daughter-in-law Aishwarya would attend it.

It is common knowledge that Salman, Ash and Vivek have not talked to each other ever since the love triangle happened a few years ago. Ash is now happily married to Abhishek Bachchan; Salman is going not so steady with Katrina Kaif and Vivek has revived his career, though not very lucky with his love life.

Lets hope all goes well between the three

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ram Gopal Varma to resurrect Vivek Oberoi's career

He launched Vivek Oberoi seven years back and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has once again come to actor's rescue as he says that his upcoming directorial venture 'Rakta Charitra' will resurrect Vivek's career.

After launching him in superhit 'Company' in 2002, Varma went ahead and made 'Road' and 'Dum' with the actor, who was being touted as the next big thing in Bollywood.

Then came Yashraj's 'Saathiya' which marked the biggest hit of Vivek's career but little did the actor know that its about relationships and right attitude in Bollywood.

Soon after his infamous Salman Khan-bashing press conference, came Vivek's downfall with no leading filmmaker wanting to work him.

The actor's high-headedness even put off his mentor, Varma, and the filmmaker vowed not to work with him again.

However, after Vivek's constant effort to rebuild their relationship, the two have buried their hatchet and this time Varma is launching the actor as Paritala Ravi in 'Rakta Charitra', a biopic on rebel-turned-politician in Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.

"Vivek is a very fine actor. I have always had faith in his potential," Varma said.

The director added that Vivek was the perfect choice for the role as no one else could have pulled off the character.

"I know that if given a powerful role, Vivek can do wonders and that is what he has done in Rakta Charitra. It is going to be the biggest film of his career," Varma added.

It was Vivek's intensity coupled with his vulnerability, which made him a perfect choice to play Paritala Ravi, according to Varma.

The director has finished shooting 80 per cent of the film which is being simultaneously shot in Hindi, Telegu and Tamil.

Another actor, who Varma says will be the surprise package in the film, is Shatrughan Sinha, who will be seen new moustache-less avatar playing a role inspired by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao.

Varma, who "reinvented" Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan with films like 'Nishabd', 'Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag' and 'Sarkar' says it is exciting for him to cast senior actors and give them roles which challenge their existing image.

"I have always admired Shatrughan Sinha and I was keen to do something drastically different with him which you will see in Rakta Charitra. His character plays a major part in the rise of Ravi," Varma said.

The filmmaker is also bringing South Indian star Suriya to Bollywood. Since it's actor's first Hindi film, Suriya is leaving no stone unturned to vow the Bollywood audience.

Suriya, whose lead role in 'Ghajini' was emulated by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in its Hindi remake, seems to have convincingly impressed director. With muscular body and a highly emoting face, Suriya is any director's dream, Varma says.

"Suriya is the one to watch out for," said Varma.

'Rakta Charitra' is about 5 hours long and will be divided into two parts and released within three months gap.

The first part is expected to hit the screens in August.

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