'Kites' background score of global standard: Sulaiman MerchantSeptember 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Known for their edgy and racy background scores in "Dhoom 2", "Chak De! India" and "Krrish", music composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant are now looking forward to their next creation "Kites", which they promise matches international standards. "We are eagerly waiting and looking forward to the release of the film 'Kites' where we have worked on the background score.
Anurag Basu to make film on his own lifeJune 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Nothing that the talented Anurag Basu has directed for screen can equal his turbulent and shocking life story. So he is all set to put it on celluloid.
Sensuality in 'Kites' not meant to titillate: Rakesh Roshan (Interview)June 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Actor-turned filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, who openly admits that he would love to work with his superstar son Hrithik in every film of his, says their latest offering "Kites" may have made news for its sensuous scenes, but the sensuality is "not meant to titillate". "The sensuality is not worked into the film to unnecessarily titillate or cater to any specific audiences.
Hrithik turns English teacher for Barbara MoriMay 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - It's not just fame that "Kites" has brought to Mexican actress Barbara Mori. She has also learnt English while shooting for the romantic-action thriller and it was none other than co-star Hrithik Roshan who turned teacher on the sets.
No English? No Problem Barbara Mori Learns On The JobMay 21st, 2009 Did anyone in India know who Barbara Mori was until the Roshans brought her over for Kites?
And now after Cannes,Barbara is being recognized on an international podium. It’s not just fame that Kites has brought Ms Mori.She also knew no English before she started shooting for Kites.
Kangana ditched coz Hrithik needed no distraction but Barbara at Cannes for KitesMay 20th, 2009 Director Anurag Basu, producer Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan have returned to Mumbai from Cannes while Barbara Mori, happy with her moment of red-carpeted fame has gone back to Mexico, all happy at the way the 9-minute trailer of Kites has been received at the international jamboree. But the one voice of dissent in the glamorous event that we cannot hear thanks to the din of clinking champagne glasses, is Kangna Ranaut’s.
Do you think Kangana wasn't hot enough to accompany Hrithik to Cannes for Kites but BarbaraMay 20th, 2009 MUMBAI - Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori hogged the limelight at the Cannes red carpet for upcoming film 'Kites' but Kangana Ranaut, who plays a pivotal role in the film, was not invited for the event. Producer Rakesh Roshan has cited a last minute plan as the reason for the miss.
Hrithik, Barbara and Rakesh Roshan walk the red carpet and attend cocktail reception at CannesMay 18th, 2009 Post the first look unveiling of the film ‘Kites’ on May 15th, 2009 at the Cannes Film Festival, BIG Pictures hosted a grand cocktail reception for the ‘Kites’ cast, crew and international buyers and distributors. Thereafter Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Rakesh Roshan along with Prasoon Joshi walked the red carpet to attend a screening of the Hollywood film ‘Bright Star’ directed by Jane Campion, who Hrithik is a fan of.
Big Pictures Unveils First Look Of KitesMay 15th, 2009 AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2009
BIG Pictures, motion pictures brand of Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd today unveiled the first look of KITES, its tent pole international production at a press conference held in Cannes. Present at the conference were Indian superstar Hrithik Roshan, Mexican actress Barbara Mori, director Anurag Basu and writer, producer Rakesh Roshan.
Barbara Mori Hrithik Roshan At CannesMay 14th, 2009 Hrithik Roshan is heading for Cannes with his first international project Kites later this week . Father Rakesh Roshan and director Anurag Basu will accompany the film’s leading man.
Hrithik, Barbara head for Cannes to promote 'Kites'May 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is set to attend the special screening of his much-talked about film 'Kites' with co-star Barbara Mori, said his father Rakesh Roshan who also added that he will project the movie as his production house's first truly international product. Director Anurag Basu will also be there with them at 62nd Cannes Film Festival that opened Wednesday.
Hrithik: "Barbara Mori Insisted On The Kiss"May 13th, 2009 While shooting a critical sequence in Santa Fe, Babara Mori made her shy co-star Hrithik Roshan discard his desi inhibitions to express love in one of its natural manifestations. The kiss.
Kites initial publicity ignores Kangana Ranaut?May 13th, 2009 One look at the Kites synopsis and it immediately strikes that there is no mention of Kangana Ranaut who plays a significant role in this Hrithik Roshan – Barbara Mori starrer. Kites is directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Hrithik’s dad Rakesh Roshan.
Hrithik Roshans Kites to be showcased at CannesMay 9th, 2009 The purchase of rights deal (of reportedly Rs. 150 crore) between Rakesh Roshan and BIG Pictures for Roshan produced Kites has been touted as the biggest film deal Bollywood has ever witnessed.
Hrithik taking active interest in Kites post productionMay 3rd, 2009 Sources claim Hrithik Roshan is taking a very active interest in the post production of his home production Kites. The film stars Hrithik along side Spanish starlet Barbara Mori and Kangana Ranaut and is directed by Anurag Basu.