What got Sanjay Dutt excited?October 7th, 2009 Sanjay Dutt didn't require much convincing or cajoling to come on board for Eros International’s 'Aladin'. The moment he heard the film's concept, genre and they way it was envisioned to be brought on screen, he pronto said 'yes'.
ALADIN drums up the tempo!October 1st, 2009 A magical spell was cast on the people who were present at J.W Marriot on Monday evening where the cast and crew of Eros Internationals upcoming family entertainer Aladin directed by Sujoy Ghosh, came together to launch the music of this eagerly awaited film. Gracing the music launch was Big B himself, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sunil Lulla of Eros International, Director Sujoy Ghosh, Biren Ghose Executive Director Eros International, Music directors Vishal-Shekhar and Singers Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Music launch of AladinOctober 1st, 2009 It was a magical evening for the cast and crew of 'Aladin'. Everyone associated with the film could not withhold them from raving about Amitabh Bachchan and to share the stage with the legend for the first time was like a dream come true for everyone.
'Aladin' offers racy, foot-tapping songs (IANS Music Review)September 28th, 2009 Film: "Aladin"; Music Directors: Vishal-Shekhar; Lyricists: Vishal Dadlani and Anvita Dutt Guptan; Singers: Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shreya Ghosal, Sudesh Bhosle, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Anushka Manchanda, Sunidhi Chauhan and Sanjay Dutt; Rating:***
The soundtrack of the much-talked about Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Aladin", a contemporary take on the classic fairy tale, is racy and energetic. Composer duo Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani have tried to go beyond their usual tunes and beats.
Riteish rubs everything to find Genie!September 18th, 2009 Riteish Deshmukh is just like all of us. He too, always dreamt of finding a Genie by rubbing a lamp.
Divine Calling for Sanjay DuttSeptember 16th, 2009 This is one important year for Sanjay Dutt. He has five of his films releasing this year.
Aladin tickles Sanjus funny boneAugust 26th, 2009 He may have played a suave businessman in 'Kidnap' or a tough cop in 'Shoot Out At Lokhandwala'. However, Sanjay Dutt's identity has always been connected with being either 'Munnabhai' or 'Khalnayak'.
Saat saal baad- Big B and Sanju baba at loggerheads againAugust 22nd, 2009 In the current decade, Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt have worked together in half a dozen odd films. 'Shoot Out At Lokhandwala', 'Eklavya- The Royal Guard', 'Deewar- Let's Bring Our Heroes Home', 'Viruddh' and 'Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin' are some of these films.
Main Hoon Na, Soham Shah Finds A Savior In Sanjay DuttAugust 22nd, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
Recently Sanjay Dutt rushed back from Cape Town for barely 24 hours to Mumbai for a closed-door meeting with the depressed and isolated director Soham Shah. Soham simmering with the discontent caused by the demoniacal debacle of Luck has been rescued from the doldrums.
Ringmaster Sanjay strike fear in Genie Bachchan!August 12th, 2009 After the recent spate of films depicting Sanju Baba in his iconic ‘Bhai’ avatar, here is a complete overhaul of the original ‘Khalnayak’ of Hindi cinema. Come Diwali, Sanjay Dutt is all set to scorch the silver screen with what seems to be one of his most powerful roles of the decade– that of ‘Ringmaster’.
Dutt irked by Ajays decision to release their film on DiwaliAugust 12th, 2009 There is a strong buzz going around in the industry circles that Ajay Devgan, who wants to release All The Best, is planning to shell out Rs 50 lakhs if he wants his film to hit the theatres on October 16, the same day as Aladin, Blue and Main aur Mrs Khanna. Even a few tabloids have reported this today.
Fireworks between Big B and Aladin maker over IIFA performance? June 18th, 2009 There is a lot of buzz of going around in industry circles regarding Amitabh Bachchan’s non-performance on the Aladdin song at the recently concluded IIFA awards 2009. Ritesh Deshmukh along with newcomer Jacqueline Fernandes was to perform with Big B.
Sanjay Dutt gets three more tattoosJune 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt seems to have developed a fetish for tattoos. Just over a fortnight after he got both his parents' names inked on his chest, the 49-year-old actor has got three more tattoos - this time on his neck.
When Sanjay Dutt bailed out 'Aladin' director Sujoy GhoshMay 15th, 2009 By Joginder Tuteja
While it is common news that Sanjay Dutt plays the role of 'Ringmaster' in Sujoy Ghosh directed 'Aladin', not many are aware that he was also supposed to star in another film called 'Borivali' with Sujoy. Though it's a different matter that the film never took off and Sujoy went on to make 'Aladin', the film maker fondly remembers the time when the actor agreed to work in the film unconditionally.
Muunabhai to support Shankardada May 3rd, 2009 Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt may have been barred by the Supreme Court for contesting the elections as he has been convicted in a criminal case. But Sanjay has now turned into a full fledged politician.