Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar in November
10th Sept 2005 20.37 IST
By Aparajita Ghosh

Finally, after much wait, the Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty starrer Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar will hit the theatres in November.

The music of the movie was released more than six months back. Even its promos were taken off the air after a brief stint. And all this while there came no news of when the movie would make it to the theatres.

But now its producer Bobby Kent has confirmed to Bollywood Trade that the movie would release on November 18.

Bobby feels that the delay in the movie’s release would not affect its run at the box-office because “the film will be a fresh one for the audiences,” he says.

Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar has Salman Khan playing Ayaan, a young robust dynamic and handsome man from an upper middle-class family. Shilpa Shetty plays a beautiful model Ahana, who belongs to a very liberal ultra rich family.

Directed by K.S. Adhiyaman, the movie also stars Reema Lagoo, Mohnish Behl, Asif Sheikh and Shakti Kapoor.

This is the fourth film of Shilpa and Salman together after ‘Auzaar’, Phir Milenge and Garv .

'Shaadi Karke...' on November 18?
By Manissha Despaande,
Bollywood Trade News Bureau

The Salman starrer, SHAADI KARKE PHAS GAYA YAAR, which has been awaiting release for more than a year now, has now been fixed for a November 18 release, according to its producer Bubby Kent. Says Kent, "We were planning an October release but we are planning to launch the music once again," he explains. It may be recalled that the music of the film was released more than six months ago by Tips. The music promos were subsequently discontinued after being played for one week on the satellite channels. Kent feels that the delay is unlikely to affect the film's prospects. "It is not as if we announced and cancelled the release of the film several times. Whatever the people in the trade feel, the film will be a fresh one for the audiences."

Kent is also hoping to cash on the success of the recently released Tamil version of the film, starring Madhavan, which got an encouraging response down south. "The others felt that I would be upset with director Adhiyamaan for re-making the film in Tamil and releasing it without my knowledge but it has only proved a blessing in disguise for me," he reveals.

Meanwhile the stars of the film have stopped tracking the release date of the film. Says Shilpa Shetty who plays the lead role opposite Salman in the film, "I am not aware about the fate of the film and when it's going to release. I finished shooting for the film more than two years back. Let' hope it will release some day."

'Shaadi Karke...' draws hope from Tamil success
By Manissha Despaande, Mumbai:

Producer Bubby Kent has decided not to take any action against director Adhiyamaan for re-making his Salman Khan starrer "Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar" in Tamil and releasing it in the south.

Kent, who was in London for the past four months, was in for a big surprise when he returned Wednesday and learnt that Adhiyamaan had remade the film in Tamil with Madhavan, and also released it.

"Shaadi..." has been awaiting release for more than a year now and is stuck in a financial mess. The success of its Tamil version could change things, with Kent even mulling an October release now, reports Bollywood Trade.

"I was definitely taken by surprise because Adhiyamaan had never discussed this at any point of time, but I guess he was fed up of the endless wait. Besides, the story is entirely his, though I hold the rights to the film," said Kent.

In fact, Kent gave up the idea of protesting after the encouraging opening that the southern version has got.

"The terrific opening the film has got in the south has led me to dismiss any problems I may have with Adhiyaaman. The opening response will definitely boost the prospects of the Hindi version here. It shows that the film is already a prospective hit," mused Kent, adding that he was now looking at an October release for the film.

Salman Khan Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya ??

No, not yet. Neither Salman Khan got trapped in married life nor the film “Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya Yaar”, Salman Khan with Shilpa Shetty got released due to various reasons. But director Adhiyamaan was quick enough to realize the potential and remade the film in Tamil, named as “Priyasakhi”.


Tamil superstar Madhavan played the leadind role with Sadaa in the film “Priyasakhi”, about a squabbling newly married couple, and Madhavan admits that the film has taught him a lot in his real marriage with Sarita, who is expecting a child soon.

According to Salman “It is a really funny take on marriage. The couple in the film just fight and fight. You don’t know what they are fighting about. But you can’t help laughing and crying with them.”

While the Tamil viewers are already enjoying the film, the Hindi viewers are deprived of the fun for no fault of theirs.

Salman's loss is Madhavan's gain
Subhash K Jha (Indo-Asian News Service)
Mumbai, July 31, 2005

This has got to be a first. A Salman Khan starrer, Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya Yaar, awaiting release for months, has been quickly remade in Tamil by its director
Adhiyamaan and released even before the Hindi version could hit the theatres.

The film Priyasakhi, about a squabbling newly married couple, features popular leading lady Sadaa with Tamil superstar Madhavan (who incidentally is all set to return to Hindi films with the comedy Ramji Londonwale).

The film opened all over Tamil Nadu last Friday to huge crowds.

So what happened to the original Hindi version? Both Salman and Shilpa Shetty speak very highly of it.

"It is a really funny take on marriage. The couple in the film just fight and fight. You don't know what they are fighting about. But you can't help laughing and crying with them," Salman had once said about his unreleased film. Salman Khan's legal troubles and producers' financial problems have delayed the release of Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya YaarMadhavan, who is very excited about his
first Tamil release in over a year, agrees with Salman."You know, the best thing about this married couple is that both of them look so real in their fights," feels Madhavan. Priyasakhi, he says, is like audiences peeping into a newly married couple's bedroom.

"I have done Mani Rathnam's Alai Payuthe earlier, about a newly married couple's desperate attempts to set up a home, at the very start of my career."

But Alai Payuthe (remade into the Hindi Saathiya) was a very different experience from Priyasakhi. Madhavan says: "This one is in much lighter vein. It is about a marriage, but still a very young film." Madhavan admits he has drawn a lot from his own marriage in Priyasakhi.

"My wife Sarita and I have gone through a lot of the emotions that I portrayed with Sadaa in this film. And now that we are going to be parents in a month, I feel retrospection at a new marriage has taken my life back a full circle."

The Tamil star, who has other big releases in the form of Thambi and the Hindi film Ramji Londonwale lined up in the next two months, cannot understand why the Hindi version of Priyasakhi didn't get released.

He remarked: "I feel Adhiyamaan is one of the most gifted directors of this country. He had worked with Salman in his first Hindi film Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam. So it was only natural if he went back to him for Shaadi Kar Ke Phans
Gaya Yaar. I feel sorry especially since it would have been released long before the Tamil version. Hindi audiences don't know what they are missing out on."

The reasons given for the delay of the Hindi version range from the producers' financial problems to Salman's legal troubles.

Whatever the reason, the sufferer is the poor Adhiyamaan who quickly scampered off to home territory and filmed his script in Tamil. This has been fortuitous for Madhavan as Priyasakhi looks like another hit in his bag.

source: hindustantimes.com

May 23, 2005
Another Salman Khan movie to satisfy the insatiable entertainment appetites of fans. While moviegoers will only get to see the film in a few weeks, the soundtrack can keep them company until then.

The album features seven melodious songs, backed by some amazing duets from Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik. Personal favourites include the catchy beats of Deewane Dil Ko Jaane Do, the breezy tunes of Taaron Ko Mohabbat and Shaadi Karke. But, if mushy, sugar-laced melodies are not for you, give this release a miss

MUSIC REVIEW

By Satyajit

Salman Khan pairing with dusky beauty Shilpa Shetty has set the mood for fun- filled family drama 'Shaadi Karke Phans Gaya Yaar (SKPGY)'. The pair had two releases last year 'Garv' and 'Phir Milenge'. 'Garv' was an average hit whereas 'Phir Milenge' was a loser at the box office. 'SKPGY' completes the hat trick for the duo as 'Lucky' is supposed to be the first release for Salman Khan this year. K.S.Adhiyaman has directed this film after an average hit 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'. 'SKPGY' is the story of a happy-go-lucky boy Ayaan (Salman Khan) and gorgeous model Ahana (Shilpa Shetty). The film is a journey into the marital relationship of this lovely couple. Last time Salman Khan played a married man in 'Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha' opposite Preity Zinta and Bhoomika Chawla. The film bombed despite the fact that it had some above average music. 'SKPGY' has some fun loving music by two upcoming music directors - Sajid Wajid and Daboo Malik. Shabbir Ahmed, Jalees Sherwani, Rashid Lucknowi, Salim Bijnori and Manohar Iyer have written the lyrics. The album has seven soundtracks with some emotional and fun loving tracks. Original soundtracks are on Tips.

Side A has four soundtracks in the voices of contemporary playback singers. Sonu Nigam starts off brightly with "Deewane Dil Ko Jaane Jaa", a fun filled and foot-tapping soundtrack. The song promises to be a chartbuster with some catchy beats and peppy lyrics. Alka Yagnik gels her vocals well as it progresses with fast pace. Ironically Tips has given the credits to Sunidhi Chauhan instead of Alka Yagnik. Shabbir Ahmed's lyrics sound regular but still manage to show promise. Sajid Wajid has mixed instrumental beats with vocals to the listeners' delight. The soundtrack makes a positive start for the album.

A tender feeling with an aroma of romanticism smells vibrantly in "Taro Ko Mohabbat Amber Se". Udit Narayan along with Alka yagnik renders this dreamy emotional love song. Jalees Sherwani and Rashid Lucknowi's lyrics are praiseworthy as it coagulates the passion between the lovers with the interaction of the stars. Daboo Malik's music impresses all the way as this might lift the spirit of the film and album.

There is some fast pace and foot tapping music in "Dil Ye Bahalta Nahin". Sonu Nigam along with Sunidhi Chauhan sings this hip gyrating number. The song sounds routine and contemporary as Daboo Malik's music disappoints. Salim Bijnori's lyrics are boring and meaningless.

Abhijeet sings the theme of the film in "Shaadi Kar Ke", a brief soundtrack. New music composer P. Sameer has composed the music with lyrics by Manohar Iyer.
The track epitomizes merits and demerits of marriage.

Side B has three soundtracks that range from the title track to sugary love song. Sunidhi Chauhan oils her vocals in the contemporary western music style in "Tujhi Se". The track has some ordinary lyrics by Salim Bijnori. Daboo Malik's music is outrageous and high-pitched but does not have the panache of a chartbuster.

Sajid Wajid's free flowing music brings fresh breeze of delightful romanticism in "Kuch Bhi Nahin Tha". Hariharan shows his class as Alka Yagnik sings brilliantly in tandem. Jalees Sherwani's magical lyrics shower purity of love with perfection in this track. This is Sajid Wajid's second worthy track of the album that might get attention from listeners. The track falls in the cadre of soundtracks with positive teamwork.

The album concludes with the title track "Shaadi Karke Phans Gaya" by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan. The soundtrack is an above average that symbolizes the subject matter of the film. Jalees Sherwani's lyrics are ordinary with poor co-ordination with music. Sajid Wajid's music is run-of-the-mill as track like this has been heard many times in the past.

'SKPGY' has some brilliant and ordinary tracks by trusted singing talents of Bollywood. Poor promotion and delayed release of the film can be said to be the
factors for average sales of the album. "Kuch Bhi Nahi" can be short- listed as one of the finest emotional track of the year otherwise it's an average affair by all standards.

Will the can ever open?
By Joginder Tuteja ©2005 Bollyvista.com

Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty in 'Shadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar'
Apart from the above-mentioned 'long pending' movies, there are certain others that have been waiting in the wings for quite some time now. Prominent among these is 'Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar'. Despite the A-list cast of Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty, it has not hit the marquee. Add to this the fact that the pairing was well received in both 'Garv' and 'Phir Milenge' last year, and still there are no signs of the release. The date was confirmed around the week of Diwali last year but then cancelled at the last moment. For a month after this, there was talk concerning several release dates and then a complete stop!

The same holds true for ‘Gumnaam’ (unfortunately another Mahima starrer), a thriller directed by Neeraj Pathak that despite some fine music by Nadeem Shravan and Dino Morea as a lead hero, it doesn’t seem to be an exciting proposition for a release. 'Ho Sakta Hai', a film on 'black magic' is also following the same path, as it was all set for release up until a month ago but then it hasn't been in news since.

Will the can ever open? Will these movies ever release? Will the fortune of people associated with these movies ever get decided? We’ll just have to wait and see!

Film Bana Ke Phas Gaya Yaar!

Producer Bubby Kent's "Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar" is still awaiting release.

The film was scheduled for a Dec 3 release but Kent reportedly kept waiting to get the right price from a distributor. He has now fixed Jan 21 as the new release date of the film, reports Bollywood Trade.

"I think that's the final date as of now," he says cautiously. "The delay in the release has nothing to do with the availability of theatres. It was purely due to personal problems, though I was looking at a better price for the film in certain territories," he says.

In keeping with the new release date, Kent is planning to introduce new promos of the film in the next few days. "Let's not forget that it is a Salman starrer and Salman has his own standing in the market," he says.

FILM PREVIEW: SHAADI KARKE PHAS GAYA YAAR (2004)
Director: K.S. Adhiyaman
Producer: Bubby Kent
Cast: Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Reema Lagoo, Mohnish Behl, Asif Sheikh and< Shakti Kapoor
Predicted Rating: 5/10

Some time back Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty were signed for the romantic movie titled ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’, which was being directed by K.S. Adhiyaman. Unfortunately the project was delayed for numerous reasons and later re-titled 'Dil Churake Chal Diye' in a desperate bid to keep things fresh. However the problems continued and further delays occurred.

A couple of years later and the stale movie was re-titled once again to ‘Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar’ and post-production was finally completed. However Indian film fans rarely accept out-of-date movies, as poor old K.S. Adhiyaman earlier learnt with Hum Tumhara Hai Sanam (which also starred Salman Khan, alongside Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh Khan). Now the audience will decide whether ‘Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar’ proves an exception to this reliable trend…

Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar is a comedy-drama for the whole family, at the heart of which is a social dilemma – can love overcome cultural differences? Ayaan (Salman Khan) is a young, handsome and dynamic man from a middle class family. He meets a beautiful model called Ahana (Shilpa Shetty) from a liberal and ultra-rich family that are part of India’s high society. Despite this, the two fall in love, get married and look forward to a contented future.

However, as time passes it become clear to Ahana that there is a vast cultural difference between her upbringing and Ayaan’s family and small issues quickly become big problems. The emphasis is on Ayaan, a down to earth man with a strong belief in a united and happy family, to maintain his cool and keep his wife and family together. Will he succeed and will love prevail? To find out watch SHAADI KARKE PHAS GAYA YAAR.

Release Date:3rd December 2004

Written by Robeel Haq
Source:Radiosargam

SHAADI KARKE PHAS GAYA YAAR
After "Kurbaan", "Chandramukhi" and "Jaanam Samjha Karo", Salman Khan is cast again in a Bubby Kent production, "Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar" opposite Shilpa Shetty.

It's a road Salman has travelled before in "Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam" with Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit. That film dealt with marital relationships and similar is the crux of "Shaadi Karke...".

The film is a family social interspersed with humour and the intense romance of Ayaan (Salman Khan), a young, robust, dynamic and handsome man from an upper middle class family who falls in love with a beautiful model Ahana (Shilpa Shetty) who belongs to a very liberal ultra-rich family from the upper strata of society.

With the passage of time, they get married. Ayaan and Ahana are looking forward to a happily married blissful and contented life, but the future has something else for them.

Gradually, Ahana discovers there is a vast cultural difference between her upbringing and Ayaan's. Small differences crop up which eventually lead to a major confrontation between the two.

Can down-to-earth Ayaan, a strong believer of a united and happy family, maintain his cool and bring his wife and family back to him? Will good sense prevail on Ahana and bridge the differences is what "Shaadi Karke..." is all about.

Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar a family social
IANS, Mumbai 28 Oct 2004

After "Kurbaan", "Chandramukhi" and "Jaanam Samjha Karo", Salman Khan is cast again in a Bubby Kent production, "Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar" opposite Shilpa Shetty.

It's a road Salman has travelled before in "Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam" with Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit. That film dealt with marital relationships and similar is the crux of "Shaadi Karke...".

The film is a family social interspersed with humour and the intense romance of Ayaan (Salman Khan), a young, robust, dynamic and handsome man from an upper middle class family who falls in love with a beautiful model Ahana (Shilpa Shetty) who belongs to a very liberal ultra-rich family from the upper strata of society.

With the passage of time, they get married. Ayaan and Ahana are looking forward to a happily married blissful and contented life, but the future has something else for them.

Gradually, Ahana discovers there is a vast cultural difference between her upbringing and Ayaan's. Small differences crop up which eventually lead to a major confrontation between the two.

Can down-to-earth Ayaan, a strong believer of a united and happy family, maintain his cool and bring his wife and family back to him? Will good sense prevail on Ahana and bridge the differences is what "Shaadi Karke..." is all about.
Source:Nowrunning.com

Oct 02nd, 2004

Its raining Salman Khan - Shilpa Shetty starrers. In their more than decade old careers, they never paired with each other as much as they are pairing presently. First ' Garv - Pride and Honour ' where Salman was the lead protagonist while Shilpa played the glam doll. Then came ' Phir Milenge ' where it was Shilpa's turn to be a lead while Salman played a star attraction. And now comes 'long in the making' Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya Yaar , a romantic movie where one hopes to see them in equal roles. Directed by K.S. Adhiyaman who had a surprise hit with ' Hum Tumhaare Hain Sanam ' to his credit, SKPGY is a Bharat Shah presentation produced by Bubby Kent. Sajid Wajid (backed by Salman Khan) compose while sharing credit with Daboo Malik.

By the look of initial promos itself, one can get a sense of hurry in the mind of makers who seem to be rushing towards the release of the movie, in order to cash in on Salman Khan's popularity. There has been sweet success in the shape of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Garv for Salman but that has also been neutralized to some extent due to back-to-back failures of Phir Milenge and Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha that relied mainly on Salman's presence. Coupled with this, the hurried promos of SKPGY and the dated look doesn't help the cause much either. One has mixed expectations from the music of SKPGY and half-heartedly picks up the album.

Sajid Wajid's 'Beat One-Beat Two' kinda composition ' Deewane Dil Ko Jaane Jaa ' makes a start to the album. Sung by Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik, this happy'n'merry making love song written by Shabbir Ahmed is 'come today-gone tomorrow' kind, the style of which sounds at least about 4-5 years old. A word of caution! Someone needs to inform the album manufacturing company - TIPS - that the inlay card wrongly credits the song to Sunidhi Chauhan instead of Alka Yagnik.

The following song ' Taro Ko Mohabbat Amber Se ' is much better sounding and makes for a good romantic duet. Dabbo Malik gets a good rendition out of Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik and lyrics by Jalees Sherwani and Rashid Lucknowi are sweet'n'simple as well. A quiet and nice composition that goes well with the lover boy and shy image of Salman Khan, it can be enjoyed for a while.

Salim Bijnori writes ' Dil Ye Behelta Nahi Hai ', an ordinary run-of-the-mill pop song composed by Daboo Malik. A romantic duet about 'My heart doesn't feel good till I see you', it is fast paced and just about stays afloat due to some good singing by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan.

Next is the turn of the title song ' Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya ' written by Manohar Iyer and composed by P. Sameer, a new entrant on the block. A situational comic song by Abhijeet, it is of a very short duration but sends a message loud and clear about the pros and cons of marriage!

' Tujhi Se Mujhe Pyaar Hai - Tujhi Pe Aetbaar Hai ', says Salim Bijnori, the lyricist. Must have been a hard task for Daboo Malik to compose a tune around such routine lyrics. Sunidhi Chauhan tries to infuse some life in this pop track and manages to keep you at least listening to the number. Otherwise there is nothing new or fresh about the composition.

Just like ' Taro Ko Mohabbat ', ' Kuch Bhi Nahi Tha ' too is a nice and melodious love duet that keep you interested for a while. Composed by Sajid Wajid, this song written by Jalees Sherwani is sung well by the duo of Hariharan and Alka Yagnik. A quiet number, it is one of the better tracks in the album.

The album ends with a full-fledged title song version - ' Shaadi Kar Ke Phas Gaya '. Some funny lyrics by Jalees Sherwani aided by some youthful singing by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan, it makes for a good situational song that should run well with the narrative of the movie. But if there are any thoughts amongst the makers' mind that the song will be a crowd puller, then they are mistaken!

SKPGY is a bunch of some average and above-average songs combined together in one single album. You won't hate the songs but you are not sending a bouquet to Sajid Wajid and Daboo Malik either. Coming in the wake of other biggie music releases like Veer Zaara, Swades, Aitraaz and Musafir , it will need some real push from the music company to create a buzz around the music of SKPGY.

Rating: **
Source: Bollyvista

'Dil Churake Chal Diye' becomes 'Shaadi Karke Phans Gaya Yaar'
By Abid ©2004 Bollyvista.com

The failure of Salman Khan's 'Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa' and the super success of 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' have set the makers of the next Salman release 'Dil Churake Chal Diye' thinking. It may be the reason why the 'Dil' title has been dropped and the 'Shaadi' title adopted instead. Yes, the Salman - Shilpa starrer, 'Dil Churake Chal Diye' has now been titled 'Shaadi Karke Phans Gaya Yaar'. The movie is scheduled/publicized for an October release.

August 22, 2003
The first copy of Karishma International's DIL CHURA KE CHAL DIYE was out on August 19 from Ramnord. Produced by Bubby Kent and directed by K.S. Adhiyaman, the film stars Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty. Music: Sajid-Wajid and Daboo Malik. It's a Bharat Shah presentation.

October 30, 2002
This Bubby Kent produced film has been directed by K Adhiyaman (Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam). It stars Shilpa Shetty opposite the Khan. The shooting is complete and Khan will be dubbing for it soon. In all probability this will his first release.

September 27 , 2002 - Dubbing
In all probability, Salman Khan's next release will be DIL CHURA KE CHAL DIYE. The actor commenced dubbing for the film this week. Directed by K.S. Adhiyaman (HUM TUMHARE HAIN SANAM), Salman's co-star in the film is Shilpa Shetty.

September 12 , 2002 - Completed
K.C. Bokadia had already completed his romance Dil Churake Chal Diye when his long in the making Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam hit cinemas this past May. The film features Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty in a sweet romance. After post-productions, K.C. Bokadia has commented that he will be realeasing the film this October and has already acquired distributors for his film. The film which is headed in part by Tips Films, who own the rights to the soundtrack, is promised to deliver, says Bokadia, and says that not many films have been focusing on one subject. It has been a while since fans have seen Salman in a true romantic light as well. With music by Sajid-Wajid, Bokadia may also be hoping that the hype surrounding Khan´s Hollywood film will contribute to that of his film.

November 20, 2001 - Shooting
A 12-day shooting spell of Karishma International's Dil Chura Ke Chal Dlye was completed on a set erected at Madh Island and on locales of Bombay on Nov. 10. The entire talkie portion is now complete. One song and some patch-work scenes remain to be picturised.

October 30, 2001 - Renamed
Producer Bubby Kent's Prod. No. 7 has been titled Dil Chura Ke Chal Diye. The film's unit returned to Bombay from London after completing a 15-day shooting spell recently Choreographer Raju Sunderam picturised three songs on Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty. A 12-day final shooting spell on a set at Madh Island and other locales of Bombay will begin on Oct. 30. A song and scenes will be picturised on the entire cast.

October 20, 2000 - Progresses
Producer Bubby Kent and director KS Adhiyaman commenced a 25-day marathon shooting schedule for Karishma Internationals Prod. No.7 from October 2 at Centaur Hotel, Juhu and a huge set erected at Mehoob Studio, Bandra wherein many romantic, dramatic and other important scenes were picturised on Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, and others.

October 18, 2000 - On the Sets
After Auzaar and Dus (which got shelved), Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty are back with their third film. This untitled film is being directed by Adimaan, who is also directing the Salman-Shah Rukh-Madhuri starrer, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam. There is a three-day shooting schedule in Mumbai's Juhu Centaur Hotel. I'm on my way to the coffee shop of the hotel where Shilpa's lunching.

On the way, I spot Salman chatting with some guy (apparently a producer). Shilpa is talking on her mobile phone; Salman is still in conversation with the same man. It's time for everybody to get back to the sets. It's a dimly-lit crowded restaurant. Shilpa looks gorgeous in a green salwar kameez with her new shoulder-length hair. Salman is sitting at the table opposite her and the tension between the two is palpable.

Shilpa is giving him a piece of her mind and the two are obviously having an argument in hushed tones. Shot over, Salman is happily humming a song on his way out for a breath of fresh air. His director-brother, Sohail, has dropped in to meet him. The next day, I again head to the sets to meet Shilpa. She's relaxing in her room. I make my way to her room and find her in a Rocky S creation, blue Capri pants and a matching strappy body-hugging top.

Interview done, we get back on the sets after some time. Today, the shot's at an open-air restaurant. Salman looks relaxed in black PVC pants, a black body hugging T-shirt with his muscles rippling beneath it and dark glasses. Shilpa is standing at one of the tables with a whole lot of shopping bags. I cannot make out what exactly Salman is up to but he has a chamcha with him.

Together they go to a fat guy who is digging into a plate of food. Salman hits him on the back of his head and snatches the plate of food from him. It's getting darker now and there isn't enough light for the shoot.

The director is worried. There is still a retake. It's too hot and I make a quick exit for the day. The next day I'm informed that Ash had dropped by to meet Salman.Today is the last day of the shoot. The location is the poolside of the hotel. I can only see a few junior artistse parading around in swimsuits.

Where's the hero and where's the heroine, I wonder. Salman hasn't come as yet and Shilpa is relaxing in her room. Making my way up to the room I'm told that Shilpa is taking a short 15-minute nap.Cooling my heels in the lobby, I chat with her make-up man and hairdresser. Soon Shilpa calls for me. She's looking thoroughly bored.

"I haven't given a single shot the whole morning. I'm all dressed with nothing to do," she says. She's looking stunning in a red, strappy gown, another Rocky S creation. We had barely settled down to a chat when her boy informs her that there is a change in costume.

Shilpa has to quickly get into her sari for her combination shot with Salman, as Salman has to leave quickly after the shot. I leave Shilpa to her change and go to the poolside to check out the scene there. Soon after Salman arrived, he is facing the camera with his chamcha and a lot of junior artistes behind him. A lot of emotions cross his face.

He's amazed, happy, looking into the camera and saying something to his chamcha. There are a few re-takes. Shilpa walks in to the set looking resplendent in a red zari sari, her hair tied in a long plait almost like a bride. Is she getting married in this shot? No, she's a model in the film and she's modeling for the sari.

She is waiting for Salman's shots to get over and is busy chatting with her secretary who has dropped in on the sets to meet her. She's also patiently obliging her fans with autographs. It's time for her shot with Salman. He's riding on the lawns on a sexy bike. Shilpa walks up to give gives him a peck on the cheek, runs her finger up his biceps and gets on to the bike behind him.

In these three days, I found him extremely well-behaved and disciplined on the sets, even being very patient and friendly with his fans. This was so contradictory to what one has heard about Salman's brash nature. I am also told that Ash is here to meet Salman and is chilling out in his van. There is a bit of tension on the sets. The light is again getting bad and Salman is also getting restless. He has to leave with Ash for a night shoot. Finally, the shot is canned and it's pack up for everyone. Source: Deccan


October 18, 2000 - Nice Gesture
Shilpa Shetty saved her producer Bubby Kent from a financial loss last week. A huge set was erected at the Mehboob Studios for Karishma International's Production No.7 in which Shilpa stars opposite Salman Khan. On the day of shoot, Shilpa was seriously ill. The doctor advised her complete bed rest for a day. But since the studio was booked for only one day meant that the sets would have been dismantled the next day. Despite her fever, she participated in the shoot and saved her producer from a loss.


October 14, 2000 - Progresses
A 25-day shooting stint of Karishma International's Prod. No. 7 began on Oct. 2 at Hotel Centaur, Juhu and also on a set at Mehboob Studios. Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty and others are participating.

September 9, 2000 - Bubby Kent's Salman starrer Launched



Karishma International's Prod. No. 7 was launched on Sept. 7 at Filmistan Studios with a 15-day shooting schedule. Girdharilal Seksaria cracked the auspicious cocunut for the muhurt shot for which Bharat Shah, who presents the film, sounded the clapperboard. Salman Khan plays the lead man in the film. Executive producer: Ajay Paul. Co- ordinating producer: Lucky Sharma. Bharat Shah presents the film.