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| 3 Idiots book launch |
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Vinod Chopra films has set up a first of its kind film archive division committed to compiling and putting together screenplay books of films,
not only produced by their own production house but also memorable Hindi film classics. Books on the screenplays of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt’s
films such as 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', 'Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam' and 'Chaudaveen Ka Chand' will be the first to be published amongst the Indian cinema
classics. The screenplay of Lage Raho Munna bhai was published last year while 3 Idiots: The Original Screenplay is the second book in this series.
Both books were published by OM Books International. This book is not just the screenplay of the film but also a peek into the minds of its makers. It takes you right to the heart of the matter
through rare interviews, exclusive behind- the- scenes photographs and insightful first person accounts unveiling the journey of the personal
philosophy of its makers.
The book was launched by the cast and crew of 3 Idiots on the 7th of June 2010 in Mumbai. |
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| Vinod Chopra films has set up a first of its kind film archive |
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Vinod Chopra films has set up a first of its kind film archive division committed to compiling and putting together screenplay books of films,
not only produced by their own production house but also memorable Hindi film classics. Books based on the screenplays of Guru Dutt’s films will be
the first to begin with from many such classics. The screenplay of Lage Raho Munna bhai was published last year while 3 Idiots: The Original
Screenplay is the second book in this series. 3 Idiots: The Original Screenplay is not just the screenplay of the film but also a peek into the minds
of its makers. It takes you right to the heart of the matter through rare interviews, exclusive behind- the- scenes photographs and insightful first
person accounts unveiling the journey of the personal philosophy of its makers.The book was launched by the cast and crew of 3 Idiots on the 7th of
June 2010 in Mumbai. |
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| Pritam to create tunes for ‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’ |
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Vinod is geared up for his new film ‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’. The latest development is that music director Pritam has been given the responsibility to
create music for the film.
Vinod heard one of the songs composed by the popular music director for Love Aaj Kal, after which he decided to meet Pritam to
discuss the music for Ferrari Ki Sawaari. Pritam composed a few tunes that worked well with the film's theme and is said to be finalized as the music
director.”
Rajesh Mapuskar, a longtime associate of Rajkumar Hirani, will direct the heartwarming tale of how the pursuit of an Indian cricket legend’s Ferrari
makes a young boy’s dreams of playing cricket at Lords a reality. Vinod and Rajesh Mapuskar have co-written the script and Rajkumar Hirani will be
working on the dialogues.
The film is currently in its stage of pre-production. |
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| Vidhu Vinod’s ‘Broken Horses’ set to roll |
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Vinod and team Broken Horses have nearly wrapped up another trip to the US.
In these whirlwind two weeks, Vinod met acclaimed Cinematographers, Costume
Designers and Line Producers. He also made another trip to New Mexico with
Production Designer, Jeannine Oppewall and Art Director, Nitin Desai to
finalize all locations. As casting continues in Los Angeles in full swing,
Vinod was locked up in reading sessions with actors along with the casting
director, Randi Hiller and Executive Producer, Fred Roos.
For Vinod, who is known for his intensive pre production, this will be his
last trip back to India, before the team is stationed in the US starting
June till the end of principal photography. |
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| BROKEN HORSES is casting |
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Vinod and team Broken Horses have just returned to India. Having worked on casting in Los Angeles with Casting Director, Randi Hiller
and Consultant/Executive Producer, Fred Roos, Vinod flew to the south of New Mexico with his Production Designer Jeannine Oppewall and
Art Director Nitin Desai. They locked various locations of the film that begins principal photography in September 2010.
Casting continues to be in full-swing in Los Angeles while Vinod works on the pre-production of Ferrari Ki Sawarri in Mumbai.
He will be back in Los Angeles in mid-April to finalize the cast and crew of Broken Horses. |
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| Pre-production continues in full swing on BROKEN HORSES. |
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Vinod is back at the Beverly Hills offices as pre-production continues in full swing on BROKEN HORSES.
Chopra and the Art Team will then head to New Mexico for a final round of location scouting on March 26th. |
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| Vinod Chopra Films opens a sprawling office in Beverly Hills. |
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Feb 15, 2010. Vinod Chopra Films has just opened their new sprawling office in Beverly Hills.
Vinod and his Writers, Producers, Art Directors, Casting Directors, Production Designers and Assistant Directors are
hard at work in the pre-production of Broken Horses. |
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| Production Designers at Work on Broken Horses in L.A. |
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Feb 13, 2010. After scouting locations in New Mexico, Nitin Desai, India’s leading Production Designer/Art Director, is now in Los Angeles,
working with the Production Designer of Broken Horses, Jeannine Oppewall. They are working round the clock, finalizing the complicated design
for a ranch house in the middle of a lake. |
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| Reputed Casting Director Randi Hiller on board for Broken Horses |
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Vinod and his team are in Los Angeles, casting his English language feature BROKEN HORSES. On Feb 10, 2010 Vinod brought on board reputed
Casting Director, Randi Hiller, who has cast such films as CRASH, IN THE BEDROOM, TERMINATOR 3 and IRON MAN. |
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| Jeannine Oppewall to work on Broken Horses |
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Jan 30, 2010. Jeannine Oppewall, famed Production Designer of such films as SEABISCUIT, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, PLEASANTVILLE,
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and L.A. CONFIDENTIAL, has started work on Broken Horses. |
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| 3 Idiots rewrites Indian Cinema Box Office History |
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Grosses over Rs 100 crores ($22 mil) in 4 days Mumbai, 28 December: Reliance Big Pictures, which released Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 3 Idiots in 2126 screens worldwide including 366 screens overseas-the widest release for any Indian film so far - has reported unprecedented box-office response from all over.
The film has set new records in ticket sales in towns and cities across the world. In just 4 days the film has grossed over an astounding Rs 100 crores ($22 mil) worldwide. The film continues to draw record crowds and is setting new benchmarks for Bollywood films.
The film chronicles the tale of three friends together in an engineering college. What seems to have touched the right chord in people's heart is the witty writing and terrific acting and the incisive look which the film takes at the education system in India. Shot on location the film has caught the audience's imagination like never before. From a small town like Wardha to a city like Chandigarh, from Mumbai to Delhi and from New York to Sydney theatres have reported record-breaking collections.
The film, which has also been critically acclaimed, has already begun attracting repeat audiences. Said a college student coming out of a suburban multiplex in Ahmedabad that she was coming back again tomorrow with her family to watch the film.
Commenting on the huge success of the film Producer Vinod Chopra said, "Response has been overwhelming from all over the world. Aamir, Raju and I knew from the responses earlier on that people liked the film but this is something else... We have got reports from places like Australia that they have reduced 'Avatar' shows and increased ours."
“3 Idiots is the highest grossing Hindi film ever in Australia on its opening weekend. Similarly in the US, I have been given to understand that 3 Idiots would be highest ever for a Hindi film," he added.
Amit Khanna, Chairman of Reliance Big Entertainment said, "We are privileged to have been associated with 3 idiots and its immensely talented team led by Vinod, Aamir and Raju. The ramp-up to Rs. 100 crores in 4 days is phenomenal and are confident that the film will continue to blaze new records in the weeks to come."
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| 3 Idiots: Cast and Credits |
| Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani, Omi Vaidya, Javed Jaffrey & Mona Singh |
| Screenplay: Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
| Music: Shantanu Moitra |
| Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire |
| Cinematography: C.R. Muraleedharan |
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| 3 Idiots grosses $4.5 million in overseas; 12 more prints to be added in US |
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MUMBAI: DECEMBER 28, 2009: History is what 3 Idiots is making at the box office. While records are being broken in India, the movie has also done phenomenal business in the overseas market.
The movie, which is produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, has grossed a whopping $4.5 million in the overseas in its opening weekend.
What’s more, with the demand for the movie going up, Vinod Chopra along with Reliance BIG Pictures has decided to add 12 more prints in the US market by Friday.
The opening weekend saw the movie grossing $2.14+ million in North America, $1 million in the UAE, $700,000 in the UK, $300,000 in Australia and New Zealand and $310,000 in the rest of the world.
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| Vinod Chopra goes location scouting in New Mexico |
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| Vinod Chopra is currently location scouting in New Mexico for his next directorial venture Broken Horses.The producer - director, along with his core creative team, covered approximately 2000 miles in just three days across the length and breadth of picturesque New Mexico.Vinod has been shuttling between Mumbai and LA for the last few months finalising the cast and crew for his ambitious Hollywood project. |
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| Broken Horses in the making |
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| Vinod Chopra has been in the US, looking for a cast and a key crew for his forthcoming film, Broken Horses. He has been spending a lot of time meeting a number of actors to put together a cast for his American film. He is also finalizing on prospective locations for the film.
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| A Salute to the Heroes of 26/11 |
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Vinod Chopra and Aamir Khan were the guests of honor at "26/11" Mumbai Memorial Cup (1st Men's State Level Basketball Tournament) organized by the
Mumbai Police to gather financial support for policemen who displayed commendable courage during the 26/11 terror attacks. In his brief and poignant
speech, Vinod said "When I was leaving home to come here, my seven year old daughter said - Please tell the policemen of Mumbai that I feel safe and
secure in my home because of them. . That thought echoes my sentiments and I am sure every Mumbai resident feels the same way." He saluted the police
force for valiantly ensuring the safety of all.
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| Vinod Chopra goes location scouting for Taalismaan |
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In the midst of frenzied work on his feature Broken Horses, Vinod Chopra takes out time to zero in on locations for Taalismaan (The ambitious romantic
fantasy adventure that he is producing and writing) in the exotic and haunting landscapes of Bhutan. He will be leaving shortly for Los Angeles and
New Mexico to finalize the casting and the locations for Broken Horses.
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| Vinod Chopra Films & Reliance Big Entertainment Announce Major Production Partnership |
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CANNES 16th May, 2008: Vinod Chopra Films and Reliance BIG Entertainment have inked a multiple film production deal to co-produce feature films over
the next three years. The first feature film under the production deal is a mainstream English language film, BROKEN HORSES, which will be directed
by Vinod Chopra himself while the second film is based on the classic Indian tale, TALISMAAN, to be directed by Ram Madhvani.
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