It’s not a new thing for an actor to start working out for a film. But then, it’s also true that most of them have their trainers to thank once they’ve built up their bodies. But this is one actor who’s gone for a severe body-building regime, sans any instructor! Ruslaan Mumtaz has built up some wonderfully toned six-pack abs, all on his own, for his upcoming movie Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. He says, “I’m playing a superstar in the movie and the character is inspired by Salman Khan. So obviously, I had to show off a well-built body. But when I spoke to some instructors, most of them told me about taking supplements and other artificial things that totally put me off, and I decided to do without the instructors.” So how did he manage to build those abs? “It was Arnold Schwarzenegger who came to my rescue,” comes the prompt reply. Did we hear that right? He says, “Oh yes, you did. So what if he was not there in person? I started with watching his workout videos. But then, by the time I’d reach the gym, certain bits would skip my mind. So I bought his book which I would carry along with me to the gym. In fact, the other people working out there would also, at times, come up to me asking for tips.” Wasn’t it a rather risky thing to follow a self-help book all by yourself? “I would say doing physical exercises naturally is much better than taking artificial supplements! And anything natural is always the best. Many people might like to take shortcuts, but I prefer working hard. And the world is witness to the results of the exercises prescribed by him, whether it’s to do with him... or very soon, me!” he adds.Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Ruslaan’s guide? Schwarzenegger!
It’s not a new thing for an actor to start working out for a film. But then, it’s also true that most of them have their trainers to thank once they’ve built up their bodies. But this is one actor who’s gone for a severe body-building regime, sans any instructor! Ruslaan Mumtaz has built up some wonderfully toned six-pack abs, all on his own, for his upcoming movie Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. He says, “I’m playing a superstar in the movie and the character is inspired by Salman Khan. So obviously, I had to show off a well-built body. But when I spoke to some instructors, most of them told me about taking supplements and other artificial things that totally put me off, and I decided to do without the instructors.” So how did he manage to build those abs? “It was Arnold Schwarzenegger who came to my rescue,” comes the prompt reply. Did we hear that right? He says, “Oh yes, you did. So what if he was not there in person? I started with watching his workout videos. But then, by the time I’d reach the gym, certain bits would skip my mind. So I bought his book which I would carry along with me to the gym. In fact, the other people working out there would also, at times, come up to me asking for tips.” Wasn’t it a rather risky thing to follow a self-help book all by yourself? “I would say doing physical exercises naturally is much better than taking artificial supplements! And anything natural is always the best. Many people might like to take shortcuts, but I prefer working hard. And the world is witness to the results of the exercises prescribed by him, whether it’s to do with him... or very soon, me!” he adds.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ruslaan Mumtaz is training in B-Boing for his role in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
By Subhash K. Jha.Mera Pehla Pehla Pyar star, Ruslaan Mumtaz, is getting up very early in the morning to do some serious B- Boing for his next film.In case you think it's something naughty and unmentionable here's the dope. B-Boing is a combination of martial arts and various dance forms like hip-hop break dance. It also requires the practitioner to be proficient at free-style gymnastics. In brief...much grief.B-Boing requires rigorous and continuous training for at least six months. And Ruslaan, habituated to late nights and late mornings is falling off with exhaustion. "My B-Boing trainer is Deepak Kumar. It's truly exhausting, but finally very rewarding. I'm learning all the intricacies of the art, twirling on my kneecaps on the floor and getting up in a flash, using one finger to rotate on the floor, gyrating hands-free...it's very challenging. But also very very tiring. I find myself sleeping off most of my free hours. But it's worth it because I am required to be skilled in B-Boing for my new film Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai." Isn't this writer Milap Jhaveri's film where Ayesha Takia plays an alien? "That's right," Ruslaan reveals. "And I play this guy who's skilled at B-Boing. Therefore, all the special training." Ever since Ruslaan began waking up early morning to train, his life has changed completely. "I've no time or wish to go out with friends or party, or to even catch a movie. I've been practising the skill for a month. And I need to be at it for at least six full months before I can even look convincing in the film. I wonder if I'll survive! But I'm enjoying it. Milap and I have become buddies. I was there for his engagement last week. We want to make Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai very different for me in terms of looks and personality from my first two films. In Mera Pehla Pehla Pyar and Tere Sang, I've a very soft romantic image. But in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, I'm working on a new sinewy look." Though it's now catching on as latest passing fancy, B-Boing is not entirely new to the film industry. Rakhi Sawant is adept at it. Grins Ruslaan "That's right. Boy, she can really twirl and rotate on the floor! Though I wouldn't like to try to match steps with her. For my role in Milap's film, I've to dance not to compete with Rakhi but to impress Ayesha. I hope I succeed." Incidentally, Ruslaan's next release Tere Sang is all about teenage pregnancy. "I'm paired with a new girl Sheena Shahabadi in Tere Sang. Ayesha is g
oing to be my first established heroine. I'm scared. I'm a total newcomer in front of her."LINK: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/11/11/4492/index.html
Monday, March 8, 2010
Star Cameos Will Bring Audiences: Debutant Director
Mumbai, March 6 –
Milap Zaveri, writer of rib-tickling comedies ‘Masti’ and ‘Heyy Babyy’, is turning director with ‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’. Apart from Riteish Deshmukh, who plays the lead, he has roped in big names for brief appearances to add to the film’s commercial value.
After getting Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Amrita Rao and Boman Irani to make guest appearances, Zaveri made a last minute decision to rope in glam queens Deeepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma and Vidya Balan for cameo appearances in his film.
‘The only star is Riteish Deshmukh. Jacqueline Fernandez and Ruslaan Mumtaz will become stars after the film is released. Until they do, I need to get audiences into theatres. That’s why we need to rope in more stars in cameos,’ Zaveri told IANS.
The cameos with the five actresses are expected to be shot next week, just three weeks ahead of the film’s release creating a major last-minute pre-release situation. The film is releasing April 9. ‘That’s true. I’m roping in the names you’ve mentioned. Shooting at the last minute would be no problem because all of the star appearances are in the first reel, so I just have to re-edit the initial reel. Also, I’ve kept slates in the pre-final print announcing the various star cameos which I’ve filled up as and when they’ve been available,’ he said.
Besides his own clout in the industry as a long-standing and successful writer, Zaveri’s producer Nikhil Advani is also using his good wishes to rope in the glam queens to add a dash of allure to ‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’.
Advani has apparently sent out messages to Deepika, Priyanka, Anushka, Vidya and Katrina who have all agreed.
While Anushka will shoot her portion on the sets of Advani’s ‘Patiala House’, the other ladies will touch base next week and do the needful.
‘Vidya would be slightly difficult since she’s shooting in Delhi. But we’ll manage,’ said Zaveri who is expected to fly down to Delhi to get Vidya’s cameo in place.
‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’ is about the film industry and the director is expected to rope in all the stars that can be crammed in the film. Luckily for Zaveri he has a producer who can get his friends to do the needful.
‘The stars making special appearances have been absolutely wonderful. Akshay insisted on seeing a part of the film before doing his cameo. Akshay speaks about Ruslaan Mumtaz’s character in the camera. Sajid Khan left the shooting of his ‘Housefull’ and drove down to our location. In fact, he saw Jacqueline dancing and decided to rope in her for the item song in ‘Housefull’.
‘And do you know, Karan Johar actually agreed to be snubbed by Ruslaan Mumtaz! Ruslaan plays a superstar and in the film he refuses to take Karan’s calls.’
Farah Khan has a full-fledged role as a director. But the biggest sport so far seems to be Boman Irani who shot for just the trailer of ‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’.
‘That’s true. Boman is not in the film, only in the trailer. Everyone, who has made an appearance in my film, has been wonderful. I guess it comes from being around for so long.’
After getting Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Amrita Rao and Boman Irani to make guest appearances, Zaveri made a last minute decision to rope in glam queens Deeepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma and Vidya Balan for cameo appearances in his film.
‘The only star is Riteish Deshmukh. Jacqueline Fernandez and Ruslaan Mumtaz will become stars after the film is released. Until they do, I need to get audiences into theatres. That’s why we need to rope in more stars in cameos,’ Zaveri told IANS.
The cameos with the five actresses are expected to be shot next week, just three weeks ahead of the film’s release creating a major last-minute pre-release situation. The film is releasing April 9. ‘That’s true. I’m roping in the names you’ve mentioned. Shooting at the last minute would be no problem because all of the star appearances are in the first reel, so I just have to re-edit the initial reel. Also, I’ve kept slates in the pre-final print announcing the various star cameos which I’ve filled up as and when they’ve been available,’ he said.
Besides his own clout in the industry as a long-standing and successful writer, Zaveri’s producer Nikhil Advani is also using his good wishes to rope in the glam queens to add a dash of allure to ‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’.
Advani has apparently sent out messages to Deepika, Priyanka, Anushka, Vidya and Katrina who have all agreed.
While Anushka will shoot her portion on the sets of Advani’s ‘Patiala House’, the other ladies will touch base next week and do the needful.
‘Vidya would be slightly difficult since she’s shooting in Delhi. But we’ll manage,’ said Zaveri who is expected to fly down to Delhi to get Vidya’s cameo in place.
‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’ is about the film industry and the director is expected to rope in all the stars that can be crammed in the film. Luckily for Zaveri he has a producer who can get his friends to do the needful.
‘The stars making special appearances have been absolutely wonderful. Akshay insisted on seeing a part of the film before doing his cameo. Akshay speaks about Ruslaan Mumtaz’s character in the camera. Sajid Khan left the shooting of his ‘Housefull’ and drove down to our location. In fact, he saw Jacqueline dancing and decided to rope in her for the item song in ‘Housefull’.
‘And do you know, Karan Johar actually agreed to be snubbed by Ruslaan Mumtaz! Ruslaan plays a superstar and in the film he refuses to take Karan’s calls.’
Farah Khan has a full-fledged role as a director. But the biggest sport so far seems to be Boman Irani who shot for just the trailer of ‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’.
‘That’s true. Boman is not in the film, only in the trailer. Everyone, who has made an appearance in my film, has been wonderful. I guess it comes from being around for so long.’
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