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 going 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

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.’

Akshay to do a cameo for Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

By: Tushar Joshi.

Date: 2010-02-23
Akshay Kumar plays himself in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi HaiAkshay Kumar couldn't say no when Milap Zaveri asked him to do a cameo for his film Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. The director has worked as a writer for two of the actor's films -- Heyy Babyy as well as Housefull, and so when he asked the Khiladi to do a special appearance in his film, the actor agreed instantly. Milap says, "It was generous of Akshay sir to do a special appearance in my directorial debut. He plays himself in the film and speaks about the character of Desh played by (Ruslaan Mumtaz)."About the sceneDescribing the scene a source says, "Akshay's character is that of a Bollywood actor. He's Akshay Kumar in the film, but unlike his real-life persona his character is a bit bitchy." The scene is between Akshay and Desh who's a superstar played by Ruslaan Mumtaz. "Akshay is asked by someone to introduce Desh and talk about his stardom. On camera he says really nice things praising him, but as soon as the camera is turned off he starts bitching about Ruslaan. It's a funny way of showing how some actors in the industry react."Nikhil Advani, who's producing the film, was shooting with Akshay for Patiala House a few weeks back. Since Akshay was busy with the shoot, they shot his cameo for Milap's film on the Patiala House sets itself.

LINK: http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/feb/230210-Akshay-Kumar-cameo-Jaane-Kahan-Se-Aayi-Hai.htm

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With hundreds of new faces, how are you supposed to know which ones are going to rise and which are going to flop?
Well, Bravura is here to tell you who to keep on your Bollywood radar!
First on the list is Neil Nitin Mukesh. This Mumbai born actor is sure to make it big in Bollywood. He started off his major acting career with a starring role in Johnny Gaddaar and then went on to win our hearts in his recent role as an innocent taxi driver in New York.
From Mukesh, we move on to the “sexiest male actor,” Ranbir Kapoor. Although he has been in the movie industry since 2007, this performer first caught our eye with his role in Saawariya for which he won Filmfare’s Best Male Debut Award. He then went on to play roles in Bachna Ae Hasseno and Rocket Singh. But Kapoor recently left an exorbitant impression on us with award from People Magazine’s as the “sexiest male actor.”
Sexy and talented? Well, we know this actor is going places!
To top this list of this list of unique entertainers is Ruslaan Mumtaz. He made a debut with his major roles in MP3, Tere Sang and Jaane Kaha Se Aayi Hai. This highly talented actor is making his next appearance in a upcoming Hollywood movie Christopher’s Miles. One thing is for sure, whether in Hollywood or Bollywood, this actor is definitely one to keep an eye on.
LINK: http://bravuraartist.com/tag/ruslaan-mumtaz/

Ruslaan Mumtaz's body basics

Prithwish Ganguly / DNA ,Thursday, November 26, 2009
Mumbai: Ruslaan Mumtaz has bagged the biggest role of his film career and he is leaving no stone unturned to make a big impression. In his forthcoming Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai! also starring Riteish Deshmukh, the young actor will go the Salman Khan way as he will be flaunting his bare torso in half of the movie.
The actor will be seen flaunting his bare torso in almost half of his next film.
"I have exercised heavily for the role and I have developed an eight-pack like Aamir. This role demanded me to do all this and I pushed myself very much. I'm also feeling good that I'm healthier now and that I will be flaunting my abs in half the movie. The film is a fairytale movie and it is the biggest movie I have got in my life," says Ruslaan who has acted in films like Teree Sang and MP3.
Ask him why that big project has been elusive to him and he says: "Box office hits matter a lot for an actor. Unfortunately I don't have films that have been big hits and so my career has taken off slowly. But now I'm happy that my hard work is being recognized. I want this film to do well. Once that happens, more offers will come by."
He adds: "It is a very cut-throat industry where many newcomers like me exist and it is difficult to sustain unless one big project comes by. Nobody cares how talented you are unless you have a big project. I have to now cash in on this."

Warner Bros. to release Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai in Feb

Story By: Businessofcinema.com Team: Oct 22, 2009

MUMBAI: Warner Bros. Pictures India is all set to release Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai a romantic comedy, staring Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ruslaan Mumtaz, directed by debutant director Milap Milan Zaveri.
The film, which is now in the post - production stage, will release on 5 Feburary 2010.
"Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is an entertaining comedy with a refreshing and novel concept, which will appeal to all audiences, especially teens," says Warner Bros. Pictures India deputy managing director Denzil Dias.
"I am looking forward to my first release as the film is meant for young audience it is perfect timing to release the film during the month of February," says Zaveri.

LINK: http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=14765

Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai : Interplanetary love – Jacqueline Fernandez 2nd bollywood movie at Sandeshaya Sri Lanka

First-time director Milap Zaveri, who held two test screenings for his forthcoming film Jaane Kahaan Se Aayee Hai, will be re-shooting a few scenes based on the response in September. A love story between an earthling played by Riteish Deshmukh and an alien essayed by the Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandes, the shoot will take place in Mumbai. Among the sequences that will be re-shot, one will be between Vishal Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh. Said Zaveri, “The audiences loved their camaraderie. So I have deleted a one-minute scene and added one more scene between the two.”
As for the response generated by the two test screenings held in Mumbai, 93 per cent of the people labelled the film as good, very good or excellent, according to Zaveri. To ensure an unbiased response, 500-odd viewers were picked up from coffee shops and shopping malls.“Farah Khan’s scenes were the favourite, while Jacqueline’s and Riteish’s performances were loved by all,” said the director. The film produced by Nikhil Advani and Mukesh Talreja and presented by Warner Brothers is due for a November-end or early December release.
Test screenings of unreleased films is a rarity in Bollywood. Test screenings are basically held to gauge the audience feedback prior to a film’s release. Aamir Khan does it for all his films. He did it for TAARE ZAMEEN PAR and also JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA. A few days back, Imran Khan did it for LUCK. “The Ashtavinayak people are very conservative that way. They don’t believe in screening their films prior to their release. But I wanted to gauge the feedback to LUCK and we did hold one screening,” Imran tells me. He, of course, is ecstatic since “the feedback was tremendous.”
Just recently, Warner Bros. also initiated a test screening of producers Nikhil Advani and Mukesh Talreja’s JAANE KAHAN SE AAYI HAI, directed by debutante Milap Zaveri. “We held the test screening at two venues [Roxy and Fame Adlabs]. The audience for the screenings were picked up from malls and coffee shops. People who’ve no connection with the film industry whatsoever. It was a rush print, with some incomplete patches, no dubbing, no background score. I was really nervous,” Milap divulges.
But the reaction to this Ritesh Deshmukh – Jacqueline Fernandes – Ruslaan Mumtaz starrer was “fantastic”. The viewers were given a questionnaire soon after the screening ended. “They were asked various questions related to the film and the response was stupendous,” Milap states. No wonder, Milap is grinning from ear to ear these days.
After a very successful career in script writing Milaap Zaveri, known for his films like Heyy Babyy, Jhankar Beats and Masti is now all set make his directorial debut with Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, starring Riteish Deshmukh.
Milaap Zaveri held the mahurat of his directorial debut venture Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai starring Riteish Deshmukh, Satish Shah and Jacqueline.
“Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai is a film about a girl who comes from outer space. She is from the planet Venus and journeys to Earth in search of love. It is a romantic comedy, with a lot of sci-fiction and special effects thrown in. So it is fun ride, something which I hope the audiences will enjoy,” said Zaveri.
Milap who’s known for penning intense scripts is quite excited about his new venture.
“I’ve written 14 films till now, so I guess the logical next step was towards direction. It was on the sets of Heyy Babyy where I learnt a lot from Sajid Khan. He was like my guide and mentor,” added Zaveri.
To that the successful television anchor cum film director quips, “I don’t think I’m anybody’s mentor. I think I’m Milaap’s tormentor. I’m extremely happy because Milaap is a very, very good friend of mine and he also did my dialogues for Heyy Baby. He is also currently working for my second film’s screenplay.
Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh also made an appearance at the mahurat to support Milap.
“Milaap is like my kid brother, you know. We started our careers together with Jhankar Beats and today it is really amazing that he is directing a film. He wanted me to break the coconut as an auspicious sign to his film’s launch, so I’m the official coconut cracker,” said Ghosh.
If Milap’s directorial venture is as successful as his scripts have been, Bollywood has another hit filmmaker in the making.
Director: Milap ZaveriWriter: Milap Zaveri (story)Release Date: 2009 (India)Genre: Comedy Fantasy Romance
Story: The film features two humans played by Ritesh Deshmukh and Ruslaan Mumtaz and a girl (Jacqueline Fernandes) from Venus who has special powers. She can shrink objects and people. In one of the scenes when Ritesh and Ruslaan are stuck in a traffic she shrinks their Range Rover so that they can sneak throught the jam. For the scene the filmmakers had a harrowing time finding a miniature look alike.
Notes: Ruslaan Mumtaaz has to have a body like Salman Khan’s in Maine Pyar Kiya for the film because his role requires him to be skilled in B-Boing. He is following a tedious work out routine of two hours in the morning and an hour in the evening to achievbe the results. The script was written keeping salman in mind but it was difficult to get not only his dates but to afford him topped with a debutant directing him. Ruslaan is training for B-Boing, a challenging combination of martial arts and various dance forms like break dance.(Oct 29)