नि:स्वार्थ है हमारी दोस्ती: रुसलान मुमताज | आलेख"

कम लोग जानते हैं कि एमपीथ्री फेम रुसलान मुमताज और फिल्म हाल-ए-दिल के नकुल मेहता बेस्ट फ्रेंड हैं। इनकी मित्रता छह वर्ष पहले एक नाटक की वजह से हुई थी। आज स्थिति यह है कि जब कोई निर्माता रुसलान से दो हीरो वाले प्रोजेक्ट के लिए संपर्क करता है, तो वे दूसरे हीरो के लिए नकुल का नाम तुरंत सुझा देते हैं। उन्होंने सतीश कौशिक की फिल्म तेरे संग में अपनी भूमिका के लिए नकुल को साइन करने की बात कह दी थी। यहां रुसलान अपने बेस्ट फ्रेंड नकुल से जुड़ी खास बातें शेयर कर रहे हैं तरंग से..।
इत्तफाकन हुई मुलाकात : मेरी और नकुल की पहली मुलाकात इत्तफाकन हुई। वे एक नाटक कर रहे थे। उन्होंने उसके लिए पूरी तैयारी भी कर ली थी, लेकिन अचानक उन्हें अमेरिका जाना पड़ा। उस नाटक के सर्वेसर्वा ने नकुल की भूमिका के लिए मुझसे संपर्क किया। नाटक का मंचन होने में एक सप्ताह का वक्त था। नकुल ने एक सप्ताह के भीतर मुझे नाटक के लिए पूरी तरह से ट्रेंड कर दिया। उस रिहर्सल के दौरान हमारी दोस्ती हुई। उसके बाद हमें एक विज्ञापन में साथ काम करने का अवसर मिला। फिर वक्त के साथ हमारी दोस्ती और मजबूत होती गई।
सुख-दुख शेयर करते हैं : फिल्मों में आने के पहले नकुल अक्सर मेरे घर आते थे। हम दोनों सलमान-आमिर और शाहरुख-सलमान की जोड़ी को ध्यान में रखकर सीन लिखते और फिर उसे हम परफॉर्म भी करते थे। हमें बहुत मजा आता था। हम दोनों साथ पार्टियों में जाते हैं। एक साथ खुशी बांटते हैं और मुश्किल में भी साथ रहते हैं। नकुल दिल के अच्छे हैं। वे हमेशा दूसरों के हित की सोचते हैं। हम दोनों में यही समानताएं हैं, जिनकी वजह से हम साथ हैं।
मदद के लिए तैयार : मेरी और नकुल की दोस्ती नि:स्वार्थ है। हम एक-दूसरे की मदद के लिए हमेशा तैयार रहते हैं। नकुल को जब पहली फिल्म हाल-ए-दिल मिली थी, तो मैं बहुत खुश हुआ था। हमने उस पल को सेलिब्रेट किया। मेरे पास जब किसी फिल्म का प्रस्ताव आता है और मुझे लगता है कि मैं फिल्म के लिए फिट नहीं हूं, तो मैं निर्माताओं को नकुल का नाम सुझा देता हूं। सतीश कौशिक अपनी फिल्म तेरे संग में मुझे साइन करने को लेकर दुविधा में फंसे, तो मैंने कहा कि आप नकुल को साइन कर लें। नकुल ने हाल-ए-दिल में अध्ययन सुमन की भूमिका के लिए मेरा नाम सुझाया था। साथ काम करने की
ख्वाहिश: फिल्म इंडस्ट्री में सब कुछ मिल सकता है, लेकिन सच्चा और अच्छा दोस्त मिलना मुश्किल है। मैं लकी हूं कि मुझे नकुल जैसा प्यारा दोस्त मिला। हम अपने बीच किसी भी तरह की गलतफहमी को टिकने नहीं देते। यही वजह है कि हमारी दोस्ती कायम है। मैं चाहूंगा कि यह दोस्ती भविष्य में भी बरकरार रहे। हमारी ख्वाहिश किसी फिल्म में साथ काम करने की है। उम्मीद है, जल्द ही हमारी यह ख्वाहिश पूरी हो जाएगी।
-मुंबई प्रतिनिधि
LINK: http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/cinemaaza/cinema/aalekh/201_205_300878.html

Ruslaan Mumtaz has worn his best dancing shoes!

October 29th, 2008

Now that Ruslaan Mumtaz had got a big project under his belt, he is making sure that he leaves no stone unturned to be the best. Ruslaan has signed signed a film called Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai with the director Nikhil Advani of Kal Ho Na Ho fame, no less. And even before the shooting starts Ruslaan has had to work rather hard for the film. Advani has asked Ruslaan to get in good shape, even though Ruslaan has a very good and well-maintained physique. But, well, the character demands him to be in better shape, so the director asked Ruslaan to pull up his socks.
And now one can catch Ruslaan in a gym for two hours every day sweating it out. And that’s not where it ends. Ruslaan was also asked to join a dance class so that he could be on a par with his co-stars. So after the gym, Ruslaan spends as many as six hours in dance class, getting a training from the renowned choreographers Bosco and Ceaser.
Well, like they say mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai, with so much hard work Ruslaan is sure to get diabetic with all the sweet success!

LINK: http://www.realbollywood.com/news/2008/10/ruslaan-mumtaz-best.html

Ruslaan Mumtaz's TEREE SANG on 5th June!

February 16, 2009 12:20:25 PM ISTAbid, Bollywood Trade News Network
Just a few weeks back there was a buzz that despite losing out on the lead role in SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (for being too good looking!), the MP3 boy, Ruslaan Mumtaz, was looking forward to two big releases in the form of Milaap Zaveri's JAANE KAHAN SE AAYI HAI and TEREE SANG. Well, there is good news for Ruslaan as the Satish Kaushik directed, TEREE SANG, has been confirmed for a 5th June release.
As per trade sources, the film that stars new find Sheena Shahabadi, Rajat Kapoor, Neena Gupta and Satish Kaushik has been acquired by Sony Pictures Entertainment and is all set to release on 5th June worldwide. The film has been shot extensively in the beautiful locales of the hill station Dalhousie (Himachal Pradesh) and the Indian capital, Delhi. After the debacle of KARZZZZ, TEREE SANG will be Satish Kaushik's next release and is Ruslaan's second film after the MP3 (MERA PEHLA PEHLA PYAAR) setback. So, it's an important project for both Satish Kaushik and Ruslaan and we wish the director-actor duo all the best!
LINK: http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/feb/16-ruslaan-mumtazs-teree-sang-on-5th-june-020903.asp
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I have no inspiration

I have no inspiration
(My writer's block does not seem to be ending. Hence, I am re-posting something from my previous blog. Please bear with me)
July 16
What happens when..hmm...
Ok, so by now, probably half of Mumbai knows I'm doing Mass Communication. It's just for a year, and well, it's gonna be really really really tasking. Yet, here I am, having fun, and now I shall tell you something that you probably knew already.
I love hot guys.
Why?
They're hot, endowed with amazingly cute smiles, awesome hair, good height and a good personality.
Did you know there are hot guys in this world that ACTUALLY have brains? That actually know their Einstein from their Eminem?
They exist! Trust me!
How do I know?
Because I met one. AND I took his interview.
And boy..did I meet him!
"Who is this guy?", you might ask. It is none other than Ruslaan Mumtaz.
Don't look him up on the internet..here's what he looks like:
Yush. He's that MP3 guy.
So how did I land up meeting with him?!
Yeah..like I'll tell you!
But I did meet him!
So anyway, the meeting was set up over the phone. His phone voice was was sexy too. I don't use this word for many people, and well, I think he deserves a "sexy voice" tag! Now this is a blow-by-blow account of what happened when I reached his place:
I reach his building..the watchman asks me who I want to see.."Ruslaan M.", I say, my heart beating wildly.
He smirks..thinks I'm another one of his crazed fans (are there any?)..calls his place. "Some Supriya Madam to see Ruslaan". The voice on the other end confirms.
"You may go.." he says, pointing to the stairs.
I don't take the elevator. I might as well loose a gram or two before I see him.
I climb up to the second floor.
There is a vicious, snarling dog sitting right there. His ears prick up. He stares. I run the other way. I hear a door clicking. I run faster.
I go back to the ground floor, take the elevator to his floor, and stumble out.
And there he was... (cue Angels singing)
A Greek God..incarnate!
He smiles. I feel like someone's stuffed banana skins in my mouth.
"H..Hi..I'm Sup...riya" I somehow stutter.
"Ruslaan". Shakes my hand. I tremble.
"Come on in"
Ok, I must pause right here, so I could tell you about his house.
It's enormous.
Enormous is also an understatement.
Palatial is more like it. It's beautiful and well decorated.
Okay, now back to the best day of July 2007.
He makes me sit on this comfy couch, and he sits on the other end. Totally comfy. He offers me a glass of water, but my mouth is drooling already, and I do not need more liquid in my system.
"Okay..I should let you know, you're my first interview..and if I suck, please forgive me" I grin, trying to be funny.
"Hey no worries" he smiles again.
What happened next, I really don't remember. I asked him about 13 questions, and he answered like a total pro. No airs. No attitude. Hard to believe, but true.
It took me only 10 minutes to complete my interview. And now came the part I was dreading.
"Umm..can I take you're photograph now?" I ask, gulping.
"Sure!" he says.
"I have to be in the photograph too, so I have proof I actually took your interview."
"No worries"
He calls his friend to the room, but I couldn't hear what his name was.
He asks me to sit next to him.
I scream inside my head.
He sits close, and a photo is taken.
It's blurred.
I ask for another. This time he has his arm around me.
I scream again. But I'm frozen. I don't pose. I don't move. I am completely paralyzed. But my heart is still alive, and it's dancing to the tune of "Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar Hai Yeh".
It's over. Over. I have to leave.
"Thank you so much!" I smile, utterly grateful.
"Anytime!" he grins, his smile hypnotizing me. (did he really mean that?! I'd totally go back if he meant that!!!)
I run out of his home, skip to my car, my head in the clouds, a huge smile on my face.
And I vow to watch MP3 as soon as I can.
~Supriya
LINK: http://boredandthebeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-have-no-inspiration.html

RUSLAAN TOO GOOD TO BE A SLUMDOG!

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You may be amazed that Ruslaan Mumtaz got rejected for 'Slumdog Millionaire' for being too good looking for the role! Ruslaan auditioned for the role four times. In fact, in the second audition, director Danny Boyle even gave him the script and a narration. But then, the producer of the film felt that Ruslaan is too good looking to play the slumdog. Ruslaan was disappointed, but he is proud to have a bound script of the movie from Danny Boyle himself, without even doing the film, a fact no one else can boast of.

LINK: http://ww.smashits.com/news/bollywood/movie-talk/7067/ruslaan-too-good-to-be-a-slumdog.html

Ruslaan Mumtaz Steps into Salman Khan’s Shoes

August 30th, 2008
Those missing the sweet romantic Salman of ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ days needn’t miss him anymore–he is back! No, Salman Khan hasn’t gone under the scalpel nor have we got hold of a time machine! Director Nikhil Advani has found someone to step into young Salman’s shoes. Ruslaan Mumtaz (son of famous actor Anjana Mumtaz) fits the bill of the character similar to the one played by Salman in ‘MPK’. This chocolate hero of ‘Mera Pahela Pahela Pyaar’ who had left many school girls drooling over his loverboy looks can now get to see him in atleast four films next year. Of them the first film which he has signed is Nikhil Advan’s ‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’ — a sweet romantic comedy. Though Ruslaan is acting as a second lead with Ritesh Deshmukh and the lady in this film is Jacline Fernandiz, the fact that he was considered for the role ‘cos of his similarity to Salman’s college boy looks in ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ is quite a talk in Bollywood these days. Salman is one of the most goodlooking guys in the industry and many feel he looked his best during the ‘MPK’ days. So Ruslaan, it’s time for you to get ready to handle some crazy female fans, now that you have stepped into Salman’s shoes! Great going dude.

LINK: http://www.realbollywood.com/news/2008/08/ruslaan-mumtaz-in-salman-khan-shoes.html

Warner Bros ties up with People Tree Films

Warner Bros. Pictures India has entered into an exclusive three picture deal with People Tree Films. This pact covers the production and distribution of three films to be released by Warner Bros. The agreement was announced today by Nikhil Advani and Mukesh Talreja, Partners, People Tree films and Blaise Fernandes Country Head for Warner Bros. Pictures India. Jaane Kahaa Se Aayi Hai staring Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez & Ruslaan Mumtaz under the direction of Milap Milan Zaveri is a romantic comedy about a woman from Venus who crash-lands on Earth looking for love. She befriends a born loser who is extremely unlucky in finding love who helps her in her quest of finding true love. The music direction of the film is by Sajid & Wajid. The film in currently in production and is slated to release in summer of 2009.

Chandbhai is Nikhil Advani second directorial venture with Warner Bros. after Chandni Chowk to China. Akshaye Khanna & Vidya Balan star in this emotional heartrending story of how a struggling director transforms a rebel inmate of a remand home. It tells the story of how two characters change their life by facing their inner demons and embracing life and happiness in the process. Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy are the music directors of the film. The third film is Basra starring Akshaye Khanna and directed by Navdeep Singh. It's a story of a spy and a cop’s lives intertwine in a dangerous game of espionage, betrayal and revenge triggering off from the deserts of Iraq and moving through the underbelly of Mumbai's drug and flesh trade and finally ending at the powerful corridor's of politics in Delhi. "Both Nikhil Advani and Mukesh Talreja are dynamic creative individuals whose vision we share. We hope to have a long and successful association with People Tree Films in the future” says Richard Fox, Executive Vice President, Warner Bros. International. "It's a pleasure to associate with People Tree Films after working with them for Chandni Chowk to China which has shaped up extremely well" says Blaise Fernandes, Country Head, Warner Bros. Pictures India. "Each of these films belongs to a different genre. Jaane Kahaa Se Aayi Hai is a romactic comedy whereas Basra is a political thriller. Chandbhai is a film that has been close to my heart for a while now and I am glad to start this as my first project after Chandni Chowk to China" says Nikhil Advani, Partner People Tree films. "We are proud to associate with Warner Bros for three more film after Chandni Chowk to China. We are looking at releasing Jaane Kahaa Se Aayi Ha in the summer of 2009, Chandbhai during Diwali 2009 & Basra will hit the cinemas at the end of 2009" says Mukesh Talreja, Partner People Tree films.