Check out the preview of Yash Raj Films’ 5 movies releasing this year. They had a disappointing 2007 with Chak De! India being the only saving grace so they would be looking to get back on track in 2008.
Tashan
Release Date: 25 April 2008
Directed by: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Produced by: Aditya Chopra
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Anil Kapoor
Yash Raj’s Tashan starring Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor.is one of the most awaited films of 2008.
It marks Akshay’s return to the Yash Raj banner after 12 years and Anil’s after 15 years. Anil is playing a bad man in the film while Kareena, who will be seen sporting a bikini for the first time, is said to be a playing a role inspired by Uma Thurman’s character in Kill Bill. She has also done some stunts for the film. Saif’s son Ebrahim will also feature in the film.
Tashan is also largely awaited because it was on the sets of Tashan that it is believed that Kareena and Saif started their new relationship.
It has been shot at different locales including Haridwar, Greece, Ladakh and Rajasthan.
Untilled film
Release Date: 27 June 2008
Cast: Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji
Directed by: Kunal Kohli
Produced by: Aditya Chopra & Kunal Kohli
This film would be Kunal Kohli’s latest offering after the Hum Tum and Fanaa. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, 4 kids with attitude and God. Romance, comedy, drama, pathos, fantasy and more - the film promises all.
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Release Date: 15 August 2008
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone
Directed by: Siddharth Anand
Produced by: Aditya Chopra
Bachna Ae Haseeno will be Siddharth Anand’s third film with Yash Raj. It stars the young scion of the legendary Kapoor family, Ranbir Kapoor as the carefree alpha male and the relationships he has with the 3 women in his life. Starring alongside Ranbir are Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone in a story about loves lessons.
Roadside Romeo
Release Date: 24 October 2008
Directed by: Jugal Hansraj
Produced by: Aditya Chopra
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi
Roadside Romeo, Yash Raj’s first animation film in collaboration with Walt Disney, will see real life lovers Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor lending their voice to dogs. The lyrics of Roadside Romeo are by Jaideep Sahni (Chak De fame) and music has been given by Salim-Suleiman.
After YRF, Dharma Productions is also coming out with Koochie Koochie Hota Hai, the animated version of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Release Date: 12 December 2008
Cast: Shahrukh Khan
Directed by: Aditya Chopra
Produced by: Yash Chopra & Aditya Chopra
Aditya Chopra’s third directorial venture after eight years, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi starring Shah Rukh Khan, will remind audiences of the magic touch that has made Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge the longest running motion picture in Indian cinema history. Let’s hope Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will capture hearts across the globe all over again.
