Shahrukh Khan in & as DON: The Chase Begins Again !!!

Hope I match upto Amitabh in 'Don': Shahrukh

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus...0610160335.htm

Jaipur, Oct. 16 (PTI): Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, who essays the lead role in the remake of the 1978 blockbuster 'Don', Sunday said he has tried to do justice to the character immortalised by Amitabh Bachchan.

"I have tried my level best to do justice to the character I have played in the movie. I hope I can match up to the capabilities of Bachchan," he told reporters on reaching Gandhi Nagar railway station here.

He arrived from New Delhi on the 'Blue Billion Express' along with actress Priyanka to cheer the Indian team against England in their first Champions Trophy match at Sawai Man Singh Stadium.

He told those accompanying them on the train that the earlier version was "no doubt better" as it was the original one.
He lauded the performances of Bachchan, Zeenat Aman and others in the '70s hit and said Director Farhan Akhtar has changed the first half-hour and last half-hour of the remake "which I like the most" in the script.

Jaaneman all set to be a bigger hit than Don

http://www.desifans.com/news/20061359

Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, two of the biggest stars of bollywood are coming together again with Jaaneman. Jaaneman will be pitted against SRK’s Don which is interesting because Shahrukh Khan is the self proclaimed king of bollywood and has a fan following equal to Salman Khan ’s.

There is no doubt that Jaaneman is a fresh product while Don is just a rehash and Shahrukh is not very well accepted in action flicks. Shahrukh is limited in his range as an actor and while he can still get away with the romancing in the alps for a Yash Chopra or a Karan Johar film, He does not impress in a action flick.
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Am quite sure the writer is a big-time Shahrukh hater !! :twisted: :lol: :roll:

Came across this interesting video in Youtube ... Shahrukh dancing with all the yesteryear heroines in the FILMFARE awards 2005 ... The most interesting part is when he's dancing with REKHA, they show Amitabh and Jaya in the audience !!

:omg: :swinghead: :musicsmile:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c8eYzOurEk&NR

Check out the DON Press meet !!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/h...nts/10703.html

This Diwali gear up for this special Feature on Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don’ a remake of Chandra Barot’s original of 1978. IndiaGlitz brings exclusive interviews with the star cast of the film Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Rampal, Isha Koppikar and Boman Irani especially for you in this video. Stylish editing, crisp question and answer sessions and lots of excitement makes this Diwali Feature a treat for all our patrons spread all over the world. Happy Diwali. And have a safe Diwali…..Enjoy!

http://img.indiaglitz.com/playerV2/l...&category=5009

Rediff thrashes DON with a lot of love and affection......confused read this.......please tell me wat reviewer is trying to tell...... :roll:

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20don.htm

Jaan-e-mann gets batter rating than DON..... :shock:

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20jaan.htm

GOT Horrible REVIEW FROM MY FRIEND WHO HAVE JUST SAID MOVIE IS TOTAL CRAP especialy climax the movie begins with a bang but ending is not that good.. :oops:

REDIFF REVIEW IS ALSO BAD

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20don.htm

JANEMAN GETTING GOOD MOUTH PUBLICITY 8-)

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Rediff thrashes DON with a lot of love and affection......confused read this.......please tell me wat reviewer is trying to tell...... :roll:

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20don.htm

Jaan-e-mann gets batter rating than DON..... :shock:

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20jaan.htm

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MADDY, it's not tooo SHOCKING !!! Wait until you recieve such reviews from pretty much all webpages .... This is becoming way too usual for all Shahrukh movies these days !!! :cry: :oops:

BUT ..... We all know how the movie will do at the end !!! :notworthy:

Baymachi another sad news for you

The race begins
Don totters, Jaan-e-Mann sprints towards the finish
By: Sarita Tanwar
Mid-Day

Dawn of a new don: SRK in a still from the film Don. Preview
audiences found the film extremely lengthy.

Two of the biggest releases of the year, Don and Jaan-E-Mann, have
finally hit the screens today. The expectations are sky high and the
stakes are monumental. So what's really going to be the eventual
outcome of these two films at the box-office?

According to trade reports, though both films opened to full houses,
the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, Don, definitely has an edge. Don had a
marginally better opening than Jaan-E-Mann, thus proving there's no
one to beat SRK when it comes to pulling in the initial crowds.

However, almost all those who've seen both the films agree that Sajid
Nadiadwala's Jaan-E-Mann, directed by first-timer Shirish Kunder, is
the movie to look out for. Last night's audiences at the paid preview
shows of Don went home disappointed. Farhan Akhtar's tiresome
narrative and the excessively long film will go against it.

On the other hand, Jaan-E-Mann has already received rave reviews from
preview audiences. Kunder's deft handling and stupendous performances
by Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan have left viewers spellbound.

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A big doubt at who can show that fierce don look that rajini gives in billa from bollywood. He has that powerful expressions and voice modulation which can overtake most of the bollywood cohort.

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Romio Machi !! Let's not give up tooo EASILY !! :P

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A big doubt at who can show that fierce don look that rajini gives in billa from bollywood. He has that powerful expressions and voice modulation which can overtake most of the bollywood cohort.

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Hulku !!! :bluejump: :boo: :redjump:

:omg: Its an absolute cracker of a movie :redjump:
Farhan is a genius.Except a few loopholers in the screenplay hes done his part to perfection :clap: Now I know why he chose to remake Don.. :thumbsup:
It isnt a film for the critics :notthatway: It is a film for the masses :cool:
If uve not watched the original ull like it..If u have watched the original ull lovee it!
And SRK :thumbsup: present him with a do or die situation and thats armageddon for his archrivals :poke:
Some thoughts id like 2 share..
First of all..all previous records will be shattered left right and center :yes:
Next its one of the most sophisticated indian movies and its presentation is of the slickest quality.Mohanans cinematography and the aesthetic locations make it an absolute treat :)
SRK :cool: No other git cudve pulled it out as convincingly :cool: He did the Don even better than the village bimp :)
Boman Irani was gr8.Arjun Rampal was :oops: Priya was good in her stunts and her actings improved a lot :) .Kareena :razz:
Songs are :victory: :shakehead: the pick bein Khaike again :cool2:
Climax :redjump: the whole theater went beserk :shock:
Farhan has done it again :redjump: The popularity of the original and the dual role have been exploited to the fullest..
A def. winner on hands :cool:
(hope i havent revealed any secrets :roll: )

I was just waiting for your review all this time !!!

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT !!

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:thumbsup: Ull love the movie bay :cool:
Critics go to hell :cool:

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Man, the best thing in your review is when you mentioned,

IT'S NOT FOR CRITICS, BUT FOR THE MASSES !!

Cos I've been dying to see Shahrukh in an action-packed non-comedy role with loads of style ... I know he's very capable of that, but he's been entrapped in that image thing of a lover-boy ... I'm so glad he broke it with this movie ... And you know how big of a MASSY fan I am !!

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Would you now recommend Ilayathalapthy do the remake of BILLA in Tamil now ?? :P

:D Stunts are awesome :) Especially the aeroplane sequence and the fight btw SRK n Priya :cool:

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:thumbsup: Ull love the movie bay :cool:
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Man, the best thing in your review is when you mentioned,

IT'S NOT FOR CRITICS, BUT FOR THE MASSES !!

Cos I've been dying to see Shahrukh in an action-packed non-comedy role with loads of style ... I know he's very capable of that, but he's been entrapped in that image thing of a lover-boy ... I'm so glad he broke it with this movie ... And you know how big of a MASSY fan I am !!

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Would you now recommend Ilayathalapthy do the remake of BILLA in Tamil now ?? :P

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:notthatway: I wud recommend him to remake SRKs Don :redjump:

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:D Stunts are awesome :) Especially the aeroplane sequence and the fight btw SRK n Priya :cool:

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Oh Wow !! :D

Dude, how is the audience response for Shahrukh in the theatre ?? :? :?

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:D Stunts are awesome :) Especially the aeroplane sequence and the fight btw SRK n Priya :cool:

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Oh Wow !! :D

Dude, how is the audience response for Shahrukh in the theatre ?? :? :?

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opening sequence and each n every punch lines got tremendous applause.
Khaikee and Morya re sent claps,whistles and roars in the air
And the climax and the finishing sequence :omg: theater exploded.Some ppl(especially ladies) were :cry2:

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opening sequence and each n every punch lines got tremendous applause.
Khaikee and Morya re sent claps,whistles and roars in the air
And the climax and the finishing sequence :omg: theater exploded.Some ppl(especially ladies) were :cry2:

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Yay Baby !! Cant wait to see it !! :D :D

Missing Madras and my College days !! :cry: :oops: :cry:

How was KAREENA btw ?? :wink: :P :wink:

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opening sequence and each n every punch lines got tremendous applause.
Khaikee and Morya re sent claps,whistles and roars in the air
And the climax and the finishing sequence :omg: theater exploded.Some ppl(especially ladies) were :cry2:

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Yay Baby !! Cant wait to see it !! :D :D

Missing Madras and my College days !! :cry: :oops: :cry:

How was KAREENA btw ?? :wink: :P :wink:

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Kareena :oops: Who did that song In hindhi Don(was it Zeenat).I dint watch Don(I watched Billa though).Some ppl applauded her death :oosp:
Another fact..Don extends SRKs diwali winnin streak to 6 in a row :D
DDLJ(1995)
DTPH(1997)
K2H2(1998)
MOhabattein(2000)
Veer Zaara(2004)

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Kareena :oops: Who did that song In hindhi Don(was it Zeenat).I dint watch Don(I watched Billa though).Some ppl applauded her death :oosp:
Another fact..Don extends SRKs diwali winnin streak to 6 in a row :D
DDLJ(1995)
DTPH(1997)
K2H2(1998)
MOhabattein(2000)
Veer Zaara(2004)

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Zeenat was the heroine ... The item number had HELEN, the same lady that came in BILLA for that song !! :)

So Kareena wasnt well accepted huh !! When I saw the trailer, I thought she was HOT though !! :P

You missed out Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) in your list !! :thumbsup:

No she was very well accepted (was red hot in the yeh mera dil no) :D
But she isnt popular with all ppl here :oops:
Was KHNH a diwali release :?

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Kareena :oops: Who did that song In hindhi Don(was it Zeenat).I dint watch Don(I watched Billa though).Some ppl applauded her death :oosp:
Another fact..Don extends SRKs diwali winnin streak to 6 in a row :D
DDLJ(1995)
DTPH(1997)
K2H2(1998)
MOhabattein(2000)
Veer Zaara(2004)

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Zeenat was the heroine ... The item number had HELEN, the same lady that came in BILLA for that song !! :)

So Kareena wasnt well accepted huh !! When I saw the trailer, I thought she was HOT though !! :P

You missed out Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) in your list !! :thumbsup:

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No she was very well accepted (was red hot in the yeh mera dil no) :D
But she isnt popular with all ppl here :oops:
Was KHKN a diwali release :? I dont think so

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Of course !! I saw it first day here !! :D :D

DON v JAAN-E-MANN- The battle hots up.

Mumbai Circuit-Don has the edge due to bookings in Mumbai and especially Pune where it has a big lead.

Delhi/UP-Don has better advance in Delhi/NCR but Jaan-E-Mann has a massive print count in UP which may become a factor from Friday..

East Punjab-Don takes lead in A centres like Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Gurgaon and Faridabad but Akshay's popularity in B+C centres of the circuit could tell over the week.

West Bengal-Don has clear lead on bookings and should emerge winner here in first week at least.

Bihar-Jaan-E-Mann is clear winner but exhibitors are anxious about long run due to NRI/Urban theme of film.

CP Berar-Don shows better advance in Nagpur only. Jaan-E-Mann should emerge winner here.

CI-Indore gives Don the lead and it will be interesting to see if the other centres can turnaround this deficit.

Rajasthan-In Jaipur they are neck and neck but elsewhere Jaan-E-Mann has clear lead.

Nizam-Both films have seen 50% tickets go for the weekend in Hyderabad and any film could emerge winner.

Mysore-DOn is the clear winner.Bangalore sees record advance.

Is JAAENEMAN released in Madras ?? :? :roll:

yeah! garnerin lozz of +ve reviews :?

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Wow, so this is HEAD-ON bet Shahrukh and Salman !! I'll be happy if both of them do well !! I like both !!! :D :D

Me too :D

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Wow, so this is HEAD-ON bet Shahrukh and Salman !! I'll be happy if both of them do well !! I like both !!! :D :D

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ON Breaking Records Already!
By MovieTalkies.com, 16 October 2006

UTV Motion Pictures, who hold the overseas distribution rights of Farhan Akhtar’s Don, will be releasing a record breaking 325 prints overseas across 28 countries, the most for any Hindi film. UTV also has an innovative marketing tie-up with Citibank for the overseas market across USA, UK, South East Asia, and the Middle East. UTV, known to be trendsetters in the industry, have once created a new milestone.

So this year had the following blockbusters in Hindi !!

* Rang De Basanti

* Fanaa

* Krrish

* Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

The one to be added today to this list is DONNNN !!!!

:D :D :D

U missed the biggest till now-Lage raho Munnabhai

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So this year had the following blockbusters in Hindi !!

* Rang De Basanti

* Fanaa

* Krrish

* Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

The one to be added today to this list is DONNNN !!!!

:D :D :D

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Oh Yeah, man how is that movie doin ?? :? :?

I made the list out of what I'm seein here in the US !!! Sorry if I missed MunnaBhai there !! You can fill it in !! :D

Already bigger than Krrish.Still goin strong :)

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UNBELIEVABLE !! :roll: :P

Don - Worth a Chase

Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Friday, October 20, 2006]

I don’t think Remaking an iconic film is a good idea. For when the earlier film is so clearly etched in your mind, it gets difficult for the uber-cool-style-flick new version o erase the nostalgic quotient of the original.

That’s exactly what happens with Farhan Akhtar’s tribute to the original ‘Don’ co-written by his dad Javed Akhtar along with Salim Khan a good silver jubilee years ago. Comparisons are inevitable. No, Shahrukh Khan doesn’t match up to Amitabch Bachchan’s versatile performance. But yes, it’s great to see SRK enacting a negative character after a long time.

And trust me…He makes Bad look Cool…As for ‘Don’ then it’s most certainly not the best film made this year and yes it does have its high points, especially the climax. No baby, I can’t reveal that! Also…get ready for the announcement of the sequel…Soon….

Mr Malik was the surprise packet in Chandra Barot’s original while there’s some other ‘insider’ who completely zaps you this time around. I won’t reveal it for it will spoil the fun. Jasjit’s character had been immortalized by an old-n-haggard Pran sahib whereas here you have a younger Arjun Rampal doing the honors in a dignified manner.

Kareena Kapoor sizzles in the ‘Yeh Mera Dil’ number in Helen’s place. She looks gorgeous alright. Priyanka Chopra’s Roma is a tough chick who would do anything to avenge her brother Ramesh’s death from the evil Don. Chopra girl seems to have worked hard on learning the Charlie’s Angels martial-arts-chops and the effect shows. When she is not hunting with the men, she takes time out to scorch the dance floors with her ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ shake-a-leg number.

Boman Irani competently enters Iftiqar sahab’s DCP Desilva shoes. In fact his role has more to it than you’ve geared up for. So, stay put for a surprise. Isha Koppikar as Anita is wasted.

It’s left to Shahrukh Khan to drive the beauty cars, flirt with the damsels, kill as if he is poison, tinker with his designer watch to trigger a bomb somewhere and sound sinister when he is getting over confident. In the Vijay mould, he is good with his one-liners and then ‘Khaike Paan Banaraswala’ in Malaysia is like ice-in-the-bhang. Of course he can never speak Avadhi like Big B. But then SRK has his own style that he puts in with 100% energy in everything that he does with a hell lot of conviction.

A lean-mean-and-gym-toned physique makes him look a hunky dude that you’d love to watch. In fact, I would love to watch him in this baddie avatar as compared with all the sugary-romances that he has been doing oh-so-repetitively.

Farhan Akhtar’s direction carries a lot of polish. He is definitely one of the finest directors that we have today. His command over technique as well as storytelling is extremely-compelling. But where he flounders in ‘Don’ is the pace of the film. A pacy thriller is something one was looking forward to. Instead, the three hour plus length of the film is a let down. It can be trimmed by at least half an hour. A few of the dialogues carry a lot of punch while there are still others that sound archaic. At several junctures the technical tomfoolery extinguishes plausibility. I for one fail to understand even in the original Don’ as to why the boss has to personally go for a meager job as exchange of bags. Beats me!

Music by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy is praiseworthy for the retention of the retro feel on 1980s numbers in ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ and ‘Main Hoon Don’. The remixes of ‘Khaike Paan Banaraswala’ and ‘Yeh Mera Dil’ don’t really match the original although they are good attempts. The ‘Don’ theme track by Medieval Punditz is the highlight of the hip-n-happening background music score. Cinematography by Mohanan is spectacular in every sense of the word while special effects at Red Chillies EFX is first rate. Fight sequences have been choreographed in a stylish manner. It can match the best in the world.

‘Don’ is worth a watch for the younger remix-n-sms generation who love their bhelpuri with ice cream and who haven’t seen Big B’s original. You may not enjoy it in totality but still it’s a fun-fare in more ways than one. It’s not great cinema. And I guess Farhan never pretended that he had set out to make one. But coming from the maker of spectacular ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ ‘Don’ is a disappointment. Here’s hoping to something original and refreshingly different the next time around.

Rating: ***
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Check out what people had to say abt the movie !!

http://www.nrilinks.com/entertainmen...ews/BW1560.asp

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Looks like Dons gettin an even bigger opening than KANK :redjump:
20 cr business in 2 days world wide :clap:
SRK rox :cool:
Don Ke Dushman Ki Sabse Badi Galti Yahi Hai Ke Woh DON Ka Dushman Hai. :yes:

Don has recieved a 90% opening :cool:
In smaller centers which were so called Akshays fort Don is creating records.
With more than 1000 prints Don will easily surpass the opening of KANK :redjump:
KANK opened to 76% collections grossing 28 Cr in the opening week(record till now)..Don will make atleast 30 :yes: SRKs opening power in unmatched.
Kings back :cool:
Source: www.boxofficeindia.com

Seems like both SRK and Farhan have confirmed that Don 2 will be made in the near future :redjump:
(Rumour)

Khaikee paan banaaras wala :swinghead: :musicsmile:
Rocks :thumbsup:
Was the song in the original DON extremely popular :roll:
When SRK jus said the words 'tumka kya batayey bhaiiya' Sathyam theater exploded :cool: