SoggyCornflakes - Bollywood

Wow, the relationship that was never admitted is now so over. Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra, the couple that annoyed above all else in Bollywood (except maybe for Saif and Bebo) have called it quits.

This is a really great story. Not that I bask in their misery or anything, but just the way it folded out. The Baweja’s did not like Harman’s relationship with Priyanka, but before they could put their foot down, Kareena Kapoor deserted the cast of Love Story 2050. When Priyanka stepped in, obviously the Baweja’s had to be nice to her and tolerated the relationship.

But…LS2050 flopped magnificently and Priyanka once again became the unacceptable girlfriend. So the story there is that the Baweja’s started putting pressure on Harman again and Harman, being the little daddy’s darling that he is, left Priyanka.

How do I know this? Well, I read it somewhere, but the main fact is that Priyanka recently admitted in an interview that she’s single but she’s definitely not looking because she’s decided to concentrate on her career.

Well, she better start doing that ASAP because her career is falling to pieces.

Good morning everyone, I have times for a few quick posts today but SC is going to be really lazy this week, mainly because I have so much work to do and don’t think I’ll have time to update every day but when I can, I’ll definitely update. Also, there’s something up with the pics today and I don’t have the time to find out why I can’t upload them.

Anyways, one of the stories is about Harman Baweja, who thought it would be appropriate to kiss his dying girlfriend at the climatic scene in the middle of Love Story 2050, but Priyanka Chopra opted out of it because she doesn’t kiss on screen, whether it’s her boyfriend or not.

Hope I didn’t spoil the story for anyone there, when Harman was asked about the reported kiss, he said,

“How did you get to know about?

It’s true both Dad and I felt a kiss would have been most appropriate midway through the narration when the first Priyanka character dies in my arms. Dad had written a kiss into the story here.

I was supposed to kiss her as she dies in my arms. But Priyanka chose not to shoot the kiss. We respected her decision and let it be.”

Poor Harman, of course the kiss would have validated the entire story line and the movie would have been a hit because of it. But instead of kissing her, wouldn’t it have been better if he was calling an emergency number? I’m not exactly sure how she dies, but seriously, would you rather save her life or get one more make-out session?

There is nothing sweeter than saying “I told you so!” and unfortunately for Harry Baweja, my prediction for Love Story 2050 was right. Despite having a good soundtrack and a decent premise (in theory at least), LS 2050 is flopping everywhere.

Harry is perturbed and disturbed by the reception of the movie as everything was criticized including the story (especially the story) and the stereotyped characters and acting.

Poor Harry sounded distraught when he gave a recent interview,

“I can’t understand the viciousness with which my film has been received,”

“I don’t know why the negative backlash. Of course people are entitled to an opinion. Whether they find the film cool or not is up to audience. But I’ve succeeded in at least one-half of my motive for making Love Story 2050.”

“I didn’t only want to make film that audiences will like, I also made it to launch my son. And everyone loves Harman. So at least I’ve succeeded there.”

“I’ve never seen anything like this happen before in all my years as a producer-director. I’ve made unsuccessful films. But never one that has been so severely savaged. If my film is so bad why did it get such a spectacular opening? Over the weekend we got Houseful in most places. There’s a wrong perception being created about my film. Why pick on me like this? I shattered right now. I can’t think straight.”

Poor guy…I actually do feel sorry for him. The poor soul also thinks that removing 10 minutes from the movie is going to make a difference to audience reception and refuses to give up the quest of a successful movie. 10 minutes isn’t going to make a difference…a change in the plot might have helped instead but it’s too late for that.

So tell me guys, if you had a time machine, do you go to the future to find the reincarnation of your dead girlfriend or go back a few days and save her from dying?

Exactly! And then he wonders why that movie is bombing…

I don’t know if any of you Shahid or Harman fans heard about this rumour, but it was supposedly said that Ashutosh Gowariker’s would have liked Shahid Kapoor as the lead for his new movie What’s your Raashee? but instead chose to go with Harman Baweja when Shahid didn’t seem all that interesed in the role.

Ashutosh clears up the misunderstanding,

“That’s completely untrue,”

“Shahid was never approached in the first place.”

“Call it a coincidence, the launch of LOVE STORY 2050 promos coincided with the casting of my movie. I was on the lookout for a fresh face for the film and when I watched the song-promo of LOVE STORY 2050, I requested Harry Baweja to screen a few scenes for me. In fact, Harman was the first actor I approached for the role in question. He’s ideal for this role,”

So basically, this story has almost nothing to do with Shahid…then why the picture? Um, why wouldn’t I have a picture of Shahid up? Heehee, anyways, Harman already had his picture up for the day. I’m just keeping a balance here. And I’m out of here…more news tomorrow.

What’s the biggest selling point about Love Story 2050? The science-fiction story line? The debut of Harman Baweja? The possible fact that Harman and co-star Priyanka Chopra may actually be dating in real life? The other possible fact that Harman has a striking resemblance to Hrithik Roshan?

Harman is trying very hard to make sure that the last two points aren’t the reason that people come to watch the movie. I don’t know why he’s complaining though, because bigger audiences are better, no matter why they’re there.

Harman is still busy dubbing the movie, even though it’s getting released in exactly a month from today. He has a voice expert who listens to his dubbing, and if he has ay inflections or tone in his voice that sounds like someone else, he has to redo the dialogue. That sucks…

Harman is also worried that his connection with Priyanka is hurting the publicity of the movie, and a source reports,

“Harman has a great deal of self-respect. He’d never want to be known by being associated with anyone else more famous and recognizable than him.

In fact Kajol and Ajay Devgan were supposed to launch the music of Love Story 2050. Harman’s father decided against it at the last minute.

Harry Baweja in fact rang up his colleague Kumar Mangat and advised him not to allow Kajol and Ajay’s presence to overshadow his daughter at the music launch of Haal-e-Dil. That’s how self-respecting the Bawejas are.”

“He has now decided to seriously cut down if not entirely do away with public appearances with Priyanka. Of course she will be part of all the Love Story 2050 promotion. But Harman is refusing offers for magazine covers and guest appearances on reality shows with Priyanka.”

I guess you could say that Harman wants to make it on his own. but there’s also an undercurrent of paranoia. Whoohoo, I can spread a new rumour…Harman Baweja is going crazy…kidding.

Although this story is funny.

Good morning all and it’s still very cold here, just not as wet. Harry Baweja is not having a good day either, because Aamir Khan is creating problems for his movie.

Love Story 2050 is supposed to come out on 4th July, and Harry had consulted with a lot of rival producers before setting this date. He had received the reassurance that his movie with debutante son Harman Baweja would open without any competition. Not anymore, because Aamir is thinking about releasing his nephew’s movie on the exact same day.

The source says,

“The Bawejas were shocked,”

“They had planned and strategised their film’s release almost six months in advance. They had spoken to all their potential competitors from Salman Khan to Ram Gopal Varma to Apoorva Lakhia and Aziz Mirza to Yash Raj and Tips.”

“Harman called them up personally to make sure his film comes on a free Friday. Then suddenly Aamir showed up to create an almost ‘Saawariya’ - ‘Om Shanti Om’ crisis. The ‘Jaane Tu’ release was nowhere in sight when ‘Love Story 2050′ was announced. Suddenly, they came out of the blue,”

“Harry knows Aamir from the time he did B. Subhash’s ‘Love Love Love’ where Harry was an assistant director. Ever since they’ve been in touch. Aamir told him he was indeed thinking of coming on July 4.”

Though according to Harman, he isn’t bothered and thinks it’s healthy competition. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na is the debut movie of Aamir Khan’s nephew, Imran Khan (who just makes me think of the cricketer) and even though not much is known about the storyline, Aamir is doing the promotions and posters do show the release date as July 4. So I guess it will be war of the debutantes. There’s a better way to settle this I think, they should make both guys fight each other in a tub of cornflakes…winner releases on the 4th.

I don’t know why Harry Baweja thought that giving Priyanka Chopra red hair classified as a futuristic look.

For his new movie Love Story 2050, (and what I flop it is going to be) Priyanka will be spotted with red hair and dirty blue eyes. That isn’t futuristic, I see that look all the time when I visit Durban. It doesn’t look good on the Durbanite girls and it doesn’t look good on Priyanka! What was Harry thinking?

And why do they keep making a fuss out of Harman Baweja, who is barely seen in the trailer? People keep comparing his dancing to Shahid Kapoor’s and whatnot. I wanna see some proof…and believe me, it ain’t gonna be pretty. Did you notice that they copied Street Fighter Ken’s ‘haidokun’ move in the movie? How dare they…what?! That was a classic arcade game, why shouldn’t I have played it when I was a kid?

Regular readers (all 3 of you) know that I think of Love Story 2050…if you weren’t paying attention, then I’ll enlighten you. It’s a rip-off of all the good movies in Hollywood and it’s gonna flop.

How could it not when director Harry Baweja has such weird ideas of what the future holds? Not that I know what will be happening in 42 years, but we can assume, right?

If you saw the trailers, it looks like Priyanka Chopra has slightly reddish hair and is dressed in a form-fitting clothes, which Harry explains as his vision of the future.

“For Priyanka, it’s hard-edged fashion with a soft touch. The look is very sporty, yet high fashion and feminine. The dress is made out of lace with lycra that has been specially imported from Milan. We kept in mind the fact that in the future, people will have really well-toned bodies, so well-fitted garments would definitely be in,”

He obviously doesn’t understand the influence of MacDonalds. Unless liposuction becomes a matter-of-fact thing, I’m predicting we’ll all be beach balls, bouncing around the globe.