Bond movies are sure a rave in India and there have been rounds of talks in our tinsel town that Ash might be one of Bond’s favorite ladies in the coming movies. But those talks have always gone into oblivion. However, a new candidate, a highly likely one I suppose, has been chosen for talks by the producers of the bond film. And the new candidate is none other than our very dear Shilpa Shetty!
The producers and Shilpa’s team are having secret talks on the 23rd Bond movie with Daniel Craig as Bond. Sources have been quoted saying, “Shilpa is having secret talks with the top brass who are working on the next movie. As far as they are concerned, she has it all — she is beautiful, feisty and a great actress. But they also want someone who is a big star…which Shilpa is…She has a huge following in Bollywood as well as a number of fans in the Western world - especially in Britain - so she will be great for box office sales.” While the 22nd bond movie is being shot with Craig, script writers are already working on the 23rd in the bond series. So let us wait and watch if Shilpa makes it in the series.
Monday, August 20, 2007
King Khan to cast spell on retail high street
Film star Shahrukh Khan is entering the high-street retail play with some of the biggest global brands in tow. Senior industry sources said that he’s partnering real estate major MGF in its retail arm Aryan Lifestyle, which has just picked up the exclusive franchisee rights for Nike and Tag Heuer.
Aryan Lifestyle is also in talks to pick up the distribution and store rights of Tommy Hilfiger. The move is interesting as an equal JV between the Murjanis and Arvind Mills holds the brand rights for Tommy Hilfiger in India. The brand has banked on a multiple franchisee model to develop exclusive shops till date, but is now keen on speeding up expansion through department stores as well.
Aryan Lifestyle COO Deepak Chabbra confirmed that the company has taken over the franchisee rights for Nike and Tag Heuer but declined to comment on the prospective partnership with Tommy Hilfiger and whether King Khan is a stakeholder in the company. “I cannot comment on future plans.
We will make announcements at the appropriate time.’’ Interestingly, Shahrukh’s 10-year-old son Aryan and the actor have been the brand ambassador for Tag Heuer for almost three years now. The CEO of Tommy Hilfiger in India Shailesh Chaturvedi also declined to comment. “I have no comments to make on this.’’
Sources, however, said that Aryan Lifestyle is also in talks with several brands for similar franchisee arrangements, including international beauty retailer, Sephora. Some industry analysts believe that high-street retail is not directly connected with being a real estate player. Many companies are entering this category as it is a profitable business in its own right. Players need deep pockets but need not necessarily be involved in the real estate business.
Experts, who link retail to real estate, feel that the Shahrukh-MGF combine is a good idea for roping in international brands but may not work for mass affluent brands. “While it’s true that MGF is a mall developer and has access to good locations, it’s still a small player.
It has announced only 11 projects of which six are operational. In this scenario, it may be a good idea to rope in luxury brands which are happy with five to six stores nationally, but I don’t know how a premium label like Tommy Hilfiger, which has the potential to be present in 50-100 exclusive stores, would manage,’’ said a retail expert who did not wish to be quoted.
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Aryan Lifestyle is also in talks to pick up the distribution and store rights of Tommy Hilfiger. The move is interesting as an equal JV between the Murjanis and Arvind Mills holds the brand rights for Tommy Hilfiger in India. The brand has banked on a multiple franchisee model to develop exclusive shops till date, but is now keen on speeding up expansion through department stores as well.
Aryan Lifestyle COO Deepak Chabbra confirmed that the company has taken over the franchisee rights for Nike and Tag Heuer but declined to comment on the prospective partnership with Tommy Hilfiger and whether King Khan is a stakeholder in the company. “I cannot comment on future plans.
We will make announcements at the appropriate time.’’ Interestingly, Shahrukh’s 10-year-old son Aryan and the actor have been the brand ambassador for Tag Heuer for almost three years now. The CEO of Tommy Hilfiger in India Shailesh Chaturvedi also declined to comment. “I have no comments to make on this.’’
Sources, however, said that Aryan Lifestyle is also in talks with several brands for similar franchisee arrangements, including international beauty retailer, Sephora. Some industry analysts believe that high-street retail is not directly connected with being a real estate player. Many companies are entering this category as it is a profitable business in its own right. Players need deep pockets but need not necessarily be involved in the real estate business.
Experts, who link retail to real estate, feel that the Shahrukh-MGF combine is a good idea for roping in international brands but may not work for mass affluent brands. “While it’s true that MGF is a mall developer and has access to good locations, it’s still a small player.
It has announced only 11 projects of which six are operational. In this scenario, it may be a good idea to rope in luxury brands which are happy with five to six stores nationally, but I don’t know how a premium label like Tommy Hilfiger, which has the potential to be present in 50-100 exclusive stores, would manage,’’ said a retail expert who did not wish to be quoted.
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Bipasha caught kissing Ronaldo
With the new seven wonders list being announced Bipa sha has grabbed back headlines so much so that she has to give explanation to the unguarded acts that were caught on camera by media. Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and Bipasha got really cozy with each other during the post-event party. Digital Spy quoted a sources saying, “Cristiano and Bipasha were all over each other. If he has got a girlfriend she was the last thing on his mind. They were kissing and he was being very tender, cupping her face and staring into her eyes.” So did Bips deny the news? She didn’t instead she said, Yes it is me (in the picture). The picture was taken at an opportune moment and taken out of context and again it looks like a case of irresponsible assumptions.” Let us see what John Abraham has to say on this. Well, well, well Bips, I guess Bollywood has to get used to public kissing sessions after all!
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Having clinched such a big project, Mallika has been making quite unreasonable demands for her acting fee in Bollywood.She is reported to have charge a hefty sum for her rather marginal role in Himesh Reshammiya’s movie Aap Ka Suroor .But nothing comes close to the money she demanded from the makers of The Train for just a small cameo in the film.Director Hasnain Hyderabadwala had approached Mallika with the offer of just a one-scene appearance at the movie’s end. Mallika was not even required to shoot for an entire day. An hour’s shooting at the most would have been enough to shoot her scene with Emraan Hashmi.For this cameo appearance, Hyderabadwala had an offer of Rs 10 lakh for Mallika. But the busty babe gave the director a shock of his life by demanding Rs 1.25 crore.Hyderabadwala was stunned because even the collective payment to the movie’s three actors, Emraan Hashmi , Geeta Basra and Sayali Bhagat , doesn’t come anywhere close to the sum quoted by Mallika.And when producer Shyam Bajaj heard about Mallika’s demand, he had a hearty laugh.The cameo was eventually shot with another girl.
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