Saawariya

Perhaps the finest looking Blu-ray yet deserves a spot in your collection. Reviewed by Martin Liebman, April 29, 2008 Don’t ever love someone so much that you begin to hate yourself someday. While I certainly appreciate when a movie steps out on a limb and proves itself to be different and worthwhile, coming completely out of the blue and surprising … Continue reading →

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Diwali release, Saawariya, featuring the two star kid debutantes Ranbir and Sonam Kapoor, has 14 songs. Bhansali’s every film barring the song less Black has always boasted of an impressive musical score. With Saawariya the bearded director is introducing Monty Sharma as the film’s music director. Here is a small tete-a-tete with Monty who appears extremely confident … Continue reading →

On Saturday night, Aishwarya’s parents came together with the Bachchan family, minus Jaya, for a very special screening of Saawariya at Yashraj Films. Jaya was unable to attend as she was unwell. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Sonam Kapoor were present for the occasion. But the film’s leading man Ranbir Kapoor would have missed the chance to watch the film … Continue reading →

Good-looking, ambitious, hard-working, shy, generous, sweet — that’s Ranbir Kapoor. But to me, he’s all that and more. Thinking of him brings a smile to my face while being with him makes me laugh. I’ve known him for 17 years so to me, he’s family! We practically grew up together and studied at Bombay Scottish School where we would constantly … Continue reading →

The first screening of SAAWARIYA was held on Sunday night [October 28] for those associated with the film and the reports flowing in are tremendous. "Yes, the reactions are overwhelming. Those close to me can be extremely outspoken when it comes to commenting on my work. But they’re thrilled…I am not nervous this time [as the release date draws nearer]. … Continue reading →

By: Subhash K Jha At 2 hours and 8 minutes playing-time Saawariya is one of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s shortest films ever. It’s just a few minutes longer than the filmmaker’s last film Black which was almost as long as Saawariya, but without any songs Sanjay’s second film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam had 10 songs and a playing-time of 3 … Continue reading →

Debutante Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor’s hard act to follow in famous family’s wake New movie actor Ranbir Kapoor, from Bollywood’s famous Kapoor family dynasty, has dismissed comparisons between him and established stars as silly, a report said Friday. Kapoor’s first movie "Saawariya" or "Beloved," directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is scheduled to hit Indian screens on Nov. 9 – the … Continue reading →

India’s biggest obsessions – Cricket and Bollywood celebs rocked at a party hosted by Neo Sports and BCCI at Hard Rock Café on 18 October. The bash witnessed the presence of the entire Indian and Australian cricket team along with the cast of Saawariya. The one-hour capsule of this party – Cricket Tadka Marke will be telecast on 20 October … Continue reading →

HIS EYES TALK AND THEN HE SAYS IT, "It feels unreal to be doing an interview with you.." The strikingly good-looking and the surprisingly tall 25-year-old Kapoor has been a quiet, shy and yet confident presence at the Krishna Raj bungalow on Pali Hill. There he has watched everyday life in 35 mm taken in the crests and troughs of … Continue reading →

Ranbir Kapoor (son of Rishi Kapoor) and Sonam Kapoor (daughter of Anil Kapoor) were in Hyderabad to promote their debut vehicle ‘Saawariya’ directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. International movie producer Sony-Columbia-Tristar is venturing in Indian films for the first time by co-producing it. Saawariya is slated for the worldwide release on 9 November. Here are the excepts from … Continue reading →

In a unique marketing tie-up, Future Group has tied up with production house Sony Pictures for the merchandising of their forthcoming film Saawariya slated for release on November 9. The Group expects to earn over Rs 25 crore from the limited edition Saawariya product range that it will introduce by mid October. The range will be available till December 31. … Continue reading →

SAAWARIYA is a timeless story of two young star-crossed lovers whose passions almost consume their will to the brink of self-destruction. In this eternal tale of an ode to romance, stand two lonely souls whose childlike innocence and candor only obscures their inner turmoil, anger, anxiety and desperate wait for love. An artist, a free spirit, an idealist and dreamer, … Continue reading →