Mirror has learnt he will direct a Hindi film after seven long years, to be produced by Sanjay Gupta . Manjrekar confirmed the news and added, "The film will be based on human relationships and is set against a period backdrop.

"Asked why he had almost but disappeared from the Hindi film scene, Manjrekar said, "Honestly, at some point, I would even like to make a Hindi version of my recent Marathi film Kaksparsh. There was a time in Hindi cinema when too many remakes of South Indian films were happening.

That is not my type of cinema. However, after Paan Singh Tomar, Kahaani and Vicky Donor, things are looking pretty different.

I am glad." Sanjay Gupta too said, "Mahesh is not only a friend but also a super filmmaker.

I am backing him all the way. It will be heartwarming to have him back in Hindi cinema.

A few days ago, I saw Kaksparsh and was bowled over." It is learnt Manjrekar's film is likely to start as soon as Gupta is free from his directorial comeback, Shootout at Wadala (less)

But he feels that Hindi films are not for the critics. Sajid Khan told reporters, "Critics never rate any blockbuster well.

There are four films which have crossed 100 crores. I am not counting 'Agneepath' which has just released this year.

All those films were run down by the critics." He added, "But those are the only films which have done good business in the industry that is giving more opportunities for people to work.

So who is more important, you tell me that? Hindi films are not made for critics, it is made for worldwide Hindi film watching audience. In the true sense 'Housefull 2' is a Hindi film.

" Sajid said he was quite confident " Housefull 2" would do well and said audiences would want to see the film three to four times. Sajid said, "The beauty of the film is that you will want to see it three to four times.

I hope the film does great business at the box office and sets a record." (less)

" 3 will be released in Hindi dubbed, Telugu dubbed and Tamil with English subtitle all over d world. It will hit the screens March end or April .

. Since its a national release its taking time(sic)," he posted on Twitter.

Directed by wife and debut director Aishwarya Dhanush, the film stars Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. Tweet (less)

" 3 will be released in Hindi dubbed, Telugu dubbed and Tamil with English subtitle all over d world. It will hit the screens March end or April .

. Since its a national release its taking time(sic)," he posted on Twitter.

Directed by wife and debut director Aishwarya Dhanush, the film stars Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. Tweet (less)

She's also the Bharat Ratna of India. Asha Didi is also a doctor and Padma Vibhushan winner.

I am also a Padma Shri. Now it's my turn.

Three honorary doctorates in one family where none of has had the privilege of higher education is indeed a singular honour. More than myself, I'm proud to be bringing this honour into my family.

" With brutal honesty Hridaynathji admits Hindi cinema has never been kind or generous to him. 'The last Hindi film for which I composed music was Lekin in 1990.

Thereafter no Hindi projects came my way. I've kept myself busy with Marathi films and stage performances.

But it would be wrong to say that I didn't need Hindi films. The truth is, Hindi cinema didn't need me.

" Ask him why his illimitable knowledge of music was not found to be useful for Hindi cinema and Hridayji says, "Perhaps they thought my compositions were too complicated for the average listener. I needed work.

But Hindi cinema eluded me, and that's truth. However I've no regrets.

I never ever asked any one for work." Adds his sister Lata Mangeshkar, "We have three Dr Mangeshkars in the family now.

More than my own doctorates I am proud of my brother's doctorate. He is so quiet and self-effacing he never asks for anything.

I'm very happy to say the work that he has done and all the achievements are his own.He never asked me to recommend him to any producer .

I am glad my brother is selfmade." (less)

When most actors - from Salman Khan to Akshay Kumar - are open to doing South remakes, why not Shahid Kapoor ? Originally directed by N Lingusamy , Vettai released last month and became a big hit too. Looking at the success of the film producers have decided to remake the movie in Hindi with the same director.

Vettai has Arya and R Madhavan in lead roles. As far as the Hindi version is concerned, Shahid has been considered to play the role Madhavan did in the original.

Makers are still on the lookout for another actor to fill in Arya's shoes. Vettai will have two actors and two actresses.

Looking at Shahid's past film record, he has good rapport with UTV and has delivered many hits too. If he signs this action film, this will be his first Hindi remake of a south film (less)

Says a source, "Prithvi is fluent in his mother tongue Tamil and of course English, but Hindi doesn't really come naturally to him. The script isn't too tough, considering the language is very colloquial, but yet there are times when he has to sit down for hours together to get the lines right.

" This apparently has resulted in the director taking out special rehearsal time for the actor. Adds the source, "Prithvi wants to get it absolutely right and he does not want to compromise on the language.

Though it is yet to be decided if his voice would be dubbed or not, he is giving it his best." Interestingly we hear that co-star Rani has been patient and is helping him out too.

"Rani makes fun of him and his accent sometimes. They have become quite friendly though.

" This undoubtedly is a dream entry for the star into the world of Hindi cinema, considering not many South actors apart from Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal and Madhavan have made it big in the Hindi cinema space. Adds the source, "When Prithviraj got this offer there was no reason for him to refuse.

He was being cast opposite Rani Mukerji and he has been planning to make the move from the South to Bollywood since a long time. So he is trying very hard to fit in.

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