PK team plans to hold special screening for Sanjay Dutt

The crew of upcoming film 'PK' is planning a special screening for the film's pivotal actor Sanjay Dutt, who is currently in the Yerwada jail. Aamir Khan along with film's director RajKumar Hirani and female lead Anushka Sharma unveiled the film's first trailer last evening here.

Asked if the team is holding any special screening for Dutt, Aamir said, "We are planning to write a letter to the authority if we can screen the film for Sanjay Dutt and all the people there. So he can watch the film." Dutt, 55, shot for his portions in the comedy-drama before going to the jail last year to serve his remaining term in the 1993 bomb blast case.

In the third motion poster of 'PK', which was released last month, Dutt was introduced in a bandmaster avatar, while Aamir sported an ill-fitted khakhi uniform.


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WATCH: Aamir Khan's 'PK' teaser trailer

Aamir Khan unveiled the teaser of his forthcoming film "PK" on Diwali Thursday and the superstar hopes the movie tastes success.

"Coincidently my films have been releasing during Christmas and each year, I have been showing the trailer during Diwali. So, we decided to do the same this Diwali as well. I hope the film works for us," Aamir told reporters here during the teaser launch of "PK".

He previously tasted box office successes with "Taare Zameen Par", "Ghajini" and "3 Idiots", which all came out during Christmas.

And it seems like the new Rajkumar Hirani directorial will join the list of his successful movies as Aamir, often referred to as "Mr. Perfectionist", has again put in his best to make his character look convincing.

"I am not used to eating paan, but for this film I have eaten as many as 50 to 60 paans in a day because of my character. We used to have a paanwala on the sets," he said.


The film also stars Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput.

Talking about the film, Aamir said: "Like Raj Kumar's other films even this film will have a strong message. This is the toughest role of my career. I have hardly blinked in this film because of my character".

"I can't reveal much as the crux of the story will get revealed. There are lot of rumours. People feel that I am playing a double role, some feel I am playing an alien but wait till the film releases," he added.


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Anees Bazmee avoids clash with Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan

‘Welcome Back’ will not be released on the same day as ‘P.K.

Anees Bazmee’s Welcome Back was originally scheduled for a release in India on December 19. It will now no longer be released on that date as Rajkumar Hirani’s Aamir Khan-starrer P.K. is releasing on the same day.

Bazmee is not interested in creating unnecessary competition. “My producer Feroz Nadiadwala wants us to stick to our December 19 release date. But I see no point in a box office tussle. I’m going to convince him to opt for another release window,” he said.

It isn’t as though Bazmee is not confident of his film. “I’ve my own audience. But why get into an unnecessary tussle at the box office? It is bound to damage one or the other film. I’d rather wait for another opportune Friday.”

“Raju Hirani is a very fine writer and director. On top of that, he is back with his 3 Idiots leading man Aamir Khan. So there’s bound to be fireworks at the box office. Why take the risk of getting burnt?”

The director is currently recording an additional song for the film which he will film in due time when the film’s cast — from Anil Kapoor and John Abraham to Naseeruddin Shah and Nana Patekar — is available.

“I am in no hurry. I have no ambition to create a dhamaka [blast] for Christmas. Any Friday will work as long as another big film is not lined up for the same day,” he said.

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3 Idiots bagged maximum nominations at the 2010 IIFA awards

By Agencies

This year Aamir Khan starrer “3 Idiots” bagged the highest number of nominations at the 2010 IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) awards.

“3 Idiots” received 14 nominations including best director, best film, best actress, and best actor, among others.

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced byVidhu Vinod Chopra, the film was nominated for all categories apart from best supporting actress.

Other films that were nominated were Saif Ali Khan starrer “Love Aaj Kal” and Paa. Love Aaj Kal bagged 9 nominations.

At the same time, Amitabh Bachchan starrer “Paa” and Shahid Kapoor starrer “Kaminey” both bagged 8 nominations each.