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==Music==
==Music==
[[A.R. Rahman]] is the music director of this film. And [[Prasoon Joshi]] is the lyricist.[[Sonu Nigam]], [[Mohit Chauhan]] and [[Sukhwinder Singh]] have reportedly sung songs in the film. The music is slated to release on 14th January 2009. The first video of the song "Masakalli" has been released featuring Sonam and Abhishek with a pigeon.<ref>[http://www.delhi-6-movie.blogspot.com Delhi-6 blog: Story behind 'Masakalli' in delhi 6 movie ]</ref>
[[A.R. Rahman]] is the music director of this film. And [[Prasoon Joshi]] is the lyricist.[[Sonu Nigam]], [[Mohit Chauhan]] and [[Sukhwinder Singh]] have reportedly sung songs in the film. The music is slated to release on 14th January 2009. The first video of the song "Masakalli" has been released featuring Sonam and Abhishek with a pigeon. The song "Masakalli" was not part of the original film. According to the director,"The song was not really meant to be part of the narrative. I mean, who would think of putting in a song about a dove in a film like ‘Delhi-6′? It just happened. When I came to the pre-climax portion of my script, I was stuck. I needed a continuity link taking the narrative to its finale".<ref>[http://www.delhi-6-movie.blogspot.com Delhi-6 blog: Story behind 'Masakalli' in delhi 6 movie ]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 05:53, 9 January 2009

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Delhi-6
Movie Poster of Delhi-6.
Directed byRakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Written byRakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Renzil D'Silva
Prasoon Joshi
Kamlesh Pandey
Produced byRonnie Screwvala
StarringAbhishek Bachchan
Sonam Kapoor
Om Puri
Atul Kulkarni
Divya Dutta
CinematographyBinod Pradhan
Edited byMeghna Ashchit
Music byA.R. Rahman
Distributed byUTV Motion Pictures
Release date
February 20, 2009
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Delhi-6 is a forthcoming Bollywood film to be directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra that will star Abhishek Bachchan , Sonam Kapoor, Om Puri, Atul Kulkarni, and Divya Dutta.[1]

Delhi-6 is based on Mehra's growing up years in Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi.[2] The film will be Mehra's third directorial venture after the immensely successful Rang De Basanti, which had been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars and critically acclaimed[citation needed] Aks.

Plot

American-born Roshan (Abhishek Bachchan)brings his ailing grandmother back to India. Little does he know that the quick trip will turn into the longest journey of his life - a journey within. The backdrop of the story is the ancient walled city of Delhi, a character in herself. She represents the chaos, religion, beliefs and ethos of the Indian people. The pin code of the city is 110006, and with pride of love they call her Delhi-6.

Production

Sonam Kapoor, daughter of Anil Kapoor, who made her debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, reportedly confirmed taking part in the movie and is paired with Abhishek Bachchan.[3] Rishi Kapoor and Tanvi Azmi are also apart of the film. [4]The film went on the floors December 20, 2007. [5] Amitabh Bachchan reportedly has a small role in the film where he is supposed to play the grandfather to Roshan, played by Abhishek Bachchan. Waheeda Rahman will play the grandmother of the same character.[6] Gulshan Grover has been roped in to play Abhishek Bachchan's dad in the film.[7]

Cast

Promotion

The movie was first unveiled on the Dubai International Film Festival. Following the screening was an interactive Q and A round, comprising of the director with the rest of starcast and a vast audience. During this interaction, Rakeysh spoke about his key influences and the theme of the film, while the film's actors described their experience of working with Rakyesh. [8] The official trailer was released on January 4, 2009.[9]

Music

A.R. Rahman is the music director of this film. And Prasoon Joshi is the lyricist.Sonu Nigam, Mohit Chauhan and Sukhwinder Singh have reportedly sung songs in the film. The music is slated to release on 14th January 2009. The first video of the song "Masakalli" has been released featuring Sonam and Abhishek with a pigeon. The song "Masakalli" was not part of the original film. According to the director,"The song was not really meant to be part of the narrative. I mean, who would think of putting in a song about a dove in a film like ‘Delhi-6′? It just happened. When I came to the pre-climax portion of my script, I was stuck. I needed a continuity link taking the narrative to its finale".[10]

References

  1. ^ "Rakeysh Mehra's Delhi-6 to star Hrithik Roshan and Om Puri". IndiaFM. Retrieved 25 September. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |work= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Abhishek Bachchan to do three Rakeysh Mehra films". IndiaFM. Retrieved 25 September. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |work= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ ""Sonam's next with Abhishek"". Retrieved 7 November. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Sonam, Abhishek in Jaipur after bereavement : India Entertainment
  5. ^ Dilli 6 takes off finally
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ Gulshan to play Abhishek's father!- News-News & Gossip-Indiatimes - Movies
  8. ^ Delhi 6 unveiled at Dubai film festival
  9. ^ Delhi 6 - High Quality Trailer
  10. ^ Delhi-6 blog: Story behind 'Masakalli' in delhi 6 movie
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