Here's that mid-day new item below (which Rajeev mentioned). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Jodhaa Akbar well under three hours By: Tushar Joshi November 5, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashutosh Gowariker denies reports that he has chopped songs to tighten the length of the period film, hurries to complete shooting Most period films have a running time of three hours or more. So, it wasn't surprising when everyone one heard that Ashutosh Gowariker's much- anticipated period film Jodhaa Akbar had crossed the three- hour mark. Naturally, there was concern about the length of the film, and the director decided to shorten the film by chopping some songs. There are rumours that Gowariker had chopped two songs a romantic duet and a qawwali featuring Hrithik and Ash. Sources also added that Ash apparently loved the qawwali and requested Gowariker to let her use Rahman's composition in another film. Ashutosh, however, rubbishes these speculations, "I haven't chopped any song from the film. It was always supposed to have five songs and that is how it is." When further questioned about the length of Jodhaa Akbar he adds, "I am not having any problems with the length. This film does not have a cricket match!" Time constraints Ending speculation about the length of the film, the director states, "Jodhaa Akbar is well under three hours." Keeping in mind the time constraint and the film's release date in January, Ashutosh has been rushing through to complete filming. He recently shot the last song for the movie at ND Studios, Karjat. "Ash has been shuttling between her Pink Panther shoot and Jodhaa Akbar. In fact, she's quite excited after seeing the rushes and can't wait to complete the final schedule." http://www.chalomumbai.com/hitlist/2007/november/166530.htm --- In [email protected], Rajeev Jain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > GOOOD NEWS NO SONGS HAVE BEEN DELETED FROM THE MOVIE...ALL THE SONGS ARE INTACT...THIS IS THE LATEST NEWS IN TDAYS MIDDAY....SO REJOICE...THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN 27TH IS THE MUSIC RELEASERajeev JainMumbai > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:13:53 +0530Subject: [arr] JODHA AKBAR NEWS > > > > http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20071105-0.html > > 'Jodhaa Akbar' edited again05th Nov 2007 09.01 IST By Agencies Ashutosh Gowarikar 's Jodhaa Akbar , that stars the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and the dashing Hrithik Roshan in the title roles, went under the knife, again, because the movie is just too long.At present, the new version has two songs edited out, one of which was a qawwali sung by A R Rahman , the music director for the movie. > > > > > > According to a source, every scene in the movie is important, and Gowarikar did not want the flow to suffer. Therefore, the lavishly shot songs had to go. "It was a very good idea to have a qawwali, as it was a traditional aspect in the lives of kings. It was difficult for Ashutosh, but he also asked for Rahman's take on the decision, and chopped the songs off only when Rahman agreed," the source adds. The songs will be added in the DVD of the movie. Apparently, Ash wanted to use it in one of her upcoming movies, but Gowarikar may not agree.Gowarikar has a reputation for making long movies.The Aamir Khan starrer Lagaan was almost four hours long, and the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Swades was three and a half hours long.In more recent times, there is a lot of criticism for the way a movie is presented, and the director did not want any of that. According to the source, the final cut, so far, is three and a half hours. The movie is slated for a January 25 release, and the promos are already on air. -- regards,VithurA.R.RAHMAN - THE GOD OF MUSIC > _________________________________________________________________ > Search from any Web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today! > http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-in >
