Aishwaraya Rai - Hrithik Roshan Vs exquesite Urdu

The determination to see Jodhaa-Akbar release on time is no longer unreal.

Post-production work on Ashutosh Gowariker magnum opus is on full swing.

The editing and dubbing are going on simultaneously.

Speaking exclusively to me Ashutosh says, "I'm currently editing the film in Mumbai. It's not an easy task."

Considering the canvas of the storytelling this could well be the director's toughest film yet.

"That isn't all. Aishwarya is shooting in Hyderabad. So she'll dub in that city. While Hrithik will dub in Mumbai,"says Ashutosh.

On top of it there are dozens of other actors, big or small, whose dubbing has to be done under the strictest supervision to make sure that the Urdu dialogues are in place and the pronunciation is impeccable.

In fact Hrithik and Aishwarya have been working doubly hard on their dialogues to live up to Ashutosh's exacting standards.

You'll see Hrithik-Ash on time - Ashutosh

For a long time now some sections of the media have been inexplicably eager to see a delay in the release of Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodha-Akbar.

Several manufactured 'accidents' from the sets of Jodha-Akbar were reported, just to fuel the tantalizing possibility of a postponement in the release date of this eagerly awaited film.

In fact I contacted Hrithik after the report of his most recent 'accident'. He categorically said he had never suffered any accident during the shooting of Jodha-Akbar.

But then the naysayers and sensation-hungry fiction writers can't get enough of the quick- fix method of news-making. Hence last week there was again a report that the release of Jodhaa-Akbar has been postponed.

"Not again! Not true at all!" laughs Ashutosh Gowariker as he speeds to a spectucular conclusion of his Mughal epic. "I've been reading stories of Jodhaa-Akbar being postponded every couple of months.

These rumours are not true at all. We had locked in on October 12 as the release date since it coincides with Eid when audiences swamp to the theatres. We've to be stupid or careless to let go of such a coveted date."

So where does Ashutosh think these delay rumours are coming from? "Beats me! Probably because I've one song and one scene left to shoot, some people might be jumping to the wrong conclusions. But October 12 was, and is the release date for Jodhaa-Akbar."

There has also been some talk of Ashutosh returning to his first love, acting.

"First love?" he laughs. "Direction is and always be my pehla nashaa. If after that I get some time off I may, mind you may, consider giving acting a try. And that too only if a friend is insistent."

However right now it seems unlikely that Ashutosh Gowariker would be able to take up any acting assignments, what with the grueling post-production of Jodhaa-Akbar awaiting his full attention

Hrithik Roshan to play Rambo

Adlab deals is planning to take Hrithik's action to another level. The brwany star is all set to play Rambo in a slick action film set in Afghanistan to be directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

Confoirming the news, a source from Adlabs says, "Yes, Hrithik's three-film deal is finally on. Adlabs had an old understanding with John Matthan for his film Shikhar and that's why he has been signed for a film with Hrithik.

The second film will be directed by Ram Gopal Varma and he has been paid a huge amount to direct the film. Ramu is currently working on the script. It's supposed to be a stylish action film, based in Afghanistan."

Hrithik, 33, is currently filming Ashutosh Gowariker Jodhaa Akbar, a sixteenth century love story between the great Mughal emperor, Akbar (Hrithik), and Rajput princess, Jodha (Aishwarya).

On completion of Jodhaa Akbar, Hrithik will be required to make a call on which of the two Adlab films he would like to start on first.

Earlier this month there were reports that Hrithik may work in a sequel to Metro currently being scripted by director Anurag Basu and writer Sanjeev Dutta.

The International Indian Film Academy Awards in Sheffield, England

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan arrives on stage to collect the Most Glamorous Male award during the International Indian Film Academy awards at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England, Saturday June 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

The International Indian Film Academy Awards in Sheffield, England

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan speaks on stage after receiving the Most Glamorous Male award during the International Indian Film Academy awards at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England, Saturday June 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Hrithik Roshan sweats to complete Jodhaa Akbar in Aishwarya's absence

Aishwarya Bachchan's honeymoon and visit to Cannes have messed up the schedule of this film but it has not deterred Hrithik from perfecting his part of the film.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan in a still from Dhoom 2

18 May 2007 (Sawf News) - One of Bollywood sincerest superstars, Hrithik is following a punishing schedule of work to complete Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowarikar's magnum opus, says Bombay Times,

"He has to wear extremely heavy amour to look convincing as Emperor Akbar but he carries the weight all day. He wakes up at 5 am every day to reach the location in Karjat (near Mumbai) in time for the shoot and returns home beating the traffic to spend dinnertime with family. He sleeps early to repeat the routine next day."

Aishwarya Bachchan's honeymoon and visit to Cannes have messed up the schedule of this film but it has not deterred Hrithik from perfecting his part of the film.

Source : Sawf