Director Mani Shankar has always been known for his fiercely original films like 16 December, Mukhbiir and Rudraksh. Reacting sharply to the plagiarism charges against his latest film Mani, Shankar completely turns the argument on its head by arguing that the film which Knock Out is supposed to have copied is itself a copy. Argues Mani, "First of all just because my film shows some shots of a man in a phone booth being targeted by a man with a gun, it doesn't mean I've made Phone Booth. How utterly ridiculous! It's like saying every love story which has a climax on the airport is copied." Then Mani adds the clincher. "Phone Booth itself is apparently a copy of Kari Skogland's Liberty Stands Still. So I don't see how charges of plagiarism can be levelled at us when the film is itself is not the epitome of originality." L. K. Advani...
- 10/12/2010
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Director Mani Shankar has always been known for his fiercely original films like 16 December, Mukhbiir and Rudraksh. Reacting sharply to the plagiarism charges against his latest film Mani, Shankar completely turns the argument on its head by arguing that the film which Knock Out is supposed to have copied is itself a copy. Argues Mani, "First of all just because my film shows some shots of a man in a phone booth being targeted by a man with a gun, it doesn't mean I've made Phone Booth. How utterly ridiculous! It's like saying every love story which has a climax on the airport is copied." Then Mani adds the clincher. "Phone Booth itself is apparently a copy of Kari Skogland's Liberty Stands Still. So I don't see how charges of plagiarism can be levelled at us when the film is itself is not the epitome of originality." L. K. Advani...
- 10/12/2010
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
His chocolate boy looks have earned him a huge fan following among the girls right since he made his debut with a popular music video. After a successful stint in modelling and T.V. commercials, he made his debut in Bollywood with Uff Kya Jadoo Mohabbat Hai and followed it up with some memorable performances in films like Corporate, Mukhbiir and Well Done Abba. Yes…we are indeed talking about the one and only Sammir Dattani. Sammir is all excited for his latest release I Hate Luv Storys where he shares screen space with Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to get up, close and personal with Sammir through an exclusive video chat on Saturday, July 3, at 1500 hrs Ist. Don't miss!
- 7/2/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
His chocolate boy looks have earned him a huge fan following among the girls right since he made his debut with a popular music video. After a successful stint in modelling and T.V. commercials, he made his debut in Bollywood with Uff Kya Jadoo Mohabbat Hai and followed it up with some memorable performances in films like Corporate, Mukhbiir and Well Done Abba. Yes…we are indeed talking about the one and only Sammir Dattani. Sammir is all excited for his latest release I Hate Luv Storys where he shares screen space with Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to get up, close and personal with Sammir through an exclusive video chat on Saturday, July 3, at 1500 hrs Ist. Don't miss!
- 7/2/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Not only is he big in Bollywood, Sammir Dattani has a parallel career in the South, having delivered hits in Karnataka’s Sandalwood film industry and in Tamil cinema. After an eight year innings it looks as though things are going to skyrocket further for this chocolate boy hero, who has been seen on screen in Pyaar Mein Twist, Corporate, and Mukhbiir. With Well Done Abba releasing this Friday and I Hate Luv Storys just months away, it is a busy time ahead for the Bombay boy. In a freewheeling chat with Steven Baker, Sammir talks about playing a double role in real life, his talent for languages, and his expectations for the future.
Sammir, as well as acting in Bollywood, you are also big in the South Indian film industry where you are known by the name Dhyan. Do you feel like you are playing a double role in real life?...
Sammir, as well as acting in Bollywood, you are also big in the South Indian film industry where you are known by the name Dhyan. Do you feel like you are playing a double role in real life?...
- 3/25/2010
- Bollyspice
Sanjay Dutt is happy. He has finally got the chance to do a political thriller. The untitled film will be directed by Hyderabad-based Mani Shankar (of Mukhbiir fame), and will be set in real time with no songs or frills and will have only three main characters that never come face-to-face in the film. The film might just give Sanjay’s career the much-needed boost.
The film is about draining off trillions of dollars from India and placing them in unknown locations across the world. Sanjay Dutt and Irrfan Khan will play two government agents who come together to bring together Rs 32,000 crores.
The film is about draining off trillions of dollars from India and placing them in unknown locations across the world. Sanjay Dutt and Irrfan Khan will play two government agents who come together to bring together Rs 32,000 crores.
- 8/21/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Sammir Dattani finally makes it to the big league. After having started his career in 2004 with Rajshri Productions' Uff Kya Jadoo Mohabbat Hai, the actor struggled for five years before landing himself a Karan Johar Productions' film.The actor who got critical acclaim with Mukhbiir, has signed Dharma Production's I hate love stories, which also stars, Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan. The film is being directed by Punit Malhotra, who is designer Manish Malhotra's nephew. A source close to the actor reveals, "Sammir is very excited because this is his actual big break. Even though he's done a handful of films, getting a break in Karan Johar's production house is a huge deal for him. He has already done the look tests for the film along with Sonam and Imran."Giving details about his character the source adds, "It's a love triangle with twists. Sonam...
- 8/12/2009
- Filmicafe
After the critical success of Mukhbiir Sammir has signed Shyam Benegal's next film. It is said that Shyambabu saw Mukhbiir; he was very much impressed with Sammir's work and hence offered him the film. Mukhbiir also had Shyam Benegal's fav actor Om Puri starring as Sammir's mentor/foster father in the film. Benegal's film will be shot in Hyderabad again, where a large part of Mukhbiir too was shot. Sammir is already very famous in the South and is known as Dhyan there so going back to Hyd should be like a treat....
- 1/27/2009
- GlamSham
While Shahrukh Khan seems to be going shorter with his mane for My Name Is Khan, Mukhbiir boy Sammir Dattani seems to be doing exactly the opposite. We recently spotted the actor in absolutely new get-up.long hair, french beard all tanned sans of the old Choco boy we knew him as. On quizzing the actor revealed it's a new look test for his new South film. "I have been getting great reaction for this new look, I'm very sure I will use this in one of my upcoming Hindi films too" Way to go. we like it too Sammir!...
- 1/7/2009
- GlamSham
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