From Dhundiraj Govind Phalke’s 1915 stop-motion “The Game of Match Sticks” to Green Gold Animation’s May 10 3D stereoscopic release “Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka,” Indian animation has been around for more than a 100 years.
The sector grew 10% in 2018 to a value of $272 million, per a 2019 Ey report, and is poised to reach $353 million by 2021. India has some 300 animation studios, but the majority of them are engaged in creating content for television, which accounts for 65% of the Indian toon market.
Animated feature films make up just 15% of the sector. From the highs of 2012 and 2013, with 10 toon features produced in each of those two years, to 2017, in which just one, Ruchi Narain’s “Hanuman Da’ Damdaar,” featuring the voice talent of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was released, it has been a steep drop. 2018 was marginally better with four releases.
“It’s still considered a children’s genre,” Narain told Variety. “As...
The sector grew 10% in 2018 to a value of $272 million, per a 2019 Ey report, and is poised to reach $353 million by 2021. India has some 300 animation studios, but the majority of them are engaged in creating content for television, which accounts for 65% of the Indian toon market.
Animated feature films make up just 15% of the sector. From the highs of 2012 and 2013, with 10 toon features produced in each of those two years, to 2017, in which just one, Ruchi Narain’s “Hanuman Da’ Damdaar,” featuring the voice talent of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was released, it has been a steep drop. 2018 was marginally better with four releases.
“It’s still considered a children’s genre,” Narain told Variety. “As...
- 5/14/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, March 23: For actress Kajol, who is set to feature in her husband and filmmaker-actor Ajay Devgn's home production, her priority is her children and she can't "dump them and go off to work".
Kajol and Ajay, who got married in 1999, are the parents of two children - daughter Nysa and son Yug. After the birth of her daughter in 2003, she has done very few films such as "Fanaa", "U Me Aur Hum", "My Name Is Khan", "We Are Family" and "Toonpur Ka Superrhero".
In an exclusive interview, Kajol told Ians: "My only reason why I am not doing films is my children. My children need my attention and it's my duty to give them my time..
Kajol and Ajay, who got married in 1999, are the parents of two children - daughter Nysa and son Yug. After the birth of her daughter in 2003, she has done very few films such as "Fanaa", "U Me Aur Hum", "My Name Is Khan", "We Are Family" and "Toonpur Ka Superrhero".
In an exclusive interview, Kajol told Ians: "My only reason why I am not doing films is my children. My children need my attention and it's my duty to give them my time..
- 3/23/2014
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
After an encouraging response at theatres, Toonpur Ka Superrhero director Kireet Khurana is all set to voyage into his next project titled Prithvi. Labeled as an epic fantasy, the film is geared up to join the likes of Narnia and Lotr in terms of variety and quality. Set in a fantasy world, Prithvi is a story of man's surreal journey to rescue himself from his demons, the allegoric tale is influenced and weaved by a jest of Gandhi's philosophy. Talking about the plot of the film Kireet says, "The only devils in the world are those arising in our own hearts, that's where the battle needs to be fought". Although preproduction is on in full swing in terms of set and character designs, the makers are working on improvising the finalized script by creating various versions. Slated to have an international feel to it, Kireet is in talks with a...
- 1/31/2011
- by Philip Bode
- BollywoodHungama
After an encouraging response at theatres, Toonpur Ka Superrhero director Kireet Khurana is all set to voyage into his next project titled Prithvi. Labeled as an epic fantasy, the film is geared up to join the likes of Narnia and Lotr in terms of variety and quality. Set in a fantasy world, Prithvi is a story of man's surreal journey to rescue himself from his demons, the allegoric tale is influenced and weaved by a jest of Gandhi's philosophy. Talking about the plot of the film Kireet says, "The only devils in the world are those arising in our own hearts, that's where the battle needs to be fought". Although preproduction is on in full swing in terms of set and character designs, the makers are working on improvising the finalized script by creating various versions. Slated to have an international feel to it, Kireet is in talks with a...
- 1/31/2011
- by Philip Bode
- BollywoodHungama
Sexy Loveena of Toonpur Ka Superhero will give tough fight to Tees Maar Khan’s Sheila ki Jawani.
Toonpur Ka Superhero, starring Ajay Devgan and his wife Kajol in lead roles, is an animation film for kids.
Dubbed as the best animated film of the Bollywood, the movie justifies its theme. It also takes India’s animation industry to highest level.
Kids will really enjoy the film on Christmas eve. The movie revolves around a film star Aditya (Ajay Devgan), his wife (Kajol) and kids. Aditya is onscreen super hero but in the real life he is just an ordinary dad for his son.
All of sudden,.
Toonpur Ka Superhero, starring Ajay Devgan and his wife Kajol in lead roles, is an animation film for kids.
Dubbed as the best animated film of the Bollywood, the movie justifies its theme. It also takes India’s animation industry to highest level.
Kids will really enjoy the film on Christmas eve. The movie revolves around a film star Aditya (Ajay Devgan), his wife (Kajol) and kids. Aditya is onscreen super hero but in the real life he is just an ordinary dad for his son.
All of sudden,.
- 12/24/2010
- by Bollywood
- GoBollywood
As one of the biggest films of 2010 - Tees Maar Khan (Tmk) - gears up to hit theaters worldwide this weekend, Businessofcinema.com does some number crunching.Tmk, which is directed by Farah Khan, stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif and will release alongside Ajay Devgn and Kajol's Toonpur Ka Superhero on 24 December, 2010.The buzz around Tmk can be attributed to three main factors:The now popular item song - Sheila Ki Jawaani featuring Katrina Kaif; The hit pair of Akshay ...
- 12/21/2010
- BusinessofCinema
HeyUGuys brings you the latest in World Cinema film trailers in association with Film Dates UK.
Each week we’ll be showcasing some of most anticipated foreign releases as well as highlighting a few hidden gems which may have fallen off your radar. It’s no surprise that Hollywood has turned to World Cinema for inspiration in recent years with the number of remakes getting more and more popular.
Whilst it remains to be seen how many of these remakes go on to succeed or stay true to their original story counterparts, we decided it was high-time we turned the spotlight onto the next wave of foreign films to grace our screens.
In the run-up to Christmas this week, we have two new movies for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Tees Maar Khan UK Cinema Release Date: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Synopsis: Only once in a blue moon such a great criminal...
Each week we’ll be showcasing some of most anticipated foreign releases as well as highlighting a few hidden gems which may have fallen off your radar. It’s no surprise that Hollywood has turned to World Cinema for inspiration in recent years with the number of remakes getting more and more popular.
Whilst it remains to be seen how many of these remakes go on to succeed or stay true to their original story counterparts, we decided it was high-time we turned the spotlight onto the next wave of foreign films to grace our screens.
In the run-up to Christmas this week, we have two new movies for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Tees Maar Khan UK Cinema Release Date: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Synopsis: Only once in a blue moon such a great criminal...
- 12/21/2010
- by Andy Petrou
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The trend of controversies surrounding Bollywood films continues. This time, its Ajay Devgn's animation film called Toonpur Ka Superrhero that is in the eye of a controversy. The famous music director Bappi Lahiri, has sent a legal notice to the producers of Toonpur Ka Superrhero, stating that one of the characters in the film (named 'Guppy') resembles him not just in name, but also the way he looks. The legal notice was sent by Bappi's lawyer S. Mandal, which states, amongst other things that "...the movie Toonpur Ka Superhero has a character named 'Guppy' on the lines of our client right down to the multiple gold chains. The name of the character based on our client is 'Guppy' which is also similar to his name as well as visually and physically similar to the personal/appearance of our client... it's evident that our client's persona has been portrayed in...
- 12/20/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The trend of controversies surrounding Bollywood films continues. This time, its Ajay Devgn's animation film called Toonpur Ka Superrhero that is in the eye of a controversy. The famous music director Bappi Lahiri, has sent a legal notice to the producers of Toonpur Ka Superrhero, stating that one of the characters in the film (named 'Guppy') resembles him not just in name, but also the way he looks. The legal notice was sent by Bappi's lawyer S. Mandal, which states, amongst other things that "...the movie Toonpur Ka Superhero has a character named 'Guppy' on the lines of our client right down to the multiple gold chains. The name of the character based on our client is 'Guppy' which is also similar to his name as well as visually and physically similar to the personal/appearance of our client... it's evident that our client's persona has been portrayed in...
- 12/20/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Bappi Lahiri has sent producers Krishika Lulla and Kumar Mangat Pathak a legal notice for using the cartoon character Guppy in their next release Toonpur Ka Super Hero starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol.A source from Toonpur says, "Ajay and Kumarji are shocked at Bappida's stance.He didn't even contact them before sending the legal notice. Ajay knows Bappida and is appalled that the music director would feel that they have made him sound derogatory in the film as he has huge regard for him and his work."The legal notice (sent by Bappi's lawyer S Mandal) states amongst various other points, "...the movie Toonpur Ka Superhero has a character named 'Guppy' on the lines of our client right down to the multiple gold chains. The name of the character based on our client is 'Guppy' which is also similar to his name as well as visually...
- 12/19/2010
- Filmicafe
In the film, ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero, a cartoon of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor was made and the protagonist of the film, Ajay Devgan was shown acting alongside the couple. They were dressed up like ‘Omkara’ characters. Saif and Kareena who has done so many films with Ajay were highly upset with the act. They never thought in their wildest dream that Ajay would poked fun at them making their caricatures. A source from Toonpur said, "In the film Ajay plays himself, a big star, who turns into a superhero for his son. There's a scene where he's shown shooting for his film Omkara (which also starred Saif...
- 12/18/2010
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Kajol has admitted that the reason she and husband Ajay Devgn are rarely seen on screen together is because they do not like the same scripts. The 35-year-old actress, who is currently starring with Devgn in Toonpur Ka Superhero, said that she usually dislikes the films he favours and vice versa. "Ajay and I will always take years to be together on screen because we hardly ever agree on a script. We actually don't agree on most scripts," Kajol told Ians. "What he thinks as workable is something that I find not working for (more)...
- 12/16/2010
- by By Anna Krahn
- Digital Spy
He is a versatile actor but Ajay Devgn says the role in his forthcoming film ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero’ was the toughest.
‘It was very tough doing this film. When you are standing in a green room and you are talking to people who are not present there, it becomes very difficult to imagine how they must be reacting.
‘Apart from that there was a lot of action in.
‘It was very tough doing this film. When you are standing in a green room and you are talking to people who are not present there, it becomes very difficult to imagine how they must be reacting.
‘Apart from that there was a lot of action in.
- 12/16/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Dec 16 – Kajol, who will be seen with husband Ajay Devgn on screen after a gap of two years in the animation film ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero’, says the two cannot team up often because they hardly ever like the same script.
‘Ajay and I will always take years to be together on screen because we hardly ever agree on a script. We.
‘Ajay and I will always take years to be together on screen because we hardly ever agree on a script. We.
- 12/16/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Sanjay Dutt has lent his voice to an animated character in Ajay Devgn’s Toonpur Ka Superhero.Devgn and Dutt are known to be good friends and both share a very strong rapport with each other. It is said that while Dutt acted in All The Best for Devgn, Devgn in turn gave ample dates to him for his home production Rascals.Toonpur Ka Superrhero is produced by Krishika Lulla and Kumar Mangat. Dutt has done the voice over as the voice of God, one of the characters in the movie.Director of Toonpur Ka Superhero Kireet ...
- 12/10/2010
- BusinessofCinema
Ajay Devgn and Kajol starrer kiddy animation flick, Toonpur Ka Superhero has tied up with children’s magazine Lotpot.The magazine has come out with a special edition followed by 3 more editions till the film’s release, where the famous characters of Lotpot, namely- Motu, Patlu, Dr. Jhatka and Ghasita will be going to Toonpur this time to meet the characters of Toonpur.Devgn and Kajol, along with Kajol’s mother and actress, Tanuja and the entire cast and crew of the film including producer Kumar Mangat Pathak, co-producer ...
- 12/10/2010
- BusinessofCinema
After a visibly plump Kajol left fans agape at a Mumbai event on Wednesday — her first appearance since she delivered her second child — the actor is planning to get back in shape. Kads, who was last seen in the movie We Are Family, which released in September — the same month she delivered her son Yug, was clearly sporting her post-pregnancy weight in a white kurta and slacks at the music launch of her husband Ajay Devgn’s film, Toonpur Ka Superhero. Devgn’s fitness trainer, Shereveer Vakil, says Kajol is on her way to losing all that flab. “Kajol is ...
- 12/10/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Producers Krishika Lulla and Kumar Mangat Pathak launched the music of their forthcoming film Toonpur Ka Superrhero at Novotel, Juhu.Directed by Kireet Khurana, Toonpur Ka Superhero is India's first live action animation film. The music score has been given by composer, Anu Malik.Besides Lulla and Mangat, the entire cast and crew comprising of; Khurana, actors Ajay Devgn , Kajol, Tanuja, Mukesh Tiwari, Raza Murad, Ameya Pandya and Chinky Jaiswal and singers Sudesh Bhosle and Shaan were present at the launch.Toonpur Ka Superhero is ...
- 12/8/2010
- BusinessofCinema
Mumbai, Dec 8 – Big budget masala movie ‘Tees Maar Khan’ is releasing with Ajay Devgn’s animation flick ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero’, but the actor is not nervous and says it is a well made movie and he is confident about its box office prospect.
‘So many films are being made, so you hardly get a solo week. Also every film is different, so there is no.
‘So many films are being made, so you hardly get a solo week. Also every film is different, so there is no.
- 12/8/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Gold ornaments and black glasses with a combination of a tracksuit, something that the official King of Disco in Bollywood, Bappi Lahiri, has been associated with for the longest time. But Guppy from Toonpur is ready to compete with him. The character from the Ajay Devgn-Kajol animation film called Toonpur Ka Superhero, has a striking resemblance with Lahiri. He wears black glasses and an enormous amount of jewellery with a white suit similar to India’s Beethoven. Guppy loves to sing too and wants to prove himself to all his friends in Toonpur and become a Toon Idol some day. The ...
- 12/3/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Shah Rukh Khan can be quite a formidable enemy or so it seems. The actor is making sure his one time pal Farah Khan.s film .Tees Maar Khan. doesn.t have a smooth run at the Box Office. Believe it or not, but in an attempt to ensure that Farah.s film Tmk that is slated for a Christmas release this year is not the only film around that time, the actor has influenced Eros to release their film .Toonpur Ka Superhero. around the same time.</p><p>As per reports Srk, who is very close to the Kishore and Sunil Lulla, head honchos of Eros International, persuaded them to shift the release date of their film .Toonpur Ka Superhero. from Dec17 to Dec 24.</p><p>Sources suggest that Srk had been miffed with Farah ever since she signed Akshay Kumar for the lead role in the film, thereby switching her loyalties. Srk,...
- 11/29/2010
- Filmicafe
Srk-Farah's spat has taken another twist. Apparently, King Khan is good friends with Kishore and Sunil Lulla, head honchos of Eros International, and has therefore convinced them to postpone the release of Ajay-Kajol starrer Toonpur Ka Superhero so that it gives stiff competition to Farah's Tees Maar Khan. The feud started when Shah Rukh gave no enthusiastic response to Tees Maar Khan and Farah Khan went ahead to cast Akshay in the film. Since then the duo's camaraderie has soured. Buzz is that King Khan has used his influence to shift dates of Ajay-Kajol starrer Toonpur Ka Superhero to coincide with Tees ...
- 11/29/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Ajay Devgn starrer, Toonpur Ka Superhero director, Kireet Khurana has been approached by the International Animation Consulting Group (Iacg), to be part of their advisory board.World Renowned animators like William Bill Denis, Max Howard and Frank Lunn are few members who are part of Iacg. Iacg that provides first-hand knowledge on how to develop, produce and distribute animated content for feature films and television. They are now looking forward to service India since Animation is one of the fastest emerging trends in Indian Film ...
- 11/20/2010
- BusinessofCinema
International Animation Consulting Group (Iacg) has approached Indian filmmaker Kireet Khurana to be part of their advisory board. Kireet has directed an animation plus live action film, Toonpur Ka Superhero starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol that is slated to release on Dec 24 this year. World Renowned animators like William Bill Denis, Max Howard and Frank Lunn are few members who are part of Iacg. Iacg that provides first-hand knowledge on how to develop, produce and distribute animated content for feature films and television have made their presence felt in West. They are now looking forward to service India since Animation is one of the fastest emerging trends in Indian Film Industry. Kireet has been offered a very prestige position in the advisory panel at Iacg with 15 top professionals in animation filmmaking from all over the world. Kireet is the Creative Head and Director at Climb Media. Kireet's father Mr. Bhim...
- 11/20/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
International Animation Consulting Group (Iacg) has approached Indian filmmaker Kireet Khurana to be part of their advisory board. Kireet has directed an animation plus live action film, Toonpur Ka Superhero starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol that is slated to release on Dec 24 this year. World Renowned animators like William Bill Denis, Max Howard and Frank Lunn are few members who are part of Iacg. Iacg that provides first-hand knowledge on how to develop, produce and distribute animated content for feature films and television have made their presence felt in West. They are now looking forward to service India since Animation is one of the fastest emerging trends in Indian Film Industry. Kireet has been offered a very prestige position in the advisory panel at Iacg with 15 top professionals in animation filmmaking from all over the world. Kireet is the Creative Head and Director at Climb Media. Kireet's father Mr. Bhim...
- 11/20/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
'Toonpur Ka Superhero' director Kireet Khurana has been approached by the International Animation Consulting Group (Iacg) to be part of their advisory board.'The group is very pleased to add Kireet to its advisory board. I've known and admired Kireet for the past dozen years. He has the rare combination of creative talent, daring, character and knowledge that personifies the spirit of the International Animation Consulting Group,' said international animator William Bill Denis, who is part of Iacg, in a statement.Max Howard and Frank Lunn are other members of Iacg that provides first-hand knowledge on how to develop, produce and distribute animated content for feature films and television.Now Iacg is looking forward to India since animation is one of the fastest emerging trends in Indian Film Industry and hence approached Khurana.Before 'Toonpur Ka Superhero', Khurana had directed short films, animation series and...
- 11/20/2010
- Filmicafe
Kajol and her mother, Tanuja will be reunited onscreen after their last venture, Rahul Rawail’s Bekhudi in 1992, which was actually Kajol’s debut film. The person responsible for bringing mum and daughter together is actor-producer, Ajay Devgn, in his forthcoming film, Toonpur Ka Superhero (Tks) releasing during Christmas 2010.
Directed by Kireet Khurana and scripted by Raaghi Bhatnagar, Tks is an animated action comedy which will revolve around Aditya, a superhero (Devgn) and his wife Priya (Kajol). Their children want him to be a superhero not just in reel life, but in real life too! Aditya then finds himself in Toonpur where he finds himself fighting against Toonasurs (bad toons) to save the Devtoons (good toons).
This film also brings married couple Ajay and Kajol together after his directorial debut, U Me Aur Hum. They acted in several films before including Hulchul, Gundaraj, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Dil Kya Kare and Raju Chacha.
Directed by Kireet Khurana and scripted by Raaghi Bhatnagar, Tks is an animated action comedy which will revolve around Aditya, a superhero (Devgn) and his wife Priya (Kajol). Their children want him to be a superhero not just in reel life, but in real life too! Aditya then finds himself in Toonpur where he finds himself fighting against Toonasurs (bad toons) to save the Devtoons (good toons).
This film also brings married couple Ajay and Kajol together after his directorial debut, U Me Aur Hum. They acted in several films before including Hulchul, Gundaraj, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Dil Kya Kare and Raju Chacha.
- 11/19/2010
- Bollyspice
Veteran actress Tanuja and her daughter Kajol will be seen together on-screen in the live-action cum animation film Toonpur Ka Superrhero. Tanuja will also play Kajol's reel life mom in the movie. While it will be interesting to see the mother-daughter duo on screen after Bekhudi, Toonpur Ka Superhero will also see Ajay and Kajol back together after You Me Aur Hum. Their other movies together include Hulchul, Gundaraj, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Dil Kya Kare and Raju Chacha. Toonpur Ka Superhero is produced by Kumar Mangat and Krishika Lulla and directed by Kireet Khurana. ...
- 11/16/2010
- BusinessofCinema
Toonpur Ka Superhero will now release on Christmas Eve along with Tees Maar Khan, sparking of a clash between Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar at the box-office, yet again after Golmaal 3 and Action Replayy.Says an industry source, "Tmk always had Dec 24 as its release date while Toonpur, a Krishika Lulla-Kumar Mangat Pathak production was slated for release, one Friday (Dec 17) while Tmk, a Farah Khan-Shirish Kunder-Akshay Kumar project, had Christmas Eve (Dec 24) for its release date. Farah was informed that Toonpur would release with them as late as last week.A source close to the Tmk director says, "She was planning a solo release. She didn't want a Sawaariya-Om Shanti Om clash like last time.Obviously, she is stunned at the turn of events. Now she will just have to work harder on her marketing and promotion. Farah is very...
- 11/14/2010
- Filmicafe
Toonpur Ka Superhero Cast: Ajay Devgan, Kajol; Director:Kireet Khurana; Music: Anu Malik.
Preview:
Aditya(Ajay Devgan) is an action hero who unintentionally lands in Toonpur, a world of cartoons. He gets to be a real hero when Devtoons (good people of Toonpur) seek his help to fight the Toonasurs (the baddies).
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Preview:
Aditya(Ajay Devgan) is an action hero who unintentionally lands in Toonpur, a world of cartoons. He gets to be a real hero when Devtoons (good people of Toonpur) seek his help to fight the Toonasurs (the baddies).
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- 10/28/2010
- by Bollywood
- GoBollywood
Bollywood has tried and tried to create their niche in the animated film segment. Unfortunately, we never seem to get it right. While the characters are often loved ala Bal Ganesh and Bal Hanuman, the animation is always frowned upon simply because they don't seem to compare to the West where animated films are top notch in their making. So along comes ace Indian Animator Kiran Khurana who has won numerous awards for his work in animation in over 12 years and quickly decides the situation into his hands. In an effort to help the Indian animation film market, Khurana’s upcoming film, Toonpur Ka Superhero, will be India’s first 3D animation combination feature film. This means the worlds of real life and animation will mix and collide to create a one of a kind film.
Toonpur Ka Superhero stars Ajay Devgn and Kajol, who play a married couple. However,...
Toonpur Ka Superhero stars Ajay Devgn and Kajol, who play a married couple. However,...
- 10/25/2010
- Bollyspice
It looks like a mash up of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Spy Kids, and Looney Tunes: Back In Action. Kireet Khurana is the director for what Eros Entertainment says is "India's first Live action -3D Animation combination feature film", Toonpur Ka Superrhero. The film stars Ajay Devgan as a film star who doesn't get to spend much time with his kids, until one day when he is cast into the cartoon world and is forced to save their favorite cartoon.
Ok, the premise isn't terribly promising. However, the combination of live action and CG effects is really not as bad as I would have guessed. As is to be expected, the plot is far too complicated for what is being marketed as a kids' movie, however, that has never stopped Indian filmmakers before. I'm actually kind of looking forward to taking my son to this.
As a bonus, the...
Ok, the premise isn't terribly promising. However, the combination of live action and CG effects is really not as bad as I would have guessed. As is to be expected, the plot is far too complicated for what is being marketed as a kids' movie, however, that has never stopped Indian filmmakers before. I'm actually kind of looking forward to taking my son to this.
As a bonus, the...
- 10/23/2010
- Screen Anarchy
After delays lasting 2 years, Toonpur Ka Superhero is all set to release in December of this year. It is India's first ever live-action and 3D animation flick, it's also the first full length Hindi feature film by the multi-award winning director Kireet Khurana, who has made over 300 short-films, documentaries and ad-films.
But that's not the only "first" the film will have. It will also be the first time that actors Ajay Devgan, his wife Kajol and her mother Tanuja will be sharing screen space. "It's just the way we had planned and visualised it at the script level" says Kireet. "After Ajay's instantaneous 'yes' after reading the script, we wanted Kajol to act alongside him." But this isn't the first time the couple has been seen together. In fact, including Toonpur Ka Superhero, Ajay and Kajol have acted together in 7 movies in total, including Ajay's 2008 directional debut U, Me Aur Hum.
But that's not the only "first" the film will have. It will also be the first time that actors Ajay Devgan, his wife Kajol and her mother Tanuja will be sharing screen space. "It's just the way we had planned and visualised it at the script level" says Kireet. "After Ajay's instantaneous 'yes' after reading the script, we wanted Kajol to act alongside him." But this isn't the first time the couple has been seen together. In fact, including Toonpur Ka Superhero, Ajay and Kajol have acted together in 7 movies in total, including Ajay's 2008 directional debut U, Me Aur Hum.
- 10/2/2010
- Bollyspice
Kajol is reported to be working with her mother and husband on a new film.
The actress will share screen space with Tanuja in Kireet Khurana's Toonpur Ka Superhero.
Kajol's husband Ajay Devgn also has a part in the production, reports The Times of India.
Khurana said: "It's been a casting coup for us with Ajay-Kajol and Tanuja mirroring their respective real-life relationship. It's just the way we had planned (more)...
The actress will share screen space with Tanuja in Kireet Khurana's Toonpur Ka Superhero.
Kajol's husband Ajay Devgn also has a part in the production, reports The Times of India.
Khurana said: "It's been a casting coup for us with Ajay-Kajol and Tanuja mirroring their respective real-life relationship. It's just the way we had planned (more)...
- 9/29/2010
- by By Steven Baker
- Digital Spy
Very soon we will get to see mother daughter duo, veteran actress Tanuja and versatile actress Kajol on-screen. For the very first time, Kajol and Tanuja are going to share screen space. Tanuja will be playing mother to her daughter Kajol in the film, titled, ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero’ to be directed by Kireet Khurana. It will be a family film as actor Ajay Devgan will also be seen playing the lead role. Talking about the casting coup, director Kireet said, “It`s just the way we had planned and visualised it at the script level. After Ajay`s instantaneous `yes` after reading the script, we wanted Kajol to act alongside him. ...
- 9/28/2010
- Bollywoodmantra.com
It’s been two years since Kumar Mangat and Eros Entertainment launched Toonpur Ka SuperHero with Ajay Devgn and Kajol. Helmed by first-time director, Kireet Khurana, the fantasy adventure features the couple with animated characters. It’s been touted as Bollywood’s answer to Hollywood’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The delay is being attributed to creating animation and visual effects at par with international standards. The latest buzz is that the film will be released in 3D, à la Avatar and Alice In Wonderland. According to a reliable source associated with the movie, only a couple of months ago, the film was ...
- 4/21/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
If you have seen a glow on Kajol's face recently then there is a news that Kajol and the entire Devgan family is willing to share with you all. Kajol is pregnant with her second child and the family members are truly thrilled about the news. Kajol whose film ‘My Name Is Khan’ just released is now in a hurry to wrap up her projects as soon as possible. She won’t be seen doing major works after March 20th. She has completed the major portion of Kumar Mangat's Toonpur Ka Superhero with Ajay and has finished shooting for Karan Johar's StepMom. She will soon be completing the shooting of promotional track of Stepm...
- 3/19/2010
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Ajay Devgn is making a return to action films and has plans to team up with close friend Rohit Shetty. The actor.producer has bought the rights of superhit Malayalam action film Puthiya Mukham for an undisclosed amount, and is planning to remake it in Hindi.Puthiya Mukham starred Kerala superstar Prithviraj and was one of the biggest hits of last year. The Hindi remake will be produced by Ajay and directed by Rohit, and will mark the return of Ajay to action films after a spate of successful comedies.Rohit says, .I have seen Puthiya Mukham three times. Ajay and I have wanted to do a hardcore action film for the last three years..Rohit.s last action film was Zameen which was a big hit. The talented director is the son a famous stunt master of the 80s and has also worked under Ajay.s father, Veeru Devgan.
- 2/18/2010
- Filmicafe
She quit when she was at the top.She came back when it appeared unlikely. Kajol is supposedly taking a break after My name is khan.But there 's nothing to worry about for the fans.She has got three movie lined up to be released this year. After Mnik it will be Stepmom's remake where she would be seen later this year. And there is another home production, hubby ajay Devgan's Toonpur Ka Superhero . After her marriage ,Kajol disappered from the silver screen but she wasent forgotten at all. When she came back with Yashraj's Aamir Khan starer Fanna ,she yet again proved her star power. Kajol is now balancing her professional and family life.While daughter Nysa remains her priority, she still does movies for close friends like Karan and Shahrukh. so we can expect to see more of her !!!!
- 2/11/2010
- Stardust Scoop of the Day
She quit when she was at the top.She came back when it appeared unlikely. Kajol is supposedly taking a break after My name is khan.But there 's nothing to worry about for the fans.She has got three movie lined up to be released this year. After Mnik it will be Stepmom's remake where she would be seen later this year. And there is another home production, hubby ajay Devgan's Toonpur Ka Superhero . After her marriage ,Kajol disappered from the silver screen but she wasent forgotten at all. When she came back with Yashraj's Aamir Khan starer Fanna ,she yet again proved her star power. Kajol is now balancing her professional and family life.While daughter Nysa remains her priority, she still does movies for close friends like Karan and Shahrukh. so we can expect to see more of her !!!!
- 2/11/2010
- Stardust Bollywood
Kajol is making her fans more than happy this year. The actress is back with a bang and has no less than three releases. Kireet Khurana’s Toonpur Ka Superhero, Siddharth Malhotra’s Love you Maa (tentative title) and she starts 2010 with Karan Johar’s My Name is Khan.
Though Kajol is happy with her three upcoming releases, she says it is also scary sometimes. “I didn’t even realize that I have been working like a dog, which I swore never to do.”
The expectations from Mnik are sky-high. People are excited to see their favourite Bollywood couple back on celluloid. According to Kajol, My Name is Khan is not a cliché love story as the film deals with the Asperger’s Syndrome and has a socially relevant backdrop. “Mnik is just a ‘more’ film, if you know what I mean. It is not a clichéd love story per se.
Though Kajol is happy with her three upcoming releases, she says it is also scary sometimes. “I didn’t even realize that I have been working like a dog, which I swore never to do.”
The expectations from Mnik are sky-high. People are excited to see their favourite Bollywood couple back on celluloid. According to Kajol, My Name is Khan is not a cliché love story as the film deals with the Asperger’s Syndrome and has a socially relevant backdrop. “Mnik is just a ‘more’ film, if you know what I mean. It is not a clichéd love story per se.
- 1/29/2010
- Bollyspice
Kajol, who is currently busy promoting her upcoming film My Name Is Khan, has said that she has been "working like a dog". She made the comment in regards to her heavy workload, as she will feature in a further two movies this year - Kireet Khurana's Toonpur Ka Superhero and Siddharth Malhotra's Love You Maa. Talking to Times Of India, she said: "God, it is shocking, (more)...
- 1/26/2010
- by By Quamer Khaliq
- Digital Spy
Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, who were last seen together in Khakee six years ago, will soon be shooting together for another film, produced by Kumar Mangat. Mangat, who is currently working on the post production of Toonpur Ka Superhero has been trying to get the two to act together for a long time. now.Kumar Mangat.s daughter, Amita Pathak, says this film will be her comeback vehicle. Amita was last seen in the disastrous Haal-e-Dil (2008), which was also her debut film. She is all set for her first production too, which is titled, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge, starring Ajay Devgn, apart from Konkona Sen Sharma and Paresh Rawal..Ajay is family and we always happen to work together. His presence on the sets is such an asset, he is a great actor,. says Amita.
- 1/24/2010
- Filmicafe
Everyone's talking about the lull in business. With no major release in the pipeline for the next few weeks, the scenario looks grim, very grim in fact. But let's not get hassled, for the best is reserved for the next seven months. Read on... A lot of people aren't aware that as many as 45 big-budget films are ready to hit the screens from June onwards. From Akshay, Srk, Aamir, Hrithik to Shahid, Salman, Abhishek, John, Ajay Devgan, everyone's going to have multiple films in the next seven months [June to December this year]. Check it out: Akshay has four releases happening this year, starting with Kambakkht Ishq, followed by Blue, De Dhana Dhan and Action Replay... Srk will have My Name Is Khan and also a film where he makes a special appearance, Dulha Mil Gaya... Aamir will have two releases this year, 3 Idiots and wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut Dhobi Ghaat... Hrithik will arrive with home-production Kites.
- 4/23/2009
- by Taran Adarsh
- BollywoodHungama
Everyone's talking about the lull in business. With no major release in the pipeline for the next few weeks, the scenario looks grim, very grim in fact. But let's not get hassled, for the best is reserved for the next seven months. Read on... A lot of people aren't aware that as many as 45 big-budget films are ready to hit the screens from June onwards. From Akshay, Srk, Aamir, Hrithik to Shahid, Salman, Abhishek, John, Ajay Devgan, everyone's going to have multiple films in the next seven months [June to December this year]. Check it out: Akshay has four releases happening this year, starting with Kambakkht Ishq, followed by Blue, De Dhana Dhan and Action Replay... Srk will have My Name Is Khan and also a film where he makes a special appearance, Dulha Mil Gaya... Aamir will have two releases this year, 3 Idiots and wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut Dhobi Ghaat... Hrithik will arrive with home-production Kites.
- 4/23/2009
- by Taran Adarsh
- BollywoodHungama
Ajay Devgan and Kajol shot some really stunning action scenes recently in Mehboob Syudios for their forthcoming film, Toonpur Ka Superhero sometime back. Hollywood action director Jack Gill, whose work repertoire includes big action successes like the Spiderman and Superman series, The Rock and Terminator-2 was at the helm of the affairs.
It is learnt that while Kajol was a little apprehensive of doing the difficult action scenes, Jack managed to convince her to go ahead without fear.
“Kajol is quiet a lot like my wife in the sense that she does not want to do action. She likes love.
It is learnt that while Kajol was a little apprehensive of doing the difficult action scenes, Jack managed to convince her to go ahead without fear.
“Kajol is quiet a lot like my wife in the sense that she does not want to do action. She likes love.
- 4/20/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Ajay Devgan and Kajol shot some really stunning action scenes recently in Mehboob Studios for their forthcoming film, Toonpur Ka Superhero. Hollywood action director Jack Gill, whose work repertoire includes big action successes like The Spiderman and Superman series, The Rock and Terminator-2 was at the helm of the affairs. It is learnt that while Kajol was a little apprehensive of doing the difficult action scenes, Jack managed to convince her to go ahead without fear....
- 4/19/2009
- GlamSham
>Ajay and Kajol spent Valentine’s Day spreading cheer and bonhomie amongst underprivileged kids from ‘Smile Foundation’. The kids had specially requested to meet the star couple and as their Valentine treat they were bought to the sets of ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero’ produced by Kumar Mangat and Krishika Lulla and Directed by Kireet Khurana.
Kajol and Ajay spent time interacting with the excited kids and fielded questions on what their favourites were. One kid even performed to Ajay’s favorite song from his film ‘Ishq’! While Kajol had another girl complimenting.
Kajol and Ajay spent time interacting with the excited kids and fielded questions on what their favourites were. One kid even performed to Ajay’s favorite song from his film ‘Ishq’! While Kajol had another girl complimenting.
- 2/16/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Ajay and Kajol spent Valentine's Day spreading cheer and bonhomie amongst underprivileged kids from 'Smile Foundation'. The kids had specially requested to meet the star couple and as their Valentine treat they were bought to the sets of Toonpur Ka Superhero produced by Kumar Mangat and Krishika Lulla and Directed by Kireet Khurana! Kajol and Ajay spent time interacting with the excited kids and fielded questions on what their favourites were. One kid even performed to Ajay's favourite song from his film Ishq!...
- 2/15/2009
- GlamSham
Ajay Devgan, who is basking in the success of his recent release “Golmaal Returns”, says he doesn't need to 'chalk out' time for his wife Kajol as he has maintained a good balance between both his worlds.“Kajol and I get enough time to spend with each other. I have never had a problem on that front. I have always balanced my work and family life very well,” Ajay told Ians.As of now, both Ajay and Kajol are working on their animation film titled “Toonpur Ka Superhero”.“It's a very different animation film and it's been a great experience shooting for it. Both, Kajol and I, live animated characters in the film,” he said.Apart from “Toonpur Ka Superhero”, Ajay has a variety of films in his kitty including Vipul Shah's “London Dreams” and Prakash Jha's “Rajniti”.
- 11/25/2008
- Bollywoodworld.com
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