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  HINDI MOVIE RELEASES EXPECTED THIS MONTH
By SHEPHALI J. RELE



Newcomer Harman Baweja woos Priyanka Chopra in "Love Story 2050."
"Love Story 2050": Starring Priyanka Chopra, Harman Baweja, Boman Irani, Archana Puran Singh; directed by Harry Baweja; music by Anu Malik.

This futuristic film is said to have special effects never before seen in Hindi films. Newcomer Harman Baweja plays Karan a young guy, full of life who's not afraid to break the rules. Karan is in love with Sana, played by Priyanka Chopra. She's somewhat the opposite of Karan, shy and quiet, but believes love is everything. Booman Irani is Dr. Khanna, Karan's eccentric uncle, who's invented a time machine.

All three, along with Sana's younger siblings find themselves in Mumbai 2050, a fascinating city with flying cars, holograms, robots, 200-story buildings, teleportation and more. Karan and Sana get separated during the exciting journey and a mysterious woman of the future enters the story. Zayesha, also played by Priyanka Chopra, is a popular rockstar. Unlike Sana, she's daring, headstrong and doesn't believe in love. There's a robotic teddy bear and an android named QT who try to reunite Karan and Sana from the forces of an evil villain. You can expect adventure and romance from this summer entertainer.



Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza pair up in a young love story, "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa."
"Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa": Starring Imran Khan, Genelia D'Souza, Naseeruddin Shah, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Arshad Warsi, Ratna Pathak, Paresh Rawal; directed by Abbas Tyrewala; music by A. R. Rahman.

This hip romantic comedy introduces the Aamir Khan's nephew, Imran Khan, grandson of Mansoor Khan. Imran Khan plays Jai Singh Rathore or "Rats", a Rajput by birth but very peaceful by nature. Genelia D'Souza is Aditi or "Meow," a passionate girl you wouldn't want on your bad side. And when she gets in a fight, only Jai can calm her down. They seem an unlikely couple but are oddly just right for each other according to their friends and parents. But do they know it? Add to the story their friends, Rotlu, Jiggy, Bombs and Shaleen. Rotlu secretly likes Aditi and Bombs likes Jai. And many other troubles up ahead. Is this just another clichéd love story? Yes, there's heartbreak, laughter, songs, fights and a climactic airport scene. The makers promise all that and more. Expectations are high for this Aamir Khan production, which also features a fresh soundtrack by musical genius A. R. Rahman.



Govinda joins the cast of "Money Hai Toh Honey Hai."
"Money Hai Toh Honey Hai": Starring Govinda, Manoj Bajpai, Celina Jaitley, Aftab Shivdasani, Ravi Kishan, Upen Patel, Kim Sharma, Hansika Motwani, Isha Koppikar; directed by Ganesh Acharya; music by Nitin Arora and Sony Chandy.

After a serious debut with "Swami" director Ganesh Acharya is back with a comedy involving several characters. Govinda plays Bobby, a carefree guy, who runs away from home to prove himself. Lalabhai, played by Manoj Bajpai, wins Rs. 1 crore in the lottery, but ends up back on the street when his business fails and he loses all his money. Aftab Shivdasani is Gaurav, a copy writer who's fired from his job. Manik played by Upen Patel is a struggling model who gets involved with a middle-aged fashion designer, hoping for success. Ashima Kapoor played by Hansika Motwani is a popular TV star who's not happy with her career and is desperate to act in films. And Celina Jaitly is Shruti, a struggling dress designer. One day, all of them get a message which states that they are owners of a Rs. 1,000 crore company. However, their happiness is short lived when their lawyer reveals there's an outstanding loan on the company, which they must repay. And until then, all will be kept under house arrest.



'BRICK LANE' HITS FLORIDA MOVIE THEATERS



A scene from "Brick Lane"
Monica Ali's Booker Prize-winning novel comes to the big screen in "Brick Lane," the story of a Bangladeshi immigrant girl who moves to London to marry. Released by Sony Pictures Classics in the United States (hitting Florida theaters on July 11), the film stars Tannishtha Chatterjee in the lead role, Satish Kaushik and Christopher Simpson. It was directed by Sarah Gavron who earned a prestigious BAFTA nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. She also earned directing nominations from the British Independent Film Awards and the London Critics Circle Film Awards.

SYNOPSIS:

Nazneen's life is turned upside down at the tender age of 17. Forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village home for a block of flats in London's East End. In this new world, pining for her home and her sister, she struggles to make sense of her existence - and to do her duty to her husband. A man of inflated ideas (and stomach), he sorely tests her compliance.

Told from birth that she must not fight her fate, Nazneen submits, devoting her life to raising her family and slapping down her demons of discontent. Until the day that Karim, a hot-headed local man, bursts into her life.

Against a background of escalating racial tension, they embark on an affair that finally forces Nazneen to take control of her life. Set in multicultural Britain, "Brick Lane" is a contemporary story of love, cultural difference, and ultimately, the strength of the human spirit.

FLORIDA THEATERS SHOWING "BRICK LANE"

STARTS JULY 11
BOCA RATON: Shadowod Square 16
MIAMI BEACH: South Beach 18

STARTS JULY 18
JUPITER: JUPITER STADIUM
MAITLAND: ENZIAN THEATER
SARASOTA: SFS BURNS COURT CINEMA

STARTS JULY 25
BONITA SPRINGS: BONITA SPRINGS 12
DELRAY BEACH: DELRAY 18 CINEMA

STARTS AUG.1
JACKSONVILLE: BEACH BOULEVARD CINEMA 12
TALLAHASSEE: MIRACLE FIVE
VERO BEACH: AMC INDIAN RIVER 24

STARTS AUG. 8
GAINESVILLE: GAINESVILLE 14




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