Arshad Warsi turns vegetarian for 'Guddu Rangeela'

Arshad Warsi has turned vegetarian to get into shape for his next film, Guddu Rangeela.

Arshad Warsi

The actor is following a strict diet plan to prepare to look lean in his next film with Subhash Kapoor. It will take him about three months to achieve his target weight.
Confirms Arshad, “My trainer has put me on a low carb all-veg diet for the next three months.”
The actor was waiting for his films Mr Joe B Carvalho and Dedh Ishqiya to hit the marquee before going on a diet.

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'Dedh Ishqiya' defies censor's rule

Within a week of its release, 'Dedh Ishqiya' runs into trouble with the Censor Board

Huma Qureshi and Arshad Warsi in 'Dedh Ishqiya'

When Dedh Ishqiya was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification, the board had instructed the makers to blur out a scene where actor Arshad Warsi visits a brothel.
But when one of the members of the board watched the film at a screening on Saturday, it was observed that the scene had not been cut. Says a source, “After one of our members informed the board, the assistant regional officer was sent to watch the film. This time, even the producers of the film were called to the theatre.”
It seems that the producers initially blamed the cinema hall’s faulty lighting, only to agree later that it was their fault. They have now agreed to delete the scene in subsequent screenings. Adds another member of the board who was asked to watch the film after the scene’s deletion, “We know that the scene has been removed from screenings across Mumbai but we still have to ensure that other centres follow suit.”
When contacted, CBFC CEO Rakesh Kumar said that they have issued a showcause notice to the filmmakers seeking an explanation for not following the board’s directive.
“They have accepted their fault claiming that it happened due to a technical hitch. Within the next 24 to 48 hours, they will delete the scenes from the film in cinema halls across the country.” Meanwhile, producer Raman Maru of Shemaroo clarifies that the error is being rectified. “This 20-second film wasn’t blurred out in some theatres due to bad lighting, but that problem is now being checked,” he says.
The film, that released last week, stars Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi in lead roles. Acoording to sources, previous instances of films that have defied CBFC cuts include Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, where a lovemaking scene — that was deleted by the Board — was retained in some prints shown in south India. Similarly, an item song from the film Mumbai Mirror was asked to be deleted and yet it made its way to cinema halls.

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'Dedh Ishqiya' review is Dark comedy at its finest!

Resham Sengar

Back in 2010, there was `Ishqiya`, and now, there is `Dedh Ishqiya`, albeit with edgier characters and a plot that will keep you glued to the screen right till the end.

Director Abhishek Chaubey, takes the risk of taking ahead the storyline from where the trio of Khalu (Naseeruddin Shah), Krishna (Vidya Balan), and Babban (Arshad Warsi) left off after being done with their antics. He has surely come up with an even more convincing picture painted with dark colours with the tinge of comedy.

This time around, Babban, Khalu and the don Mustaq (Salman Shahid) reprise their roles but there is a twist(s) in the story. Khalujaan has a special plan at work. He smartly dons the garb of a shayar called Iftikhaar Hussain in order to win over the beautiful Begum Para of Mahmudabad, who has been holding a massive groom hunt for herself after her husband`s demise. Begum had promised her late husband to remarry the one who could woo her with his shayari.

The graceful Begum Para has an attendant cum confidant, Munira, always by her side. On the other hand, there is a politician named Jaan Mohammad Khan (Vijay Raaz), who is also trying tooth and nail to have the beautiful Begum as his bride. While, the men waiting with bated breath for the Begum`s affections have a conspiracy in place waiting to be executed when the time is ripe. The women too don`t fail to surprise the men and the audiences with their novel shenanigans.

With a cast boasting of pro names of showbiz like Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, Arshad, Huma and last but not the least, Madhuri, `Dedh Ishqiya` is a dark gem for the connoisseurs of this genre. Madhuri exudes a charming aura on-screen, and Huma rules every frame she appears on. The chemistry between Madhuri and Naseer saab looks a tad forced perhaps because of their wide age gap, but we will go for the madcap tricks cooked up by the duo Babban and Khalu.

The music delivered by Vishal Bhardwaj is adept in rendering the required force and conviction to the film`s story. Moreover, the neatly edited scenes make the film a captivating treat for the eyes.

Every thing about `Dedh Ishqiya` stands on its own and stands out. Whether you watch it for the Begum`s magic or Babban and Khalu – this caper is sure to delight you.

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