3 Idiots The Great Indian Movie

This article is about a Bollywood's movie 3 Idiots (2009) which is directed by Rankumar Hirani, with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi, and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Omi Vaidya, Parikshit Sahni. and Boman Irani and is loosely based on the novel, Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat.

Aamir Khan starrer comedy-drama "3 Idiots" has created a record by grossing over Rs.100 crore in its first four days. Reliance BIG Entertainment, distributor of the film, released about 2,000 prints across 40 countries.

This Christmas had been wonderful in the company of Rajkumar Hiranis 3 Idiots. The film has not only garnered audiences appreciation from all-over the globe but also has earned immense collections for the Box Office. The Vidhu Vinod Chopra production rewrites Indian Cinema Box Office History, by grossing over Rs 100 crores in 4 days.

Reliance Big Pictures which released 3 Idiots in 2126 screens worldwide including 366 screens overseas the widest release for any Indian film so far has reported unprecedented box-office response from all over. The film has set new records in ticket sales in towns and cities across the world. In just 4 days the film has grossed over an astounding Rs 100 crores worldwide. The film continues to draw record crowds and is setting new benchmarks for Bollywood films.

Inspired from Chetan Bhagats novel, Five Point Someone the film chronicles the tale of three friends together in an engineering college. What seem to have touched the right chord in peoples heart is the witty writing and terrific acting and the incisive look which the film takes at the education system in India. The screenplay is impressively done, with the credits going to Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Shot on location the film has caught the audiences imagination like never before, thanks to the cinematographer C.R. Muraleedharan. From a small town like Wardha to a city like Chandigarh, from Mumbai to Delhi and from New York to Sydney theatres have reported record-breaking collections. The film which has also been critically acclaimed has already begun attracting repeat audiences. Said a college student coming out of a suburban multiplex in Ahmedabad that she was coming back again tomorrow with her family to watch the film.

Commenting on the huge success of the film Producer Vinod Chopra said, "Response has been overwhelming from all over the world. Aamir, Raju and I knew from the responses earlier on that people liked the film but this is something else We have got reports from places like Australia that they have reduced Avatar shows and increased ours."

"3 Idiots is the highest grossing Hindi film ever in Australia on its opening weekend. Similarly in the US, I have been given to understand that 3 Idiots would be highest ever for a movie songs Hindi ," he added.

Film Information, an Indian trade journal that tracks box office performance commented "Bollywood should be dancing, singing, rejoicing, shedding tears of joy 3 Idiots has come like a tornado to smash box-office records and create new ones which may not be broken easily, at least in the immediate future."

Kashmir Tour Package: Famous Bollywood Songs Shot In Kashmir

This article has been penned to highlight the beauty of Kashmir by throwing focus on some popular Bollywood songs which have been shot here.

Kashmir may have had its share of bloodbath. But it is once again drawing tourists in large numbers and has become the heartthrob of many Bollywood directors and choreographers. Its stupendous beauty and photographic landscape definitely make this place the jannat it is often referred to. With the availability of easy Kashmir tour package and cheap Kashmir holiday package, tourists and travelers are making a strong beeline for this sought-after Himalayan destination.

And over the years, its beauty has been captured in so many Bollywood capers that we have lost count. Nevertheless, here is a quick sketch of some of the memorable chartbusters which have been filmed here:

Jiye Re (Jab Tak Hai Jaan): If you have watched the recent Shahrukh Khan-starrer Jab Tak Hai Jaan then you must have tapped your feet during the peppy song Jiya Re in which a scantily clad Anushka Sharma dances away with verve and chutzpah. This song has been shot in the serene valleys of Pahalgam, and some part of it has also been filmed over the Dal Lake. The song is truly an ode to the beauty of Kashmir.

Ishq Wala Love (Student of the Year): The song which was on the lips of every college student in 2012 was filmed in the beauteous locations of Kashmir. With the scenic views and the snowy backdrop, Ish Wala Love was just as appealing to the eyes as it was to the ears. This song has been watched and rewatched umpteen numbers of times on YouTube. And indeed, the viewers have all fallen in Ish Wala Love with Kashmir.

Bekaraan (7 Khoon Maaf): The film may not have gone down well with the audience, but we can give Vishal Bharadwaj a Maaf for taking us to some picturesque locales of Kashmir for the song Bekaraan. The demand for Kashmir tour package increased to further heights after the release of this stunner of a song, which was shot at Shalimar Bagh and various parts of Gulmarg.

Chupke Se Sun (Mission Kashmir): Hrithik Roshan had just arrived in Bollywood at the time. And riding high on the super success of his debut film Kaho Na Pyar Hai, the Greek God gyrated his way to Kashmir for his next flick titled Mission Kashmir. A great part of the movie was shot in the state. And the song that still rings in the ear is Chupke Se Sun. This song lifted the popularity of the Dal Lake to an astonishing level and brought the focus back to the hypnotic beauty of Kashmir.

Classic numbers of Shammi Kapoor: Shammi Kapoor, the peppy actor of yesteryears, chose Kashmir to dance away like a Junglee before the mesmerizing Kashmir Ki Kali. His numbers Chand Sa Roshan Chehra and Mere Yaar Shabba Khair were runaway hits. Both of them were shot in Kashmir and instantly accentuated the demand for a Kashmir holiday package. Shammis hit number from the film Jaanwar which goes as Tumse Accha Kaun Hai was also filmed on these Himalayan valleys. Kashmir certainly owes half of its popularity to the hummable melodies and undying romance of the great actor.