Love once more

The name says it all. Luv U Bobby is a love story with all modern flavours

By Ashima Sehajpal, The Tribune, Lifestyle

Boy meets girl and they fall in love. But the families, which are arch-rivals, come in the way. Rest you can well imagine. But then, this one is a time-tested formula the film industry has been experimenting with time and again. Our Punjabi film industry is no different, which is all set to bring out this topic once again in its latest offering, Luv U Bobby.
This flick will see Guggu Gill and Yograj Singh, once a popular jodi, sharing the screen space after a gap of 13 years. As they announce the beginning of the shooting of the film on Monday, we get the actors talking about their roles, past experiences and much more.
“The subject of the film is old, but it will be presented in the backdrop of a modern Punjab. So you will not see any trace of the rustic Punjab in this one,” avers Yograj. He does not forget to mention that face of the Punjabi film industry has undergone a catharsis. “Filmmakers are experimenting these days and are making films on subjects that family dramas, love stories to social issues and Manmohan Singh is the trendsetter.”

Guggu Gill, who has been a part of the industry for the past 20 years, will play the hero’s father. About the film, he says, “It is a complete an entertainment package with lots of drama, dance, and action.” The actor, who was recently seen in Mera Pind, believes that professionalism and flexible budget is making the industry thrive. “Till a decade ago, we did not know how important it was to market a product and how to launch a film. Many good films got bombed because of we lacked of proper strategies but today we are following Bollywood’s tactic and hence earning returns,” he adds.
Happy that the NRI segment is taking interest in Punjabi cinema, he says, “They give the same response to our films as much as any Bollywood production which is quite encouraging.”
Poonam and Vikram Sidhu will make their debut in the lead roles. Renowned playback singers like Labh Janjua, Kunal Gnajawala, Kailash Kher and Sunidhi Chauhan will lend their voice to the songs. The film will be directed by Gurinder Singh.

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'Luv U Bobby' Shooting Over

Heroine Poonam Hospitalized at Ivy

Chandigarh, Oct 16, 2008 (Specttrum News) : The A3G Networks completed shooting for their first production "Luv U Bobby" here today. The seasoned actors of Punjabi cinema Yograj Singh and Guggu Gill have worked together in this movie for the first time after a long gap of 13 years. Poonam, the heroine, gave her best performance despite being a little unwell. She has been hospitalized at the Ivy Hospital, Sector 69, Mohali. Her haemoglobin level was found on the low side.

Mr Gurbir Sandhu, chairman, A3G Networks said, "Luv U Bobby' is the Punjabi film with modern idiom and is aimed across every cross section of Punjabi diaspora. He said that the film is an emotional family drama which focuses on Punjabi culture and traditions. The post production job will be completed by the end of November. The film will be ready for release in January, 2009.”

Gurinder Dimpy, who is a known name in theatre, television and Films, has directed the film. The script story and dialogues have been written by Lalli Gill. Luv U Bobby is said to be the remake of the famous Bobby of Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. Other main actors of this film include Vikram Sidhu and Jiya Chopra.

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K-Deep visits Luv U Bobby set

Famous Punjabi Singer K-Deep Visits
‘Luv U Bobby’ Shooting Location

Chandigarh, Oct 3, 2008 (Specttrum News) : Famous Punjabi singer K-Deep, nicknamed ‘Punjab da Kishore Kumar”, visited the shooting location of “Luv U Bobby” at a spot near Chandigarh. K-Deep met all the stars of the film and stayed with them for more than one hour.

The shooting of the forthcoming Punjabi film "Luv U Bobby" has been going on at an engineering college at Bhaddal, near Ropar. Admission scenes were shot at today. A basketball match will also be filmed at the college premises. While a romantic encounter of the hero-heroine, Vikram and Poonam, was screened at the college campus yesterday. A song will also be picturised at the college.

“Shooting for this Punjabi love story, a remake of Bobby, is in full swing these days. The shooting schedule is expected to be over by 10th of October, 2008. The film is being directed by Gurinder Dimpy,” said Mr Gurbir Sandhu, the producer. “The film is expected to be released in December or in early January, next year,” he added.

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