February 05, 2014
The much famed Yash Raj Films are making their foray into Kodambakkam through Aaha Kalyanam which is the remake of their Hindi film Band Baaja Baaraat starring Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma. Aaha Kalyanam is simultaneously being made in Tamil and Telugu with Nani and Vaani Kapoor as leads. Both the versions are directed by Gokul Krishna.
Aaha Kalyanam was scheduled to hit the screens this Friday on the 7th of February along with Pannaiyaarum Padminiyum and Pulivaal. However the release has been pushed to 21st February 2014. Perhaps the arrival of three hugely expected films next week in the form of Nimirndhu Nil, Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal and J K Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai may have contributed to the change in release plans.
Meanwhile, the final day shoot of Aaha Kalyanam concluded with a few patch-up shots, filmed on Nani and Vaani in a posh bungalow in Chennai.
Nani goes on a nostalgic trip about this film which he treasures very close to his heart.
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Vaani, she is full of energy and very professional too . There were many days when we shot in humid conditions with plenty of lights illuminated to enhance the 'Colorful' film. The strenuous dance movements in those hard conditions would have made even the strongest fragile, but Vaani was as fresh as she was in the first shot. With her Filmfare award in her kitty already, she is bound to capture the imaginations of the Tamil audience. Director Gokul Krishna is one of my most adored directors to date, he knows what he wants and doesn't give up unless he gets it. How can I conclude my opinion on 'Aaha Kalyanam' without my reference on Yash Raj Films. I grew up watching the romance of Yash Chopra ji and it is indeed a pride to work for that banner. In fact I had learnt a lot from Y R F in this film, be it the casting, planning or promotions" , the young handsome hero signed off.
