I want erotic content to be cut down because Crook isn't a skin flick: Emraan Hashmi

Actor Emraan Hashmi is in an argument with his filmmaker uncle Mahesh Bhatt over some steamy scenes with Shella Allen in his upcoming film 'Crook-It's Good to Be Bad', which releases on Oct 8.

In fact, it is the first time ever that the serial kisser Emraan is wanting erotic content to be cut down from his film.

The actor has been lately been enjoying a lot of success as his first film outside the Bhatt banner, Once Upon a Time In Mumbai (OUATIM) became a massive hit.

Henceforth, Emraan has become very image conscious as OUATIM didn't have much intimate scenes either but the film did very well.

So, Emraan feels that sensuality in Crook is only required till a certain point and not beyond the limit, and that is what the topic of debate is between Bhatt and Hashmi.

However, Bhatt is adamant on retain the scenes as they are. It seems that Emraan has had his cake in the film but now it's becoming difficult for him to digest it!

“The reason I wanted the excessive erotic content to be cut down was because Crook is not a skin flick. It is much more than an entertainer. It touches down the serious issue of racial discrimination with Indians in Australia, in an entertaining way. I do not want Crook to be another Murder or Jism.

Also If you see my recent film OUATIM, it did not have lengthy intimate scenes but the film worked equally well, ” says Emraan.

Mahesh Bhatt however seemed quiet firm on his decision of keeping the scenes in the film.

“Emraan's quest for respectability is totally disconnected from the box office. Today, the audience wants to be gratified and not edited. In Crook, we have a great product, which has the added component of sensuality. I see no reason to cut it down, ” said Bhatt.

Crook- It's good to be bad is a Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films production.

The film is based on the issue of Racial Discrimination with the Indians abroad and especially highlighting the recent attacks on Indians in Australia.

Directed by Mohit Suri, 'Crook' stars Emraan Hashmi, debutant Neha Sharma and Arjan Bajwa.

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Sonam Kapoor is a sexy player

Will be seen in mini skirts and short dresses in the Italian Job remake

Sonam Kapoor reinvents her look for Abbas Mustan's Italian Job remake. The flick now has an official title: Players. It goes on floors in November.

It is learnt that the actress will be seen in sexy minis and short dresses for the part. And that Anahita Adjania will style her.

A source close to the project reveals Kapoor's look, "Abbas Mustan are famous for presenting their girls in the most glamorous way. Hence, in Players, Sonam will be seen in some really hot western clothes. Apart from her ensemble, she will also be accessorised and styled uniquely."

The film's first schedule starts off in November and later moves on to Russia and New Zealand. The source adds, "The film has a $30 million-dollar budget and will be shot around the world. Abbas Mustan recently went on a long recce to Russia to finalise the locations for the shoot."

Produced by TV18, Players is an official remake of the 2003 Mark Wahlberg-Charlize Theron film, The Italian Job. Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam will play lead parts. The rest of the cast is yet to be finalised.

DELHI-6 The last film Abhishek & Sonam co-starred in MAUSAM A date clash with this film almost saw Sonam crash out of players

A TALE OF TWO ITALIAN JOBS

The original Italian Job is a 1969 British caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Collinson. Starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill and others, the film quickly achieved cult status.

Subsequent television showings and releases on video have established it as something of a national institution in the United Kingdom.

In November 2004, the magazine Total Film named The Italian Job the 27th greatest British film of all time.

F Gary Gray directed the 2003 American remake starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Statham and Donald Sutherland. The film was released in 2003. It is about a team of thieves who plan to steal gold bullion from a former associate.

Despite the shared title, the plot and characters of this film differ from those of its source material. Gray described the film as "an homage to the original." It was theatrically released in the US on May 30, 2003 and grossed over $176 million worldwide.

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Photo Feature: Let's Pose, Darling!

         Freida Pinto and Dev Patel pose at the Toronto Film Festival, where two of Freida’s films, “You Will Meet A Dark Tall Stranger” and “Miral” are premiering. Does their pose, of her looking at him in a doting fashion and him looking at the camera, remind you of a certain couple called Abhiash, eh?

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