Yash Raj Films’ Bonanza in 2008!

Yash Raj Films – the name itself makes a film lover expect a little too much from the films it churns out!

Would that be the reason behind Yash Raj’s ‘mediocre’ performance at the box-office in 2007? The baggage of excessive expectations ruined it all, for the production house, as all its films – except for Chak De! India – were written off, inspite of them being decently palatable (for eg. Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Aaja Nachle).

However, let bygones be bygones is the mantra that Yash Raj Films seems to be following!

Come later this year, and Yash Raj Films will try their level best to prove their worth, by giving us the best of action, drama, romance and even animation! Have a look:

# Tashan
Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar
Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Release date: 25th April, 08

Synopsis: Tashan marks the directorial debut of Vijay Krishna Acharya, the scriptwriter of the mega blockbuster Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Tashan is an intriguing story of an irreverent call centre executive, a desi wannabe gangster, a beautiful femme fatale and a murderous gangster who loves nothing more than to kill people and practice his English! In his words, Tashan is all about ishtyle, goodluck and pharmoola!

USP: Kareena and Saif apparently fell in love with each other on the sets of this action film! That’s not all! Other than getting to see Kareena and Saif’s onscreen chemistry for the very first time, we’ll also get to see the chiselled and sexy Kareena in a bikini for the very first time! We’ve heard that even Aditya Chopra had sent a text message to Bebo complimenting her look for this film!

# Kunal Kohli’s untitled film
Cast: Rani Mukherji, Saif Ali Khan
Director: Kunal Kohli
Release date: 27th June

Synopsis: This untitled venture is about Saif, four kids and then an angel (Rani Mukherji) who comes into their lives and changes everything! Romance, comedy, drama, pathos, fantasy… expect everything from this one!

USP: Kunal made Saif and Rani seem perfect for each other in Hum Tum and we are waiting for the pair to create magic yet again in his next. Besides, Rani as an angel too seems interesting!

# Bachna Ae Haseeno
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba
Release date: 15th August
Director: Siddharth Anand

Synopsis: After making Salaam Namaste and Ta Ra Rum Pum, Siddharth Anand’s latest venture will see Ranbir Kapoor as the carefree alpha male who has relationships with three lovely ladies – Minissha Lamba, Bipasha Basu and Deepika Padukone!

Katrina Kaif was apparently once a part of the film too, but was ousted, to cut the length of the film. The story is about love lessons that you will never forget!

USP: After denying their relationship a million times before, Ranbir and Deepika finally confessed their love for each other, as soon as they started shooting for this movie. This film will decide, if Ranbir and Deepika can make a great on screen couple too!

# Roadside Romeo – Animation
Cast: (as voices) – Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Jaaved Jaaferi
Director: Jugal Hansraj
Release date: 24th October

Synopsis: Roadside Romeo spins the tale of a rich, cool, spoilt brat dog who is abandoned on the streets and now needs to face problems, the likes of which he has never faced before!

USP: Yash Raj Films‘ first full fledged animated film in an exclusive tie up with Walt Disney! Would be fun to see Saif and Kareena turning into dogs for a change!

# Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan with a new actress
Director: Aditya Chopra
Release date: 12th December

Synopsis: A love story

USP: Aditya Chopra makes a comeback as a director after eight years post Mohabattein! Shah Rukh Khan in a romantic tale that too romancing a new actress! Will it be able to recreate the Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge magic?

Let’s wait n watch!

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