Apr 7, 2008

Yachts And Movies: Trouble Happens On A Journey Of Love!


Sometimes the greatest journey is the distance between two people

It’s happening. Yachts have appeared in the biggest blockbusters of Hollywood. Now, it is Bollywood’s turn to do the same. There’s no other backdrop that enhances the beauty and mystery of love better than a cruise on a clear blue sea. Feel the power of romance and the depths of a bond when Mr. Devgan meets his ladylove Kajol aboard an international cruiseliner in their next flick 'U Me Aur Hum'!
Unfortunately, the flowery flick came under the scanner because of a scene where ‘digital pigeons’ were used…


It’s a ground rule of sorts. When filmmakers feature animals or birds, permissions have to obtained from the Animal Welfare Board of India. But now even digital images of birds have come under the scanner. The film features pigeons in scenes shot aboard a cruise line—but these are not live pigeons, they have been created by digital animation. The pigeons are so perfectly created that they don’t look digitally generated. The authorities felt that real birds were used and asked if permissions had been obtained. Devgan patiently explained the use of digital graphics in the movie. After the okay from Delhi, Devgan has had the film censored.



So, thats the latest 'gupshup' on the movie U, Me Aur Hum but getting back to boating... Through the years Bollywood has been famous for featuring speedboats in their songs and dance sequences. They add to the 'mirch-masala' and heighten the romanticism portrayed in most indian films. Considering the fact that a large part of U, Me Aur Hum is shot aboard a cruiseliner, boating and bollywood are on their way to forming a credible bond! Hope we get to see a lot more fascinating yachts in the indian movies soon!


This movie is inspired by The Notebook, one of the most romantic dramas of recent times starring Ryan Gosling and Rachael Mc Adams.!

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