Speculations are rife that who will shine in 2005 and rule the marquee? Last year it was Bollywood Badshah
Shahrukh Khan, who overshadowed his colleagues and contemporaries by giving three consecutive hits.
According to filmi pundit, this year Saif Ali Khan would emerge as the hottest Khan and rule the
marquee.
Saif is playing a pivotal role in Pradeep Sarkar's directorial debut Parineeta and praise has come his way from
none other than Karan Johar who says: "He plays Shekhar, the spoilt but vulnerable rich kid who doesn't know
what he wants in life. I think he'll be unbeatable after this film."
Johar himself will change track this year. He is coming up with a suspense thriller that is being directed by his
assistant Soham Shah.
The choice of Ajay Devgan as the lead in the film itself is a clear indication that it will not be a bit like Karan's
trademark products. The only constant will probably be an appearance by Shahrukh Khan.
Hrithik Roshan and his illustrious father Rakesh Roshan have teamed up once again chosen not to stray too far
from the beaten track and will come out with sequel Koi Mil Gaya 2.
Hrithik will be paired with Priyanka Chopra though the film attempts to explore the relationship between a
grandmother and grandson.
This will be Hrithik's first film with his father in which he will return to the super hero form, which had brought
him instant stardom in Kaho Na Pyaar Hai.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005 16:36 IST