Tom Cruise &Anil Kapoor Rock Mission:Impossible Ghost-Protocol NY Premiere

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Posted on December 29, 2011 by theravireport

Hollywood A Lister Tom Cruise greeting reporters

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What you need to know about International star Anil Kapoor is that besides being an award-winning actor, devoted father producer and writer, the in-demand Indian actor is one of the most versatile and talented entertainer you are ever going to see. His 30 year acting journey in Bollywood as a the lead actor in over 150 Indian films, has made him one of the most sought after Indian actors today, not to mention one of the nicest!

The A-lister of Bollywood Anil Kapoor has made a journey into the world of Hollywood via “Slumdog Millionaire”, the television series “24″ and now the highly anticipated “Mission: Impossible Ghost- Protocol.” The movie rocks by the way folks!

Bollywood A lister Anil Kapoor speaking to the press

Kapoor 52, (born on Christmas Eve) is being coined as the only Bollywood star to be linked up with names like Tom Cruise, Kiefer Sutherland, Danny Boyle and Clive Owen while becoming an international sensation. Hollywood is taking notice at the man with millions of fans around the world and Kapoor’s talents have lead to many Hollywood projects. Kapoor is repped by the talent agency ICM, home to many Hollywood A-listers and will be seen in the coming film “Cities” with actor Clive Owen in 2012.

Anil Kapoor poses with Ravi Yande

The millionaire’s Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire” is still one of the most popular films of all times and is watched even more enthusiastically today by fans around the world.

But enough about the Bollywood Kapoor, let’s talk about international star Kapoor who with Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise had women screaming as they recently entered the red carpet premiere of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol in NYC at the world-famous Zeigfeld theater in Manhattan. The celebrity assemble attending included Katie Holmes, (who is just beautiful in person!), co-star sexy Paula Patton with husband Robin Thicke (the talented singer and son of actor Alan Thicke), Josh Holloway, J.J. Abrams, director Brad Bird and the brilliant actor Simon Pegg.

“We love you Mr. India ” screamed a very attractive Indian girl wearing a sexy black designer dress and referring to Kapoor’s 1987 first Indian sci-fi film “Mr. India” which broke all box office records in India. The film was directed by the brilliant and acclaimed Shekhar Kapoor (no relation) and there are strong rumors in Bollywood that the director is in talks with the superstar Kapoor to make “Mr. India 2”.

“I waited for three hours just to get a glimpse of Anil and Tom,” said another gorgeous Indian girl with hazel eyes and high cheek bones clinching Kapoor’s photo as if it were a winning lottery ticket.

The Ravi Report caught up with youthful Kapoor who looked amazing for being jet lagged (he flies back and forth from Mumbai and LA several times a month) and spoke to him about the movie and his role in bringing Hollywood’s attention to Bollywood.

RR: Congrats Anil on another great film and it’s great to see you again. Hollywood, particularly A-listers are looking to Bollywood now for collaboration thanks to you and your Hollywood journey. Your thoughts?

AK: We (Bollywood) are very proud, excited and very happy about it and I think it’s time it’s getting it’s due!

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise listens to a question from The Ravi Report

RR: Tell me if you will, what your experience was like working in such a major Hollywood production with Tom Cruise for the first time.

AK: You know, honestly, when you start thinking about a huge movie, huge stars, etc, you get stressed out. I just had a lot of fun and you know what? I went with the attitude of having fun and that’s what I did. I hope the audiences enjoy watching the film.

RR:The international media and film critics are saying that Anil Kapoor is the first major Indian star to gain notoriety in Hollywood and is now representing both India and the Bollywood around the world. What are you thoughts on such an assertion?

AK: Well, I think it’s huge responsibility on my shoulders to be honest and frankly I think too much is being said about me being an ambassador of Bollywood to the outside world. However, I do tell my colleagues that it is a great opportunity for all of us and to be honest here, it is fun to be on the global stage. (laughs)

RR: Would you like to share some thoughts on the recent passing of Bollywood legend Dev Anand ?

AK: He is immortal. I never felt he was gone us even after his passing.

RR: Regarding future projects, would you ever consider setting up shop in Hollywood?

AK: (laughs) I think I got the best of both worlds and today, you CAN have the best of both worlds.

RR: You were the catalyst behind Tom Cruise coming to India. What were his thoughts?

Anil Kapoor listening to the NY media

AK: He loved India very much. The people, the warmth and the culture all appealed to him.

Actor Josh Halloway is always in good spirits!

In “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol”, Kapoor plays the role of a rich Indian businessman and womanizer Brij Nath, who owns a defunct Soviet military satellite that could potentially be used to transmit the order to fire a nuclear missile. His character role is small but essential to the movie.

The film had its premiere in Mumbai in early December with all kinds of fanfare and a gala reception with the entire cast. Kapoor played hosts to Cruise and the cast of the movie and posed in front of the historical Taj Mahal with Cruise before they left for the Dubai premiere. My contacts in Mumbai who attended the premiere said the streets were filled with people literally screaming Cruise and Kapoor’s names while they were walking the red carpet. “It was pure mayhem” said one reporter.

Gorgeous model Tanya Callau and hubby Alan Thicke smile for The Ravi Report

“Mission:Impossible- Ghost Protocol” already broke box office records by clearing $161 million in box office receipts over the Christmas holiday weekend proving that international powerhouses like Cruise and Kapoor can bring both Hollywood and Bollywood audiences together on an international level.

For more information on the amazing film, please visit www.missionimpossible.com

The journey continues….”impossible” and all!

Happy New Year everyone!

Ravi

Superstars Serena Williams & Darrelle Revis Launch Evoque

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Posted on April 26, 2011 by theravireport

It’s NY Auto International Show week folks and you know what that means- incredible and expensive new cars, beautiful people and exclusive press parties introducing the latest and hottest cars that many of you will want to see before the show ends on May 1 at the famous Jacobs Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.

The Ravi Report received exclusive behind the scenes coverage of one of the most talked about cars so far this year- the amazing and beautiful 2012 Range Rover Evoque

2012 Range Rover Evoque, just stunning!

which made its NY debut a few days ago in one of the most stylish launch parties that Manhattan has seen in a while that took place in the Meatpacking area of the city (need I say more?) The sneak peak is especially exciting for The Ravi Report since the Evoque will not be available to consumers until Fall 2011 so you can just image the kind of rush it was to get into this exclusive party. But let me tell you one thing first hand here folks- the Evoque is going to rock…big time. The buzz already is that it will be sold out before it hits the streets and with its appeal to both men and the sexy ladies, the sleek & fully loaded “people magnet” will become as popular as Land Rover’s other brands in no time.

NY Jets Cornerback Darrelle Revis exclusively poses for The Ravi Report

The Evoque was introduced by some of the most alluring people from the world of sports, fashion and style and who else to help promote something so amazing then two masterful athletes synonymous with all things the Evoque symbolizes- speed, grace, charm and power – super athletes NY Jets Cornerback Darrelle Revis and world tennis sensation Serena Williams. It was a dream come true for the hundreds of captivating party goers who got to see their favorite athlete in person during the launch.

“I missed my friend’s engagement party to come and see Serena,” said one stunning brunette wearing a red silk Versace dress. “I left my patients early tonight just to see my man Revis,” said one beautiful doctor laced with David Yurman jewelery. Also on hand to help celebrate the launch were the beautiful Georgiana Chapman, Josh Rubin (coolhunting.com), Bevy Smith and Piers Fawkes.

Serena Williams gives her sexy pose exclusively for The Ravi Report

Revis, sharply dressed and ever so polite to the press, spoke about how he liked the Evoque with its new style and for what it represents- speed and class. Revis is part of New York, “City Shapers“ meaning the talented NY Jets star represents a group of influential people from the world of sports, fashion, film, design and style that consumers follow. The talented football star always seems to bring positive energy where ever he goes or whatever red carpet events he is invited to. I’ve seen Revis at other NFL parties and the NY Jets Cornerback has become part of a very distinguished and popular social circles of influential athletes.

Serena Williams is a super star no matter what does. The polite and very pretty gifted athlete and part of the “City Shaper” group as well made such a grand entrance that people literally on the streets were shouting her name as if a rockstar had arrived while she made her way inside the Highline Stages where the event took place. Williams, wearing a stunning purple dress and looking beautiful has had a couple of stressful months lately regarding some health issues.

The world tennis champion listens to a question from The Ravi Report

The tennis champion had to undergo recent emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism in March and she also had foot surgery last year. As one of her biggest admirers, I will say that Serena Williams looked phenomenal. Plain and simple. The face, the charm, the politeness were all in tact when she attended the event. She was very polite when spoke to all the reporters.

For more info on the Land Rover Evoque, please check out the website www.helloevoque.com

The journey continues…and come this fall, it will be a smooth ride for many!

Ravi

Lights, Camera & Obama!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by theravireport

Gorgeous actress Nandana Sen smiles for The Ravi Report

Films! Hotties! More Films! That’s pretty much what the MIAAC Indian Film Festival was all about recently. Marking ten years of bringing the most incredible Indian films to New York City, the South Asian film festival (they introduced “Slumdog Millionaire” to the world by the way) run by the very much-loved and tireless socialite Aroon Shivadasani and her Indo-American Arts Council drew new films, top film stars, directors, producers and thousands of fans to the SVA Theater in Chelsea, NY where fans and journalists got to mingle & meet with the rich and famous from Bollywood during the recent week-long festival.

Stunning Padma Laxmi gives a sexy pose for The Ravi Report

“I waited all year for this event,” said a stunning almond-shaped eyed Indian lady wearing a designer hot red sequenced sheer sari.

Town cars pulled up filled with Bollywood stars and famous personalities from the world of television, film and stage to the theater to sold out shows and anxious people waiting hours to see their favorite actor making an entrance to the theater.

The opening night red carpet premiere was truly like a scene out of a Bollywood film. Beautiful women(a ton of them!), gorgeous silk and gold saris and handsome actors wearing designer Indian outfits came to support what Shivadasani has been doing for the past decade. The festival drew some of the biggest stars from film, TV and the world of literature.

The opening night film “Shor” (Noise) was screened to a sold out crowd with the main actor Tushar Kapoor and sister/producer Ekta Kapoor in attendance.

Film actor Rahul Bose, who’s star status in India is equivalent to about several A Listers in Hollywood came for the premiere of his amazing new film “Japanese Wife” , an emotional film about an Indian man married to a Japanese lady but they never meet during the marriage. I’ve known Bose for years and he has always remained as humble and unassuming since the day I first met him.

Ravi Yande with international star Rahul Bose

“If you do the right kind of cinema, you will get the right kind of audiences,” stated Bose who has been a big advocate of the festival for the past several years.

“I am a big fan of this festival because its off the mainstream radar,” states the award-winning actor with a fan base all over the world. (side bar: during our interview American girls were screaming the actor’s name as he was being interviewed).

Bose has been an intricate part of both Bollywood and independent cinema for years. The much in demand actor has risen from stage to the big screen by carefully selecting roles that have suited him and his talents. His films “English August“, “Everybody Says I’m Fine” and “Before The Rains” (which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2008) have all been box office successes.

In between films, running marathons and representing India in rugby Bose also runs a foundation to help fight against discrimination. Check out his site at www.thefoundation.in

With President Obama recently back from his trip from India, I asked the acclaimed actor what he thought of the trip and its symbolism.

“His (Obama) understanding of India deepened as ours did of him,” commented Bose. The actor also said it was truly a wonderful symbolic gesture for the President to stay in the same Mumbai hotel that was attacked by terrorists two years ago.

Festival special guest actor Sendil Ramamurthy, the superstar from the television series “Heros” and popular film actor, says Obama’s visit was a step in the right direction for both the US and India.

“Getting a permanent placement on the UN Security Council is a great thing for India,” said the actor. Ramamurthy’s was part of the lead in the opening night film “Shor”. Great film by the way folks.

The film festival also brought out well known television stars like “Top Chef” host, model and business woman the gorgeous Padma Laxmi. And folks let me tell you, she is STUNNING and shared with the RR her views on Obama’s recent trip to India. Laxmi lives in NY but travels to India frequently for work.

“I think Obama’s trip was very successful in so many ways,” stated the beauty. ” The UN Security Council is something that India has wanted for a while so the trip was indeed a success,” added the model. Check out Laxmi’s latest updates on www.padmalaxmi.com.

The opening night also included the screening of the multi-talented Indian director Mani Ratnam’s film “Raavan” which sold out days before the opening night.

Ratnam whose Bollywood films have made millions, is known for having the “midas” touch when it comes to making movies but says he still gets apprehensive after each film.

“People think that once you have a hit movie, its smooth sailing from in on out. But it’s anything but!” comments the director exclusively to The Ravi Report.

NY based gorgeous actress Pooja Kumar gets prettier and prettier every time I see her.

“Pooja,Pooja we love you!” shouted a group of male fans as she entered the SVA Theater. The sexy and stylish actress spoke about how Indian films are no longer just the “it” factor.

“We are here to stay. It’s no longer a curiosity. It’s a full fledge speed ahead,” confidently stated the Indian actress.

“Our (Indian)cinema is popular across the world now and people want to be part of it so let’s welcome them in!” smiled the television and film actress. For more on Kumar check out her amazing website www.poojakumar.com

Your heart will definitely skip a beat when you meet Bollywood actress Nandana Sen. Mine sure did. The stunning & talented actress whose film “Autograph” was being screened during the festival, spoke about how the event has become a strong platform for the audiences outside of India.

“I really like this festival because it gives a chance for people to see Indian independent cinema in a way that they would not have access to.” states the actress. Sen says that the festival supports new filmmakers and give them the much needed platform to showcase their work.

Sir. Salman Rashdie has been a long fan of the festival and was one of its biggest supporters from the beginning. He spoke about the longevity of the film festival.

“It was a very small beginning ten years ago and now it’s turned into a large event. You get high quality of films now and the audiences are certainly appreciating it,” stated the world-famous author to The RR.

Rushdie also spoke about the importance of the festival.

“It’s a platform for the non-commercial cinema from India and it’s a platform for Indian people in this country,” stated the award-winning author.

When you see sexy. You know it. Plain and simple. That’s what hot actress Sarita Choudhury breeds when she walks into a room. Any room.

“I waited two hours to see her tonight” stated a young sharply dressed Indian male who told me he has seen all her movies- twice.

Choudhury was very vocal about Obama’s recent trip to India.

“How do I get to the White House?” stated the beautiful actress whose film “Mississippi Masala” (1991) is still talked about in the media circles today.

“I’m serious. I need to speak to Obama about so many issues here that I am dealing with in terms of the misrepresentation of muslims and south asians and the lack of language to talk about these issues to Americans. I feel that we (south asians) are being misrepresented by lack of information. I want to talk to him about that,” stated the concerned New Yorker.

The actress also says that things have changed for South Asians actors- for the good.

“I think the difference now is that if you don’t want there to be a barrier, there isn’t one but you have to be super courageous, talented and you really have to know how to act.”

The journey continues…