If Shah Rukh Khan starrer Billu had its premier in London, Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor starrer Delhi 6 had its red carpet opening in New York.
Abhishek’s journey in Delhi 6 begins from New York, so it was totally apt to have its first screening in the city. And the film's stars, Abhishek and Sonam were also present for its big premiere at the Big Apple on Sunday evening.
“The movie starts in New York. My character is from New York and somebody to start the film here and have the first public screening over here so I think it is wonderful circle,” says Abhishek.
“I am thrilled that the movie has its first show in New York. I am in love with this city,” says Sonam.
Abhishek plays Rohan, an NRI who comes to India to escort his grandmother to her original home in Old Delhi, also known as Delhi 6.
But this trip turns out to be a soul searching trip for Rohan. Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra uses this locality to portray the tensions prevailing in modern Indian society.
“Delhi 6 is a microcosm of India,” says Rakeysh.
Filmmaker Mira Nair was among the local New York celebrities who showed up for the premiere. Also present was Abhay Deol. But, a prominent absence was that of music director A R Rahman, who will be seen at the Oscars later this month.

RGP-Sa Re Ga Ma has clinched a deal with Sanjay Leela Bhansali to co-produce the Rs.350 million "Chenab Gandhi", which will have Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.
"It was always a dream to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. And to get Bhansali on board is like the ultimate for me as a producer," Madhu Mantena, head of the film division of RGP-Sa Re Ga Ma, told IANS.
"And this film gives me not just the chance to work with one of the finest filmmakers, but also with the mighty Mr. Amitabh Bachchan," said Mantena who co-produced Aamir Khan starrer "Ghajini".
The film also stars Vidya Balan and Hurman S. Baweja and will be directed by Vibhu Puri.
"Bhansali has done period films 'Devdas' and 'Black'. Both had a lot of period detailing that went a long way into making the goings-on look convincing. We hope to recreate an era in 'Chenab Gandhi' with the same degree of conviction," said Mantena.
This would be the first of RPG-Sa Re Ga Ma's projects to roll off and would be followed by Abbas Tyrewala's "1-800-Love".

 

Unidentified men threw a burning bottle of kerosene inside the bungalow of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan early Friday, the police said. No damage has been reported.
According to an officer of Bandra Police station, two men came to Shah Rukh's bungalow, called Mannat, at Bandra Bandstand, around 2.30 a.m. Friday.
They lit a bottle full of kerosene and flung it over the gates before fleeing the scene. The security guards were caught unawares, the police said.
"The motive behind the attack is not clear. We have registered a case and are trying to trace the culprits," the officer said.
There was no damage to the property as the flaming missile landed in the garden. It is not known whether Shah Rukh and his family members were present inside the bungalow at the time of the incident, he said.
Shah Rukh is once again in the headlines with the release of his next movie, "Billu" which hit cinemas all over the country Friday.