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Bollywood Release: Ishaqzaade

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST
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Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra exude raw chemistry on screen in Ishaqzaade. The film has a distinct rustic flavour to it. Here're the stills. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra exude raw chemistry on screen in Ishaqzaade. The film has a distinct rustic flavour to it. Here're the stills.

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Presenting Arjun, Parineeti as Ishaqzaade... expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Presenting Arjun, Parineeti as Ishaqzaade...

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Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra share a fiery chemistry on screen. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra share a fiery chemistry on screen.

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Looks like Arjun Kapoor has got into the skin of his character. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Looks like Arjun Kapoor has got into the skin of his character.

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Parineeti Chopra had debuted with Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Parineeti Chopra had debuted with Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl.

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Ishaqzaade is directed by Habib Faisal. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ishaqzaade is directed by Habib Faisal.

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Arjun Kapoor is making heads turn with his first item number Chokra Jawaan Re. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun Kapoor is making heads turn with his first item number Chokra Jawaan Re.

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During the shoots of one of the songs titled Chokra, the temperature in Barabanki, UP dipped drastically. Arjun was to wear a wet vest and Gauahar a tiny blouse. Everybody was worried as to whether they would be able to manage. But ultimately the two of them completed the shoot on time and received a standing ovation from the unit. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

During the shoots of one of the songs titled Chokra, the temperature in Barabanki, UP dipped drastically. Arjun was to wear a wet vest and Gauahar a tiny blouse. Everybody was worried as to whether they would be able to manage. But ultimately the two of them completed the shoot on time and received a standing ovation from the unit.

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Ishaqzaade was not the original choice for the movie title, as the makers had almost settled on Tewar, which means attitude in Hindi. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Ishaqzaade was not the original choice for the movie title, as the makers had almost settled on Tewar, which means attitude in Hindi.

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Arjun, Parineeti in a still from the film Ishaqzaade. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun, Parineeti in a still from the film Ishaqzaade.

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Arjun Kapoor's debut Ishaqzaade looks promising. What say? expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun Kapoor's debut Ishaqzaade looks promising. What say?

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A still from the film Ishaqzaade. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A still from the film Ishaqzaade.

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Ishaqzaade narrates the story of two people, "born to hate, but destined to love", and follows how their "turbulent journey unfolds in the often unrealistic and daunting political confines of rural India". expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Ishaqzaade narrates the story of two people, "born to hate, but destined to love", and follows how their "turbulent journey unfolds in the often unrealistic and daunting political confines of rural India".

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Parineeti Chopra in the still from Ishaqzaade. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Parineeti Chopra in the still from Ishaqzaade.

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There's something about Parineeti Chopra that sets her apart from regular newcomers. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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There's something about Parineeti Chopra that sets her apart from regular newcomers.

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Arjun Kapoor in an action scene. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun Kapoor in an action scene.

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The release date of Ishaqzaade, starring Parineeti Chopra and newcomer Arjun Kapoor, has been advanced from May 18 to May 11. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

The release date of Ishaqzaade, starring Parineeti Chopra and newcomer Arjun Kapoor, has been advanced from May 18 to May 11.

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Ishaqzaade marks the debut of filmmaker Boney Kapoor's son Arjun opposite actor Priyanka Chopra's cousin Parineeti. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ishaqzaade marks the debut of filmmaker Boney Kapoor's son Arjun opposite actor Priyanka Chopra's cousin Parineeti.

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Ishaqzaade narrates the story of two people, "born to hate, but destined to love," and follows how their "turbulent journey unfolds in the often unrealistic and daunting political confines of rural India", a statement from YRF revealed. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Ishaqzaade narrates the story of two people, "born to hate, but destined to love," and follows how their "turbulent journey unfolds in the often unrealistic and daunting political confines of rural India", a statement from YRF revealed.

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Ishaqzaade is written and directed by Habib Faisal of Do Dooni Chaar fame. He has also written Band Baaja Baaraat. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ishaqzaade is written and directed by Habib Faisal of Do Dooni Chaar fame. He has also written Band Baaja Baaraat.

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Amit Trivedi will compose the music for Ishaqzaade, while Rekha and Chinni Prakash will choreograph it. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amit Trivedi will compose the music for Ishaqzaade, while Rekha and Chinni Prakash will choreograph it.

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Since it's Arjun Kapoor's debut vehicle, YRF is trying to keep the actor under wraps. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Since it's Arjun Kapoor's debut vehicle, YRF is trying to keep the actor under wraps.

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Ishaqzaade is slated to release on 18th May, 2012. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ishaqzaade is slated to release on 18th May, 2012.

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Ishaqzaade is produced by Aditya Chopra. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ishaqzaade is produced by Aditya Chopra.

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Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor are also promoting their first cousins Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor respectively. Priyanka's chat status had read: "Go Pari and Arjun!" while Sonam had tweeted: "My brother Arjun's trailer of Ishaqzaade comes out in a few minutes. It's gonna be brilliant. Congrats Parineeti and Arjun." expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor are also promoting their first cousins Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor respectively. Priyanka's chat status had read: "Go Pari and Arjun!" while Sonam had tweeted: "My brother Arjun's trailer of Ishaqzaade comes out in a few minutes. It's gonna be brilliant. Congrats Parineeti and Arjun."

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Arjun and Parineeti in a still from Ishaqzaade. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun and Parineeti in a still from Ishaqzaade.

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Parineeti in action mode. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Parineeti in action mode.

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Arjun reveals that he never wanted to debut with a typical chocolate boy role. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun reveals that he never wanted to debut with a typical chocolate boy role.

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Arjun and Parineeti ride a bike. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun and Parineeti ride a bike.

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Arjun-Parineeti in a still from Ishaqzaade. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Arjun-Parineeti in a still from Ishaqzaade.

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Parineeti and Arjun play Ishaqzaade. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Parineeti and Arjun play Ishaqzaade.

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Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in a still from Ishaqzaade. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in a still from Ishaqzaade.

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Arjun Kapoor once weighed 140 kgs and had to lose 68 kilos to make it as an actor. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Arjun Kapoor once weighed 140 kgs and had to lose 68 kilos to make it as an actor.

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Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun, who is also Sonam Kapoor’s cousin, bagged his first movie Ishaqzaade through the social networking site Facebook. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun, who is also Sonam Kapoor’s cousin, bagged his first movie Ishaqzaade through the social networking site Facebook.

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Arjun-Parineeti's Ishaqzaade hits theatres today. Will Arjun impress with his acting prowess? expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 01:25 pm IST

Arjun-Parineeti's Ishaqzaade hits theatres today. Will Arjun impress with his acting prowess?

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