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Mission Istanbul
Director: Vivek Sharma
Cast: Vivek Oberoi, Zayed Khan, Suniel Shetty and Tusshar Kapoor
What's it about: Vikas Sagar (Zayed Khan), an ambitious and popular journalist, who would go to any limits for a scoop, is asked by Owais Husain (Suniel Shetty), a senior producer at the controversial Istanbul-based news channel Al Johara, to fly to Istanbul for a three- month long orientation programme. Their offer couldn't have come at a better time for Vikas, who's undergoing a painful divorce with wife Anjali.
As part of his orientation, Vikas gets hands-on experience in Al Johara's newsroom. He finds himself creating news as he steals the secrets locked away in Al Johara's 13th floor. He is a man on the run, who is wanted by Turkish cops, terrorists, and the CIA. He joins a bloody mission against international terrorism.
Aashayein
Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
Cast: John Abraham, Sonal Sehgal
What's it about: John plays a habitual gambler in the film. As he wants to overcome the vice, a friend suggests that he go to the Velankani Church in Pondicherry for a rehabilitation course. The story charts John's transformation as he encounters different people at the rehab centre
Ghajini
Director: A R Murugadoss
Cast: Aamir Khan, Asin and Jiah Khan.
What's it about: A business man (Aamir Khan) and his model-cum-activist girlfriend (Asin) who believe in doing whatever they can to support the marginalised. Asin exposes a flesh-trade racket and earns the wrath of a dreaded gang. Asin is gunned down and Sanjay suffers a short-term memory loss. Later, he goes behind the killers, takes pictures, tattoos their names, addresses, phone numbers on his own body to remember them. A Hindi remake of A R Murugadoss's Tamil film Ghajini, this action-thriller releases in second half of 2008. Aamir Khan will shave his head and has undergone extensive weight training perfect his shirtless-look for the film
The Last Lear
Director: Rituparno Ghosh
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal, Preity Zinta, Shefali Shah
What's it about: A 65-year-old reclusive Shakespearean stage actor, Harry's (Amitabh) life changes when he meets new-age film director Siddharth (Arjun). Friendship blossoms between the two eccentric yet creative minds. Harry, who is a complete outsider to the world of commercial cinema, soon grabs a magnificent role in Siddharth's next film. While filming he befriends his co-actor Shabnam (Preity), who is coping with her messy personal life. He teaches her more than merely the nuances of acting. As the film rolls, Harry gets into the skin of his character - the Joker. So much so that he starts playing the part of the Joker, off the sets and eventually, loses his memory.
Yuvraaj
Director: Subhash Ghai
Cast: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Boman Irani and Katrina Kaif
What's it about: Here's another musical extravaganza from Subhash Ghai's stable. The story is about three billionaire brothers who embark on a quest for happiness. Salman Khan in his characteristic manner woos Katrina Kaif, who plays an ace musician. The film is set to release during Diwali.
