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He may be a mega superstar but A R Rahman doesn't believe in resting on his laurels.

Recently, at the music launch of his next film RAAVAN, A R Rahman stole the audiences pulse with a breathtaking composition which has been penned down by Gulzar.

What is interesting is the fact that Rahman composed this song in the night before the event was due to happen. Rahman was awake all night to give final touches to this song which mesmerized the gathering and impressed everyone around.

Though, this particular song is not part of RAAVAN'S music album as yet, but the makers are keen to add this composition to the album at a later stage.

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Earlier (in)famous for his unprofessional ways, Govinda has turned professional with a vengeance. Case in point: Mani Ratnam's 'Raavan'.

In the freezing cold of Ooty, Govinda enacting Hanuman jumped from branch to branch and tree to tree in pursuit of Raavan. The shoots for 'Raavan,' commencing at 8 p.m and extending upto 6 a.m the next day were quite taxing… but the star was there in flesh and blood… well on time!

Says an insider, "The stunts were very difficult and Mani Sir had organised for a body double. But Govinda performed most of the stunts, about 12 to 15 of them himself! A body double was used in only two shots, as Govinda was adamant that he would do the risky stunts himself. Everyone on the sets was overwhelmed by his professionalism and clapped every time he gave a shot." Virar wonder turns wowing Govinda…

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He's being sought after by the best. Ranbir Kapoor has cause to beam brightly. After three flicks canned with Bachchan Jr., Mani Ratnam has chosen to handpick Ranbir Kapoor for his forthcoming project.

'Raavan', in the post production stages, is being readied for a June 18 release and thereafter Ratnam will rope in RK to enact the role of an NRI who lives in London for his future flick.

Rensil D'Silva, who has penned 'Raavan', will also be crafting the script for the NRI flick. Reportedly, the South director had zeroed in on Kapoor as the apt choice for his venture, soon after he glimpsed his talent in 'Saawariya'.

Says a close source, "Ranbir is presently busy with the promotion of 'Raajneeti' and once it's over the meeting with Mani Sir is likely to take place." Kudos, Kapoor.

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The wait seems to be over now; we are talking about Mani Rathnam's Raavana/ Raavan. There is no need of any introduction when it come to Mani Rathnam, because his name does the magic at the box office. The veteran director is currently busy with his big budget bilingual tentatively titled Ravaana in Tamil and Raavan in Hindi. Earlier, there were reports that a 90 seconds teaser of the Hindi version would be launched soon. Now the latest we hear is that the film will grace theatres in May; the director plans to release the film simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil. Sources add that the ace director is in a dilemma regarding the title for the Tamil version; Ashokavanam and Raavana are under consideration. Raavana, said to be the modern adaptation of the epic Ramayana, revolves around Raavana, the ruler of Lanka, who kidnapped Sita. The story culminates with Sita taking the side of Raavana instead of Rama, who suspects her chastity after having spent so much time in Raavana's custody. Vikram plays the villain. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are the lead pair in Hindi, while Vikram will play the lead opposite Aishwarya in Tamil. Music is by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman. Raavana is produced by Mani Rathnam's sister Sharda under Rathnam's banner Madras Talkies.

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