<p>Himesh Reshammiya is not only co-producing "Khiladi 786", but even has a role in the movie.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"My role is a surprise. This is the first time I am playing the role of a Gujarati boy, Mansukh Desai. And the story is mine. The music is mine. This is my first joint venture with Akshay (Kumar)," said Himesh.<br /><br />Directed by Ashish R.Mohan, the action-comedy features Akshay opposite Asin Thottumkal.<br /><br />"I have been composing music for Akshay's films since a long time. I feel this is a 'Khiladi' film and I think he is the real hero in this film, while the rest are extras," Himesh added.<br /><br />India has limited space for short films: KJo <br /><br />Filmmaker Karan Johar acknowledges the popularity of shorts films across the globe, and understands that there is currently only limited space for the format in Indian cinema. <br /><br />"Short films are made world over and celebrated world over. India has a very limited space for short films. But I am glad it is being propagated. Sometimes even a 15 to 20 minute film can leave a lasting impact," Karan said here.<br /><br />After 18 years in the business of cinema, the 40-year-old has ventured into a short film for the first time. He did it for Chivas Studio and roped in Shakun Batra to direct the project, titled "Strangers In The Night".<br /><br />The format of short films is as effective as a feature film, says Karan.<br /><br />"The film is equally glamorous. This is the first time we have produced and directed a short film. I thought Shakun Batra would be the right choice. He is very crisp in his narrative and very stylish in his approach to cinema. He was a perfect choice," said Karan.<br /><br />Batra earlier directed Karan's production "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu".<br /><br />Grab 'Rise of the Zombie' merchandise <br /><br />Robust plans have been put in place to create a variety of merchandise for the promotion of zombie film "Rise of the Zombie". T-shirts, mousepads and mugs are among the products available to viewers through the online medium.<br /><br />The merchandise, available on www.splashmytee.com, also includes iPad covers. The products will be available ahead of the film's release in February 2013.<br />Splashmytee.com has also partnered with www.tradus.com and the movie's merchandise <br />is available there too. <br /><br />The movie, co-produced by BSI Entertainment and Kenny Media, is currently in post-production stage. Luke Kenny and co-director Devaki Singh are looking at completing the film in good time.</p>
<p>Himesh Reshammiya is not only co-producing "Khiladi 786", but even has a role in the movie.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"My role is a surprise. This is the first time I am playing the role of a Gujarati boy, Mansukh Desai. And the story is mine. The music is mine. This is my first joint venture with Akshay (Kumar)," said Himesh.<br /><br />Directed by Ashish R.Mohan, the action-comedy features Akshay opposite Asin Thottumkal.<br /><br />"I have been composing music for Akshay's films since a long time. I feel this is a 'Khiladi' film and I think he is the real hero in this film, while the rest are extras," Himesh added.<br /><br />India has limited space for short films: KJo <br /><br />Filmmaker Karan Johar acknowledges the popularity of shorts films across the globe, and understands that there is currently only limited space for the format in Indian cinema. <br /><br />"Short films are made world over and celebrated world over. India has a very limited space for short films. But I am glad it is being propagated. Sometimes even a 15 to 20 minute film can leave a lasting impact," Karan said here.<br /><br />After 18 years in the business of cinema, the 40-year-old has ventured into a short film for the first time. He did it for Chivas Studio and roped in Shakun Batra to direct the project, titled "Strangers In The Night".<br /><br />The format of short films is as effective as a feature film, says Karan.<br /><br />"The film is equally glamorous. This is the first time we have produced and directed a short film. I thought Shakun Batra would be the right choice. He is very crisp in his narrative and very stylish in his approach to cinema. He was a perfect choice," said Karan.<br /><br />Batra earlier directed Karan's production "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu".<br /><br />Grab 'Rise of the Zombie' merchandise <br /><br />Robust plans have been put in place to create a variety of merchandise for the promotion of zombie film "Rise of the Zombie". T-shirts, mousepads and mugs are among the products available to viewers through the online medium.<br /><br />The merchandise, available on www.splashmytee.com, also includes iPad covers. The products will be available ahead of the film's release in February 2013.<br />Splashmytee.com has also partnered with www.tradus.com and the movie's merchandise <br />is available there too. <br /><br />The movie, co-produced by BSI Entertainment and Kenny Media, is currently in post-production stage. Luke Kenny and co-director Devaki Singh are looking at completing the film in good time.</p>