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Heyyyllooooo peeps,

With an Innocent smoothie in my hand, I have decided to keep up with my promise to continue writing. Thank you so much for enjoying my previous blog, I have also decided to share my thoughts on various elements and review films as well cos at least I wont be biased and will be totally honest. (NOT pointing fingers at any one LOL), please please go and watch EASY A. Great casting and what a script. I was thrilled and ecstatic with the screenplay. I have finally locked down on talented people for the making of 7, music promo's and songs. Gathering all the material and ready for the Big Bang soon Inshallah. I hate being so tough on myself at times because I expect the best and feel quite anal when it comes to perfection ha ha . But hey you have to put your best step forward.

 I always enjoyed Vjing. I suppose I always felt I was born to do this. I mean  remember being at school and swtiching onto B4U music in London and thinking to myself, I could do this, Little they knew that this boy from East London will actually manage that, it was a dream come true and being the face of the channel for 2 years. Now I really enjoy being on ZING, we have the highest TRP show Brits Bollywood, a wonderful team behind it and its based in London, Love it. I have to thank every one who enjoys my shows and showers so much love. I hear from so many people and it makes my heart smile that you guys love it so much.

I love going to the gym and working out, its like an awakening, this buzz just fulfils and fires you up for more. Having my cinema in the same building does motivate though. :) That is the only ME time I have, rest is all work work work work work work and did I mention work.

I am also inspired by people and their thought process. I observe a lot and I remember few years back used to be really hyper but now with more responsibilities and concrete mission statement in life, one becomes more focused. Always believe in yourself and be a go getter. (you can do it  - ben stiller)

I have to say I loved the Hangover and the same director has come out with due date. I cant wait to see this film. Perfect Diwali gift to all :)

Anyway wish everyone a great Diwali and a fantastic new year, the ones who do not celebrate, I wish you a fantastic happy weekend and lots of love xoxo

I shall BLOG regularly :) Promise

Before you read , I would like to apologise for any errors or grammatically write up. I am writing this as a Diary and hence not in any particular order and scribbling all down with whatever comes in my head and in an instant span of moment : ENJOY

Well here we go, I had decided ages ago that I shall blog, then I got very busy with work and I had to stop. Now I did mention to a few close people this is what I really want to do, they were like don't do it, cause you wont be able to keep up with the habit. Now I am very determined to do this. I Love challenges.

I have to say my dear friend Divya in Mumbai has always pushed me to Blog but I have been slacking. I hope she will be proud of me and she does have the best blog ever.

Actually having four jobs (Film Director, TV VJ, Teacher, Actor/model) is really hard and on top of that being a public commodity could be the best or worse scenario, depends on the situation for example, like last night I went to the local Tesco and as always it was our Desi crowd working there, now picture this ..I was wearing a long big coat and Chav's will be proud of my outfit with a hoodie and sportswear :). ( Fine that's how I look when I go to workout and could not be bothered to change up)

Well suddenly I saw these two staff members walking pass me and then saying stuff like oh its him, and then they went pass me again which made me believe that I must know them or something or do I really look that different on screen considering I never wear make up ever, anyway long story cut short, they came up to me , they were huge fans and were super nice , I said I am looking for eye drops and some red bull and they started running around and got me everything and only left my side when I left the place, Bless them , they were super sweet. Those are the moments in life when you realise you must be doing something right :) Oh yes they did take a picture with me ...

A very famous script writer and now director from Bollywood told me once, he said if you want to make it as an actor, you have to be tolerable on screen and he said I was tolerable, I just nodded, P.s he thought I was too young for the character in his film eventually , ha ha , Bottom line is I had his blessing

Anyway I was suppose to talk about my Blog journey where did that come from :) LOL

So first of all congratulations to the 3rd batch at Iconic Bollywood Acting Academy (IBAA), very talented bunch of students and I am super proud of them. Very exciting to see new talent nourish and perform. Thank you so much for the Chocolates and the lovely card on the last session.

I have been looking at their show reels and their performances, Good fun. We are enrolling for the next batch which starts in the next ten days. So all you talented individuals whether you want to become an actor or presenter, have a general interest in films etc or in a professional job and would like to develop your interpersonal skills and confidence. This course is for you

http://www.iconicproductionsuk.com/bollywood/home.htm

It's 5pm and I am having a smoothie with some salad, I am a bit pissed off with the HSBC Branch in Green Street :) I went to deposit some cheques and they were to closing at 4.30pm and I got there at 4.28pm but they won't allow me in as they were still serving few customers, Like most people who can read and write like Zoolander , All I wanted to do was to deposit cheques via the machine inside, would have taken less than a minute. Lets just say it was a lovely monologue by me to the Branch manager and lovely Scott who tried to stop me. I promise you he shall never do this again. P.s I was super nice and in a true Gandhi style, It was peaceful, not after I gave a big lecture on my human rights and how I was a Business customer ;)

Bottom line is I didn't end up using the machine, hence it was more like a mock scene from falling down (movie buff's will relate to this)

I was at Diwali on the Square on Sunday, Good fun but extremely tiring. Met some lovely fans and also spent time with my brothers and the wonderful IBAA team and staff. We all went to see SAW3D after and it was my first SAW film and I was laughing at how bad it was but it's the number one movie this week at the US charts,

Another film I came across last night was HOUSEFULL at my parents place and I thought it was pants, Are you serious I mean I watched the last Climax Scene and the laughing gas scene was hilariously Bad , I was cringing and probably so was Ben Stiller who inspires every Sajid Khan film. Sajid is funny though and made a statement last week that Bollywood has no scriptwriters and hence he copies films. Bottom line is his films make money cos he works with the stars and that's a fact. So keep going Sajid

I have been working day and night on 7 - welcome to London, everyone keeps asking me when do you release, My answer is very simple, All in good time cos people don't realise how much work goes into it and especially I am a perfectionist and I am answerable to loads of people and the fans so will come out with the best result. Talks are going strong with some really big distributors so good news soon, touch wood. I am super proud of the way 7 has shaped up. It clocks at 106 minutes and my first cut was 135 minutes.

Big thank you and much love to all the cast and crew.

Met Sonu Nigam this week and he will be featured on Brits Bollywood on SKY 789 ZING on Sundays 11.30am , WED 6.30pm and Fri 3.30pm

Spoke to our head of Zing and she is super proud of our TRP. These are the highest ever, so thank you to all the fans and the lovely people who enjoy watching our show. we LOVE you

I locked myself yesterday and wrote the promos for 7 and the music videos. We are preparing all the stuff before the big Bang. I cant wait to conceive and get them ready.

Guys I am about to enter a work meeting but I shall write soon and at every given opportunity.

I have no idea what I have written but I promise you, it will always be from my heart and with purity.

love

Asad

x0x0

PS Confession: I actually enjoy Gossip Girl, and the new show The event on channel 4.

PRESS RELEASE

Iconic Bollywood Acting Academy to rival Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares Acting School

In May 2010 a new Bollywood Acting Academy is launching in London offering intense fast track courses to would be Actors/Actresses & VJ’s on their quest to seek fame and fortune within Bollywood.

Iconic Bollywood Acting Academy is the brain child of former B4U VJ Asad Shan. Asad, who has recently directed his first Feature Production titled, #7- Welcome to London was inspired when he came across all the raw talent when auditioning for his cast. “We have many talented individuals within the UK with the passion and drive to succeed within Bollywood. Iconic Bollywood Acting Academy will not only give these budding stars valuable skills but will catapult them into the arena by offering personal introductions. I am really excited about this project.” - Asad

Asad Shan who trained at Lee Strasberg Film Academy was based in Mumbai for 3 years before returning to London with the desire to transfer his theoretical knowledge and practical experience to people who are hungry to succeed within this industry. Iconic Productions UK Ltd is the sister company to IBAA and being a Production House, will hand pick the best talent for future projects. “This is the most unique thing about Iconic, it is not JUST an acting school. Our sister company Iconic Productions UK Ltd has big visions for the Global Entertainment Industry. Being within the Iconic family will most definitely benefit our students in having the upper hand in getting ahead withiin their chosen profession”

IBAA will offer a monthly Weekend Acting Course, an Intense Flexi Evening Acting course and an Evening VJ course. Based in a Central London, IBAA is ideally located to be conveniently accessible for students from all parts of London and all walks of life.

The curriculum consists of techniques that Asad learnt in Mumbai from acting Guru Kishore Namit, who has taught actors from likes of Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Khanna, Priyanka Chopra and Hritihk Roshan. Asad combines key techniques of Method Acting creating a unique learning experience for students.

Courses start from just £250 and require students to be self disciplined and come coupled with determination and motivation in order to structure themselves to additional self study with support available whenever required. Due to demand, the courses will be delivered on a monthly basis.

The Academy is demonstrating a promising start with interest gained and deposits paid by many students who are raring to get started. “We have managed to gain plenty of momentum without advertising. The academy commences right after Iconic Productions UK Ltd attend the Cannes Film Festival May this year. We have been amongst the selected Feature Productions who will be showcasing the trailer for our forthcoming film #7-Welcome To London.”

On completing the course, students will have produced a 3 minute showreel demonstrating their newly acquired acting skills. In addition to this, they will receive a professional headshot, personal styling & make up tips from a top industry professional and a consultation with a personal coach to help formulate a plan with goals & introductions.

When asked whether IBAA is going to rival Anupum Kher’s acting school, Asad replied “the school has enjoyed great success since its launch, however, our market research has revealed that there is a requirement for an institution which offers intense fast track Acting/VJ courses, with affordable costs.” IBAA is the first to launch a specialist VJ course for the Bollywood market in the UK. “We aim to deliver an intense weekly evening course for those with other commitments who are keen to understand what it takes to make it successful within this industry.”

The classes will be delivered by Asad Shan and a whole host of Industry Professionals including Directors, Producers, Casting Agents & Special Guest Speakers. By having a diverse range of teachers, IBAA hopes that it will give students a holistic view of the industry and practical tips to gain that edge in this extremely competitive market.

Places are limited, so interested individuals are requested to enrol early to avoid disappointment.

For further details -

Contact:

Asad Shan

Founder

ICONIC PRODUCTIONS UK Ltd

asad@iconicproductionsuk.com

www.iconicproductionsuk.com

IBAA is here :)

Hellllooooooo all my lovely peeps,

How's it going? All well I hope .... It's been quite hectic me for lately, Managing ten people on my post production, plus business side of things and now the annual accounts. Jesus ... I have been such a Daddy's Boy when it came to accounts and stuff , hence all new for me.

I was just wondering why pay tax, I mean country is in shambles, Hospitals are flooded with people and we are wasting money everywhere but in the right places. My dream is to stand as an MP in my local East London, may be in ten years times, well at least I can claim expenses ..wink wink ...

anyway Great news folks, Iconic Bollywood acting Academy is here , Based in EC1, ten minutes walk from covent garden, I could not have found a better place to teach and my own office.

An Oscar winning editor saw my film recently and loved it. He has kindly come on board to help me with the final cut and apply his expertise on 7 , Blinding news guy's.

My music composer is off to India to record some background music for our project , so good luck B, you better rock or else

my close buddy Tanuj got promoted so well done ...

Thank you very much for my hard working Iconic team , it wont be the same without you guys,

Thank you to our new appointed accountant , you rock ..keep it up

anyway, apart from all that , how's it going in the world,

guess what guy's I finally watched MY NAME IS SHAN ... ops I meant KHAN and I loved the message the film portrayed, Karan Johar, I am super proud of you and SRK , what can I say.... I'm speechless... my only problem with the film was its length but that wasn't a biggie I suppose

Remake of 21 called teen patti opened at 15% , and even KCK didn't have a great opening at 40%. So Basically outcome is good movies work and crap films flop...

Anyway that was my box office summary ,

I am really excited about IBAA , exciting syllabus ... and wish I did this course when I started,

anyway cant wait till the summer when we release #7 welcome to London ...

anyway stay well all my lovely peeps ... and lots of love to all

xxxxxxxxx

Birthday aapppy appy appy ap

Hey Guys ,

okkkk going to keep this very very brief as Im rushing off to a work meeting,

so here I go

thank you very very very vvvvv much for all your lovely messages on my Birthday yesterday , it meant the world to me and you made my birthday so special>

I was glad to be with my parents as I have been away working for the past 3 years, it was relaxing and lovely

Gosh I'm enjoying this process of blogging

see before I blabber further , I'm off and will write soon

lots of love

A s A d xxx

WELCOME TO 2010

hello you!! and I mean every single one of you , good thing is you guys know how I talk.

well hope all of you are well and life is khusty, I'm not sure about that word though, I presume its the copyright of Del BOY , anywayyyyyyyyyyyyyy OK I know I have stated this a million times but finally I have decided to write 3-4 blogs a week , yes yes ... I know what you guys are thinking , we have heard this before but this time its for real, I'll practically kick my ass or get my dad to do it but I certainly will.

Also will speak about #7 - welcome to LONDON and its progress,

after five mad months, I have locked the final cut and the sound design and background music is being processed as we speak, awwww my labour of love. It's probably been the most satisfying experience of my life and hopefully the most rewarding. All I can say is watch the film and then you can prove me right.

p.s as I'm typing away , I'm thinking what am I saying , shall I just write and share my thoughts , or shall I be thinking as in what to say and not to say, but hey what the heck, apnooo se kaya chupaana ...

Guys, try to read a book called DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF and its all small stuff,

a best friend of mine gave it to me 3 years ago and I finally finished OK, nooooo I CAN read but every page is a new chapter and new learning and then you have to apply it in your life. hence took me ages.

I hope you have enjoyed the unofficial promo of #7 - WTL , I shall start cutting the OFFICIAL ONES soon, ALSO I have the soundtrack of the film in my car and cant wait till you lot have all the songs. I heard over 100 songs and selected 7 best songs ... yes you read it RIGHT .. seven ... haha what a coincidence ...

Guys great news ... apart from writing two more stories to be developed in screenplays , I have finally got down to the planning of ICONIC BOLLYWOOD ACTING ACADEMY IBAA , watch out for this , planning a few acting in film courses and also a veejaying course , this will kick start very very soon , so all you guys who have been sending me messages, the wait will be over soon

anyway its my Birthday on 7th Feb , I'm being bombarded with messages as what my plan is .. from social friends to my closest loved ones,

well I don't actually celebrate Birthdays cos I normally forget everyone Else's, haha BUT with the help of facebook now, that has become impossible though, anyway my plan is to spend it with the most amazing person in the world who brought me in this world and that's my MOTHER, so planning my Sunday around her and what she wants to do, she does want me to cut a cake though , helllloooo I said to her <>>> you will always be my ....... now that's my nickname so I'm not telling you guys ,

anyway lots of love and best wishes to all for today , and shall write another blog on Friday,

over n out

Asad ;)

xxxx

Merry Xmas and a happy New Year

Dear all loved ones,

Hope all is well with all, I have been super busy and hectic so this is the shortest blog ever by me ,

just wanna wish all a merry Xmas and a great new year, 2010

p.s if i manage to finish my desired work before 28th Dec, i shall write again,

love you lots

Asad xx