Shahrukh Khan In Krrish 2 - Breaking News

The stars just keep coming for Rakesh Roshan’s Krrish 2! After roping in Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra, the movie director has now managed to convince none other than Shahrukh Khan to play the role of a villain in the highly anticipated sequel.
According to Mid Day, Rakesh Roshan, who has worked with King Khan in movies like King Uncle and Koyla, wants to recreate his son’s and SRK’s chemistry from movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and is hoping that the star will soon finalize the plans to join the Krrish cast.
Apart from Priyanka and Hrithik, Rekha will portray Krishna’s grandmother Sonia Mehra and Riya Sen will play the villain’s girlfriend, and it looks like the villain could be Shahrukh! According to the buzz out of B-town, PC will once again play a journalist named Priya. Rumors had it that Deepika Padukone would replace Priyanka in the role of Priya but the actress will come back to the set of Krrish once again.
Krrish was a follow-up to the 2003 movie Koi… Mil Gaya. It told the story of Krishna, a boy with superpowers that he had inherited from his dad. He falls in love with Priya and follows her to Singapore where he tries to keep his identity unknown. The superhero soon goes on a mission to save the world from the wicked Dr. Siddhant who has invented a machine that can see into the future.
After the success of Krrish in 2006, director Rakesh Roshan promised fans that a sequel would come out after he was done shooting Kites with Hrithik. Krrish 2 will reportedly tell the story of Krrish saving the Seven Wonders of the World, but the sequel was put on hold for a long time. Source
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Madhuri Dixit To Play Sonam Kapoor’s Mom ?

If what we hear is true, Madhuri Dixit may soon playing the role of Sonam Kapoor’s mother in Anil Kapoor’s remake of the Hollywood film, Freaky Friday.
The role was previously offered to Shabhana Azmi, Rekha and Kirron Kher who had to turn it down due to date clashes. Since Anil has said that he would like to work with his former leading lady again, he felt that Madhuri suited the role perfectly. Although she likes the script, we are still waiting for confirmation on her part in the film which revolves around a mother and daughter who magically swap roles for a day.
Could this be Madhuri’s comeback from her previous comeback, Aaja Nachle?
Her secretary and previous manager, Rakesh Nath has said, “She has got four-five very good offers. She will definitely do another film soon, but this time we have to be very careful. I’ve worked with other actresses, but Madhuriji is Madhuriji.” However, we do know she is meeting him since she tweeted, “Meeting with Anil Kapoor today. Lets see what happens….”
When asked about his upcoming venture, Anil said, “It’s too early to comment on any of my new projects, but I would love to work with Madhuri in any capacity at any stage.” Source
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Ajay Devgn Is Rated As The Best Box Office Actor Of 2010

Bollywood has seen many ups and downs throughout this year but managed to give some really big movies with huge earnings. Today, some of the actors, directors and producers will be awarded at the ‘ETC Bollywood Business Awards 2010’ for being most profitable this year.
Surprisingly, Ajay Devgan and Katrina Kaif has managed to get the top slot defeating other A-listers. Ajay had total six releases this year including recently released Toonpur Ka Superhero. Apart from Akrosh and the recent release, Ajay’s other four releases were big hit at the Box Office. His other four films include Rajneeti, Golmaal 3, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
This is for the first time, the evaluation is being done on the basis of return on investment. Considering the economic quotient of the movies, the actors are chosen to be on the top spots. As per the ETC research, the Indian viewers paid a total of Rs.282 crore to watch the films of Ajay.
On the other hand, Katrina Kaif became the most profitable heroine as Indian viewers paid a total of Rs.142 crore to watch her movies Rajneeti and the recently released Tees Maar Khan.
Debutant Abhinav Kashyap became the most profitable director for his blockbuster Dabangg, which became the highest grosser of 2010. Audiences paid a total
of more than Rs.140 crore to watch this movie. The same movie made Arbaaz Khan the most successful producer of the year. Source
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Amitabh, Shahrukh & Hrithik - Once More Come On You People

Exactly! Even we were surprised when we heard the buzz… And it was shared by none other than Amitabh Bachchan himself!
In his blog, Big B revealed that Karan Johar – the man who made B-town’s icons Amitabh, SRK and Hrithik Roshan to share screen space in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ – is thinking to bring a sequel of the family blockbuster.
Amitabh even went on to share the sequel’s storyline, by writing, “It would be a story on the growth of the brothers and the problems that arise because of their independent understanding and working of the business empire of the father, a split within them and so on.”
Karan had met Sr.Bachchan recently and the director told that the idea about the film’s sequel just struck him out of the blue.
Towards the end the veteran star also asked opinion from his fans and readers about the sequel and what they think about the idea. Source
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Shahrukh & Hrithik To Celebrate New Year In Dubai

Shah Rukh Khan will be welcoming 2011 in Dubai and will be joined by his friends including Karan Johar, Hrithik Roshan and his wife, Sussanne and others.
Although Shah Rukh and Gauri’s friend, Arjun Rampal won’t be joining the entourage, Chunky Panday and his family may join the party later.
A source reveals, “The Khans and their friends will ring in the new year at the couple’s palatial home on The Palm in Jumeirah.”
Constructed by Nakheel Properties, The Palm Islands are the world’s largest man-made islands and comprise of the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Deira. Located off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf, each island is created in the shape of a palm tree and is topped with a crescent. Other celebrity residents of the island include Brad Pitt, David Beckham and Michael Owen.
Meanwhile, Goa remains a popular destination for other Bollywood stars. Akshay Kumar and his wife, Twinkle Khanna, Sharman Joshi and Prateik Babbar will be among those who will be there. Source
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Akshay Kumar’s Sparkling Surprise For Twinkle’s Birthday

Goa gaiety coupled with jubilation and revved up the spirits of Twinkle Khanna, as she ushered in her 36th birthday (Dec 29). Akshay Kumar threw a grand beach party for his spouse at their bungalow on Anjuna Beach in Goa.
States a close source, “Akshay makes sure that every b’day of Twinkle is special and plans them down to the minutest detail. Although this year he was very busy with the release of “Tees Maar Khan,’ Akshay ensured that the celebrations were on in full force. He called about 30 of Twinkle’s and his closest pals form across the world. Aarav, Dimple and Rinke too were present in the Goa celebrations.”
Adds the source, “It’s a huge get together after so many years and they plan to stay back and bring in the New Year at Goa itself. Akshay had the entire stretch of his bungalow decorated with lamps, flowers and candles. Among Akshay’s friends who were invited were Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala with his family.”
Years back, Action Kumar had lavished his spouse with a Bentley; in 2009 he gifted her a huge emerald ring studded with diamonds. This year too he’s expected to spring a sparkling surprise. Source
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Why Am I Not Popular Enough ? Asks Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma has said she is glad she is known for her talent but has questioned why she gets less hype than other Bollywood actresses. Speaking to the Mumbai Mirror the actress said she does not know why Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor were more famous than her.
“I don’t know. You tell me. Having given three hits back-to-back in three years I wonder why there is not as much hype about me as them,” she said.
Sharma added that she thinks the other leading ladies are less famous for their films than they are for their off-screen activities.
“I am glad that I am known for my talent and not for my clothes or controversies,” she told the paper.
Sharma made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in 2008 with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, for which she was nominated for a Filmfare award. Source
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Shahid & Priyanka Plan It Out

Bollywood’s celebrated on-again-off-again couple, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, is reportedly back together, and what’s more, they are set to ring in the New Year together at an undisclosed location in Chandigarh.
Shahid, who has been shooting for his father’s film Mausam near Chandigarh, will be taking the weekend off to spend time with Priyanka.
Although Priyanka’s spokesperson vehemently denied this, our source insists that the couple is back together. Says he, “Shahid and Priyanka are back together. The couple recently reunited when Karan Johar SMSed them to be a guest couple on his chat show Koffee With Karan.
That’s when they met and sorted out their misunderstandings and problems. After they went on the show as a couple, they realised that they were in fact victims of misunderstandings created by other people.
Now that they are back together, they have decided that they need to spend more time with each other. Subsequently, Priyanka, who declined all New Year eve live performances, decided that she would join Shahid in Chandigarh.”
The source further said, “They will be staying at a resort but no one knows the exact location. And in a way the two owe it to the host of the chat show who unwitting brought them together by offering them an opportunity to iron out their differences.”
The two actors started dating while shooting for Kaminey. We noted that the spark of the on-screen chemistry had hardly dimmed on the show. Take your show on the road, we say. Source
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Katrina Kaif Refuses To Perform On New Year’s Eve

Katrina Kaif has turned down a 3.5 crore offer to perform her item number, ‘Sheila Ki Jawaani’ from Tees Maar Khan. Instead, the actress will be spending time with her family in the UK.
She reportedly said that she prefers enjoying herself instead of entertaining others on December 31. She says it’s like telling the audience, “I have no life.”
Meanwhile, Malaika Arora Khan will be performing her hit number, ‘Munni Badnaam’ from Dabangg which has caused her to postpone her New Year vacation with her family.
Bollyspice recently reported that Priyanka Chopra also refused to perform at a New Year’s party. Source
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Aishwarya Clearifies The Rumours On Her Whiteface

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has given her clarification over the reports of her filing a suit against a magazine. Her spokesperson Imagesmiths has clarified in this letter sent to us by saying –
“We would like to put on record the article printed in Mumbai Mirror dated the 27th of Dec is in fact false  (“Ash might sue for ‘whiteface’”). The statement made therein by the author is self created and bears no representation to our client or the Bachchan family.
Our client Aishwarya Rai Bachchan or the Bachchan family is not in any form of communication with the tabloid Mumbai Mirror and as such the story is an attempt to use their names to make news and a sensational article. We regret the same as such fictitious articles lead to rumour mongering.
We would wish to clarify that Any Statement or Opinion that our client Aishwarya Rai Bachchan needs to give will be given via her spokesperson that is Imagesmiths.”
It all started when a fashion bible carried the picture of Aishwarya Rai with a white bleaching botch-up on her face. Source
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Amitabh Bachchan & Cameron Diaz To Share The Same Platform At IIFA

Next year, Amitabh Bachchan’s much-delayed international collaboration will finally happen, though on an unusual platform. In June 2011, the Big B will be bonding with several big international names including Cameron Diaz who will be part of an American-Hollywood entourage to be invited to participate at the international Bollywood event.
Says a source, “Because this time the IIFA is being held in Toronto many big names from the American movie industry are being invited to attend and Cameron Diaz has already said yes. The IIFA organizers Wizcraft have already spoken to Cameron. Events are being planned to accommodate Mr. Bachchan and Cameron on the same platform for several discussions on the coming together of Bollywood and Hollywood.”
Though the next IIFA awards function is a long way away and the venue (Toronto) will only be officially announced in mid-January, Sabbas Joseph, Director Wizcraft International Entertainment confirms that Toronto is the venue for IIFA 2011.
As for Cameron Diaz’s participation, Sabbas says, “There are several conversations going on. No comments at this point.” Source
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The Year 2010 Was Excellent For The K-Actresses

It can be called a co-incidence of sorts that most of the films that have done well at the ticket window this year star heroines whose names start with the initial K.
Starting with the most experienced Kajol who started the year on a high with the hit MY NAME IS KHAN, where she was paired with her favourite co-star Shah Rukh Khan. She did disappoint a bit with her second and third release, WE ARE FAMILY and TOONPUR KA SUPERRHERO, but her super sensitive act as Mandira in MNIK saved the day for Kajol and her fans.
Then comes the most successful and certainly the numero-uno heroine of Bollywood, Katrina Kaif, who has a super hit in form of RAAJNEETI and her latest release TEES MAAR KHAN too has embarked upon a historic start netting almost 40 crore during the first weekend itself, second only to the biggest DABANGG.
If Katrina is there can Kareena be left far behind? Well, not at all. Kareena Kapoor may have had a bad year with her moth ridden MILENGE MILENGE and WE ARE FAMILY failing at the turnstile but she did recover with the blockbuster GOLMAAL 3 thus ending the year on a high note.
Last but not the least two names that might surprise quite a few, Kangna Ranaut, with her stellar performance in ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI and the hugely talented Konkona Sen Sharma with her spontaneously brilliant act in ATITHI TUM KAB JAOGE?
Well, so the K factor works not only for Karan Johar but also for the heroines in Bollywood. Source
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Sunny Deol Is Worried About His Role In ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’

Though his film YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA is making the right noise, but there’s something that is bothering Sunny Deol to the core.
After doing a spate of films with patriotic themes, Sunny Deol is perturbed about the fact that some people have tried to dub him as an actor who just belongs to that kind of genre. The actor is baffled at the way patriotism is perceived by a few in bollywood.
Though in his film YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA, Sunny Deol will return to romance, but the actor cannot stop speaking his heart out. Says he, “There are a few people who have tried to dub me as someone belonging to one flavour of cinema. For them Sunny Deol was all about patriotism and I wonder what is wrong in being patriotic. We should be looking up at this fact rather than looking down.”
With YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA, Sunny Deol will be putting up a different flavour of his personality, something which we haven’t seen in long time from his side. Yes, we mean the return of the romantic. Source
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Vidya Balan Supports The Youth Voice

No One Killed Jessica actress Vidya Balan says she feels glad that today’s youth are not just clear about their opinions but know how to voice them and drive the government to act - as was seen in the Jessica Lall’s murder case.
“I think it’s very interesting that youth are voicing their opinion on issues and willing to participate through blogs, SMSes and even social networking sites. And the media has helped youth a lot in mobilising public opinion. I am glad youth are not armchair activists saying justice should be meted out. Youth of today say, ‘We can be part of the process to make sure justice is given’. It’s wonderful,” Vidya told in an interview.
The 32-year-old has a vivid recollection of youth participation during the over-a-decade-long legal battle following the murder of model Jessica Lall, who was shot dead by Manu Sharma, the son of a Haryana politician in 1999.
“Back then all of us felt very strongly about it. I remember college students were incensed by what had happened. I am talking about the time a little later than 1999… the case was still going…and there was a fervour across the country. Sitting in Mumbai, people were doing signature campaigns and everyone felt involved in some ways. So it’s nice to see youth have force,” she said.
In Rajkumar Gupta’s No One Killed Jessica, releasing on 7th Jan, Vidya will be seen essaying the role of Sabrina Lall, Jessica’s sister who fought day in and day out to get justice for her younger sister. After living the part in the reel, she hopes no one goes through the experience in real life.
“I would not want anyone to go through any legal battle for so long because the legality aside, it is emotionally draining. I do think that the verdict reassured my faith in the judicial system of the country, but, again, as a citizen I wish justice had been meted out earlier than it was,” said Vidya, who has teamed up with Rani Mukerji in the film. Vidya never got a chance to meet Sabrina Lall in person before or during the shooting of the film.
“Rajkumar Gupta was very clear that all I needed to know was the facts of the case. He wanted me to chart out an emotional journey of Sabrina on my own. Also, we didn’t want to misuse her kindness because she was kind enough to go through our script and give her consent to our film. Sabrina’s emotional journey is the core of the film. But, yes, it is a feature film… it is about stirring people’s emotions,” she said.
Does she hope the film will inspire youth to be more vocal?
“I have never thought how inspirational could the film be for viewers. If it happens to inspire, great! But we have not set out to make the film for that purpose. What really inspired us was the spirit of Sabrina… spirit of all those people who played a role in the case,” Vidya added. Source
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Akshay Kumar In Patiala House - First Look

Akshay Kumar’s character in Patiala House, Parghat Singh Kahlon plays a Sikh, an England citizen who is talented and has always dreamt to be a pace bowler.
Parghat’s parents had migrated years back to London. Patiala House directed by Nikhil Advani is about a patriarchal family that has to bow down to the wishes and orders of the head patriarch.
A father-son drama set in London has all three generations living together under one roof.
The film starring Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma , Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia is slated to release on 11th February 2011. Source
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Himesh Reshammiya On Balancing His Music & Acting Careers

He might have become the favourite punching bag for the critics but this has not dampened the acting spirit in Himesh Reshammiya. Not even a bit. Though his last film KAJRAARE was released in a hush hush manner and marked the third flop in a row in his acting career, Himesh believes that it is premature of his critics to write him off at this stage.
Talking about his acting career and the critics take on it, Himesh says, “It is not fair on the critics part to write me off. I have only had three flops whereas there are actors who have given more flops and have still kept on doing films. I should also be given a fair chance to prove myself.”
And how does he plan to balance his acting and music career? Pat comes the reply. Adds Himesh, “I am working on a strategy to establish myself as an actor now. I believe it is only a matter of few good scripts to silence my critics. I am working towards it. As far as my music is concerned, I have been making a new bank of over 200 songs which I will release under my own music label in the coming time. This way I can easily strike balance between acting and music.”
With Himesh not paying heed to critic’s advice, let’s hope he manages to silence them in the coming time. Source
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Is Aamir Khan Trying To Avoid Imran Khan ?

Imran Khan will have to find his own way now. Mamu Aamir has made it clear and taken up a stand. Though, Imran might be going through a little hardship given the fact that his recent releases haven’t paid him any dividends but despite this fact Aamir Khan has decided to let Imran decide his own fate.
Imran, on his part has also maintained that he cannot expect Mamu Aamir to spoon-feed him. Now, for his forthcoming release DELHI BELLY, Aamir has decided to maintain a safe distance from the films promotion.
According to reliable sources, Aamir feels that Imran can do justice to his own career without his help. It must be mentioned that Aamir left no stone unturned when Imran’s debut film JAANE TU YA JAANE NA released. But, now the scenario stands changed. The mentor is now maintaining a safe distance which many feel is a tad harsh approach on his part.
Though Imran had his kitty full of challenges, here’s adding one more to the list. Source
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Saif Ali Khan - The Nawab At The Race Course

The festive season was off to a great start with the race course seeing some exciting races on Sunday. And this Sunday, the top businessmen in the city seemed to be taking a break from their hectic schedules and made sure they were here to watch the races.
Vijay Mallya took time out to bond with his buddies and was seen obliging a small kid who came to ask him for an autograph. Gautam Singhania too was seen chatting with Vivek Jain and Riyad Oomerbhoy. Dr Cyrus Poonawala and Adar Poonawala too dropped in, while Nisha Jamvwal’s bright red dress and hat was a headturner.
The dashing Saif Ali Khan made a late entry but made up for it by cheerfully waving out to the crowd. Also seen having an exciting time at the races were Shamita Singha, Anu Malik, Atul Kasbekar, Pesi Shroff, Divya Thakur and Rodney Barnes. Source
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Asin’s Completely Dedicated Towards Her Work

Guess getting exhausted is pretty much in vogue. One constantly hears about ever-so-busy star females like Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif getting all tired and worked up due to their hectic schedules month after month. Recently one also heard about how Vidya Balan was managing only a couple of hours of sleep for days (or shall we say nights?) at stretch.
Now it seems Asin too hasn’t been spared of this ongoing phenomenon. Says a close friend of the actress, “Asin is extremely tired as her commitments are wrapping up post mid-night. She reaches home by 2:00-2:30 AM, crashes on to her bed and then has to be ready by 8 AM in the morning to report for her shoot. These are really hectic times for her.”
One wonders though what is keeping Asin busy for so long. After all ever since the release of LONDON DREAMS late last year, she hasn’t been seen in any other Hindi film. Also, the only Bollywood film that she is currently working on is READY.
“In fact READY is one of the many things that is keeping her on her toes literally 24X7?, continues Asin’s friend, “Now that release date of READY has been announced for May, the film is making brisk progress to meet the deadline. She recently shot the first song of READY for four days continuously in Film City, Mumbai.”
She continues, “While this schedule used to wrap up by 10PM, Asin had to dub for her advertisements and endorsements as well. This isn’t all as she also has a few events and appearances on hand which means that she is at home for barely 4-5 hours.”
With a recent scientific study proving that ‘beauty sleep’ is not just a term but also a practically reality, how is Asin managing to catch up on her nine winks? “Forget ‘beauty sleep’, right now I would be lucky if I get some ‘plain sleep’ for myself”, Asin brings on a smile here, “But hey, that’s okay, I enjoy my work. All izz well.” Source
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Happy Birthday Salman Khan

Since many years he has captivated us with his effervescent charm, wit, humour and charming personality. One of the few stars who holds a very special (and big) place in the hearts of millions and millions of fans, the one and only Dabangg of Bollywood, Salman Khan celebrates his 45th birthday today.
Join us in wishing Salman bhai a very happy birthday. Source
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A Sequel Of Toonpur Is On The Cards

If you, for once thought that Bollywood is going through the sequel season, you will be surprised with the sudden decision coming from Ajay Devgn. No, the actor isn’t talking about his Golmaal sequel or as you’d call it G4. When we recently interviewed Ajay on his views regarding Toonpur Ka Superhero, he came up with a statement that went, “Yes, if Toonpur Ka Superhero does well at the box office then we might be looking at a sequel or try and be a part of yet another animation film.”
As far as Toonpur is concerned, Devgn quotes, “We are so busy making live action films but whenever we see Hollywood animation films, we are taken by a surprise. However, when our own industry makes it, we don’t. I don’t understand why. Yes, I agree that when Kirit came up to me with the idea, I was hesitant initially because that’s never happened here. But now I can confidently say that you can compare Toonpur with any Hollywood animation film.”
But more than the actor talking about his own film, he is surprised with the kids’ reaction after the first special screening kept for them. Ajay comments, “Kids just love the film. They are laughing and are connecting to it in so many ways. It’s the first time when they are all so glued on to one place and even parents love that fact (laughs). According to the kids, it is the best Indian film they’ve seen.”
An ardent fan of Tom and Jerry cartoons, Ajay got concerned when we asked him whether he actually did get some honest feedback from his own daughter Nysa on Toonpur. He said, “That’s a good question. I haven’t really had a word with Nysa on Toonpur except the fact that she is really eager to show it to her friends. Nysa loves watching cartoons and animation films and recently saw Despicable Me and she loved it. But it’s difficult to predict what a kid likes in an animation film. Their patience level is to be tested a lot. In that way, animation films have a very unpredictable audience. I myself don’t know what I like in an animation film but something gets me attracted to them.”
Whatever you say Mr. Ajay Devgn, I’m sure you know the best and we know too how unpredictable our Box Office is getting with each passing day. But here’s wishing you and your film a good score at the ticket window and looking at your personal Box Office record for 2010, we really don’t have our doubts. Source
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Merry Christmas To All Of You !!

We take this wonderful opportunity to add some more happiness to your celebration. On behalf of the whole team of bollywood.ac , here’s wishing you a MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
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Salman Khan To Drink Mountain Dew

Over the years, the ‘Dabangg’ star Salman Khan’s image has graced items ranging from washing powders to chloromints. And now, Salman Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador for the popular soft drink brand Mountain Dew.
The insiders reveal that he pocketed a cool Rs. 5 crores from the endorsement contract. In fact Salman is the first brand ambassador for the cited product. Salman Khan’s star image is such that the proprietors are ready to offer any amount demanded by the macho actor. Source
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“In My Personal Life I Am A Very Weird Person” : Says Shahrukh Khan

SRK, whose antics on screen has mesmerized audiences for over two decades now says that in real life he is shy, quiet and reclusive.
In a recently published interview, the superstar has admitted that in real life he is far different from what he looks on screen. SRK says, “I am a different person in my films; I am very vocal and expressive in them, but in my personal life I am a very weird person. I face difficulty when I have to express my innermost feelings. I am very shy, quiet and reclusive as an individual.”
SRK has also brazenly criticized himself for the lack of knowledge as far as the TV medium is concerned. Though it is his first love but Shahrukh Khan feels that he needs to know much more about the medium than he currently does. On the film front, King Khan has admitted that he is least bothered by comparisons.
With SRK revealing a different trait of his personality, we are sure his fans have got to know him better now. Source
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Shahrukh Khan To Grow His 6 Pack Abs for Ra. One

When Shahrukh Khan flaunted his six packs for the first time in ‘Om Shanti Om’, he has impressed one and all and it hit the gossip columns. King Khan is again back with his six packs and this time for his much anticipated and highly sci-fic ‘Ra. One’. For the film, he in one the way to grow six packs.
Speaking about his new avatar, King Khan said, “I am not going shirtless but yeah I have got my three packs back and certainly working on getting three more soon. We are presently shooting the song in Filmistan Studios”.
His co-stars Shahana Goswami and Kareena Kapoor are full of praises for the actor. This time he will be choreographed by Ganesh Hedge and not by his best friend Farah Khan. Source
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Big B, Saif & Deepika in Prakash Jha’s Next

After the blockbuster film RAAJNEETI, Prakash Jha is all set to begin his next AARAKSHAN, a high voltage drama based on one of the most controversial policies of caste based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.
Laying to rest all media speculations, Prakash Jha, in an event, unveiled the power packed star cast of his film. Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee and Prateik Babbar form the cast of AARAKSHAN, making it one of the biggest multi-starrers of coming year.
Says the sorted filmmaker Prakash Jha, “AARAKSHAN has an amazing array of actors. They are some of the most talented people in the industry and I am confident that all of them together in AARAKSHAN, will create magic.”
AARAKSHAN’s pre-production is currently underway and the film is expected to go on floors by 15th January. The film will be majorly shot in and around Bhopal (where RAAJNEETI was also shot).
The worldwide release of AARAKSHAN is slated for 12th August 2011. Source
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Anushka Sharma Completes Her Hat-Trick Of Success With Yash Raj Banner

First RAB NE BANA DI JODI, then BADMAASH COMPANY and now BAND BAAJA BAARAAT. Yes, you are absolutely on dot, these are lead actress Anushka Sharma’s hat trick of successes for India’s premier production venture Yash Raj Films.
Although Anushka has been refuting the news of a three film contract with Yash Raj and she cites Nikhil Advani’s PATIALA HOUSE (which she claims to have signed even before BAND BAAJA BAARAAT) to substantiate her point, but as things stand today Anushka has indeed completed her three films with Yash Raj and that too very successfully.
All her above mentioned films will go down as profitable ventures for Yash Raj Films obviously with the blockbuster RAB NE BANA DI JODI being the most successful of them all, thanks to King Khan. Though Anushka was not credited much with the success of RAB NE…, despite a brilliant all round performance that too opposite SRK, yet there is no doubt that it’s incredible success did help her become an instant hit with the mass and class (very much like what OSO did for Deepika and DABANGG has done for Sonakshi). This translated into a wonderful second innings via BADMAASH COMPANY and then came BAND BAAJA BAARAAT1, where Anushka was one of the only few known faces.
As we had been saying time and again, BAND BAAJA BAARAAT has indeed turned out to be the dark horse, and though it did open slow but it’s positive word-of-mouth worked beautifully and the film has shown one of the best trending of 2010, as it has been good and steady even in its second week which means that the film indeed would turn out to be a successful venture for Yash Raj. The final outcome though is still awaited but all credit to Anushka for pulling this off and we are sure that after this Yash Raj (and especially Aditya who showed so much faith in her) would want her do more films for them, as was Anushka’s wish (we had informed our readers that Anuskha is ready to do ten more films for Aditya!)
Here’s wishing many more hat tricks for Anushka and Yash Raj Films, separately or as a team. Source
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Ranbir Kapoor Shows Disrespect To Dad Rishi Kapoor ?

Ranbir Kapoor seems to be unwilling about getting into his dad’s shoes. Perhaps this is the reason why the actor refused to play the role of his dad in the planned remake of the popular classic AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY.
It’s learnt that Ranbir was approached to play Rishi Kapoor’s role in the remake of this cult classic. It must be mentioned that Arbaaz Khan is planning to remake the film with Salman in the lead. According to sources, when Ranbir was approached to play the character of Rishi Kapoor, the actor sprung a surprise by refusing to do so. On the contrary, Ranbir was keen on playing the role of Big B and nothing else.
Well, will Arbaaz grant Ranbir his wish or will Ranbir have to fit into his dad’s shoes in the end, only time will tell. Source
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Russian President Meets SRK & Kareena

That Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan following world over is a given. However, what was surprising to note was the fact that even the President of Russia Dimitri Medvedev is an admirer of the Bollywood superstar. The Russian President was in Mumbai on a political visit but he did squeeze out sometime from his busy schedule to drop by on the sets of Ra.One to meet Shah Rukh Khan.
Dimitri Medvedev was also equally excited to meet SRK’s Ra.One co-star Kareena Kapoor and even told her how popular her late grandfather (Shri. Raj Kapoor) still is in his homeland Russia. The President saw one shot, chatted with the actors and bid them goodbye.
In the recent past, even world famous magician Franz Harary made a stop over on the sets of Ra.One to meet the Baadshah of Bollywood. Surely they don’t call him King Khan for nothing. Source
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Hrithik & Suzanne Celebrate Their 10th Wedding Anniversary

Superstar Hrithik Roshan, who marked the 10th anniversary of his marriage with Sussanne Khan yesterday, has thanked his friends and fans for their love.
‘Been reading all tweets…thank you so much for all your wonderful wishes! Sending our love to all out there,’ Hrithik posted on Twitter.
Actress Mallika Sherawat was among many who wished the couple.
‘Happy anniversary to Hrithik and Sussanne…A loveliest of couples! Many more happy years to you both,’ she posted. Hrithik and Sussanne have two children - Hrehaan, four, and Hridhaan, two. Source
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Priyanka Chopra On Koffee With Karan

Priyanka Chopra recently shared the couch with Shahid Kapoor on Koffee With Karan and displayed every sign of being in a relationship with the actor except for saying so. The actress also retorted wittily to Kareena Kapoor’s comments, which the latter had earlier made about her on the show, and managed to stump Johar.
Priyanka also joined hands with Wave, a philanthropic organisation that works for the cause of women. She has elicited special interest in the education of the girl child and plans to organise a charity concert and perform in it to raise funds. The actress reached the venue of the event in an auto-rickshaw after her car broke down.
On the professional front, she will be playing a prostitute named Kaali in the remake of Karan Johar’s Agneepath as well as star in the sequel of Krrish with Hrithik Roshan. 2011 seems to be a promising year for Priyanka as she will be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Saat Khoon Maaf, Farhan Akhtar’s Don 2 and Anurag Basu’s Barfee. Source
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Akshay & Katrina Face Troubles While Promoting Tees Maar Khan

There are always two sides to a coin. While being famous comes with its own perks, there is a flip side too, which is of being followed by millions of ardent fans wherever you go. Though it’s all for the love of the celeb, sometimes the fans can get into frenzy and create trouble for the star. Katrina Kaif recently had a first hand experience of this, while she was on a promotional tour for her upcoming film Tees Maar Khan.
It was in Dubai when Katrina was scheduled for a promotional event at a local mall where her fans gathered in thronging numbers. On seeing her car arrive, her fans mobbed the vehicle for a glimpse of the actress. The situation got so out of hand that Katrina’s make up man had to double up as her security to escort the harrowed star back to the hotel.
While closer to home, on a nationwide promotional campaign, both Akshay and Katrina were left confined to the hotel in Ludhiana, all thanks to the fans who had gathered outside. Maybe the fans took the ‘Catch me if you can’ bit from the TMK’s title track too seriously. Source
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Priyanka Chopra Travels In An Auto-Rickshaw

In this day and age when superstars are known to throw tantrums for the smallest of things, Priyanka Chopra did otherwise. The actress was to reach a press conference organized by the NGO ‘Pearl Wave’ when all of a sudden her car’s tyre gave way.
The poor organizers readily arranged for a car to pick her up from where she was stranded mid-way but Piggy Chops refused their offer and preferred to hop onto a rickshaw instead. Braving the Mumbai traffic, Priyanka reached the venue bang on time in the auto-rickshaw much to everyone’s amusement.
Must say, here is one actress who indeed knows how to stick to her commitment even if it means taking the road less travelled. Source
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Salman Khan Is Trying To Save His Money

Salman Khan is fast learning the ways of the world. The rebel in him is getting tamed by the day. Even when it comes to dealing with issues like money, Salman is far ahead of his competitors now.
It must be recalled that Salman at one point of time used to be reckless with his money. A grave concern for his family and friends. But all this has changed over the years now.
Adds our source, “Salman is no longer the reckless man that he was known to be. There was a time when Salman would be hardly concerned with his earnings and his savings, but in the last few years there is an immense and perceptible change in him. Now, Salman has become penny wise. He is not sparing anyone who messes with his money. Be that about his fee hike or his pending cheques. Salman is making sure that he is wise with his money unlike before.”
Now that the rebel has finally aligned himself to the worldly ways, let’s hope Sallu’s penny wise attitude is here to stay. Source
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Shahrukh Khan & His ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ On Television

Shahrukh Khan is all set to make his big comeback on the small screen with NDTV Imagine’s show, ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’. Starting 2011, Imagine brings together the world’s biggest, most successful and most hilarious game show Wipeout and India’s biggest and most popular superstar - Shahrukh Khan in Imagine’s new mega-show, ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’.
On the show Shahrukh Khan will take 28 TV stars, outside their comfort zone into the world’s biggest obstacle course in Argentina to battle it out. At stake is prize money worth Rs. 1.5 crores, including a mega cash prize of Rs 50 Lakhs for the winner of the finale. In this extremely competitive environment, SRK will challenge these contestants of all ages and varying fitness levels to a series of hilarious tasks and obstacles. From jumping over moving obstacles to bouncing off big balls and dodging swinging pendulums hurled their way! And while the contestants sweat it out, Shahrukh Khan, will provide his brand of extremely funny, witty and at times even a little nasty commentary on the proceedings and take the fun to a completely new level in this over-the-top competition.
‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ combines Shahrukh Khan’s impeccable sense of comedy with a daredevil attitude of stunt shows, for a result that’s hilarious and entertaining for the whole family! Known for his comic timing, sharp wit and clever dialogues, Shah Rukh Khan will be the perfect host for the show, and make every fall and every tumble seem even funnier so that audiences sitting at home will be laughing continuously.
At the launch conference for the show in Mumbai, Shahrukh Khan said, “This is an exciting association for me on many levels…coming back to television, working with Sameer and Imagine once again and most importantly, because I’m doing something completely different from what I’ve done on television before. It promises to be a thrilling ride with lots of thrills and spills and I’m looking forward to being a super funny host-commentator. In fact my children and I have watched the international version often and really loved it. Together, Imagine and I are sure to ‘Wipeout’ all your worries and make you have loads of fun!”
Wipeout is a wildly popular international format game show that has been aired successfully across 22 countries including USA, UK and Australia. It will be shot on a one of its kind, massive obstacle course in Argentina.
The contestants on the show include Akashdeep Saigal, Amit Sareen, Ashima Bhalla, Bhakhtiyaar Irani, Claudia Ciesla, Debina Bonnerjee, Dimpy Mahajan, Gaurav Chopraa, Gracious D’ Costa, Hanif Hilal, Jennifer Winget, Karishma Tanna, Krushna Patil, Kushal Punjabi, Manas Katyal, Manoj Kumar, Mink Brar, Narayani Shastri, Natasha Suri, Payal Rohatgi, Priyadarshani Singh, Raja Chaudhary, Rohit Verma, Simran Kaur Mundi, Sonika Kaliraman, Annie, Vindu Dara Singh and Vrajesh Hirjee.
So get ready for some hilarious moments and rib ticking fun as Shah Rukh Khan brings to you ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ coming soon on Imagine. Source
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Kareena Kapoor Is Least Bothered of The No.1 Spot

Kareena Kapoor is in no mood to get involved in any conversations around the number business in the industry. Though she is forever inundated with flattering remarks around her occupying the much coveted throne, Kareena maintains that there is no point being a part of such discussions.
‘Really, it is all so boring and cliched to be actually talking about this entire number game. I have been an active part of this for a decade now and have seen this world closely since my childhood’, says Kareena who is in fact the only actress to have two 100 crores plus grossers (3 IDIOTS, GOLMAAL 3) in her kitty.
Still, isn’t there a temptation to be heralded with a position at the top?
‘But then you know how this world operates’, smiles Kareena, ‘Today I have a couple of blockbusters but then tomorrow I may have two flops and someone else may give two hits. There is no point speculating around such positions and instead expect the best work to come your way.’  Source
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The Different Views of Kajol & Ajay Devgn

They were last seen together on screen almost three years back in Ajay Devgn’s directorial debut, U, ME AUR HUM. Now, real life jodi, Ajay and Kajol is all set to recreate their magic in the animation flick, TOONPUR KA SUPERRHERO. Directed by Kireet Khurana, it is India’s first live action - 3D animation combination feature film.
Although they have done many films together, Kajol and Ajay are not on the same page when it comes to choosing films. Says Kajol, “We rarely agree on a script. So it has to be few movies every few years.” She goes on to say, “We actually don’t agree on most scripts. What he thinks of being very workable, I think them to be very boring. So it’s very rare that we both agree to do a film.”
So has the equation between Kajol and Ajay changed through the years? “The process is pretty much the same. As the years go by, you just get more comfortable. You get used to the way the other person works. It becomes more of a team spirit more than anything else,” asserts Kajol.
Quiz them about what made them do TOONPUR KA SUPERRHERO and Ajay says, “TOONPUR KA SUPERRHERO was a fabulous script. I would put it as a comedy film which makes you laugh throughout. In our country, till date animation films have been made which target the children. I’ve seen some with my daughter. Their humour only makes some children laugh. It doesn’t excite adults.
They think that children are stupid,” he says bluntly. Continuing in the same vein, he says, “And the movies have failed. But we like the Hollywood animation films that we see with our kids because they have the right balance. Why are we trying to make films with humour which only some kids will like and other kids have grown out of it or we have grown out of it? So our first intention was to make a comedy film which both kids and adults will understand.” Source
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Deepika Padukone & Sonakshi Sinha To Share The Screen Space

The year 2010 belonged to one heroine and that is Sonakshi Sinha, the lead actress of the all time blockbuster hit, DABANGG. The actress not only wooed the audience with her surreal ethnic Hindustani looks but also in a brief appearance managed to show her acting mettle in a film that was marked with Salman Khan’s histrionics and heroics.
No doubt then that the darling daughter of Shotgun Sinha has the producers lining up outside her house to sign her. With news of her landing one project after another opposite top stars already making headlines (most unconfirmed), we have news from our very reliable trade sources that Sonakshi Sinha has been signed for the much anticipated RACE sequel. And like the other heroine of RACE 2, Deepika Padukone, Sonkashi too will romance both the leads, the hot and handsome stars of RACE sequel, Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham.
Indeed, Sonakshi has hit big time and anyone who doubted it will now have to admit that just like her father Sonakshi too is here to stay and make a mark in Bollywood. Source
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Akshay Kumar Has Become A Fan of ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’

The world is crooning ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ and resultantly, the team of TEES MAAR KHAN too isn’t allowing the steam to be let off. While the cast and director of the film are currently on an all India tour of the film and would soon be heading for the other parts of the world, there is an exponential rise in buzz and excitement that one can sense in the curiosity around the film which is tipped to take a huge opening at the box office.
Meanwhile, the film is also huge for Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif because as a couple, they return on the big screen more than two years after SINGH IS KINNG. Yes, they were seen together in DE DANA DAN and BLUE as well but there was hardly any screen time that they shared. This means that as a quintessential hero-heroine ‘jodi’, it is indeed a reunion of sorts for Akshay and Katrina here.
Smiles Akshay, “I am proud to say as a producer and co-star that this movie couldn’t have been complete without Katrina. She just grows with every opportunity that she is given. What is really amazing is the fact that she has played an ‘Item Girl’ like never before. She has always been great to share a screen with.”
Given the success record that the duo has shared, one can well believe Akshay here. After all films like WELCOME and NAMASTEY LONDON are a testimony to that. “Well she annoys the hell out of me but I wouldn’t want it any other way”, adds Akshay on a lighter note, “I always look forward to our yearly movie together.”
“I must tell everyone that Kat has hammed her way through this movie like a true Jag tap. Congratulations Kat, there is now nothing you can’t do now”, winks Akshay before signing off. Source
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Will ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ Drive The Audience Crazy?

For quite a while now, it has been a norm in Bollywood that films which release during or immediately after the New Year that is in the month of January, mostly fail to bring in the audience to the theaters thus flopping at the box-office.
The cold weather (in most of India) seems to prove detrimental with people refusing to come out of their homes in search of entertainment and only those movies which released earlier, during Christmas or before that, carry on their winning march into the New Year. Last year it was 3 IDIOTS and before that GHAJINI and prior to that WELCOME and TAARE ZAMEEN PAR. In fact one can remember some quite hyped movies failing to even take a half decent start when released during the month of January.
However it appears that all that is about to change now with Top Angle Entertainment’s YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA, featuring the three hot and handsome Deols, Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby all set to hit the theaters on January 14.
After the superlative success of APNE, which was an emotional family-cum-action saga, the Deols come together once again and they appear to be in prime form in the laugh riot, doing what they are best at, comedy and action. The promos of the film have already created quite a buzz and its songs are getting quite popular too. Even the trade is upbeat about the film and has listed it as a probable winner, one that the audience is waiting with bated breath for.
Here’s hoping that YPD does break the New Year jinx and kicks off the year 2011on a successful note. Source
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Shahrukh Khan’s Stage Show In Dhaka

The superstar Shah Rukh Khan received a grand welcome in Dhaka when he performed there along with colleagues Rani Mukerji and Arjun Rampal. SRK was there to perform at the show ‘King Khan Live in Dhaka’ and he was supposed to campaign to make Sundarban’s mangrove forests as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
However, the adulation by the audience was so lucrative that King Khan probably forgot about the serious job! Shah Rukh even greeted the fans in Bengali saying that he has brought good wishes from India to this nation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was the founding leader of Bangladesh. SRK performed on his popular numbers like ‘Dard-e–disco’ and ‘Shava Shava’.
Rani, who is a Bengali, thrilled the audience when he started speaking in Bengali. She also performed on her hit tracks like ‘Hum Tum. ‘Saathiya’ and ‘Shava Shava’.
When both Rani and SRK charmed the Bengali audience in Dhaka, Arjun Rampal was also not left behind. He made a dramatic entry on a motorbike and yelled to the audience in his broken Bengali. The handsome actor said that he has come to Dhaka even when he is not keeping well. He is here so that his fans in the country are not left disappointed.
Earlier, the organizers of the show claimed that Shah Rukh will promote the mangrove forests of Sunderban but it was not done. So, is it done intentionally or Shah Rukh really forgot about it? The answer is only with the organizers or King Khan himself! Source
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Sunny Deol & His Back Pain

The ultimate Sunny Deol is pretty excited and happy that his film, YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA is ready for release. But there’s something that has been troubling him since a long time now. We’re talking about his back pain. Says Sunny, ‘I’ve had this back problem for so many years. It’s there ever since I had joined the industry. I’ve gone through quite a few surgeries.’
According to Sunny, this problem was accentuated because of his zeal when he was young. He reveals, ‘This is something which was self-created. When you are young, you think you are invincible and you do all stupid things like different action scenes. And at that time the safety element was not that much there.’
The 54-year-old actor further adds, ‘And I used to play a lot of games like squash. But I never used to rest much. That’s what started it and it’s going on since then. Every time I have a problem I have to give up compromise my lifestyle.’
Sunny just has to grin and bear it now. ‘It doing much better. I’m used to pain now. But nobody likes pain because you have to sit in bed for so many days and even months sometimes,’ said the actor before signing off. Source
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The Award For “Entertainment Business Leader of The Year” Goes To Aamir Khan

MCX Stock Exchange, India’s news stock exchange and CNBC-TV18, India’s No. 1 business medium, honoured India’s most promising visionaries and front runners leading nation’s business conglomerates at Asia’s most distinguished awards for excellence - ‘India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) 2010' recently held in the city.
Aamir Khan was named ‘Entertainment Business Leader of the Year’ for his contribution to Cinema. Mr. Raju Hirani humbly received the award on behalf of Aamir Khan from our Honorable Finance Minister, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. The CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards are aimed at recognizing leaders who have made a difference by carving a niche for themselves, thus creating an edge above their peers.
Commending the winners, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon. Finance Minister said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be here at ‘India Business Leader Awards 2010'. Let me start by congratulating CNBC-TV18 for the sixth edition of this wonderful initiative that recognizes exceptional entrepreneurial talent and leadership in diverse fields of our economy. Over the years, the recipients of these awards in different categories have been individuals who epitomize courage, knowledge, ingenuity, vision and a drive to succeed and inspire. This year’s list is no different.”
Mr. Mukherjee further added, “Although a society can never thank enough the people who devote their time and energy in the pursuit of excellence within their respective domains of work, I believe recognition of their achievements and their contribution to the society through events like this can encourage them to explore new frontiers and inspire others to follow in their path. Your achievements send a very powerful message that success is achieved through hardwork and dedication. On that note, let me congratulate the Business Award Winners of the previous editions and the current edition for their effort.” Source
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Farah Khan May Sign Salman Khan For His Next Flick

Our sources reveal that Farah is thinking of making a full fledged film with Salman Khan in the coming time. The chemistry between Salman and Farah is growing stronger by the day. After Salman made himself available for a special appearance in TMK, the idea of doing a film with him is riding high on Farah’s mind.
Ask the filmmaker about his desire to work with Salman Khan, she says, “Well, this has been in the pipe line for long but now I feel the time has come where I need to do something seriously about it. And imagine the outcome of two mad people getting together. I think I’m mad and Salman is madder. After I finish with TMK, I am considering working on our plans to doing a film together.”
Salman on his part is also eager to work with Farah given the fact that she has distanced herself from his arch rival SRK. With Sallu and Farah cooking up a new plot, let’s hope it comes with an interesting twist. Source
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Sanjay & Manyata Copying Hrithik & Suzanne

Bollywood fame actor Sanjay Dutt and his wife Maanayata Dutt who were recently blessed with twin babies have taken the innovative step to preserve their babies’ stem umbilical cord stem cells with LifeCell, India’s pioneer in stem cells domain. The couple who joins many other celebrities in this decision, is said to have done this to stay in connect with the latest trends in healthcare and to provide their children a secure future with a gift of lifetime.
With Sanjay Dutt signing up for this service, LifeCell has expanded its celebrity clientele portfolio with Bollywood actors like Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne Roshan , Raveena Tandon, Madhavan and many others having preserved their child’s stem cells with LifeCell.
The baby’s umbilical cord blood and tissue are a rich biological resource of stem cells, which have the potential to treat over 75 serious ailments through the innovative concept of stem cell therapy. Umbilical cord stem cell banking is a service wherein the baby’s umbilical cord blood & cord tissue are collected immediately after birth which is usually discarded after birth. The collected sample is sent to the central laboratory where it is tested, processed and the stem cells from are preserved at -196 degrees centigrade for potential medical use in the future. This is a simple and safe procedure for both mother and the baby.
Whenever the stem cells are required for therapy they can approach the bank and retrieve the preserved stem cells for therapy. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity which and the preserved stem cells are greatest asset to the child and siblings to provide them a secure future and treat many critical ailments if they occur in the future.
Rejoicing the moment, actor Sanjay Dutt, said, “We feel truly blessed with our double bundle of joy. When Manyata was pregnant we came to know about stem cell banking and the potential it holds for the future. Many of our friends have also opted for this service and hence we decided to go for it.” Source
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Aamir Khan Recalls His Experience With Late Smita Patil

Her inimitable blend of talent and beauty set her a class apart. On her death anniversary, the late Smita Patil, is remembered by cinebiz folks with express fondness. Moviemaker and screenwriter Aruna Raje, who shares her b’day (October 17) with Smita has often mentioned in interviews that “nobody could touch her in terms of talent.” Mahesh Bhatt, who helmed ‘Arth’, spotlighting Smita in the reel life version of the late Parveen Babi, often described Smita as “a real livewire.”
Among those who’ve had a brief interaction with the late actress was Aamir Khan, whose lone meeting with her also boasts of a beverage twist.
Delving into flashback, Aamir, who’s a good decade younger than Smita, recalls the time when she had come to the sets to meet his uncle Nasir Hussain, when he was assisting him way back in the 1980s.
States Aamir in a tabloid quote, “I remember Smitaji was shooting on an adjacent set. After pack up, she dropped in on our sets to meet Nasir saab. I’d heard so much about her and adored her in ‘Bazaar’. I was a huge fan of Smitaji and was very curious to have a close look at her. I ran to serve her tea.”
By a twist of Providence, it was Aamir who ushered the late Smita’s scion Prateik into cinedom with an impressive cameo in ‘Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na.’ Furthermore, he reinforced his faith in the young actor with his lead role in Aamir Khan Prouctions’ ‘Dhobi Ghat’ too. Source
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Priyanka Chopra Patches With Shahid Kapoor

Priyanka Chopra celebrates her reunion with Shahid Kapoor by going to a plush spa in an exclusive resort in Himachal Pradesh. The lady is on a body and soul detoxification mode and has decided to pamper herself. She has been accompanied by close friend Mubina Rattonsey with whom, Piggy Chops earlier had a fall-out with over Shahid.
Reportedly, she parted ways with best friend and confidant Mubina when she realized that her comments on Shasha were reaching him. But now, the two friends have reconciled and are out on a trip together to wash out all the negative vibes that once lingered between them.
However, PC’s father, Dr Ashok Chopra while talking to a tabloid denied this report and said, “Well, Priyanka is indeed out of Mumbai. But she hasn’t gone for any spa treatments to the Himalayas. She is in Ambala with my brother.”
But when the tabloid confirmed the news with the spa in question, the management said, “Yes, they are very much with us. We can’t say until when, but probably they may leave tomorrow.” Source
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Rani Mukerji Weds Aditya Chopra - Coming Soon

Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra are all set to tie the knot early next year. Or are they? According to reports circulating in the media, an engagement is soon on the cards for this actress – director jodi who apparently became close to one another during the time they spent working in various films together. The Rani Mukerji – Aditya Chopra relationship had created quite a furore in the recent past when the news first surfaced in the media. Apparently, Aditya’s relationship with Rani was the cause of his breakup with Payel Khanna, his wife of eight years.
Though the news has not been confirmed by the families of Rani Mukerji or Aditya Chopra, the media has been speculating on the impending wedding ever since Payel Khanna filed divorce papers last year. It had also been reported then that Yash Chopra, father of Aditya Chopra and the head of the Yash Raj Films banner, did not support his son when he started his illicit relationship with Rani Mukerji.
If all goes according to plans, the couple will get engaged formally early next year and will also tie the knot very soon after the engagement. Though Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra have been in a relationship for quite a long time now, they have been very low key about their affair. Source
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Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone - The War Is Still On

Deepika Padukone opened her starry mouth and let out those priceless words: ‘I caught him red handed!’ The needle of suspicion of the moral compass swiftly pointed towards Ranbir Kapoor. And although, DP did later clarify to the scribe tribe that the barb wasn’t hinted at Ranby, it serve to step up the heat and spotlight on RK’s amourous side.
To compound matters further, DP and Sonam Kapoor did their round of Ranbir bashing on Karan Johar’s chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ and thrashed his ‘playboy image’ leading to fresh rows, controversy and fall outs. The no holds barred take on RK’s libido in overdrive, his terrible ways as a boyfriend and more, has also gotten the goat of Ranbir.
Even as Deepika’s romantic ties with a certain Siddhartha Mallya are in fortifying mode, there was talk, reportedly emanating from DP, that Ranby was a confused male, a love struck puppy who was still hoping that she’d take him back.
On his part, RK seems to have figured it out, that the fountainhead of all these ugly rumours are sources close to his former flame. He’s mighty peeved with the fact that the calls that he made to DP and the SMSs that he sent her are being leaked to the media, making it seem as if he was chasing her all over again!
Reportedly, a meeting between the two ex lovers is on the anvil, as RK would like to get to the bottom of the mess. Word has it, that DP too is getting quite jittery over constant rumours about Ranby and her, buzzing the mediavine.
States a close source, “Ranbir is certain that somebody is planting stories against him in the media and he wants to nail the source. He also wants to nail the source.”
Although, insiders state that DP and RK, are making a concerted effort to stay cordial with each other, and even hugged each other in the studio corridor whilst filming for Karan’s chat show, the repercussions of K Jo’s telly beverage are evident. All the fun at RK’s expense, has boomeranged in her face and Deepika has already been ousted from Ranbir’s first ever world tour. Source
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Is Kareena More Beautiful Than Priyanka Chopra?

The sets of television chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ has turned into a battleground for all our Bollywood beauties. With host Karan Johar fielding some of the most controversial questions to the celebrities sitting on his couch, they too, do not shy away from giving some of the wackiest answers in spite of the fact that they are on national television. And if reports are to be believed, the celebrities have taken the show so seriously that they are suffering from the after effects of ‘Koffee With Karan’! What else can we term the catfight between once good friends Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra?
When asked by Karan Johar what she would like to take away from Bebo’s laptop, Piggy Chops promptly asked whether Kareena Kapoor at all has a computer in the first place! And now it looks like that our catty Bebo is not prepared to sit back and listen to such baseless allegations. Well, did she go back to Karan Johar to sort things out with Priyanka Chopra? No, Kareena is smarter than that. According to reports circulating in the media, Bebo has made it a point to post a text on her mobile phone informing all her friends and everyone else in the industry that some people may think that she does not own a laptop, but they will have to accept the fact that she is beautiful.
Through the message, Kareena Kapoor has made it very clear that she is better looking than Priyanka Chopra! What does Piggy Chops have to say about that? Fans are eagerly waiting for more! Source
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