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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Sheila’s Dream of Becoming Katrina Kaif

In a short span of time, the item number, “Sheila Ki Jawani”, from TEES MAAR KHAN has become a rage and Katrina Kaif the most sought after actress of Bollywood.  Most people will know that Katrina essays the role of an item girl Sheila in TEES MAAR KHAN but what might surprise them is that she wants to become Katrina Kaif in the film, as Farah has recently said! Confused more?
To elaborate, Sheila is an item girl who wants to become a successful actress, leads a glamorous life and aspires to become a super star in the upcoming Christmas release, TMK, just like Katrina Kaif is in real life. Quite simply meaning that Sheila wants to become Katrina. And that is what Farah meant. This was revealed by the director of TEES MAAR KHAN, Farah Khan recently.
Certainly we have had actresses playing themselves on screen but this kind of role is definitely more interesting and challenging, one that Katrina’s countless fans will thoroughly enjoy! Source
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Arjun Rampal Leaves His Friends Behind

Arjun Rampal, who is a close friend of industry heavyweights Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar has joined hands with their foe Pritish Nandy. The model turned actor has signed his next flick, to be directed by Nandy’s elder son Kushan and produced under the Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) banner.
And this decision of Arjun has not gone well with King Khan and KJo. The two have been at loggerheads with Nandy since the past six years and Arjun’s professional move has disappointed the actor-filmmaker camp.
It is believed that Arjun has been signed on for the movie at a staggering price, which is why the actor decided to team up with his thick friends’ foe. But a source close to the actor, while talking to a daily revealed, “Arjun is not even aware of any problems between Karan, SRK and PNC. Arjun is sure that no one will hold grudges against him, especially because the so-called issue is over six years old. Arjun and SRK are still the best of friends, contrary to rumours about their fallout. Arjun loved the script of this film and is working in it. There are no two ways about it.”
Producer Rongita Nandy confirmed the news and said, “Yes, we are doing a film with Arjun and it starts this month. However, we are not giving out any details at the moment and we will make an official announcement soon.”
Buzz has it that Rongita (daughter of Pritish Nandy), producer of the film ‘Shabd’ had asked KJo and Gauri Khan to leave the private screening for reasons unknown. And since then, Shah Rukh’s gang vowed never to attend any function organized by the Nandys.
A daily reveals, “When the entire SRK clan banned the awards ceremony a lot of A-listers also abandoned the awards. As a result the ceremony eventually got cancelled.
This had colossal ramifications because gradually, most actors began refusing films under the PNC banner. Arjun is the first one to break this so-called rule.”
Now what will magnanimous Shah Rukh do? A lion-hearted man that he is, King Khan will certainly pardon his buddy Arjun- is what we guess. Source
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Saif & Deepika Are Back Together

Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan will be seen together again in Illuminati Films` next untitled project which will go on floor in April next year.
The two were last seen in “Love Aaj Kal” produced by Illuminati Films, the production house owned by Saif and Dinesh Vijan.
The untitled project scripted by filmmaker Imtiaz Ali will be directed by Homi Adajania who earned critical acclaim for his movie Being Cyrus and will be shot in London, Spain and Delhi.
Speaking about the film, Homi Adajania said,” It`s a similar space from where Love Aaj Kal left off and then it roller-coasters from there… Imtiaz has given us a hysterical and open-minded celebration of relationships that explore the various choices that life may offer… and what people are willing to surrender for love or sacrifice for friendship.”
Saif Ali Khan said he was looking for a script, as contemporary and relevant as this, to come his way and it has been worth the wait.
“I`m very excited about this story. It is romantic, funny and has a great balance of drama and entertainment. I`ve wanted to do a love story with a modern sensibility and treatment and I know that Homi will give us exactly that. I`m also looking forward to my pairing with Deepika again…. She has a fantastic role in this and I think she has grown impressively since Love Aaj Kal and will handle it very well,” he said.
According to Deepika, the script is edgy and quirky and had an instant connect for her.
“I have seen Homi’s Being Cyrus, and absolutely love his work. I have great respect for him and I am confident he is the perfect choice to direct this film. I have not played shades of a character like this before,” she added.
Dinesh Vijan, Saif’s partner in Illuminati, is happy that they have taken their time and chosen their projects wisely.
“At Illuminati, Saif and I have always wanted to develop projects of diverse genres and stories that we believe in. We want to take our time and create content that today’s well-exposed audience might like. Imtiaz has given us a beautiful story. Audience loved Saif and Deepika in Love Aaj Kal and I am happy that we could bring this pair together again,”he added. Source
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Is Akshay Kumar Scared of Farah Khan?

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar feels director and choreographer Farah Khan is very bossy and a lot of men are scared of her.
“There is not too much difference between Farah Khan as director and Farah Khan as choreographer. What she wants in dancing, that’s exactly what she wants from an actor in scenes also. Whatever she wants, she will get it,” Akshay told reporters here while promoting their upcoming movie “Tees Maar Khan”.
“She is very bossy and lot of men are quite scared of her,” he chuckled.
Farah has succeeded as a director so far with her “Main Hoon Naa” and “Om Shanti Om” turning blockbuster hits.
The action comedy “Tees Maar Khan”, directed by Farah, is slated to release Dec 24 and has already hit the headlines for its sizzling item song “Sheila Ki Jawani” lipped by actress Katrina Kaif.
Akshay, also one of the producers of the film, was all praises for Farah and her husband Shirish Kunder for handling the production so efficiently.
“I am just there as a producer, that’s it. Farah and her husband Shirish tackle the whole production work because I can’t do it along with acting,” said Akshay, who was in Kolkata with Katrina for the promotion of the movie.
Asked whether he is under pressure regarding the film’s success as two earlier movies directed by Farah were superhits, the ‘Khiladi’ of Bollywood said the pressure was on Farah.
“Pressure is not on me. Pressure is on Farah because two of her earlier films were superhit. Now she has to deliver in this movie,” the actor said.
The movie revolves around Tarbez Mirza Khan - a criminal played by Akshay who gets the job of robbing antiques worth Rs.500 crore from a heavily guarded moving train - and his girlfriend Anya, played by Katrina. Source
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Sanjay Dutt’s Love For Ajay Devgn

Bollywood has its equal share of pompous egoistic stars who think of only themselves, and those who don’t think twice before doing a close friend a favor. Time and again actors like Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have proved that they are willing to do anything for their industry friends.
Sanjay, or Sanju baba as he is fondly called, shares a great rapport with Ajay Devgn. After doing Ajay’s All The Best, he will now be a part of Toonpoor Ka Superhero albeit as a voiceover. Krishika Lulla’s Ajay-Kajol starrer, which is to be released in December, has a character of God and the director was waiting for the right voice to act as the narrator.
Since Ajay and Sanjay were shooting together at that time, Lulla asked if Sanjay was willing to dub for the movie and he readily agreed saying “anything for Ajay”. Interestingly Sanjay had earlier played the role of the Death-God Yamraj in Shahid Kapoor’s Vaah Life Ho To Aisi. Source
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