The Star Screen Awards were held in Mumbai this evening. The star studded event was hosted by Shahid Kapoor, who was later joined by Shah Rukh Khan. Also taking on host duties were the stars of Band Baaja Baarat, Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh. Along with the answers to, “and the winner is…”, there were also some fabulous performances by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Ranveeer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha, Zeenat, Helen and Rekha, plus of course the fabulous moves of Shahid and King Khan. The night belonged to the small but powerful film Udaan, which took home two of the biggest prizes of the evening, Best Film and Best Director.
The winners
Best Film: Udaan
Best Director: Vikramaditya Motwane (Udaan)
Best Actor (Male) Jury: Salman Khan (Dabangg)
Best Actor (Female) Jury: Vidya Balan (Ishqiya)
Best Actor (Male) Popular Choice: Shah Rukh Khan (My Name Is Khan)
Best Actor (Female) Popular Choice: Katrina Kaif (Raajneeti,Tees Maar Khan)
Ramnath Goenka Memorial Award: My Name Is Khan
Best Performer: Ajay Devgn (Golmaal 3)
Best Ensemble Cast: Peepli Live
Most Promising Director: Maneesh Sharma (Band Baaja Baraat)
Most Promising Newcomer (Male): Ranveer Singh (Band Baaja Baraat)
Most Promising Newcomer (Female): Sonakshi Sinha (Dabangg)
Best Supporting Actor Male: Arshad Warsi (Ishqiya)
Best Supporting Actor Female: Shernaz Patel (Guzaarish)
Negative Role(Male/Female): Ronit Roy (Udaan)
Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male/Female): Sanjay Mishra (Phas Gaye Re Obama)
Best Child Artiste: Ayaan Barodia (Udaan)
Best Popular Music: Pritam (Once Upon A Time In Mumbai)
Best New Talent in Music: Mamta Sharma - ‘Munni Badnaam’ (Dabangg)
Best Music: Sajid Wajid (Dabangg) and Shankar Ehsan Loy(My Name Is Khan)
Best Lyrics: Gulzar - ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji’ (Ishqiya)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji’ (Ishqiya)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Mamta Sharma - ‘Munni Badnaam’ (Dabangg) and Shreya Ghoshal - ‘Bahara’ (I Hate Luv Storys)
Best Background Music: Wayne Sharp (Raajneeti)
Best Choreography: Farah Khan - ‘Munni Badnaam’ (Dabanng)
Best Dialogue: Habib Faisal (Band Baaja Baaraat), Best Screenplay: Anjum Rajabali and Prakash Jha (Raajneeti), Best Story: Amit Rai (Road To Sangam), Best Cinematography: Sudeep Chatterji (Guzaarish), Best Action: Master Vijayan (Dabangg), Star Screen Special Jury Award for spectacular cutting of age technology: Robot, Best Special Effects: Srinivas Mohan (Robot), Best Art Direction: Mukund Gupta (Do Dooni Chaar), Best Editing: Namrata Rao (Band Baaja Baraat), Best Sound:Vikram Joglekar (Road, Movie)
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Imran Weds Avantika - A Rare Look At The Mehndi Card
Boy, B-town prince charming is going to break many bholi bhali ladkiyon ka dil (read many gals’ heart) on 8th of this month when the latest B-town chocolate will be taken by his beloved Avantika in a registered marriage with an all night mehendi ceremony on January 8 in Karjat, on the outskirts of Mumbai, where the Maliks have a farmhouse. Here’s a dekho of the contemporary invite: Source
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Salman Khan Readies Himself For The Bigg Boss Finale
The controversial show Bigg Boss Season 4’s host Salman Khan will soon head for Bigg Boss’ house in Lonavala within few hours where a grand set has been made to shoot the finale.
Our source present on the set says, “Salman will be coming soon. He will go through his script and his costumes and later interact with the media. Salman and other dancers will then start the rehearsals for the show.”
The source further adds, “Salman will be dancing on ‘Tera hi jalwa’ (Wanted), ‘Humka peeni hai peeni hai’ (Dabangg), ‘Barso barso yaron’ (London Dreams). There is a sequence where he will be dancing with all the ex-housemates but that will be shot tomorrow. They would begin the shoot after the sun sets.” Source
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Our source present on the set says, “Salman will be coming soon. He will go through his script and his costumes and later interact with the media. Salman and other dancers will then start the rehearsals for the show.”
The source further adds, “Salman will be dancing on ‘Tera hi jalwa’ (Wanted), ‘Humka peeni hai peeni hai’ (Dabangg), ‘Barso barso yaron’ (London Dreams). There is a sequence where he will be dancing with all the ex-housemates but that will be shot tomorrow. They would begin the shoot after the sun sets.” Source
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Aamir Requests Farah Khan To Choreograph A Song In ‘Delhi Belly’
It’s rebonding that occurred a decade later…and it was all in step. Well, truly, considering that Farah Khan has opted to choreograph a song number for the Imran Khan starrer ‘Delhi Belly’. Incidentally, it was Aamir Khan who requested her to accept the offer.
Apparently, Khan was keen that Farah whip up the same youthful frenzy that she’d managed in choreographing ‘pehla nasha’, the winning track from ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.’ And uncle Khan was all too eager that Imran bag the same benefits for ‘DB’ too in the song The flick is all about a prodigal’s return to India’s capital and is being touted as a sex comedy.
Confirming her reunion with Aamir after a decade, Farah states, “In February 2011, I’m doing a song number for Aamir’s ‘Delhi Belly’ because he has asked me to. I’m meeting him soon to finalise matters.” Source
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Apparently, Khan was keen that Farah whip up the same youthful frenzy that she’d managed in choreographing ‘pehla nasha’, the winning track from ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.’ And uncle Khan was all too eager that Imran bag the same benefits for ‘DB’ too in the song The flick is all about a prodigal’s return to India’s capital and is being touted as a sex comedy.
Confirming her reunion with Aamir after a decade, Farah states, “In February 2011, I’m doing a song number for Aamir’s ‘Delhi Belly’ because he has asked me to. I’m meeting him soon to finalise matters.” Source
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Celina Jaitley Is Officially Engaged To Peter Haag
Contrary to the media speculations that Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley has secretly married her Dubai-based hotlier beau Peter Haag, the pretty lady has admitted about her relationship and also cleared the reports that she is only engaged and yet to tie the knots.
A statement from her publicist puts all the rumours to the rest, “Celina Jaitly and Peter Haag are very much together .They exchanged rings in a small ceremony together in Mumbai during the festival of Durga Puja with their first families present. The official wedding date is yet to be announced however they thank all media people for their wishes and Celina personally thanks all the fans from all over the world for the wonderful tweets and emails on her website…”
Celina is dating Peter Haag for the last 10 months. She was in Dubai with Peter for New Year celebration.
The constant speculation about her marriage led the actress to come up with an official statement. Source
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A statement from her publicist puts all the rumours to the rest, “Celina Jaitly and Peter Haag are very much together .They exchanged rings in a small ceremony together in Mumbai during the festival of Durga Puja with their first families present. The official wedding date is yet to be announced however they thank all media people for their wishes and Celina personally thanks all the fans from all over the world for the wonderful tweets and emails on her website…”
Celina is dating Peter Haag for the last 10 months. She was in Dubai with Peter for New Year celebration.
The constant speculation about her marriage led the actress to come up with an official statement. Source
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Is Sonakshi Sinha Taking On Kareena Kapoor ?
Records and trends are both meant to be change with time. Thanks to Sonakshi Sinha’s look in her debut film DABANGG, the Indian woman with her curvaceous, well rounded and voluptuous look is in vogue again.
Though her rustic, Indian attired look was never designed to unleash a fashion coup, but eventually it has done so. Gone are the days when size zero was the standard evaluation of a heroines total worth, Sonakshi Sinha seems to have undone that trend. And the actress has no qualms about taking credit for this new trend.
Speaking about bringing the Indian woman back as an ideal sex symbol, Sonakshi says, “People have told me they are happy that the full-figured Indian heroine is back. I have broken the size zero mould. I don’t agree with the concept of being stick thin. At the end of the day, Indian men want women who are well-rounded, voluptuous and curvaceous, someone they can hold.”
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Though her rustic, Indian attired look was never designed to unleash a fashion coup, but eventually it has done so. Gone are the days when size zero was the standard evaluation of a heroines total worth, Sonakshi Sinha seems to have undone that trend. And the actress has no qualms about taking credit for this new trend.
Speaking about bringing the Indian woman back as an ideal sex symbol, Sonakshi says, “People have told me they are happy that the full-figured Indian heroine is back. I have broken the size zero mould. I don’t agree with the concept of being stick thin. At the end of the day, Indian men want women who are well-rounded, voluptuous and curvaceous, someone they can hold.”
Well, point taken Sonakshi. Source
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Deepika Padukone Celebrated Her 25th Birthday
The leggy lass, Deepika Padukone who charmed us with her radiant smile and charismatic personality turned a year older yesterday. In a short span of her career, this svelte beauty has risen to the position of being one of the most promising actresses of Bollywood.
We wish the actress a delightful birthday and hope the coming year brings the most fortunate things in her life. Source
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Katrina Kaif Wins An Award For Her Role In Raajneeti
She’s famed for her topline physicality and post ‘Raajneeti’, her acting skills aren’t really being questioned. Senorita Sheila, aka Katrina Kaif is riding a crest of popularity. The scintillating Kaif who has been making headlines all through the year adds yet another feather to her cap as she overshadows her contemporaries to win the ‘Best Actress’ award on the popular show ‘Movie Masala’ on a leading channel.
The awards determined by a public opinion poll saw the gorgeous actress beat the likes of other heavyweights in the ‘Best Actor Female Category’ by a clear sweep of votes for her role in Prakash Jha’s ‘Raajneeti’.
Impressively, it happens to be the second consecutive year that Katrina bags the award. The star who is on a winning streak also topped the World’s Sexiest Woman (Eastern Eye 2010 ) poll, third time in a row .She was also crowned Yahoo’s ‘Newsmaker of 2010' Source
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The awards determined by a public opinion poll saw the gorgeous actress beat the likes of other heavyweights in the ‘Best Actor Female Category’ by a clear sweep of votes for her role in Prakash Jha’s ‘Raajneeti’.
Impressively, it happens to be the second consecutive year that Katrina bags the award. The star who is on a winning streak also topped the World’s Sexiest Woman (Eastern Eye 2010 ) poll, third time in a row .She was also crowned Yahoo’s ‘Newsmaker of 2010' Source
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SRK, Shahid & Priyanka To Perform In Durban, South Africa
Durban is in for some real Bollywood flavour when stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra will groove to their hit numbers on Sunday at an event to celebrate 150 years of India-South Africa friendship.
The concert, which promises to bring together the world of cricket and entertainment on a common platform, will be hosted by actor Anil Kapoor.
This friendship concert is an initiative by AAMEDIA, a South African corporate, and Cricket South Africa. It is being directed and executed by Wizcraft International Entertainment and Cineyug Productions.
“Wizcraft has had a very warm and welcoming relationship with South Africa. The second IIFA Weekend and Awards were held in Sun City in 2001 and we returned for the fourth edition of the same in 2003 in Johannesburg forging a strong relationship between the two countries,” Wizcraft director Sabbas Joseph said in a statement.
“The hospitality extended to us was touching and overwhelming. South Africa holds a big place in our hearts,” he said.
The event will be held in commemoration of the arrival of the first Indian labourers in 1860 to work on the sugarcane plantations in South Africa.
The concert will also honour Sachin Tendulkar and Makhaya Ntini - two great stalwarts of cricket from India and South Africa respectively.
Several South African artistes are also scheduled to perform at the event, including Liquideep, Locnville, Drum Cafe, HHP, and 1st Project. Source
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The concert, which promises to bring together the world of cricket and entertainment on a common platform, will be hosted by actor Anil Kapoor.
This friendship concert is an initiative by AAMEDIA, a South African corporate, and Cricket South Africa. It is being directed and executed by Wizcraft International Entertainment and Cineyug Productions.
“Wizcraft has had a very warm and welcoming relationship with South Africa. The second IIFA Weekend and Awards were held in Sun City in 2001 and we returned for the fourth edition of the same in 2003 in Johannesburg forging a strong relationship between the two countries,” Wizcraft director Sabbas Joseph said in a statement.
“The hospitality extended to us was touching and overwhelming. South Africa holds a big place in our hearts,” he said.
The event will be held in commemoration of the arrival of the first Indian labourers in 1860 to work on the sugarcane plantations in South Africa.
The concert will also honour Sachin Tendulkar and Makhaya Ntini - two great stalwarts of cricket from India and South Africa respectively.
Several South African artistes are also scheduled to perform at the event, including Liquideep, Locnville, Drum Cafe, HHP, and 1st Project. Source
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Salman & Shahrukh - What A Co Incidence
It might come as a surprise to you. Coincidentally, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan had left for Dubai earlier and strode into Mumbai airport simultaneously within a minute of each other’s arrival, sparking off rumours that the rivals had probably buried the hatchet, at the onset of 2011.
No such luck, however. High drama was in no deficit when SRK showed up at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai at 9.23 pm… and seconds later… the ‘Dabangg’ dude was spotted at 9.24 pm! Onlookers gaped outright and speculated whether the duo had boarded the same flight and whether they did exchange any kind words with each other.
Incidentally, both icons had boarded chartered flights and earlier, there was palpable excitement in the Dubai air as well. Both Khans were mobbed by Middle Eastern and Indian fans, besieged for autographs and keep sake snaps.
In Mumbai, collective adrenaline soared when SRK walked out with Gauri and Aryan; while Salman was spotted alongside dad Salim Khan and Helen.
Interestingly, the swanky cars of both actors were parked together and yet there were no skirmishes. Source
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No such luck, however. High drama was in no deficit when SRK showed up at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai at 9.23 pm… and seconds later… the ‘Dabangg’ dude was spotted at 9.24 pm! Onlookers gaped outright and speculated whether the duo had boarded the same flight and whether they did exchange any kind words with each other.
Incidentally, both icons had boarded chartered flights and earlier, there was palpable excitement in the Dubai air as well. Both Khans were mobbed by Middle Eastern and Indian fans, besieged for autographs and keep sake snaps.
In Mumbai, collective adrenaline soared when SRK walked out with Gauri and Aryan; while Salman was spotted alongside dad Salim Khan and Helen.
Interestingly, the swanky cars of both actors were parked together and yet there were no skirmishes. Source
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Esha Deol’s Sister Ahana Gears Up For Films
Esha Deol’s sibling Ahana Deol has bitten the acting bait. After studiously chucking acting offers, Ahana seems to have succumbed to the lure of cinebiz finally with Vikramaditya Motwane’s forthcoming flick. Word has it that Anurag Kashyap who’d produced ‘Udaan’, Motwane’s directorial debut is likely to produce this one, as well.
States a close pal, “Ahana is very close to Vikramaditya and his wife. She’s going through the script and has agreed in principle to doing the film that has an ensemble cast.”
Confirming the development, Motwane states in a media quote, “I do want to have Ahana on board my film. I have given her the script and she is reading it. The reason I chose Ahana is that she has a very interesting face.”
For the uninitiated, Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s daughter had swatted down the offer to enact the lead in one of Dev Anand’s films. That apart, she had consistently refrained from greenlighting any B’Town flick over the years. Her pals and relatives felt that she was fighting shy of zooming into B’Town, though Ahana has gone and proved all of them wrong.
In 2010, Ahana who was initially contemplating turning movie director, opened a store stocking garments fashioned by her, edibles, gourmet products, apart from paintings and photographs by other artists. Guess, now she’ll be more into frames. Source
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States a close pal, “Ahana is very close to Vikramaditya and his wife. She’s going through the script and has agreed in principle to doing the film that has an ensemble cast.”
Confirming the development, Motwane states in a media quote, “I do want to have Ahana on board my film. I have given her the script and she is reading it. The reason I chose Ahana is that she has a very interesting face.”
For the uninitiated, Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s daughter had swatted down the offer to enact the lead in one of Dev Anand’s films. That apart, she had consistently refrained from greenlighting any B’Town flick over the years. Her pals and relatives felt that she was fighting shy of zooming into B’Town, though Ahana has gone and proved all of them wrong.
In 2010, Ahana who was initially contemplating turning movie director, opened a store stocking garments fashioned by her, edibles, gourmet products, apart from paintings and photographs by other artists. Guess, now she’ll be more into frames. Source
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Ranveer Singh Must Be Overwhelmed With SRK’s Comments
The 2010 debutant Ranveer Singh couldn’t have asked for more. The ‘Band Baaja Baarat’ debutant was on cloud nine for being praised by none other than Shah Rukh Khan for the wonderful performance he displayed in his first film.
Recently Shah Rukh watched ‘Band Baaja Baarat’, and he was so impressed by the newcomer’s act in the film that he couldn’t stop himself from calling Ranveer ‘the new talent on the block’. What’s more is that SRK took time off from his busy schedule to personally call the actor for his commendable act in BBB.
SRK congratulated the actor and told him that for a first film, he was simply too good. Ranveer, on the other end of the phone must have been absolutely thrilled that his idol was talking to him. According to a source, the high point of the conversation and perhaps the best moment for Ranveer was when Shah Rukh stated that ‘he would be the next superstar after him’. The minute Ranveer heard this; he was instantly transported to seventh heaven.
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Recently Shah Rukh watched ‘Band Baaja Baarat’, and he was so impressed by the newcomer’s act in the film that he couldn’t stop himself from calling Ranveer ‘the new talent on the block’. What’s more is that SRK took time off from his busy schedule to personally call the actor for his commendable act in BBB.
SRK congratulated the actor and told him that for a first film, he was simply too good. Ranveer, on the other end of the phone must have been absolutely thrilled that his idol was talking to him. According to a source, the high point of the conversation and perhaps the best moment for Ranveer was when Shah Rukh stated that ‘he would be the next superstar after him’. The minute Ranveer heard this; he was instantly transported to seventh heaven.
Coming from SRK, it definitely must have brought a wide smile on Ranveer’s face! Source
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Madhavan Is Indeed On A Roll
R. Madhavan is indeed riding a high wave at the moment. His first release for 2011, Tanu Weds Manu , which co-stars Kangana Ranaut, had its trailer released and it is getting very positive feedback. Not only that his last release in Tamil film industry from 2010, Manmadhan Ambu is being lapped up by the audience with enormous praise for his role as Madhanagopal, a millionaire businessman that is highly suspicious of his actress fiancée, played by newcomer Trisha. The film also stars legendary actor Kamal Haasan.
The actor is over the moon by the positive response to his acting in Manmadhan Ambu with most compliments referring to his “drunken” act - there is a significant portion of the movie that his character is constantly drinking on screen. So ecstatic was the actor at compliments from his fans on twitter, he even apologised to his other followers as he retweeted some of their tweets, both good and bad: “Do forgive me for da retweets PPL-so tough to contain myself- am a Huge Kamal sir devotee-just 2dy pls unfollow for 2day if this is unbearable,” he says.
The collaboration of Kamal Haasan and Madhavan has proven quite fruitful for the actor where appreciation is concerned. Whether it’s the bratty city-bred youth of Anbe Sivam, whose life changes as he travels with a stranger played by Kamal or the small town cook that travels to another country for his family’s well being in Kamal’s own production Nala Damayanthi, which became Ramji Londonwaley two years later in 2005, the actor has taken a change in character and stepped up with his acting.
Although he spent the holidays in Dubai, the actor is said to be organising a special bash for his “guru as he calls, Kamal Haasan, as a means to bond with the legend who has completed 50 years in the industry, an illustrious career most would die for. “I love to bond with Kamal Haasan. He is an icon and institution and one gets to learn from him so much that it’s always a pleasure,” the 3 idiots actors said to Time of India.
His next film, the highly anticipated Tanu Weds Manu is set for release on 25th February. Source
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The actor is over the moon by the positive response to his acting in Manmadhan Ambu with most compliments referring to his “drunken” act - there is a significant portion of the movie that his character is constantly drinking on screen. So ecstatic was the actor at compliments from his fans on twitter, he even apologised to his other followers as he retweeted some of their tweets, both good and bad: “Do forgive me for da retweets PPL-so tough to contain myself- am a Huge Kamal sir devotee-just 2dy pls unfollow for 2day if this is unbearable,” he says.
The collaboration of Kamal Haasan and Madhavan has proven quite fruitful for the actor where appreciation is concerned. Whether it’s the bratty city-bred youth of Anbe Sivam, whose life changes as he travels with a stranger played by Kamal or the small town cook that travels to another country for his family’s well being in Kamal’s own production Nala Damayanthi, which became Ramji Londonwaley two years later in 2005, the actor has taken a change in character and stepped up with his acting.
Although he spent the holidays in Dubai, the actor is said to be organising a special bash for his “guru as he calls, Kamal Haasan, as a means to bond with the legend who has completed 50 years in the industry, an illustrious career most would die for. “I love to bond with Kamal Haasan. He is an icon and institution and one gets to learn from him so much that it’s always a pleasure,” the 3 idiots actors said to Time of India.
His next film, the highly anticipated Tanu Weds Manu is set for release on 25th February. Source
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Kiran Rao’s Craze For Salman Khan
Bollywood actor Salman Khan is a favourite amongst perfectionist Aamir’s near and dear ones. The emotional Bollywood muscle man never objects to any references made to him by Aamir in his films and takes it very sportingly… Why….? The reason is Aamir’s beloved wife Kiran is a fan of Salman and she just loves the superstar.
She revealed this yesterday at the press meet of her debut flick as director ‘Dhobi Ghat’ and agreed that Pratik’s character in the film wear’s Sallu’s trademark bracelet, he loves working out to build a body like Salman’s and he wants to become an actor like him.
And that’s not all, in the movie Prateik has pin ups of Katrina and pictures of Aishwarya eyes…
Kiran even confessed that initially during the first draft of ‘Dhobi Ghat’, she was actually thinking of casting Salman in a cameo for the film where Prateik becomes a star and meets his idol.
Anyway that didn’t happen for some creative reasons but it added more concrete to the wonderful equation Salman and Aamir share as a friend.
Even Aamir dear nephew Imran is awed by the B-town muscle man’s stardom and he has shared this many times.
Aamir and Salman are true friends…. It must be recalled that it was Aamir who acted as a middleman to cool down the emotions between Shahrukh and Salman during their last year’s spat which has resulted in permanent split between Shahrukh and Salman.
But Sallu can dance sala as he has a friend like Aamir and hard core fans in his dear friend’s locality. Source
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She revealed this yesterday at the press meet of her debut flick as director ‘Dhobi Ghat’ and agreed that Pratik’s character in the film wear’s Sallu’s trademark bracelet, he loves working out to build a body like Salman’s and he wants to become an actor like him.
And that’s not all, in the movie Prateik has pin ups of Katrina and pictures of Aishwarya eyes…
Kiran even confessed that initially during the first draft of ‘Dhobi Ghat’, she was actually thinking of casting Salman in a cameo for the film where Prateik becomes a star and meets his idol.
Anyway that didn’t happen for some creative reasons but it added more concrete to the wonderful equation Salman and Aamir share as a friend.
Even Aamir dear nephew Imran is awed by the B-town muscle man’s stardom and he has shared this many times.
Aamir and Salman are true friends…. It must be recalled that it was Aamir who acted as a middleman to cool down the emotions between Shahrukh and Salman during their last year’s spat which has resulted in permanent split between Shahrukh and Salman.
But Sallu can dance sala as he has a friend like Aamir and hard core fans in his dear friend’s locality. Source
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The Arrangement For Imran Khan’s Wedding is On
By now its common knowledge that Imran Khan will be breaking many a female fan’s hearts by tying the knot with his sweetheart Avantika Malik on Jan 10. While the wedding would be a rather private affair, Imran plans to make-up for it by hosting a pre-wedding bash (mehndi cum reception) on January 8 where he has invited all his friends from the industry.
The guest list for this pre-wedding party is quite a long one and apparently the buzz is that Imran has specially invited all his female co-stars and most of them have confirmed their presence too. Imran’s first co-star Genelia, his Break Ke Baad co-star Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor (with whom he is teaming up in Short Term Shaadi) have all confirmed to attend the party. Deepika, who is currently on a backpacking tour in the UK will cut short her vacation to attend Imran’s party in Mumbai. Bebo too will cut short her Swiss holiday with beau Saif to make it in time for her co-star’s wedding celebrations.
However, Sonam Kapoor and Katrina Kaif (who’ve worked with Imran in I Hate LUV Storys and the forthcoming YRF flick Mere Brother Ki Dulhan) would unfortunately miss out on this big bash due to prior work commitments.
Nevertheless, with so many gorgeous ladies in attendance, this one surely seems like one big fat Bollywood bash. Source
Abhishek Bachchan & Katrina Kaif In Rajkumar Santoshi’s Next
It looks like Raj Kumar Santoshi will be directing the junior instead of the senior Bachchan first. With Santoshi’s Power (starring Amitabh Bachchan) on hold, the versatile director has now quickly moved to another quirky comedy a la Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani.
The untitled film will feature Abhishek Bachchan in his first out-and-out comic role, opposite Katrina Kaif thereby putting to rest all rumours about Katrina being reluctant to work with Junior B. Maintains Kaif, “I had done one of my earliest films (Sarkar) with Abhishek. And it was great fun. Somehow subsequent projects didn’t work out. I had decided whenever I work with him again, it would be in an out-and-out romantic subject.”
Says Santoshi, “I’ve worked with Amitji before in Family and Khakee. But I’ve still not worked with Abhishek. I am really looking forward to directing him for the first time.
In him, I see great-untapped potential and a hunger to excel. There’s a very mischievous side to his personality, which has not been tapped in any film. I think Abhishek has great comic potential. When I wrote this script I thought of him immediately.” The untitled film will be produced by Santoshi and will go on the floors early next year.
Adds the filmmaker, “I’ve done two comedies before (Andaaz Apna Apna and Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani). Both were warmly accepted. This will be my third. I can’t wait to get started.” Source
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