Abhay Deol Is In A Relationship With Preeti Desai

The acting maestro Abhay Deol has finally admitted that he is seeing Preeti Desai. The actor made this revelation on Simi Garewal’s India’s Most Desirables.
To the elegant Simi Garewal he publicly declared his relationship status by saying, ‘I am in a relationship at the moment with Preeti Desai, Miss. Britain.’ He also said, ‘I am very quiet about my affairs-that’s why they are never blown out of proportion.’ Now that is something we’d surely agree to!
From drugs to relationships to women, Dimpy, (that’s what Abhay is called at home) poured his heart out on the chat show. On the show he revealed that he experimented with drugs when he was younger. He moved out of home when he was 18 and went to study abroad. On the show he said, ‘I was rebellious and so abused my body!’
The show will be telecast on TV this Sunday. Source
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Katrina Kaif Is Keen On Working With Aamir Khan

The name of Yash Chopra is a dream for every actress and Katrina Kaif’s dream is about to come true. As reported earlier, she has been signed for Yash Chopra’s next directorial venture.
Says the pretty actress, “It’s a big honour for any actress to work with Yash Chopra. He is a legend in his own right. He and Shahrukh Khan have done many wonderful films together. I’m extremely excited about working in that film.”
Ask her about what made her choose this film and she immediately replies, “All the three factors- Yash Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan and the script excited me to do the film.”
Katrina has already worked with Salman in the past and will soon be working with Shahrukh. So will we see her working with the third Khan, Aamir too? “I’d like to work with Aamir. But there’s no project that we are doing together right now.”
Let’s hope the project comes soon so that we are able to see Aamir and Katrina together for the first time. Source
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Sameera Reddy Is All Set For The Item Song

Finally, it’s the old Priyan favourite Sameera Reddy who will be performing the sizzling item song for Priyadarshan in his thriller Tezz.
Sameera, no stranger to Priyan’s cinema, is a close family friend. She and Priyan’s wife Lizzie are best friends and whenever Sameera shoots a Tamil film in Chennai she stays with Priyan and his wife.
With such proximity, is it any wonder that the Tezz sizzler has finally gone to Sameera when apparently a lot of the screen queens were keen to perform to the peppy Sajid-Wajid number?
Priyan just back from a longish holiday abroad, is quick to defend the number as belonging to Sameera. “How can anyone else dance to that number? Sameera plays a club dancer in Tezz and the number rightly belongs her.”
Incidentally, Sameera had also performed an item song in Priyadarshan’s Aakrosh last year.
The song in Tezz will be shot in Mumbai later this month. Currently, Priyan is in Kerala, as he has just been appointed the chairperson of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy.
Priyan is naturally very proud of the appointment. “My predecessor was Adoor Gopalkrishnan. So I follow in honorable footsteps. Kerala is a very cinema-literate state. Running the academy and organizing the Kerala Film Festival is a big challenge for me. I’m looking forward to it.”
Priyan returned to India to the shocking news that the actress Rasika Joshi had died. Says the director, “She was my female Paresh Rawal. My favourite female actor. She did four films with me. I wish we had worked together in 40 more.” Source
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India International Jewellery Week; Sonam Kapoor Does It All

Sonam Kapoor is the face of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) after designer Farah Khan Ali, who created waves at the inaugural edition last year decided to give it a miss this time due to other commitments.
The five-day event, organised by the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)begins in Mumbai July 31.
‘I am not showcasing at the second edition of the jewellery week as I am working on a bigger project which requires time and concentration,’ Farah, was in the news recently after international singer Beyonce Knowles wore a crown desgined by her for a new music album ‘4', told the source.
The jewellery at Mumbai’s Grand Hyatt hotel will see collections from designers like Varuna D. Jani and brands like Amrapali, Tanishq and Ganjam.
Top Bollywood celebrities, models and some international icons, whose names are being kept under wraps, have been roped in to walk the ramp during the event. Source
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Sharman Joshi To Give Lectures On Cinema In Mumbai University

This might come as a surprise to many but the FERRARI KI SAWARI team - Sharman Joshi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani are apparently thinking to become lecturers.
It was recently reported that after a long span of 18 years the Ferrari team had managed to get shooting permission at the University of Mumbai. The University is a 130-year-old magnificent heritage building and getting permission is quite a hard task and the University only agreed to grant permission after thoroughly scrutinising the scene.
Now close sources reveal that the FERRARI KI SAWAARI team had written a letter to the authorities to thank and appreciate them for their extended co-operation and support that helped them to complete their shoot successfully.
Interestingly, in response the officials requested if they could get Sharman Joshi, their lead actor, Rajkumar Hirani and Vinod Chopra to teach their students about Cinema.
Director Rajesh Mapuskar says, “It was extremely nice of the University officials to allow us to shoot in their premises, it was extremely important for the film. We wrote to thank them for their support and they wanted Vinod sir, Raju sir and Sharman to come and give a lecture on Cinema. Since both are traveling, we plan to co-ordinate the same and make sure it happens. It’s the least we can do for the courtesy extended.”
We’re sure the students will have a good time listening to Sharman Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Source
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Imran Khan Is On A Honeymoon Trip With Wife Avantika

The Kidnap actor Imran Khan has finally left for his long overdue holiday with wife Avantika Malik. The couple will be travelling to Prague, Venice and Paris.
Imran, who married Avantika, in January this year, had gone to Thailand for a short honeymoon.
They had been planning for their European sojourn for a while but because of his film commitments could not travel. As soon as the actor is back, he will get busy with the promotions of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Source
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Ajay Devgn’s Action Scenes In Singham Are Death Defying

After a long time Ajay Devgn is back in his action avatar with SINGHAM and judging from the promos looks like the action sequences are worth watching out for.
Director Rohit Shetty, himself designed the action for the movie. When Ajay Devgn learnt that there were a great number of stunts lined up for the same, he insisted that he performed all the stunts by himself!
The crew and Rohit even gave Ajay an option to get the stunt done by a professional but our action hero had no doubt in mind whatsoever and was hell-bent to perform for the dangerous action scenes.
There was one stunt in particular that made Ajay a little skeptical. More than a decade ago he had performed a very difficult stunt called a ‘Kechi (Scissor) stunt’ for which he had to hold the neck of a person with his legs, which take the shape of a scissor, and twist the neck with the crossed legs. Ajay was quite doubtful as he thought he was fitter back then. Nonetheless he went ahead with it and gave a brilliant shot without the help of a harness!
Well, it seems even now, Ajay is fit as ever. Source
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Salman, Ajay & Sanjay To Come Together For A Film

Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt will work together in a film that will be jointly produced by them. The discussion is on in the initial stages.
The three actors have never done a film together except for a brief appearance in Salman’s latest blockbuster Ready in which Zarine Khan elopes with him, only to get married to Ajay. Sanjay plays a registrar, who also happens to be a divorce lawyer.
Salman and Ajay were last seen together in Vipul Shah’s film London Dreams (2009) that tanked at the box office.
Salman and Sanjay were last seen in Chal Mere Bhai (2000).
Ajay and Sanjay will be soon seen in David Dhawan’s forthcoming movie Rascals
The three stars have not confirmed or denied anything yet but sources close to them claim that the plan is very much in place. The film, in all likelihood, will be an action movie. Source
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Ajay Devgn Compliments Salman On His Body

After Ajay Devgn was praised by Salman Khan for his new six pack look in forthcoming action film Singham, the former has now returned the compliment.
The 42-year-old actor, who will be seen in an action film after a gap of eight years, said it feels great to be complimented by Salman who has the best body in the industry.
“Salman has the best body in the industry. We are very good friends and when he tweeted about my six packs for my film, I take it as a compliment,” he said.
Salman had earlier tweeted in praise of Ajay’s chiselled body, saying, “Baap re baap. Superb Ajay’s body is looking. Too good.”
The ‘Golmaal’ star had to hit the gym regularly to join the league of six pack abs alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Emraan Hashmi.
“I don’t follow any trend. It was the necessity of the script, so I decided to get it. I have hit the gym regularly for three hours and followed a controlled diet,” said Devgn, who was in the national capital today to promote ‘Singham’.
Devgn will be seen as a Marathi cop doing some breathtaking action sequences in the film which has been directed by Rohit Shetty.
Asked about his decision of coming back to action, the actor said through action also he took it as a challenge.
“I took it as a challenge because I was doing a full-fledged action film after ‘Khakee’. I want to entertain my audience with my film. After giving my first shot, I was quite confident that I can give some convincing action scenes,” he said. Source
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Asin Has Found New Love?

Asin, for whom everyone is mad these days is current playing with Subhaan, 9 year old son of Sajid Nadiadwala.
“During the London schedule of the film, Subhaan just didn’t leave Asin’s side. He was giving her all the attention that she needed and was making sure that she was well taken care of.
In fact many in the unit even joked that Subhaan was perhaps making a future investment and already preparing himself as being ultra chivalrous,’ informs a unit member from London.
No wonder, Asin was heard joking with her friends that while she was used to such pampering from Salman Khan during LONDON DREAMS and READY while Akshay Kumar too was a thorough gentleman during the shoot of HOUSEFULL 2, she felt happiest in Subhaan’s company.
“Subhaan is a film buff himself and likes to accompany his dad, especially during the outdoor shoots,” says a close family friend, ‘In fact as a child artist, he has featured in his dad’s films like MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI, HEYY BABYY and HOUSEFULL. Who knows, with the kind of closeness he has developed with Asin, he may land a part in HOUSEFULL 2 as well.” Source
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ZNMD Producers To Contribute Towards The Victims Of Mumbai Blasts

Excel Entertainment’s ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA has done exceptionally well at the box office, India and Overseas. It has collected over 30 cr in three days and over 5 cr on Monday in India and 3.5 Million in the overseas market on weekend.
Since ZNMD has released after an unfortunate incident that shook the city and nation the team wants to do something special for the victims of the bomb blast that occurred on 13th July in Mumbai.
Now the producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and director Zoya have decided to contribute for the welfare of the Mumbai blast victims. The Thursday evening show collection at various multiplexes will be shared equally among the victims. Source
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Jannat 2 Will Be Called ‘Blood Money’

The maker of Murder films Mahesh Bhatt has got the title for his forthcoming sequel of ‘Jannat’. After going public by having an online title poll, the filmmaker has come to a decision, thanks to his followers.
Bhatt on his micro-blogging site recently had asked his followers to suggest him some titles for ‘Jannat 2', starring Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri. He wanted it to be something different and was not keen to name it just ‘Jannat 2'. And now, the movie has been titled as ‘Blood Money’ - announced Bhatt on his social networking site Twitter.
Following the suggestion of his followers, Mahesh decided to use some new title for the movie and he also thanked them for the same.
Earlier, Bhatt had similarly taken the help of Twitter and Facebook to get views on his recently released ‘Murder 2' poster. Source
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Sanjay Dutt & Priyanka Chopra Get Gifts From SRK

It has been already reported that Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt will be making a cameo in Shah Rukh’s upcoming film Ra.One. Well, Dutt who willingly did the cameo in the film for free was ‘repaid’ with a thoughtful gift by SRK.
Dutt, whose passion for bikes is well known, received a gift worth approx Rs. 15 lakhs in the form of a high-end Italian cruiser bike from SRK! Speaking about this, Dutt said “I really appreciate what Shah Rukh has done. It’s a thoughtful gesture.”
And that’s not all. Priyanka Chopra shot for Ra.One yesterday, despite it being her birthday. The shoot went on till late night. SRK however, thanked Priyanka in his own sweet way. Since Priyanka loves musical instruments, he gifted an expensive acoustic guitar to the actress, after the shoot. Source
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Amitabh Bachchan & Sridevi - The Legends Are Back In ‘English Vinglish’

The Badshah Khan of bollywood Amitabh Bachchan, who will be seen sharing screen with veteran actress Sridevi after 18 years almost in their upcoming film ‘English Vinglish’, says the actress is “still spontaneous and lovely”.
“Sridevi still the same… spontaneous and lovely..!!” Bachchan said on micro-blogging site twitter.
The two were last paired in the 1992 hit film ‘Khuda Gawah’. Earlier, they were seen together in films like ‘Inquilaab’ and ‘Akhree Rasta’.
‘English Vinglish’ is director R Balki’s wife Gauri Shinde’s directorial debut.
“Shooting today with the effervescent SriDevi after eternity almost… for R Balki’s wife’s directed film ‘English Vinglish,” Bachchan tweeted.
The film, which is touted as Sridevi’s Bollywood comeback, will see her essay the role of a housewife, who enrolls for a spoken English course to impress her husband and family. Big B will be seen making a special appearance in the film.
Sridevi was last seen in a full-fledged role in 1997 film ‘Judaai’ with Anil Kapoor and Urmila Matondkar. Source
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Housefull 2 Will Earn 100 Crores In Its First Week Of Opening: Sajid Khan

Earlier Sajid Khan had famously declared that his ‘Housefull’ would be the biggest money spinner of each of his actors. Now for the second in the series of his hit franchise, he is not shying away from proclaiming that it would end up accumulating 100 crores inside one week itself.
“I am not saying this by being emotionally attached to the film since I am directing it. I am saying this after doing all the calculations,” says Sajid who has just returned from London after wrapping up a major part of his multi-starrer, “I know the kind of excitement amongst the audience as well as the buzz within the trade. When the film will release next year, there would also be an increase in the number of screens where the film would be shown. And then I have a rock solid script in hand. This is the reason why I am so confident.”
Slated for release next year on 1st June, the first Friday after the conclusion of IPL 2012, ‘Housefull 2' would have a milestone to cross if it has to indeed make 100 crores within one week. Source
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Yash Chopra Is Too Nervous For His Directorial Flick

The name of this person says it all. Yash Chopra, who has given us numerous hits in the past, said that he’s very nervous about his new film which stars Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. The filmmaker along with Khayyam saab was conferred upon the WWI Maestro Award for 2011 at the convocation ceremony of the 5th batch of Whistling Woods International.
Said Yash Chopra, “In life, we have to give many exams. I’ve been in the industry for 61 or 62 years and have been a director since 51 years. Today I am again directing a film and it will go on floors soon. But I’m as nervous, as tensed, as excited, as scared as I was in my first film.”
Continuing in the same vein, he said, “My last film, VEER ZAARA was seven years back. There have been many technological advancements now. Brilliant young kids have made wonderful films. I’m very cautious about that.”
The legendary filmmaker had a valuable piece of advice for new filmmakers.
He said, “We are getting so much from western culture to our culture. But we must remember that films are not made with machines. Films are made with human beings.” Source
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Katrina To Face Kareena Onscreen For The First Time

Katrina is not completely out of Salman’s……film. Well, it’s Salman Khan-Kareena Kapoor’s forthcoming movie ‘Body Guard’, which have been in news for some time now.
Our birdies found out from sources that British hot beauty and Salman’s ex, Katrina Kaif will also feature in the most awaited movie. But let us tell you it’s not for a full length role. In fact the actress will only be seen in a blink-and-miss role.
Salman who plays the title role is said to be bodyguard for Katrina, who will appear for a scene in the movie as herself. Yeah, so that means one can look forward to see this ex-couple, Salman and Kat, together on the screen.
Hmm already they are doing YRF’s movie ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, but before that with ‘Bodyguard’ looks like one can have a teaser of the two together.
‘Body Guard’ is produced by Salman’s sister Alvira and brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri and is being directed by Siddique who directed the original, Malayalam version. The movie is expected to release some time during the festival season of Eid-Ganesh Chathurthi. Source
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Meet The Proud Vegetarian - Amrita Rao

The wonder girl Amrita Rao, a proud vegetarian, has shot for a new pro-vegetarian advertisement for animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.
The 30-year-old looks casual in a pair of shorts and a clingy T-shirt that reads ‘Powered by Tofu’ in the ad, through which she proclaims: “I Am Amrita Rao, and I Am a Vegetarian”.
“I call being vegetarian the Wow Rao diet. Wow because I know that being vegetarian is the best thing I can do for myself, the animals and the environment,” Amrita said in a press statement.
Proud to be a vegetarian: Amrita Rao
“Pulses can get pulses racing, while corpse cuisine slows you down. Kick the meat habit and you’ll look and feel better than ever,” added the actress, who featured in films like Main Hoon Na and Vivaah.
Rao joins a growing list of celebrities like Lara Dutta, Pamela Anderson, Shahid Kapoor, R. Madhavan and Anil Kumble, who have teamed up with PETA to promote a healthy vegetarian diet.  Source
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Neha Dhupia Feels Awkward In A Kissing Scene - Strange But True

She has been forever known for her bindaas image and hasn’t blinked an eyelid when it comes to being seen in a dare-bare avatar, especially in her earlier lot of films. However when it came to kissing for her upcoming film, she was nervous like never before. While the fact that the man opposite him was a veteran (and an unconventional leading man) like Raghuvir Yadav did play in her mind, Neha Dhupia was also conscious about the presence of close to 100 odd people on the sets when the scene was canned.
“Neha and Raghuveer share a kiss in GANDHI TO HITLER. Since she is playing Eva Braun, the girlfriend of Hitler (played by Raghuvir), and their relationship forms an integral part of the film, it was but obvious that their intimacy is shown on-screen. The scene was explained to her by director Rakesh Ranjan Kumar way in advance. However when it came to the actual shoot, Neha did develop cold feet,” informs a unit member.
Though Neha has kissed for camera earlier, she had to bring herself up to the task. Also, since GANDHI TO HITLER is a biopic and meant for global viewing, the actors couldn’t have afforded even a minor slip.
“Well, I just did it and got over it in quick time,” is all that Neha is willing to say when asked about her kiss with Raghuvir. However prod her further about her decision and she opens up, “See, kissing or anything else that you do out of ordinary for camera is never a comfortable thought. Whether it is jumping from the top a building or diving into deep water or kissing - everything comes with its own nervous moments. Of course I too felt inhibited.”
Tell her that she sounds like a changed woman today and Neha quips, “When there are 100 people staring at you as you kiss, there is nothing charming about it. It may all look intimate on screen but as an actor, you just want it to get over in a jiffy. Trust me, there is no fun.” Source
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Aishwarya Rai Requests The French Honour To Be Postponed

Beautiful actress Aishwarya Rai, who was to receive an honour from the French government in New Delhi on Wednesday, requested officials to postpone the ceremony in the wake of the Mumbai blasts. The actress also maintained a minute’s silence to mourn the deaths.
“Thank you all for being here. The current situation has really disturbed and shocked all of us. I thank the French embassy for being supportive and considering the sensitivity of the situation. They have been kind to consider me and my family’s request to postpone the celebration till another time. We as Indians can’t go ahead and celebrate in such a situation,” Aishwarya told reporters at the event.
Mumbai was hit by three blasts that left at least 20 people dead and over 100 injured on Wednesday evening.
The event for honouring Aishwarya with “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” was being held in New Delhi, but her heart was with those affected by the tragedy.
“The terrible blasts have shook us, but we shall stand strong. They (terrorists) should get it straight that we won’t let them succeed. You cannot break us, we all believe in deep strong Indian spirit. You will not get the better of us. God bless us and Jai Hind,” added Aishwarya, who was accompanied by her actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan.
The 37-year-old’s appearance was highly anticipated as it was her second public outing ever since the announcement of her pregnancy. She did not disappoint by being away from shutterbugs, and looked extremely graceful in a yellow and parrot green sari, with the natural glow of an expectant mother.
French Ambassdor Jerome Bonnafont said: “The terrible series of blast has shocked all of us. It seems the time is not right. I pay my condolence and want the Indian people to know that the government of France is with them.” Source
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Expectations Are Really High With Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Today the stage is all set to continue with ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ at least at the urban centers. The film’s classy promos have worked with the elite which means multiplexes are pretty much sold. While an opening over 70% at multiplexes seems on the cards, one does regret the lack of a single chartbuster track that could have enticed mass audience as well.
Given the fact that it has been a dream run at single screens and Bollywood is smiling all over again with audience giving their nod of approval on a continued note to films like ‘Murder 2', ‘Double Dhamaal’ and to an extent ‘Delhi Belly’, one would have wanted somethin similar for ZNMD as well.
However one tends to believe that the makers won’t be overtly worried as for them the target audience was pretty much the urban junta which means things have pretty much fallen in place for them. Since Hrithik too is being seen in a light hearted role after relatively serious ‘Kites’ and a somber ‘Guzaarish’, his fans would be happy to lap up the film. Zoya Akhtar’s last release ‘Luck By Chance’ was an entertaining affair and given the kind of sensibilities that she and her brother Farhan carry, one does expect a good sensible outing in ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’. Source
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Emraan Hashmi Is The Top Priority For Vishal Bhardwaj

It seems it’s Emraan Hashmi or nothing for Vishal Bhardwaj’s film Daayan! After some actresses said no to working with the actor in the supernatural thriller, the filmmaker made it very clear that Emraan was his top priority.
Said a source: “Both Vishal and (producer) Ekta Kapoor believe Emraan is the fulcrum of the script and the only non-negotiable member of the cast.”
“Vishal thinks Emraan has huge potential. He wanted to cast Emraan in 7 Khoon Maaf in the role that Irrfan Khan eventually did but it didn’t work out.
“Emraan is in demand with several topnotch filmmakers. Rohan Sippy who wanted to cast him in Dum Maro Dum is casting the actor in his next. Dibakar Banerjee chose Emraan at the cost of losing Katrina Kaif in his new film Shanghai,” the source added.
Vishal will shoot Daayan in the next couple of months.
The hunt for the three leading ladies is almost over.
Said a source close to the project: “The minute it was made known that all the three leading ladies’ parts were equally important, a queue of girls showed up at Vishal’s doorstep.”
The last we heard, Jacqueline Fernandez, Chitrangda Singh and Mahie Gill had been shortlisted for the three parts.  Source
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Mumbai Serial Blasts - Bollywood Pays Condolences To The Victims

Many celebrities from bollywood have expressed shock at the serial blasts that rocked the metropolis last evening.
“Bomb blasts in Mumbai .. !! God ! I hope people are safe,” Amitabh Bachchan said on microblogging site Twitter.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said, “Apparently its Kasabs birthday today and it looks like they are celebrating with bombs rather than with crackers.”
“Shocked to hear the news of the Blasts- Prayers for all who have suffered. And Be safe and stay home,” actor Riteish Deshmukh said.
“Cowards strike again! Condolence to all who have lost someone dear. To the rest, please do not panic. Get home safe,” actor-producer Farhan Akhtar said.
“Hope and pray that you people are safe and home,” actor Abhishek Bachchan said. Actor Shahid Kapoor tweeted: 3 blasts in Mumbai .. Please head home !!!!!
“…This is pure nonsense. We only talk big… Not a single lesson learnt after things that’s already happened,” actor Neil Nitin Mukesh said.
Tennis player-turned-producer, Mahesh Bhupathi, tweeted, “If someone can explain how bombing innocent civilians solves anything I am all ears… God bless us all.” Source
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John Picks Priyanka Over Kareena

John Abraham, the original Dhoom star is making many controversial comments about his co-stars without even carrying to play his old diplomatic self. 
According to reliable sources, ‘John has recently drawn flak from Kareena’s fans after the actor rated Priyanka Chopra much higher in hot-quotient than Bebo. John thinks that Priyanka is the perfect embodiment of sexiness and style and the actor does not mince words while spelling it out.’
In the past, Kareena had reserved some unkind remarks for the actor when she called his expressions on screen ‘wooden’ on a chat show. It seems John has still not forgotten the words and perhaps that is the reason for him to rate Kareena lower on the sexiness scale.
John has chosen to get into controversy when his girlfriend is no longer with him to defend him. Remember how Bipasha Basu used to fight for her man? Well, let’s see how John will take on Kareena if she chooses to react to this spark of controversy. Source
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The Terror Attacks In Mumbai Might Affect The Box Office Business Of ZNMD

The latest terror strikes in Mumbai have become the focal point of every concerned citizen. This in turn has taken some attention away from this week’s releases and one of them includes Zoya Akhtar’s film ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA.
Bollywood observers cite facts that film releases that have coincided with terror strikes in Mumbai have always struggled to find audiences in the city. No matter how well the film is made, a terror strike just before the release date is the most unfortunate thing a filmmaker can experience.
Add to reliable sources, “Zoya Akhtar and her team are worried about the way things have shaped up just before the film is set to release. The terror strikes in Mumbai have taken away all the attention from films to news channels and publications. In this situation, Zoya has nothing but to call herself unlucky by chance.”
Here’s wishing good luck to Zoya and her ZNMD team as the film gets set to release amidst the shadow of the latest terror strikes. Source
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Deepika Shares Comfortable Vibes With Saif

In the film AARAKSHAN, though Deepika Padukone would be getting into a different zone with Saif, she is more curious than anxious to know how her pairing would look like this time around.
“When you have worked with someone earlier, it obviously leads to a certain amount of comfort level from the very beginning,” says Deepika who has just stepped back into Mumbai after spending months in London shooting for two of her films, “That initial awkwardness goes away because there is a sense of familiarity that sets in. Having said that it wasn’t like we were catching up on the lost times or anything. Our interaction was primarily about the work that we were doing together and that’s about it. So yes, we were both doing our own thing. He is the way he is and is great that way.”
With things heating up for AARAKSHAN, it is quite obvious that with men like Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and Manoj Bajpai coming together, heavy duty drama would indeed take centre-stage. However given the fact that other actresses in her age group and league are concentrating more on being a part of quintessential Bollywood affairs than rely on song and dance affairs, what makes Deepika push the envelope and mix films like AARAKSHAN that deal with topical issues.
“I guess I was always so ready to be a part of a film like this. Somewhere out there I wanted to be a part of a debate where the issue of reservation is addressed,” she says in a serious tone, “When you watch the film, you would realise that there is a message that it is trying to send out. When you look at it closely, there is a plus as well as minus side to ‘reservation’. I am playing someone who is torn between both these sides and it was this dilemma that excited me the most. I was genuinely impressed with what Prakashji narrated to me and knew what I had to do this film.” Source
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The Teaser Of Don 2 To Be Released Today

Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan’s most anticipated franchise Don 2 will tease from today in  theatres near you when Excel’s ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ hits the screen starring Hrithik, Katrina, Farhan, Abhay and Kalki.
The teaser is going to be launched today evening at a gala event in Mumbai where King Khan and his co-star Kareena will be present along with many bollywood celebrities.
The movie begins with Roma knowing that the good Vijay is dead, Don has survived and the wounded lion is set to get even with his enemies.
Hmmm that calls for action right from the word go and according to our sources, the action set in Europe is said to have the vow factor getting repeated again and again.
‘Don 2' will have a new edition in Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor  whereas the others played by SRK, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani and Om Puri, are the same from Part 1 and continue from where they had left before 5 years in 2006. Source
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