Salman To Do Only 2 Episodes Of Bigg Boss With Sanju Baba

Bigg Boss is the controversial house of small screen, which is going to spice up the reality show, as actor Sanjay Dutt is entering the TV sets for the very first time.
To add to the drama and create double dhamaal, he will be accompanied by Salman Khan, who was appreciated for his sense of humor and attitude on the show last year.
“Salman introduced me to ‘Bigg Boss’ and will do two episodes with me. I am pretty nervous doing it, but it will reach out to everyone. It’s something new for me. Salman never persuaded me but asked me to do the show. I am going to have fun and not make anything serious,” he says. Source
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Shahrukh Khan’s Ra.One Is 150 Minutes Long?

Bigger the star, bigger the expectation. Bigger the expectation, bigger the scale. And bigger the scale, larger the duration. This is what Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One promises when it gets ready to arrive this Diwali. To justify hundreds of crores that have been pumped into the making of this Anubhav Singh directed film, the running length of Ra. One too would be good enough to give audience a complete ‘paisa vasool’ experience.
“Though the current trend is to make films last not more than two hours, Ra.One would be an exception. It would be a two and a half hour spectacle as Shah Rukh as well as Anubhav believe that there is a lot to be told, something that the audience should not be deprived of, especially since expectations have been sky high”, says a source attached to the film.
The only other film in the recent times which has actually clocked 150 minutes is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and it has turned out to a good success. Even Singham is much longer than two hours and audience don’t seem to mind those extra minutes presenting an overdose of action. On the other hand, one of the bigger hits in last few weeks, Delhi Belly, has been the shortest of them all by clocking under 100 minutes.
“At the end of the day, it is also about the kind of genre that you are exploring”, an editor remarks in defence of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer. “Ra.One is the first ever sci-fi film of this scale and setting to have been made in Bollywood. Shah Rukh has pumped over Rs. 150 crores in this film and is still counting. It makes sense to present to audience everything which is special about a new world that has been created here. Even Avatar had lasted 162 minutes.”
Shot for over 125 days, it was only this Monday that Ra.One came to a close with its final schedule lasting for 10 days. While the film was being edited simultaneously over last few months, now comes the challenge of putting everything together in one place and make it a seamless movie watching experience.
“There is so much to be told in Ra.One”, admits Anubhav, “However both Shah Rukh and I are of the opinion that we should be keeping the film’s length under 150 minutes. Of course it’s a struggle to do that but at the end of the day, it’s the film that will dictate its duration rather than vice versa. Now that the film’s shoot is complete, we should know within next fortnight how the theatrical cut will look like.”
Given the fact that we didn’t mind Rajinikanth’s antics that lasted for three hours in Robot, there is no reason why Shah Rukh won’t hold our interest for those two and a half hours. Source
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Trinamul Congress Is What Farhan Akhtar Has Joined

Political parties have always approached film personalities to encash on their popularity. The latest is that actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has since joined the advisory panel of the Trinamool Congress’ youth wing to give suggestions on cultural activities.
Farhan however clarified that he is not involved in any political activity of the party. He tweeted, “The Media has reported that I have joined the Trinamool Congress Youth Wing. The truth is that I have been asked to be a member on an advisory board for cultural activities, in my capacity as an actor/filmmaker. This is in my understanding, to be an apolitical board. I hope this will clear my stand on this decision once and for all.”
The advisory board has been set up by West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress that has formed a youth wing to be led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee.
Apart from Farhan, the youth wing has decided to conduct a membership drive roping in personalities like tennis star Leander Paes and tech evangelist Sam Pitroda as advisers. Source
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Meet Kancha - The Villain Of Agneepath

‘Gabbar’, ‘Mogambo’ and now ‘Kancha’! With this look and the cunning smile, the age old dialogue of Gabbar Singh is going to be re-written! Door gaon tak har bachha will dread about Kancha.
The look of Sanjay Dutt for AGNEEPATH as ‘kancha’ was awaited for long, and not to be surprised, it was worth the wait! The bald look, chunky ear piercing, black outfit, and that evil smile with the ready to kill look in his eye, Sanjay Dutt looks like the new age ‘Dark Lord’!
Karan Johar has done his homework and is all set for the big release with a Big Bang… Come January 13th, 2012… Let all Hell break loose!
By the way today is Sanjay Dutt’s birthday… Happy Birthday to our Dark Lord!! Bollywood’s macho man Sanjay Dutt turns 52. Source
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Jacqueline Fernandez Doesn’t Like Taking Favors

From a point where she was wondering what to do next to a situation where she is in a position to pick and choose from what is being offered to her, it has been quite some turnaround for Jacqueline Fernandez hot who is riding high on the super-success of MURDER 2. Her uninhibited sex appeal played a major role in pulling the audience and after that it was the film as a whole that did the trick.
It wasn’t an easy going though in the beginning since she had to wait and watch as the poor box office run of ALADIN and JAANE KAHAN SE AAYI HA’ was out of people memory. However unlike many other actors who come up with standard quotes around ‘my friends and family were my support system during this period of turmoil’, Jackie stands up and admits that she has been pretty much on her own even till date.
“I never had any misgivings that you can have friends from the industry but then they can do only so much,” she gets serious here, “I never found myself engaging with someone established in a conversation around ‘Please do this for me or push my name here or there’. In fact all through last year many people advised me that I need to up my PR machinery or become more aggressive. However my belief was that if I had talent, I would eventually get work and a director will cast me for sure. I never even thought of taking any other route.”
But in the industry where connections are what take one forward and recommendations are the order of the day, what made her take a different recourse?
“Honestly I would have felt that as demeaning to ask for favours from friends or acquaintances,” she reasons, “It would have been unfair to the director as well as the story to step in just because of my connections. I didn’t even want to go into that direction. I guess some strong conviction and belief in myself worked after all. Of course a little longer and I may have started doubting my place under the sun here. Thankfully these new films happened at just the right time.” Source
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Deepika Padukone Speaks On Her Film Aarakshan

Promos of AARAKSHAN pretty much promise a hard hitting dramatic affair in the offing. Also there is a trademark Prakash Jha stamp to the frames that promise a film that should succeed in entertaining its audience. Quiz Deepika Padukone, leading lady of the film, on whether the promise would be met and she nods affirmatively.
“Don’t worry, we will all keep our promise,” smiles Deepika, “When it comes to AARAKSHAN, we are all quite confident about the tale it aspires to tell. There is enough drama in the film to keep you engaged. When you see the promo, you get a whiff of what to expect from the film.
Since it’s the issue of ‘reservation’ which is being dealt with, you can pretty much imagine the intensity that can be promised with AARAKSHAN. At the end of the day if the content is good, there is nothing to worry about from entertainment standpoint.”
She is also happy about the fact that she was an immediate choice for the director who wanted to cast her as Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter in this volatile drama.
“I was so happy about the fact that he was giving me such an important role in the film,” gushes Deepika, “Despite such stalwarts in the cast, he explained to me what he felt about my presence in the film. The way he believed in me and appreciated me was amazing. What else does an actor want than to see her director show such confidence in her? Really, my day was made.”
With Saif Ali Khan in the lead and also starring Manoj Bajpai, Prateik Babbar and Tanvi Azmi, AARAKSHAN is a Firoz Nadiadwala production and releases all over on 12th August, the weekend leading to Independence Day. Source
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Asin Is Partying Hard With The Housefull 2 Gang

Though Riteish Deshmukh isn’t quite a party hopper, he has a select set of friends in the industry with whom he is at his comfortable best. One such camp where Riteish is totally at home is the one belonging to Akshay Kumar, Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala with which he has built a long personal and professional standing. While this all-bwoyz gang (if one goes by the ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ terminology) has been quite active for over half a decade, now there is a new entrant to the club - Asin.
“Ever since they worked together in ‘Heyy Babyy’, ‘Housefull’ and now ‘Housefull 2', the boys are pretty much a gang in itself as they spend a lot of time together even when they are not shooting together for a film,” says another close acquaintance of the gang, “Especially when they are shooting abroad, they end up dining and partying together whenever time permits. Now the new member welcomed into the gang is Asin.”
“It was Asin’s ‘bindaas’ nature that helped her bond well with boys. She is a very friendly and a down to earth fun girl. But more than that she has a great sense of humour,” says a unit member. No wonder, Riteish too found a good companion at work and was happy to tweet - ‘It was absolutely fantastic working with ASIN. Rarely u come across girls with great sense of humour! She was part of d Boy Gang.’
Asin is glad that she found a good friend in Riteish. “He is a wonderful human being and a great friend. The entire unit cast and crew were lovely. I am glad to have made so many friends.” Source
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Ameesha Patel Appoints Priyadarshan As Her Film’s Director

Ameesha Patel is leaving no stone unturned to make sure her production house gets the best of directors on board. After signing David Dhawan to direct the first film for Ameesha Patel Productions, the actress turned producer has now signed Priyadarshan to direct the second film for her banner. Needless to say, Ameesha will be playing the lead role in both these films while the rest of the cast is yet to be announced.
It may be recalled that Ameesha had worked with David earlier in Yeh Hai Jalwa and with Priyadarshan in Bhool Bhulaiya. Both the films made under Ameesha Patel Productions will be family entertainers and will go on floors by the year end.
Meanwhile Ameesha’s next release is the Sanjay Dutt starrer Chatur Singh Two Star. Source
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Abhishek Bachchan Takes Inspiration From Ajay Devgn

Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn took everyone by storm with their recent masaledar and dhamakedar venture Singham.
The movie’s magic has not even spared Ajay’s ‘Bol Bachchan’ co-star Abhishek Bachchan. Heard that Jr. B is very much in awe with Devgn’s hefty look in ‘Singham’. The two actors share good rapport while shooting for ‘Bol Bachchan’ and during such bonding time Ajay said to have suggested Abhishek to try and work on his own body.
As a result, Jr. B is now hooked on the image building gyaan given by Ajay and of late is seriously sweating it out in gym. Source
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Shera Replaces Katrina Kaif In Bodyguard Item Song

First Salman Khan’s former girlfriend, actress Katrina Kaif, was roped in for the Bodyguard item number and now his security aide Shera has shot for the much-talked about song.
Shera will not only feature in Bodyguard Item Song, but he will also be seen dancing and grooving with Salman.
“Yes, I have shot for the song with Salman bhai and all this seems like a magic. Salman bhai is such a huge star and for someone like him showing such trust in me is nothing short of a miracle,” Shera, who has been with Salman for more than 15 years, said in a statement.
“In front of the whole world, he said that this is my most trusted man. Isn’t that great?
“This is the first time I will be in front of the camera with Salman bhai doing this item song. He just showed me some dance steps and I did a lot of rehearsal before the final take. It was scary and I was nervous. I will never forget this experience,” he added.
Recently Salman had also made Shera unveil the first look of Bodyguard.
The film, directed by Siddique and produced by Atul Agnihotri, is a remake of the director’s 2010 Malayalam film, Bodyguard. It is scheduled for an 31st August release. Source
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Salman & Himesh Share The Same Bonding Even Today

No matter what stories are published here and there, Salman denies of any break-up with the musician-cum-actor Himesh Reshammiya.
The question was raised again considering the fact that Himesh Reshammiya has composed the music for upcoming film BODYGUARD starring Salman Khan.
At a recent event Salman opened up on Himesh and clearly said, “When did we break up?” However when further asked why he and Himesh were not seen working together for all these years.
To which Salman jokingly said, “Because Himesh was very busy doing his films earlier. Now he is not so busy doing movies.” Well, whatever their equation was in the past, ultimately we are happy to know that Salman and Himesh are once again together. Source
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Dharmendra Plays KBC On Shatrughan Sinha’s Show

He-Man of Bollywood Dharmendra came to Kolkata on Saturday to play game show ‘Ke Bani Crorepati’ (KBC), the Bhojpuri version of ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’ with host and actor Shatrughan Sinha for Mahuaa TV.
On the show, Dharmaji shared with Shatruji and the viewers about his films, family and some memorable moments of his life.
During the show, Dharmji also brought back the wonderful memories of blockbuster movie SHOLAY. He dedicated the song Ye Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge to Shatrughanji as his real life friend. Source
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Spain Benefits With The Success Of ZNMD

Spain is seeking to leverage on the sucess of the Bollywood hit Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara to promote the country associated with bull fights and flamenco dancing as many of the dramatic scenes in the film are tempting Indians to experience it in real life.
The Tourism Office of Spain, which saw around 75,000 visitors from India last year, was quick to spot the opportunity during the making of the film that’s raking in big bucks at the box office now.
“The theme of the movie was about a holiday in Spain. We saw it fits with the storyline and we collaborated with the producers of the film,” Madhu Saliankar, market analyst at Tourism of Spain Mumbai, said over phone.
The team of ‘ZNMD’ toured the country for two-and-half months to shoot the film
Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film is about three friends - played by Abhay Deol, Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar, who take off for on an extended, adventurous bachelors’ party in Spain. The trio undertakes a picturesque road journey to the cities of Costa Brava, Seville and Pamplona to try out an adventure sport of each person’s choice, and they also make time for the Tomatino festival in Bunyol.
The deep sea diving, sky diving and the dangerous running with the bulls have been captured beautifully in the film, tempting the viewers to fly there and experience it in real life.
The team of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara stayed in Spain for about two and a half months to shoot the film and the Tomatina festival was re-created for the shoot in Bunyol, Valencia, Spain.
Producer Ritesh Sidhwani said,”To recreate the Tomatina festival, we had to call for some 16 tonnes of tomatoes from Portugal as the tomatoes in Spain were not ripe.”
For the scene, 24 tonnes of tomato puree were used and it was shot in the same location where the festival actually takes place on the last Wednesday of August.
“We had to shut the town down. The residents of Bunyol were extremely sweet and in turn they celebrated Tomatina twice last year…once for Spain and once for India,” said Zoya.  Source
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The Poetries In ZNMD Said By Farhan Akhtar To Get A Face Of Audio CDs

Of all the films released in the recent times, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara happens to be one of the films that stood out, courtesy its quintessential male bonding story and the stunning visuals.
Even though all the actors delivered some of their best performances, it was Farhan Akhtar’s poetries that became the toast of the film.
And if you happen to be one of those who went gaga over Farhan Akhtar’s poetry in the film, then gear up for more.
These poems that were penned by Javed Akhtar will now be released as audio CDs soon. Source
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Sameera Reddy Is Desperate To Be In A Relationship Like Saifeena

Sameera Reddy has joined the long list of admirers of Saifeens’s love story. “When you reach a certain age, there is no time and space for any flings whatsoever. Especially when you are an actress and in the world of glamour, it is all the more difficult to ascertain whether the person who claims to be in love with you indeed means it. This is the reason why I feel so enamored by the kind of chemistry that Saif and Kareena share. Theirs is what I call a great love story.”
One can well understand what must have touched Sameera’s heart strings. After all there was a time when she was deeply in love but now that she is single; she isn’t quite exploring the town hunting for boys.
“Do you have any suggestions for me”, laughs Sameera, “I am open to dating but then I am shying away from the filmy types. One day you are so much in love and the next day you are fighting it out on national television. Sorry boss, not my taste; I refuse to be part of such mud sledging. I am fine with outsiders coming to me, proving their worth and proposing me. They just need to have guts to do that.”
Sameera’s passive approach towards love isn’t pleasing her mom and sister much. They have been pushing her to move away from spending time just by herself and instead find an eligible guy out there.
“No thank you but I am happy exploring the world and travelling all by myself”, she smiles, “I have told my mom and sisters that if they are so concerned about me, they can go and find a good boy themselves. But puhleeze, I am not worried about being single. I am happy the way I am.” Source
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Aarti Chhabria Emerges As The Real Khiladi On Akshay Kumar’s Show

Bollywood’s hot babe Aarti Chhabria has emerged the winner of the fourth season of Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi after weeks of grueling tasks involving underwater stunts, fighting off creepy crawlies and jumping off dangerous heights.
Aarti and her partner Dhaval Thakur succeeded over singer Mauli Dave and Dhiraj, after facing two risky stunts in the grand finale, aired on Colors Saturday. Model Diandra Soares and her partner Arhan were the other finalists, but lost the first stunt.
The 28-year-old not only walked away with the title of being the Khiladi, but has also been chosen as the ‘Thums Up Thunder Star’, where she will get an opportunity to feature with Akshay in the new campaign. Her partner Dhaval won a Mahindra Scorpio. Source
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Hrithik Roshan Is Brilliant : Says KJo

With the success of ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA, Hrithik Roshan has once proved his detractors wrong. He has re-established his top slot at the box-office. The trade claims that the fantastic opening of the film is thanks to the presence of the actor.
His acting has won him accolades from critics, colleagues and filmmakers. Shahrukh loved the film and Hrithik in it. King Khan gushed, “He has emoted amazingly with his eyes and his silences convey everything.” Karan Johar who watched the film in a theatre said, “Hrithik’s performance in one word BRILLIANT.” Similar words were echoed by Rani Mukherjee, Shabana Azmi and many others.
Besides his acting, there is no denying his star power. In the past decade Hrithik’s five films are there in the top 10 grosser. 2001 KAHO NAA PAYAR HAI, 2001 KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM, 2003 KOI…MIL GAYA, 2005 DHOOM 2 and KRRISH.
ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA has had a strong start overseas and is the biggest hit overseas with chances to hit the $5 million mark. In its first three days the film has grossed around $2.25 million (10 crore) in all markets. In North America it was the biggest opening since MY NAME IS KHAN just edging out KITES by a $1000. The opening weekend collections from the major markets for first weekend are as follows: United Kingdom - £255,000 North America - $960,000 UAE - $475,000 Australia - Aus $140,000. That is not all Hrithik 5 films feature in the top 10 US opening. Source
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Hrithik & Katrina On A Bike Ride

Hrithik Roshan would do well to take this advice after his co-star in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Katrina Kaif, took him for a spin around town on her bike.
After learning to become a biker chick for the film, Katrina put her skills to test when the duo went zipping around Bandra. They grabbed several eyeballs as they manoeuvred the streets. Source
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Aarakshan Is Facing Issues One After The Other

It’s a classic case of fighting for your rights. Critically acclaimed director Prakash Jha is pretty peeved as the Uttar Pradesh government has been overtly reticent towards his upcoming film Aarakshan.
The film which stars Amitabh Bachchan features the star as a principal of a college torn by reservation issues. Keeping this theme in mind, the makers were to hold seminars on reservations in Lucknow, however they were denied permission for the same.

Speaking about this Jha says that first they were denied permission to hold the seminar on job reservation at the Lucknow University. Later when they hired the Indira Gandhi auditorium, permission was denied yet again by the Lucknow Development Authority.
To appease this situation, Jha has even left a message with a close associate of CM Mayawati saying that he is willing to arrange a special screening of the film for her.  Source
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The Chameli Look Is All Set For Kareena’s Wax Statue

Recently we had informed you that the latest Bollywood celeb to be joining the wax works at Madame Tussauds is Kareena Kapoor. Well, the leggy damsel will now be seen in her Chameli look at the museum.
For her wax statue, various looks were discussed, however the maximum number of votes went to Kareena’s look in her film Chameli, for which she won many awards. Besides, the museum wanted her wax statue to appear in Indian wear. Hence, her Chameli look was finalised.
Kareena’s look in the film was designed by Manish Malhotra and executive producer Rangita Nandy, who scoured the streets of Mumbai to get the look of a sex worker down pat. With this, we guess Manish’s work will last forever along side Kareena. Source
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Karan Johar & Hrithik Roshan Have Become Thick Friends

Karan Johar and actor Hrithik Roshan have developed a strong friendship that has taken shape into some big budget films. Karan is all impressed and is praising Hrithik for his work and character in his latest film ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA.
Hrithik and Karan have known each other since childhood since both of them belong to the filmy ‘khandan’. But both have grown to become very different as artists and individuals.
It will be quite interesting to see their work in the form of K3G sequel and the new AGNEEPATH in which Hrithik stars alongside Priyanka Chopra.
In K3G sequel, the screen will again sizzle with Amithabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan & Kareena Kapoor after one whole decade.
With Karan’s magic and Hrithik’s screen persona, their work will do wonders for their audience as well as their friendship, do you think so? Source
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Salman Khan’s Bodyguard To Rock The Box Office

Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Bodyguard’, also starring Kareena Kapoor is all set to tickle our funny bones…
The movie promises to be loaded with lots of masti, laughter and action. Kareena seems to be at her bubbly best while Salman is out to make girls go weak in knees with his hot, macho image.
At the same time, one can expect the ‘Dabangg’ star doing some amusing antics and proof here says it all.
As reported earlier, the buzz of Katrina Kaif in the movie came out. In a cameo role, the sizzling beauty is said to do a special item number in this one. Source
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Aishwarya’s Ouster Is Kareena’s Entry In ‘Heroine’

After much talkings about Aishwarya’s pregnancy, Madhur Bhandarkar has finally found his ‘heroine’. The filmmaker has at last zeroed in on Kareena Kapoor for his dream project ‘Heroine’.
The film was in trouble after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was to play the lead in the film, disclosed her pregnancy.
Since then many names had cropped up to replace Ash. Finally Kareena has agreed to step into Ash’s shoes.
Interestingly, Kareena was Madhur’s first choice for the film,but Bebo had shown reluctance as she felt the script was too bold for her. Source
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