Arbaaz Khan To Wait For Salman Khan

It’s a known fact now that Salman Khan won’t be beginning ‘Dabangg 2' before next year. However brother Arbaaz Khan had been devising a Plan B earlier to mitigate this situation. The latest though is that the actor turned producer and now also the director (with ‘Dabangg 2') has decided not to go ahead with a quickie that he was earlier contemplating to make during the interim period before he gets ‘Dabangg 2' on floors.
“Yes, there was a possibility of doing that but I guess there is no point going ahead with that. If at all I have to make any film other than Salman, it has to be with an A-lister. Now dates of none of the top stars are currently available. And if I think of making a film with a smaller star or say a newcomer, it requires all the more effort to make them understand expectations and then further market and promote the film,” says Arbaaz.
He further goes on to reason, “Moreover, even a quickie requires 8-9 months at least from start to finish. By that time ‘Dabangg 2' schedule would be staring at me. It would be too much too soon I guess and I don’t want to drain myself out. I would rather wait for the next big one instead of worrying about not shooting for the next few months.” Source
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Kareena Kapoor Is Riding High On Box Office Success

Kareena Kapoor and Asin are undoubtedly the two hot and happening heroines of the Hindi film industry who have the distinction of acting in two movies that have crossed the 100 crore mark. Kareena with 3 IDIOTS and GOLMAAL 3 was the first double centurion and Asin with GHAJINI and READY the second.
However, as things stand today, it appears that Kareena Kapoor is all set to score another double century and get way ahead of her competitors. Yes, it’s very obvious that we are talking about two of Kareena’s upcoming films that in all probability will definitely cross (at least) the 100 crore mark.
The first is BODYGUARD, which is all set to witness a tumultuous response this Eid, and seeing the way most of Salman Khan films have performed at the box office, this goes without saying that BODYGUARD will be Kareena’s third film to cross 100 crore.
After Eid, it will be Diwali and the film that is expected to cross the 100 crore mark is Anubhav Sinha’s RA.ONE. This co-incidentally is the second film that Kareena stars in and trade is certain that Shah Rukh Khan’s RA.ONE will set the box-office on fire and will definitely cross the 100 crore mark, what with RA.ONE being the most anticipated and eagerly awaited movie of the year.
Well, without doubt it does gonna be Bebo Bebo during the festivals! Source
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Aamir Khan & Sharman Joshi To Replace Sanjay & Arshad In Munnabhai Series

Aamir Khan fans can now expect their favorite star taking up a new challenge as rumors say that he will be seen playing the iconic screen character of ‘Munna Bhai’ in the upcoming films of the franchise.
Khan, one of Bollywood’s most critically acclaimed actors, will replace an ageing Sanjay Dutt who has played the character in the first two films of the much-loved series, media reports said.
But it will not only be Aamir who will be seen delivering the teasing dialogues in lovable gunman’s style that has become a cult, as viewers will also reportedly see a new Circuit, Munna Bhai’s trusted sidekick, in the upcoming movie of the series.
The character Munna Bhai’s assistant named Circuit, which was played by actor Arshad Warsi in the last two films of the series will be replaced by actor Sharman Joshi, media reports said.
It is speculated that director Rajkumar Hirani had decided to replace Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi while shooting for the film 3 IDIOTS that featured both Aamir Khan and Sharman Joshi in the lead roles.
Both Aamir and Sharman had entertained the fans in the hugely popular film 3 IDIOTS and it will be interesting to see how they perform as the marked screen pair of Munna and Circuit.
Khan will also be seen stunning his fans in the third film of the adrenaline rushing ‘DHOOM 3'.
Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warshi featured in the first two films of the Munnabhai franchise titled MUNNA BHAI MBBS and LAGE RAHO MUNNA BHAI. The films were directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
The next film of the MUNNABHAI series is tentatively titled MUNNA BHAI CHALE AMERIKA. Source
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Sonam Kapoor Gets A Golden Pen From Pankaj Kapur

Director Pankaj Kapur has apparently gifted Sonam Kapoor, a limited edition 24-carat gold plated luxury pen studded with diamonds worth a whopper.
This particular gift because Kapur discovered Sonam’s love for writing during the shooting of Mausam. No, the brand of the pen wasn’t the one Sonam and dad Anil Kapoor endorse. Source
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Sharman Joshi & His Craze For Cricket In Rain

Well we all heard of people playing football in rain but trust Vinod Chopra and his Ferrari team to wait for the Rain Gods and bring them in their shoot for their upcoming ‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’ starring Sharman Joshi.
The team of starring Sharman Joshi was kept waiting for long by the Mumbai rains for a particular cricket sequence, which they wanted to shoot in the downpour.
Produced by Vinod Chopra Productions, ‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’ is about a young father’s endeavour to fulfil his son’s dream. The entire team had kept one scene pending for over 60 days especially for the rains as they wanted to shoot it under natural rainfall.
Last week, the cricket sequence at the University ground in Marine Lines was filmed amidst heavy downpour. The team managed to shoot the two-day-long cricket sequence in the desired weather.
The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani’s assistant Rajesh Mapukar, stars Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.
The film is scheduled to be released on December 23 this year. Source
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John Abrahm To Participate In “India’s Sexiest Bachelor” Show

He might have broken off with his long-time girlfriend Bipasha Basu, but Bollywood hunk John Abraham knows what a woman wants in her man.
The 38-year-old actor is one of the competitors of the “India’s Sexiest Bachelor” show that will go on air at the end of this month on BIG CBS PRIME. A source from the show revealed what dating tips the “Jism” actor gives to men.
“Women are not lured by materialistic things any more. Good looks, great physique and a fat bank balance are not a sure-shot way to a woman’s heart. What touches a woman’s heart is a man with an even bigger heart - a good deed a day will have her closer to your heart!” the source quoted John as saying.
The show which has been conceptualised by BIG LIVE, the intellectual properties division of Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd, is an initiative that will see “10 of India’s sexiest men” on one platform, allowing for viewers to select their sexiest preference through public voting.
John will compete with nine other hot and sexy contestants like Saif Ali Khan, Ranveer Singh and Virat Kohli. Source
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Prakash Jha’s Home & Office Targeted By The Political Activists

Filmmaker Prakash Jha Saturday said his house and office in Mumbai were attacked by political activists who wished to obstruct the release of his film Aarakshan, based on caste-based reservations in the Indian education system.
“Just heard that my office and home have been attacked by political activists who are against the release of Aarakshan,” Jha posted on his Twitter page Saturday evening.
The National Commission of Scheduled Castes has termed the film ‘anti-Dalit’. Jha is currently in the capital, along with megastar Amitabh Bachchan and other cast members, to promote the movie.
Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athavale had earlier said that his party will not let theatres in Maharashtra screen the movie if it does not change its “anti-Dalit” stance. Prior to that, the National Commission of Scheduled Castes (NCSC) also termed the film “anti-Dalit”.
The NCSC had even asked Jha to screen the film for a panel before its release 12th Aug. But Jha is unfazed.
At a press conference here Friday, Jha said he is a “responsible” filmmaker, and would not sensationalise a sensitive subject for entertainment.
The filmmaker, known for his projects on socio-political issues and their effects on the society, was recently denied permission to stage a grand show in Lucknow to promote Aarakshan by the state administration on grounds of “apprehension of breach of peace”.
The film also features Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee and Prateik Babbar.  Source
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Hema Malini Supports Karisma Kapoor For Satte Pe Satta

Actress Hema Malini is certain that Karishma Kapoor, who is said to be reprising her role in the remake of her 1982 film “Satte Pe Satta”, would be able to justify her character.
“Karishma is a fantastic actor. She would definitely portray the character well in the remake of the film,” Hema told reporters after the Scintillating Jewellery show on the second day of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) in Mumbai, where she was the showstopper.
Scintillating Jewellery specializes in jewellery from Rajasthan, which comprise contemporary flared jewellery with a perfect combination of solid gold and diamonds.
Hema was all praise of actor Salman Khan who did a cameo role in her film “Tell Me O Khuda” releasing this September. Source
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Simi Garewal’s Most Touchy Moment On India’s Most Desirable

Simi Garewal is chugging along, mostly in white, trapping younglings on her show, Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable. Despite the brickbats and the ratings, the show rolls on. And perhaps the question above should be rephrased to ask ‘With whom was Simi most painful?’
I’d say Ranbir Kapoor and end the debate there after that one legendary episode which kicked off the new show, one of the most atrocious things in the history of television.
But masochistic editors decreed that I watch every episode just to make sure Simi didn’t go even ‘better’ than episode one. (She didn’t. Believe me.)
Here, however, are eight episodes recapped, me biting the bullets you hopefully missed. Which episode did you personally howl at the most? What was actually watchable? Do vote, dear reader.
Ah, this was the beginning that led us to believe we were in for a special show. Ranbir sat down and looked meek while Simi consummately clawed off his street-cred, showing a mother’s boy instead of the rated-R superstar we’d all come to believe was the next film industry star.
The highlight of the episode of course was when Garewal suddenly went into parakeet mode as she became Ranbir’s fictional girlfriend Kiki, a monstrous insult to girlfriends everywhere. Source
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Amitabh To Play The Role Of A Detective In Gowariker’s Next

It’s Shahenshah for the ace filmmaker’s next venture, our birdies found out. Buzz in the circles is that Ashutosh Gowariker, the talent house behind movies like ‘Lagaan’, ‘Swades’, ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, has planned a movie with mega star Amitabh Bachchan in the lead.
In his last movie ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’, Gowariker had the icon’s son Abhishek Bachchan.
Birdies shared that Big B will don the role of a detective in Gowariker’s forthcoming venture and some even say that it is going to be a la James Bond character. We don’t know how far this is true, but it is believed that Amitabh loved the story and his role and instantly gave his nod for the project.
Sr. Bachchan had earlier worked in Gowariker’s film ‘Lagaan’, by giving his voice for the narration part. Source
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