Ranbir Kapoor's next bulky bulk 'Barfee'

Ranbir Kapoor's next bulky bulk 'Barfee': Katrina Kaif’s alleged boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor may be a lean guy as of now. But better get a good look at him coz he is not going to stay the same. Ranbir shall soon get bulkier since he has decided to put on some extra pounds for his next film ‘Barfee’.

Earlier titled as ‘Silence’,  ‘Barfee’ shall feature Ranbir in a dumb and deaf character. However, it’s no emotional melodrama but a comic caper and Ranbir shall be honing his comic skills for this film.

Director Anurag Basu, being a die hard admirer of Charlie Chaplin, wanted Ranbir to take cues from his films and imitate his style. However, Ranbir came with an idea of his own. He suggested that he better sketch out his character in a Mr. Bean-like way coz the new generation would easily relate to him.

Anurag was mightily impressed with the idea and now Ranbir has been asked to put on some weight so that he looks more like his character. Hence, currently, Ranbir is sinking his teeth into fatty food and trying to gain some flab; something that comes so easily to Kapoor Khandan.

So, how will our Saawariya look in his plumper avatar? Any guesses?

Kareena Kapoor's Love and Bollywood Khans

Kareena Kapoor's Love and Bollywood Khans: Bollywood’s sexy diva Kareena Kapoor seems to be one Khan girl. After all, she has a sparkling camaraderie with almost all the Khans.

Actress of ‘3 Idiots’ is all gaga about Aamir Khan. She was ecstatic after working with him and had hailed him as the God of Bollywood. She was also eager to do a film with him as soon as possible. And behold, she is now a part of Aamir’s next with Reema Kagti.

Kareena has also been quite friendly with Shahrukh Khan and has worked with him in films like ‘Asoka’,  ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam’ and the upcoming ‘Ra. One’. And talk of Salman Khan, Kareena has already worked with him in a couple of films ‘Main Aur Mrs Khanna’ and ‘Kyunki…’. Though both the flicks were disappointing at the box office, their 3rd one ‘Bodyguard’ may turn the tables for them in Eid 2011.

Kareena, of course, is the girlfriend of Saif Ali Khan and now she has voiced her adoration for the cutest and the youngest Khan- Imran Khan. She has cited, “He (Imran) looks good and he’s handsome. I think he is the next generation super-star.” Both are to do a film together in ‘Short Term Shaadi.’

With all the Khans in her good books, the killer lady, surely, knows the tricks of the trade.

Salman wants to credit money into his account for attending 'Koffee With Karan'

Salman wants to credit money into his account for attending 'Koffee With Karan': Salman Khan will be seen on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan but it comes at a cost! No, he's not asked Karan to ditch his best friend and Salman's arch rival SRK but instead is charging a whopping 50 lakhs to come for his show.

An industry source told Mumbai Mirror, "Sometime back, Karan had asked Bhai (Salman) to come on the show. And Bhai told him that he was willing to come on the show if he was paid."

Karan pointed out to the Dabangg actor that none of the guests on the show were paid to which Salman said that he didn't want money for himself but for his charity, Being Human.

Buzz is that since the channel will not shell out that kind of money, Karan is willing to personally pay the actor to have him on the show.

No one knows if Salman Khan was serious or was he just pulling KJo's leg!

No one to pull the release date of Aamir Khan's 'Dhobi Ghat'?

No one to pull the release date of Aamir Khan's 'Dhobi Ghat'?: Aamir Khan has the power and he doesn't even make an effort to flaunt it. No wonder, with his decision to pull the release date of his next, Dhobi Ghat, from February to January (21st to be precise), he is getting a clear road ahead with no traffic whatsoever, what with Abhishek Bachchan starrer Game moving to a later date as well.

Says a veteran industry insider, "Game was earlier all set to release on 21st January. The date was announced months ago and with the film's principal shoot being through, there were plans lined up to cut the theatrical promo as well."

One was surprised though with the stance taken by Game to stick on to its original release plans. After all two other biggies had silently moved away from the same date with Vishal Bhardwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf and Madhur Bhandarkar's Dil To Baccha Hai Ji planning to arrive later on. However, as things stand today, the makers of Game have announced a new date,18th March, and in the process have steered clear of Aamir Khan's film (despite it being a low budget offbeat experimental cinema).

Ritesh Sidhwani, producer of Game along with Farhan Akhtar confirms, "Yes, we are not coming on 21st January anymore. It is 18th March for us." One also suspects if this was a goodwill gesture, given the fact that the producers are anyways working with Aamir Khan for their next outing (to be directed by Reema Kagti). After all it won't be fair to clash with the same actor at the box office with whom they have already begun collaboration.

Aamir Khan "No, that was not the case", Ritesh kills the speculation here, "We are not yet ready with our film and needed more time for post production. Since it looked difficult to get Game ready in February as well, we are now aiming for March."

This makes good business as well as commercial sense after all. There has been a heavy dose of films right through the last quarter of 2010. January doesn't look any better with half a dozen major films anyways planned for release. Moving ahead to March means that Game has a field wide open for it to enjoy all the perks that come along with a solo release as well as zilch competition.

Point to be noted though is that World Cup cricket would be in its full fervour during March. A 'game' like this in the middle of some intense game of cricket should indeed bring in all the thrills, both on the big as well as the small screen.

Shahrukh Khan to make his career with Oscar-winner Danny Boyle!

Shahrukh Khan to make his career with Oscar-winner Danny Boyle!: The Oscar-winner Danny Boyle has had plans to make another film on the city of Mumbai ever since he completed Slumdog Millionaire.

So, Danny set his eyes on the critically acclaimed novel by Suketu Mehta, based on Mumbai, Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found and wants Shahrukh Khan in the film.

This time the Khan can’t say no to Danny. Earlier he refused to do Slumdog and that role went to Anil Kapoor. Now, Anil is shooting for Mission Impossible 4 and has also acted in a US TV series. As per reports, Danny will start shooting the film by 2011 and has met Shahrukh for the project. However, the novel has the city of Mumbai as its main character.

As sound engineer Resul Pookutty, who won Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire, tells a tabloid, ‘Maximum City’ will be very different from Slumdog.

We agree to him as the book explores the interconnected worlds of Mumbai’s slum-dwellers, bar dancers, the dingy underworld and even the Hindu radicals.

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Movie Trailer: Ajay, Emran and Omi ready to hit theater

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Movie Trailer: Ajay, Emran and Omi ready to hit theater: Madhur Bhandarkar’s experiment with comedy has taken shape. His first comic offering Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji with Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, and the 3 Idiots star Omi Vaidya is ready to hit the theatres on January 29, 2011.

The movie’s first promo was launched at Cinemax, Mumbai, on Sunday. The film’s actresses Shazahn Padamsee and south siren Shraddha Das were also present at the event. The film is about three men: Ajay plays a divorced man who is seeking new love, Omi is single and wants to find love, Emraan is single and a flirt who wants love, sex and money.

Madhur is ready to take you for a fun ride with these three men who are on a quest for love. In this film Emraan is paired for the first time opposite Shruti Haasan. The two also have intimate scenes in the film.

Here's you watch 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Movie Trailer:

Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi together at 'lavish Sahara Wedding'

Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi together at 'lavish Sahara Wedding': Recently niece of billionaire Subrata Roy (Sahara Group) got married in Sahara Shahar at the banks of Gomti River in Lucknow, we at FilmiTadka were there to cover the awesome wedding and as we expected we spotted quite a few bollywood celebrities.

Bride Sivanka looked ravishing and Karan (groom) was looking elegant in their wedding attire, attending the marriage were the who’s who of B-Town, political leaders, corporate honchos, and various sports celebrities. Jaya Bhaduri came along with husband Amitabh Bachchan, also present were Hema Malini, Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with husband Abhishek Bachchan, Sri Devi with Boney Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi with Priyanka Oberoi nee Alva, Fardeen Khan, Gulshan Grover, Anu Malik, etc.

From political fraternity, BL Joshi (Governor of Uttar Pradesh) was present, also spotted were Digvijay Singh (Congress General Secretary), Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena Leader), Member of Parliament Amar Singh, Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, etc. From sports world, Saurav Ganguly, former Indian hockey team captain Dhanraj Pillay, and cricketer RP Singh were present.

The marriage was a grand affair, where noted artistes and musicians kept the guests entertained.

Box Office Report: 'Break Ke Baad' going not well at cash windows

Box Office Report: 'Break Ke Baad' going not well at cash windows: Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan starrer ‘Break Ke Baad’ has failed to rake in big money at the box office after opening to a low occupancy rate.

Though it performed better at high end multiplexes like PVR Ambience Gurgaon with an occupancy rate of 40%, its occupancy was abysmally low at 15-20% in other multiplexes. Despite some heavy promotions and hype, the film literally disappointed.

Expectations were also high riding on the new pairing of chic Imran Khan and the sexy Deepika Padukone. Plus, a lot was being expected from Aamir Khan’s bhanja after he delivered a semi-hit with ‘I Hate Luv Storys’.

However, the opening day didn’t go as well. And after negative reviews from critics, it’s unlikely that it’s performance shall improve much over the week.

On the other hand, ‘Allah ke Banday’ failed to set up any momentum. Dark theme, lack of publicity and dearth of big stars spelled disaster for this film that could barely afford an occupancy of 10-15 percent.

Sunny Deol and Tabu starrer much delayed project ‘Khuda Kasam’ failed to leave any mark and vanished behind the veils of oblivion. With an average occupancy of 10-25 percent, it hardly bothered the cashiers.

‘Guzaarish’ that released last week, surprisingly, continued its miserable run while ‘Golmaal 3’ has gone past a mark of Rs 100 crore. Staggering result for this comic caper!

Bipasha Basu's crazy feelings for Pakistani Singer 'Atif Aslam'

Bipasha Basu's crazy feelings for Pakistani Singer 'Atif Aslam': Bipasha Basu seems to be heating up for a guy’s voice and it’s not definitely John Abraham.  This won’t be the first time that the tabloids have linked Bipasha having hot for another man apart from beau John, but this time it’s not the tabloids’ words, this time around the dusky beauty said it herself.

Bipasha has recently tweeted on her Twitter account that she would love it if Atif Aslam sings all the songs just for her someday. The lady starts her day by hearing the best songs of the Pakistani singer and even in her car while she goes for her shoots the singer’s voice just plays loudly. Definitely this news won’t set John on the fire, but he might just want to learn up how to croon to his lady love.

The bong beauty is presently in Gold Coast, Australia, shooting her first international film with director Roland Joffe. The film named ‘Singularity’ has quite a grueling schedule, as she starts 5 in the morning and goes on till 6 in the evening. So the lady is being pampered quite a lot there, and apart from Roland it’s only our Bips who got the privilege of staying in the expensive Palazzo Versace’s condo.

In the film Bipasha plays the role of a Marathi warrior and soon she will start her training in fencing and sword fighting, she already had to slog it out in swimming and horse riding session for the film.

Aishwarya Rai faces a barrier in her profession?

Aishwarya Rai faces a barrier in her profession?: Bachchan bahu Aishwarya Rai may be one of the leading actresses of Bollywood but she has never quite been able to shed her inhibitions and become a real pro. This is the age where actors like Aamir Khan go to any extent to provide authenticity to their characters.

But Aishwarya’s coyness may have proved a hurdle to a free-flowing more exuberant acting career. Unlike Angelina Jolie, with whom she is often compared, Aishwarya is not comfortable about screen intimacy.

Aishwarya has never really been able to shed her reservations and in a 15 year career, she has only given one liplock (in Dhoom 2 with Hrithik Roshan). Besides she hasn’t indulged in much of a skin show.

While it’s understandable that her ethics and morals don’t permit her to go bold, in the current era of high-tech gadgets, even an Indian actress is showing no qualms about kissing their co-star (take for instance the likes of Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra).

However, in Aishwarya’s favour, one must say that she is married and is therefore edgy about doing explicit scenes. But it’s a puzzle why her moaning scene in ‘Guzaarish’  was scissored down at the last moment on her request? Of course, her hubby is liberal and intelligent enough to understand the demands of modern cinema. But then, it also highlights the Indian principles and morals that are deeply seeded inside Aishwarya.

So, do you think you would like to see a little more liberal approach by the former Miss World?

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Madhur Bhandarkar's latest Film - First Look

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' Madhur Bhandarkar's latest Film: Get inside the theatre, have a fun time, and come out refreshed".

These words aren't exactly something you'd hear from a film-maker who, in the past has attracted the audiences with his thought-provoking, topical, women-centric drama's that non-voyeuristically peep into punitive reality. But that's Madhur Bhandarkar for you. The man who rose to an unexpected prominence with his experimental yet firmly commercial films like Corporate, Traffic Signal, Page 3 and Fashion, is ready to catch you off-guard and make you chuckle with his first romantic comedy, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji which he unveiled in Mumbai over the weekend.

The film -- which deals with three men who cope with modern women and contemporary liaisons resulting in a fun, roller-coaster ride of emotions -- stars Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, Shraddha Das and Shazahn Padamsee.

"This is the first time I am making a slice of life romantic comedy and I hope as people have loved my earlier films, they will definitely accept this movie too. The way DTBHJ is shaping up I am sure it will be a treat to watch," he says of his latest enterprise.

So what triggered such a departure from his previous works?

"Nothing in particular, I just wanted to make a feel-good funny film that will have people laughing as they come out of the theatres,'' he says.

"Even though I've created fiction, it is within the parameters of reality, as is the case with my films. You'll like it," he candidly pours his heart out adding, ''I've been fortunate to achieve critical as well as public acclaim and I hope I maintain that trend.''

Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif 'jodi' now overexposed?

Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif 'jodi' now overexposed?: There was a time when a complaint was making rounds that Akshay-Katrina 'jodi' had been overexposed, case in point being 'Singh Is Kinng', 'Welcome' and 'Namastey London', all of which had come in quick succession. Later, even though the pair was seen only sparsely in films like 'De Dana Dan' and 'Blue', it was being stated in the industry circles that the hit couple would be doing many more movies together.

However, this didn't quite happen as Akshay and Katrina didn't sign any new movies thereafter. The only film which would now bring them back in front of audience is 'Tees Maar Khan' and that would be more than a year after 'De Dana Dan'.

Says Shirish Kunder, the film's co-producer, "We had done the calculations while signing on Katrina. To begin with we wanted a newcomer who had to be someone like Katrina. Then we thought why not Katrina herself? After all between 'De Dana Dan' and 'Tees Maar Khan', there was no film planned with the two together. A one year gap is substantial enough for audience to crave for more."

Today when the 'jodi' is being received with open arms all over again, the makers can't help but feel elated.

"Guess we just turned lucky here," smiles Farah Khan, "Audience is pretty much anticipating this 'jodi' to ignite the screen all over again and I am sure they won't go home disappointed."

We hope so too Farah.

Kareena Kapoor is turn to producer?

Kareena Kapoor is turn to producer?: She comes from a family which has been in the business of making film for close to 75 years now. However, Kareena Kapoor doesn't have any such plans, well at least in near future, as she wants to totally concentrate on her acting assignments.

"No ways, I have no intent to turn producer. That's like getting into an different world altogether and I am certainly not on for that," laughs Kareena, "I am here just to act. Pehle woh toh kar loon!"

With hubby Saif pretty much managing both the worlds for his next and she being a supporting hand there as well, guess Kareena doesn't need to delve into her own production plans anyways. However, given the fact that she has been a leading lady for a decade now, isn't production the next logical step for her?

"When there are so many exciting assignments for me as an actor, why should I be dvelving into anything different right now," reasons Kareena, "I just have to keep moving on."

No wonder, all her concentration is on giving a go-ahead to numerous films left, right and centre. While she kick starts the shooting of her Imran Khan starrer later this month, next year would also see her flagging a film each with Aamir Khan and Salman Khan.

Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan meets tough competition: Shahrukh Khan

Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan meets tough competition: Shahrukh Khan: Rumour has it that Shahrukh Khan is pulling the strings to ensure that Tees Maar Khan meets tough competition at the box office.

There has been an uneasy chill between SRK and his once close friend Farah Khan ever since the latter roped in Akshay Kumar for her soon-to-release film Tees Maar Khan (TMK), dropping SRK like a hot potato. King Khan, who certainly commands respect from film frat, wasn’t pleased being snubbed.

Now, when TMK is set for release on December 24, the gossip mills are abuzz that SRK is using his clout to harm the film’s prospects at ticket windows. How?

SRK is a close friend of the people who head Eros International and he has persuaded them to postpone the release of their film Toonpur Ka Superhero, starring Ajay Devgan and Kajol, from December 17 to Dec 24. Which means that Farah’s TMK which was earlier the solo release on Christmas weekend will now have competition from Toonpur Ka Superhero.

It’s a development that surely won’t go down well with Farah and Akshay who had banked on the uncontested Xmas weekend to set the cash registers ringing.

The spokesperson of the Eros International is quoted to have said that Toonpur Ka Superhero was postponed because it’s a children’s film that can have more audiences around Xmas. Whether SRK had any influence in setting up this clash, no one is willing to stick their neck out and confirm.

Priyanka Chopra to work with Shahid Kapoor?

Priyanka Chopra to work with Shahid Kapoor?: Let’s not talk about their off-screen chemistry; it is shrouded in mystery. But their on-screen charisma surely has many takers. Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor, the Kaminey pair, rocks!

The B-town buzz has it that Kunal Kohli has approached Priyanka Chopra with a film that has Shahid playing the main lead. Though Kunal was upset with PC for not giving dates for one of his past projects with Saif Ali Khan, he again went up to this talented actress seeking her nod for the new project. If Kunal has his way, he will bring back the sizzling jodi once again on big screen after ‘Kaminey’. But can the director-producer convince PC to do a film with Shahid, as both the actors try hard to not to be seen in public together.

While talking to a daily about KK’s film, Shahid said, “I have enjoyed Kunal’s works in the past whether it’s Hum Tum or Fanaa and I’m looking forward to this love story. Whoever he decides to be cast opposite me, I’m okay with it.” That’s like a professional.

The film also demands two other actresses. Sonakshi Sinha, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone are under consideration for the roles.

‘Sheela Ki Jawani’ as raunchy title song: Katrina Kaif

‘Sheela Ki Jawani’ as raunchy title song: Katrina Kaif: Save for her eye-popping shirt-strip in her debut debacle Boom, Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif has pretty much stayed away from baring her skin on camera.

But that has changed with “Sheela Ki Jawani”, the song from Tees Maar Khan which is as raunchy as its title. How was it for the otherwise prim and proper Kat to get down and dirty on camera?

“It was kind of a learning experience for me. I don't take the song being called item number as an offense. There is exposure in the song but it is more about attitude and I was specific about it...It had be one of the raunchiest songs I have ever shot,” Kat is quoted as saying by a news agency.

The movie has Katrina playing a struggling actress who gets a role in a B-grade movie that requires her to do raunchy item numbers.

“In the movie, Akshay plays the role of a conman and I play his love interest, a wannabe actress called Anya. She signs a B-grade film in which she is called Sheela,” Katrina added.

Katrina is all praise for director Farah Khan for making her look glamorous in the film which is set to release on December 24.

Freida Pinto makes a long distance relationship work!

Freida Pinto makes a long distance relationship work!: Freida Pinto admits that she and boyfriend Dev Patel have to make an extra effort to make their long distance relationship work.

So far their love has stood the test of time. More than two years since Freida and Dev started dating, the couple is still going strong and steady. But not without the challenge of meeting their professional commitments while continuing to keep love from fizzling out due to the physical distance them.

“I'm still with Dev. It's a challenge to meet mid-way because I live in Bombay. But at the same time we both support and respect each other,” Freida is quoted as telling Total Film magazine.

Freida’s home is in Mumbai though she has to travel a lot because of her work. Dev, on the other hand, lives in London, but he’s also out on the shoots mostly.

"We know this is our work. And we know that we've got to concentrate and focus on that as well, just as much as we concentrate and focus on the relationship," Freida added.

The couple met on the sets of Slumdog Millionaire and have been together since then. Touch wood!

Dolly Bindra is back again in Bigg Boss House

Dolly Bindra is back again in Bigg Boss House: Salman Khan anchored popular reality show Bigg Boss 4 has witnessed lots of controversies this season. From circulation of explicit mms clips to backbiting and bitching to brawls and a TV wedding, the controversy-prone 4 walls of this famous villa has seen everything.

Last week, Dolly Bindra and Samir Soni had been evicted from the house after they engaged in an ugly spat. While Samir has been staying in the house right from the commencement of the 4th season, Dolly Bindra had entered the house via a wild card.

But some people are opining that Dolly should be brought back more so coz Samir has made a return. While Dolly has already made more enemies than friends inside the house, it can’t be denied that her hot temper did give rise to fights and spats which helped the channel to grab eyeballs and raise TRPs.

There have been whispers that Dolly may be brought back since she has already apologized for her behaviour. And even the producers may not much mind a re-entry since it will seize the attention of the dwindling audience.

And after the Pamela Anderson show, the house does need something big to keep the viewers’ interest alive. But the question is should Dolly be hurled back? Would she be able to keep her temper in check?

Successful debuts with 'Guzaarish' by Sabyasachi's jewellery line

Successful debuts with 'Guzaarish' by Sabyasachi's jewellery line: Renowned fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's jewellery line made its successful debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's just-released 'Guzaarish'. He designed the line keeping in mind a multicultural element with a nomadic vibe.

The navratan necklace worn by Aishwarya Rai in the climax of the film and other items like raindrop earrings, coral kanpashas, rhodolite balis, butterfly earrings, minakari bird ring and the turquoise and coral ring that she wears in the film have been designed by Sabyasachi and crafted by GAJA, the retail brand of Shree Ganesh Jewellery House.


'When Sanjay Leela Bansali approached me for 'Guzaarish', I realised that jewellery would play a very important role in shaping up Sophia's character as played by Aishwarya Rai,' Sabyasachi said in a statement.

'It would have to be nomadic, quirky and personalised and so I decided to bring on board GAJA in SABYASACHI (his lable) because it epitomises that spirit. The whole line has been designed by me keeping in mind a multicultural element with a nomadic vibe.'

For the collection, Sabyasachi used precious and semi-precious stones, minakari and filigree and had to work with about 60 skilled workers from West Bengal to complete the line.

The price range of rings and earrings starts from Rs.40,000 and navratan necklaces are priced at Rs.510,000

''Guzaarish' is a joint effort of one the most sensitive filmmakers, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, India's leading fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and GAJA, the brand from India's foremost manufacturer of jewellery. It is also a matter of pride for all of us that the most beautiful woman in the world Aishwarya Rai Bachhan is wearing our jewellery in 'Guzaarish', ' said Nilesh Parekh, chairman of Shree Ganesh Jewellery House.

When Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan met?

When Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan met?: Hrithik Roshan the dancing sensation of Bollywood has a distinct attraction for his senior Shahrukh Khan. It seems as if the two were really meant to be brothers as was depicted in the KJO flick ‘Khabhi Khusi Kabhi Gham’ a few years ago.

Recently when Shahrukh Khan wanted to see the Sanjay Leela Bhansali flick ‘Guzaarish’ at his place Mannat in Mumbai, he had got arrangements to see it with his family and friends. Hrithik Roshan who was quite unwell had stayed back home to relax even as his wife Sussanne went for the special screening at SRK’s place. Sussanne and Gauri, Hrithik’s and Shahrukh’s wives respectively are the best of friends and they always spend a lot of time whenever time permits.

But just after the film had started, there was a phone call from the big brother Shahrukh Khan to Hrithik Roshan, saying that he was very impressed with the latter’s work in the movie. SRK immediately asked Hrithik to be at his place so that they could have a one on one chat about the great role that Hrithik had portrayed as a paraplegic.

Now, as is well known, Hrithik just cannot say no to SRK. So out he popped from bed and rushed to Mannat forgetting all about his fever and stuff.

Well, reportedly the two discussed everything about portraying characters with chronic diseases on screen and since SRK had also portrayed the role of a mentally affected patient in KJO’S flick My Name Is Khan, he perfectly understood Hrithik’s character of Ethan in Guzaarish who was a paraplegic.

Well, what do we call it? Mutual understanding of one bro for another?

Video - Sneha Reddy and Allu Arjun engagement

Video - Sneha Reddy and Allu Arjun engagement: Sneha Reddy and Allu Arjun engagement photos and video. The grand engagement ceremony of stylish Tollywood actor Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy was held at the Hotel Novotel in Hi-tech City, Hyderabad, on Friday night.

Allu was dressed in a white suit and Sneha wore a traditional parrot green saree. The much in-love couple exchanged rings and rendered the customary namaskaram to Chiranjeevi's feet.

Sneha Reddy is the daughter of the businessman Sankar Reddy, who also owns an engineering college. Allu met Sneha through some common friends and gradually they started liking each other.

Allu Arjun, the 27-year-old dancing sensation of Telugu films, is the son of producer, Allu Aravind, and nephew of the famous actor Chiranjeevi, his cousin Ram Charan Teja also stars in films. On screen he has romanced some of the beautiful ladies from the industry, like Kajal Aggarwal and Anushka Shetty.

Arjun wanted his family to choose a bride for him; so in his case, it’s both love and arranged.

The wedding of the couple is being planned for February.

Katrina Kaif to get Cinnabon Surprise from a littel girl

Katrina Kaif to get Cinnabon Surprise from a little girl: A little girl was surely in for a surprise as her favorite actress Katrina Kaif not only spoke to her at length but also gave her a pack of Cinnabons that are her absolute favorite.

Recently while Katrina was leaving for Bangkok for an ad shoot Katrina was approached by a little girl accompanied by her mother - Kat didn’t want her to leave empty handed and hence gave her the sugar treat she had carried along.

Says an eye witness “The girl barely 5 yrs old started throwing a tantrum and insisted on having Katrina Kaif’s signature Barbie that was recently launched after having watched some footage on television. She went up to Katrina and asked if she could have the doll. Unfortunately since Katrina didn’t have one on her and didn’t want to send the girl empty handed either gave her a pack of Cinnabons she was carrying”

Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan will together in Karan Johar's next!

Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan in Karan Johar's next!: He’s cute and charming, and Kareena Kapoor finds him handsome too. The young Khan here is no other than the endearing Imran Khan.

If Imran can’t stop raving about Bebo, who also happens to be his co-star in Karan Johar’s next Short Term Shaadi, Kareena too is generous with her compliments for this Khan, though she is smitten with only one Khan (Saif Ali Khan).

The actress is quoted as saying, “He (Imran) looks good and he’s handsome. I think he is the next generation super-star.”

Kareena and Imran haven’t started shooting for their film, but going by their compliments, we can imagine how they are going to light up the big screen.

Shiv Sena launched fresh attack against Shahrukh Khan

Shiv Sena launched fresh attack against Shahrukh Khan: On Friday, the Shiv Sena launched a fresh attack against Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan.

In the party’s mouthpiece Saamna, SRK has been severely criticized for agreeing to perform at a function for a Pakistani TV channel on the second anniversary of the 26/11 terror strike in Mumbai.

But SRK’s office in Mumbai claims that the superstar hasn’t taken on any such assignment and that he is presently shooting for Farhan Akhtar’s film Don 2 in Berlin, Germany.

However, the scathing editorial in Saamna said that SRK lived in India, worked in Mumbai, constructed “a palace” (Mannat Bungalow in Bandra) in Mumbai but agreed to do a song-and-dance for a Pakistani TV channel in London, ostensibly to help the victims of the recent floods there.

Earlier this year too, the Shiv Sena had targeted SRK for his comment favouring the inclusion of Pak cricketers in IPL tournament. The party had tried to forcibly halt the release of SRK’s film My Name Is Khan.

Telugu Film Actor Allu Arjun engage with Sneha Reddy

Allu Arjun

Telugu Film Actor Allu Arjun engage with Sneha Reddy: Actor Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy were engaged on the 26th of November at Sneha Reddy’s residence in Jublee Hills, Hyderabad. The couple is expected to get married in February next year.

Sneha Reddy is the daughter of the businessman Sankar Reddy, who also owns an engineering college. Allu met Sneha through some common friends and gradually they started liking each other.

The 27-year-old dancing sensation of Telugu films, Allu Arjun is the son of producer, Allu Aravind, and nephew of the famous actor Chiranjeevi, his cousin Ram Charan Teja also stars in films.

On screen he has romanced some of the beautiful ladies from the industry, like Kajal Aggarwal and Anushka Shetty, and was also linked to the sultry Lekha Washington in the past.

Arjun wanted his family to choose a bride for him; so in his case, it’s both love and arranged. “I would like to invite all my fans, friends of the film industry and media, but lack of time and right place for me to keep this very private and personal ceremony,” said Allu Arjun.

The engagement ceremony will be attended only by close friends of both families.

Diya Mirza's New Maxim cute sexy Looks - Photostream

Diya Mirza's New Maxim cute sexy Looks - Photostream: How would one describe the beauty of Dia Mirza? Delightful, delicate, ethereal or enticing! Maxim India tries to reveal the actress’ sexy side.

Dia has shot for her sexiest photoshoot ever with Maxim for the month of November. The sensuous stills do justice to her pristine beauty. The pretty lassie with her come hither look has posed like every man’s wild dream. When the mag asked her whom she would recommend as the emblem of hotness, she answered Angelina Jolie.

Don't miss more Hottie Pics:

Well, the Indian men have had enough of Jolie; now here is Dia, sensuous and oomphilicious, like she promised to Maxim.

Diya Mirza's New Maxim cute sexy Looks - Photostream

Allah Ke Banday Movie Review - Naseeruddin Shah to take a lead

Allah Ke Banday Movie Review - Naseeruddin Shah to take a lead: In his first film as a director and actor, Faruk Kabir attempts to take an unflinching look at the sordid realities of life in a squalid, crime-infested Mumbai slum. Allah Ke Banday is a story about children without childhood as we know it.

The central characters are two preteens Vijay and Yakub who push drugs, pull off smash-and-grab robberies, and fire country-made guns with aplomb. As irony would have it they land up in a juvenile home for a crime they did not commit. Inside the reformatory they are physically abused and sodomized by senior inmates in complete connivance with the limping, evil warden (Naseeruddin Shah) who vows to make every day a living hell for the two ‘born killers’.

So what was to be a place of reformation turns out to be the breeding ground of the two juveniles to grow up as hardened criminals. Finally, when the doors to freedom are flung open after 11 long and tortuous years, Vijay (Sharman Joshi) and Yakub (Faruk Kabir) have their aims set - to rule the crime world. Vengeance is also on their mind, but takes a back seat as the film veers off into a needless romantic track and shootouts aplenty.

The two friends rear an army of children to run every sort of unlawful activity until an idealist teacher (Atul Kulkarni) butts in to thwart their progress.

The story is bleak, dark and somewhat disturbing because those who live by the gun find no light at the end of the tunnel. May be a black hole that sucks everything up.

Allah Ke Banday is a promising debut by Faruk Kabir but is not void of amateurish rawness in direction and acting. The writer-director can’t seem to decide if he wants to make a realistic arthouse film or a Bollywood masala caper. Shot quite well at locations that lend realism to the film, Allah Ke Banday loses credibility with its repeated stabs at exaggerated style and affected gravitas reminiscent of the Ram Gopal Varma films. The excessive use of background score - deafening at times - does no good either.

What stands out is the restrained performance by Sharman Joshi who’s pretty much under the skin of his level-headed Vijay as against the hot-tempered Yakub enacted by Faruk. Naseer has a very small role but he works his magic in those fleeting moments. Atul Agnihotri isn’t in form this time, may be because his character is just too idealistic. Anjana Sukhani does well in a miniscule role.

To sum it up, Allah Ke Banday could have been a riveting film and a telling statement about ‘children at war’. Alas, it’s nothing more than a flawed attempt at a tale about loss, revenge and redemption.

Salman Khan can't make him a loverboy ever?

Salman Khan can't make him a loverboy ever?: One of the most handsome actors of Bollywood has certainly lost his boyish charm to play a loverboy, believes the director who launched Salman Khan into the industry.

Riding high on the Dabangg success, this Khan who is now more into action films was once known to be a quintessential loverboy in the industry. People still remember Prem of Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, but the director Sooraj Barjatya who gave Salman ‘Prem’ Khan to us, doesn’t think that the star can be Prem now.

In an interview with an entertainment channel, when Sooraj was asked, is he is writing a script for Salman, the director answered, “However hard I try, I can’t make Salman look 21 years old. It’s a fact.” Sooraj has worked with Salman in three films and all were superhits, and there is no doubt that people still want to see Salman in Sooraj’s film.

Whether Sallu looks old or young, he continues to be dashing and in demand.

Non-Existent sex life of Farah Khan?

Non-Existent sex life of Farah Khan?: This season of Karan Johar’s show Koffee With Karan is throwing up one shocker after another.

The latest to grab the attention is a remark by director Farah Khan. While appearing on a director’s special show that also had Imtiaz Ali and Rajkumar Hirani as guests, Farah was her candid best.

When Karan Johar asked her to describe her sex life in two words, guess what Farah said: “Non Existent”.

She went on to add: “Between my three kids and the making of Tees Maar Khan, that’s been the case.” A moment later she began to laugh and clarified: “I was just joking.”

Farah is married to Shirish Kunder who edited her film Main Hoon Na. She gave birth to triplets in February 2008. Since then she’s been busy taking care of her three kids. For the good part of this year, she’s been busy with Tees Maar Khan, her next directorial venture.

German hotel allow to Shahrukh Khan can puff the cancer stick!

German hotel allow to Shahrukh Khan can puff the cancer stick!: Shahrukh Khan without his dose of nicotine? Nah! The actor is permitted to smoke in a hotel during his stay in Germany. Special treatment for special guest as the rules don’t allow puffing cigarette in public places.

King Khan is staying in a Berlin hotel for the shooting of his film Don 2, and since everyone knows SRK smokes like chimney, the hotel officials allowed him to follow his habit. In Germany, lighting up is prohibited since 2008 especially in hotels and restaurants, but not in SRK’s suite.

As producer Ritesh Sidhwani tells a tabloid, “Shah Rukh’s suite has a terrace attached and they (the hotel authorities) were kind enough to allow him to smoke only on the terrace.” Germany loves Shahrukh; in fact, the Berlin mayor gave him a personal tour of the majestic Town Hall, the Rotes Rathaus, reveals reports. German media too is going gaga over the actor.

It has been more than two months since SRK began shooting in Berlin for ‘Don 2.’ So, is it possible for King Khan to forego his ciggie?

No Problem Review - Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor in action

No Problem Review - Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor in action: Be ready for another rib-tickler from writer-director Anees Bazmee. No Problem stars Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Sushmita Sen, Kangana Ranaut, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Neetu Chandra & Shakti Kapoor.

The film trails the misadventures of Yash Ambani (Sanjay Dutt) and Raj Ambani (Akshaye Khanna), two childhood friends and small time crooks.

Raj contemplates changing tracks and leaving the world of crime. Yash on the other hand always manages to do something which closes all doors for Raj to change his life. After these two engage in their latest bank robbery, Zandulal (Paresh Rawal), the bank manager, is accused as their accomplice. Zandulal is now on a quest to prove his innocence.

In the meanwhile, Raj falls in love with Sanjana (Kangana Ranaut), who is the younger sister of Kajal (Sushmita Sen), the daughter of the Commissioner of Police (Shakti Kapoor) and the wife of Arjun Singh (Anil Kapoor), a cop. What then follows is a hilarious trail of love, missing diamonds and the mysterious murder of a white collared mafia.

Who did the murder? Where are the diamonds? Will Yash, Raj and Zandulal be able to prove their innocence? Check out in this hilarious ‘whodunit’, as No Problem gears up to hit the big screens.

The film has music by Pritam and is set for release on December 10, 2010.

Shahrukh Khan will work in 'The Departed' Hindi Remake

Shahrukh Khan will work in 'The Departed' Hindi Remake: We have seen Hindi remakes of American films in the past and some have been great while others have been disasters. The new remake that is being talked about definitely has great potential of becoming a hit.   Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan is set to do a film with  Producer Vishal Bhardwaj next year.   If they decide to remake Martin Scorsese's  "The Departed"  SRK will be playing the role Hollywood actor Leonardo Dicaprio plays in the film.    Khan and Bhardwaj have been discussing working on this project for a while now.

Back in February Shahrukh Khan met up with Hollywood actor Leonardo Dicaprio and Director of Hollywood film, "The Departed" at the Berlin Film festival.   Their meeting was  obviously more than they let on at that time.  Reports back then suggested that it was a casual meeting between industry members.   Shahrukh Khan also spoke about how he met  Director Martin Scorses  at the Cannes film festival in 2002 and how Scorses wants to watch Devdas because they premiered it at Cannes that year.

There was no buzz about the project at that time.   But now word is out and it all makes sense.    If this project goes into production it will definitely not happen before 2011.  Both Bhardwaj and Shahrukh are tied up with their own projects.    Shahrukh Khan is very busy with his films Ra. One and Don 2  so he doesn't have time to discuss the project with Bhardwaj.  Vishal is also tied up with his current projects including "Saat Khoon Maaf."   Although he too is eager to discuss working on the remake he doesn't have time to think of it just yet.   "The Departed" is a very popular Hollywood film that was appreciated by the Indian audience.   The public anticipates this project!

Katrina Kaif Join ‘Housefull 2′ Team?

Katrina Kaif Join ‘Housefull 2′ Team?: After John Abraham’s inclusion in the cast of Housefull 2, B-Town is abuzz with rumours that Katrina Kaif might be joining the Housefull gang. Director Sajid Khan refutes any such talk, “I am still writing the script of ‘Housefull 2’. The cast will only be finalised after I am done with the script.”

Though the casting for the female lead/s has not been finalised, Sajid confirmed that Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh and John Abraham are already on board the sequel.

Is Manisha Koirala to plan a divorce from her husband?

Is Manisha Koirala to plan a divorce from her husband?: Days after the reports of Manisha Koirala planning a divorce from her husband of five months, rumour has it that the actress has moved in with her parents.

Is Manisha and her husband Samrat Dahal headed for splitsville? It seems so if Manisha’s status on her facebook page a few days ago is to go by. She had posted on the page that divorce is on her mind but later deleted the post.

Though the actress has denied that she is seeking divorce from Samrat, reports say she has already moved out of her husband’s house and moved in with her parents in Kathmandu.

Manisha is presently at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa but she reported moved into her parents’ home before posting the message on facebook. The actress apparently told her friends that she was staying with her parents to recuperate from an illness, but there could be more to it that Manisha would have us believe.

We hope the couple iron out their differences.

Dolly Bindra rocking again in Bigg Boss house?

Dolly Bindra rocking again in Bigg Boss house?: Soon the Indian television would see the return of the loudmouth, Dolly Bindra, to the Bigg Boss house; well that’s the goss floating around.

Love her or hate her, but Bigg Boss producers can’t ignore her. When she was in the house, taking panga with everyone, TRPs of the show went skyrocketing. But as the small-time actress was evicted from the show last week, it seems the show has nothing much to offer to the audiences. The brash and bold Dolly brought excitement to the show which no other contestant was able to do.

Now, Dolly is expected to storm into the house this Saturday with a wild card entry. As a source is quoted as saying by a daily, “The channel enjoyed an all-time high with her (Dolly) on the show. Despite Pamela Anderson’s presence or Sameer Soni’s return to the show, there has not been much excitement on the show.”

The channel is now thinking of conducting a poll as to who should be brought back to the Bigg Boss? The winner will find his or her place in the house.

Can you think of any other name than Dolly Bindra!

Vivek Oberoi with Priyanka Alva to attend Lavish Ceremony

Vivek Oberoi with Priyanka Alva to attend Lavish Ceremony: Vivek Oberoi and his wife Priyanka Oberoi nee Alva were spotted at the wedding of the niece of industrialist Subrata Roy.

Accompanied by dad Suresh Oberoi, the newly-weds attended the lavish ceremony on the banks of Gomti river in Lucknow on Tuesday. While Vivek wore a bandgala, Priyanka opted for a resplendent sari.

Shilpa Shetty gifted a house in Burj Khalifa, Dubai: The World’s Tallest Building

Shilpa Shetty gifted a house in Burj Khalifa, Dubai: The World’s Tallest Building: Shilpa Shetty was gifted a house in Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.

Apparently the house is an anniversary gift. Burj Khalifa was inaugurated ear;oer this year and is 828m (2,716ft) tall.

Anil Kapoor to go bald for next film 'Power'

Anil Kapoor to go bald for next film 'Power': Not really known to experiment with his looks, actor Anil Kapoor is now ready to shock many a fan.

The star who’s already bagged the Hollywood film Mission Impossible 4, will now go bald for director Rajkumar Santoshi’s next film Power. In the movie, Anil plays a cunning and manipulative villain and the bald look adds an edge to the character.

Reportedly it was not easy for Anil to take a call on this radical makeover. We hear that he mulled a lot before finally deciding to shave off his finely groomed crop even though he had an option to wear a wig.

The movie is a multi-starrer with a host of actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan.

Anil will have to wrap up the shoots of other films before going bald. For one, he will see the shoot of MI 4 through before changing his look.

Can’t wait to see a baldie Anil!

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee will work together!

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee will work together!: After a long time the audience will get to see their favourite Aamir Khan in a thriller to be directed by Reema Kagti, and who will star opposite him? - Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee.

The film has not rolled yet as the producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment are busy with Don 2, then too this untitled movie is riding high on buzz and the reason is Aamir. First, there was a lot of speculation over the movie’s actress. Everybody was eager to know who will be paired opposite Aamir.

If Kareena Kapoor’s name was being touted for the main lead, actresses like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone and even Katrina Kaif were in the running for another crucial role in the film which is a two-heroine project.

But finally it’s been decided who will be the second actress opposite Aamir. Rani has bagged the role. This is for the first time that Aamir will work with Kareena and Rani together. To know the character sketches of the stars, we have to wait.

The movie is expected to go on floors by early next year.

Why Mahesh Bhupathi is the one for Lara Dutta: People Magazine

Why Mahesh Bhupathi is the one for Lara Dutta: People Magazine: After rediscovering love in Mahesh Bhupathi, Bollywood actress Lara Dutta hasn’t taken time in deciding that he indeed is the man she wants to marry.

Lara poses pretty on the cover page of the December issue of People magazine. Inside the magazine, she opens up about Mahesh and what made her fall for him.

“Mahesh gives me the confidence that I can do something and I am not alone,” Lara said.

Lara added that her parents approved of Mahesh earlier than she realized her love for the tennis star.

“I think that my parents saw it coming more than I did. They really like Mahesh a lot...Our families have become pretty close because everyone is in Bangalore,” Lara said.

Speaking about how the relationship has gone from strength to strength, Lara said: “We are really happy together."

Imran Khan is really sweet and i like him: Sonam Kapoor

Imran Khan is really sweet and i like him: Sonam Kapoor: It seems to be a season of unsubtle taunts and jibes, orchestrated quite smoothly by the ever suave Karan Johar.

Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan who made such a lovey-dovey duo in I Hate Luv Storys seem to be at loggerheads. First, it was Imran who allegedly passed a taunt at Sonam while appearing on the show Koffee With Karan.

Imran had reportedly said that Sonam should “do more movies, less magazine covers”.

The jibe obviously did not go down well with Sonam who has replied back with equal wryness in an interview.

“Imran is really sweet and I like him, but I can't take someone so wet behind the ears seriously. He still has a lot to do before he makes statements like that,” Sonam is quoted to have said.

Meanwhile, on a different front Rishi Kapoor has launched an all out attack on Sonam and Deepika Padukone for deriding Ranbir Kapoor on Koffee With Karan.

Too much dirty linen being washed in public, don’t you think?