Golmaal Returns Movie Pictures

Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal turned out to be one helluva laugh riot and now he is back with a sequel to Golmaal, named Golmaal Returns. Ajay Devgan and Tushaar Kapoor are the only two from the previous film who star in Golmaal 2. replaces kareena kapoor,Rimi Sen in this Golmaal. Rohit Shetty will surely try to get back the humor and laughter he invoked in the audience from Golmaal back with Golmaal Returns.

Here are some exclusive pictures from Golmaal Returns

Pic : Golmaal Returns Movie Wallpaper

Pic : Shreyas, Tushar and Ajay From Golmaal Returns Shoot

Bollywood Actress Sonal Chauhan

How it all literally began with 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na?'

Imran Khan and Abbas Tyrewala are making their debut as actor and director respectively in Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na. Though it was not an easy ride for the duo. Like any other director, Abbas had to face the test of convincing the producer (Aamir Khan) with a script narration. As everyone knows, Aamir Khan is very choosy and thinks a million times before he associates himself with any film. Bollywood Hungama now narrates to you what happened when Aamir first heard the script of Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na.

Imran Khan and Abbas Tyrewala went to Aamir Khan to narrate the script; Abbas started reading out the script to Aamir with full energy. Halfway through the script, Abbas started looking at Imran again and again as Aamir Khan showed no reaction to any of the sequences.

Professor Shah Rukh becomes Quick-Gun-Murugan

Shah Rukh Khan is leaving no stone unturned to boost the viewer ship of his game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? While he managed to rope in celebs like Kareena Kapoor with beau Saif Ali Khan, Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra and even good friends Karan Johar and Rani Mukherjee in some of the special episodes, this weekend, Khan himself takes on the mantle of doing something out of the ordinary.

Professor Shah Rukh Khan would be seen at his naughtiest best doing his famous 'Quick- Gun -Murugan' take from Om Shanti Om on this Sunday's episode of Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? He would be seen in his complete get up a-la South superstar Rajinikanth sporting bright red clothes, an atrocious moustache and a raucous accent.

Needless to say the contestants on this show didn't 'Mind It' and had a blast with 'Quick-Gun-Murugan' oops… SRK. To catch all the fun and action of this special episode, don't miss Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? on this Sunday 22nd June at 8 pm IST

Cast: Aftab Shivdasani, Riteish Deshmukh, Rimi Sen, Ayesha Takia

E Niwas's De Taali, can barely be reviewed. It seems at first a Dil Chahta Hai sort of urban, breezy romantic comedy.

Aftab Shivdasani is the richer, super-sentimental version of Archie Andrews. He has a closed circle of two childhood friends. A sweet, tomboyish Ayesha Takia. A Jughead sort of best friend, that's Ritesh Deshmukh. There's then the hottie Veronica that's Rimi Sen, who's after our Archie's money.

We don't know where these friends live. It looks like somewhere between Singapore, Bangkok and Bombay. We also don't know how old they are.

They have a personal tree-house with dumb graffiti. Only the three hug-happy buddies are allowed into this tree-house. Still, so far so ok.

Everything merely goes berserk only in the latter half, really. The filmmaker spends quarter of the film justifying and justifying some more the greedy, bitchy Rimi Sen's character.

The romantic comedy also goes completely elsewhere into a comedy about a hostage drama gone wrong; the sorts of Darwaza Bandh Rakho or Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega.

Bollywood earns millions from Pakistan as Lollywood suffers

LAHORE - Pakistan is losing millions in foreign exchange by importing Indian films. The Bollywood flicks exhibition here on the other hand has virtually closed down the Urdu film industry.

Film writer and actor Raja Riaz stated this while talking to The Nation on Friday. Till now 18 movies have been imported under the new foreign films import policy that says any film that has not been shot in India can be screened in Pakistan and also the film should have its certificate of origin from country other than India.

"The local investors have shied away from investing in films here. Few Urdu films are in pipeline. Only the Punjabi films production is continuing and that too of low budget projects. If the situation continues the few people still associated with the film industry will also leave and engage in some other business.

"The government instead of allowing import of Indian films should have devised a strategy to ensure that the local industry did not have any negative impact. Bollywood filmmakers are not allowed to shoot films here nor Indian actors are allowed to act in Pakistani films. They should have allowed it first to ensure that not all cash flow is from Pakistan to India but it is both ways.

Bollywood is now universal

What type of relationship is shaping up between Bollywood and Hollywood? Not only are major Hollywood studios like Sony (Saawariya), Warner Bros (From Chandni Chowk to China) and Disney (Roadside Romeo) producing proper Bollywood movies, but now Bollywood producers are investing and filming in Hollywood.

Next week, Kambakth Ishq, starring A-listers Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor will begin filming at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Sylvester Stallone is expected to play himself in Bollywood’s most expensive film to date. Producer Sajid Nadiawala confirms: “Yes, we have signed Stallone; we didn’t want to leave any stone unturned.” Will they also rope in Sharon Stone?

This development is the latest in a growing trend for Indian investment in Hollywood. At the recent Cannes Film Festival, Reliance Big Entertainment, part-owned by one of India’s richest men, announced a $1 billion injection into at least eight Hollywood Companies. Further, Eros International, one of the biggest Bollywood distributors signed a joint venture with Loinsgate, an independent studio, in order to widen exposure of Bollywood in America.

Will the masala ‘song and dance’ formula be diluted in order to cater to western audiences? Kishore Lulla, Head of Eros says: “People want something new every time. You can’t keep giving them the same old thing. There will be sex, definitely.”

The London King

UK Bollywood star spotters are in for a treat this week as two Khans are currently in London. Shah Rukh Khan returns to his favourite city to attend a dinner on Friday. “I say it as a joke to everyone that when the English left India, we were not going to let them go!” He also told me: “It’s the greatest city in the world. It feels like an extension of middle-class Mumbai.”

Bollywoods bitter love story

Do people beyond a certain age have the right to get married?

That’s a fairly valid question and it emerges from the creases of comedy in Mere Baap Pehle Aap. In the film the son arranges for his aging father to marry the woman he loved and lost.
Two years ago Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia, known in real life to have share more than a passing fondness, played aging single parents who find love. The film Pyar Mein Twist bombed. So did Hamare Tumhare where Sanjeev Kumar wanted to marry Rakhi. Basu Chatterjee’s Khatta Meetha got a slightly better opening. Maybe Ashok Kumar and Pearl Padamsee looked like they were married anyway. So nobody minded.

The alarming part of Mere Baap Pehle Aap is that Paresh Rawal and Shobana who are supposed to be ‘old’ people discovering belated love together, are both in their 40s.

Is that old? Especially in an industry where women are too taken up with their careers to worry about their biological clock. They tend to ‘settle down’ a little late in life. Or not at all. Look at the screen divas who made it, and those who didn’t. Hema Malini and Sridevi found love and motherhood in the arms of a married man. Both Hemaji and Sridevi in spite of breaking the social code have conducted their married lives with extreme dignity and grace.

Kajol And Sharukh Next In Karan Johar's

Kajol And Sharukh Next In Karan Johar's
Now the time for these people who are dye harted fan of the pair of Kajol and Shaharukh Khan. After seven years they are back with their magic. Bollywood King Khan and kajol last seen Karan Johar's film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" but now bollywood most talented beautifuland dignified actress Kajol has finally agreed to do Karan Johar's next titled "My Name Is Khan" and feature as Shah Rukh Khan's wife in the film about an Indian couple living in the US. The film My Name Is Khan launch on monthe of December because the talented director Karon Johar's busy with his drama production and other films.he also busy his film Dostana with starrer like Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and John Abraham and this film release on after this year. After Kajol consider the roll of the film in My Name Is Khan Karan Johar's is Happy not only that the composer trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, has scored some "outstanding" tunes for the movie. So we are waiting for again magic of Sharukh, Kajol & Karan Johar's.

Live Chat: Uvika Chaudhary on June 20 at 1500 hrs IST

Very few actresses get a chance to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in their very first film. Uvika Chaudhary is one such lucky girl. She debuted as Dolly in last year's smash hit Om Shanti Om. And despite not being the main lead, she made quite a few heads turn with her vivacious looks and bubbly image. Uvika is now back with her next flick Summer 2007 where she is paired with Sikandar Kher.

Bollywood Hungama brings you a chance to chat with the gorgeous actress as she talks about Summer 2007 and her future projects only on Bollywood Hungama's Celebrity Chat on Friday, June 20, at 1500 hrs IST.

Kiran Rao - The rescuer during crisis situations

Aamir Khan Productions' next release Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na is already generating a lot of curiosity with each passing day. While the promos are rocking big time, we bring you yet another interesting piece of information on the film.

While it's a known fact that Aamir Khan has been actively involved with this project, even wifey Kiran Rao has played a big part in the making of the film. Every time there is a crisis, Aamir Khan and friends of Kiran Rao, remember only one person and that's Kiran Rao. When Aamir Khan took over the reins of Taare Zameen Par as director, Kiran Rao was there at each and every moment, helping him out as an assistant.

Even during Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na, it was Kiran who came to Abbas Tyrewala's rescue, when one of his assistant directors fell sick during shooting. Confirms a source from Aamir Khan Productions, "Kiran Rao is always there for everyone around whenever there is a crisis. She is an angel who steps in to help everyone around. She had stepped forward to help Aamir and his team, on Taare Zameen Par and now extended her support even for Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na. It so happened that Abbas and gang were shooting in Mumbai when the first assistant director fell seriously sick in middle of shoot. So, Abbas in panic made calls to all his friends to check if someone could step in to help. First assistant director is integral to the shoot and without that person it is quite impossible to shoot. When Kiran Rao heard of this, she called up Abbas and said that she would join him immediately. She is truly an angel who steps in to help everyone around"

It may be recalled that Kiran had even flown to Jaipur to help Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra during the shooting of Dilli 6 when one of his A.D.'s had to rush home. Seems like Kiran indeed believes in the saying 'A friend in need is a friend indeed'.

Why Karan Johar is turning blogger

Like his colleagues Amtiabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, ace filmmaker Karan Johar has also started blogging, but says he is doing it to put his thoughts into writing rather than vocalising them all the time. “I’ve always been a closet writer. I’ve been offered newspaper columns that I almost did, but never got down to,” Karan told IANS.

“I feel a blog would be a good way to express my thoughts on cinema. Things that don’t routinely get space in the traditional media outlets these days,” added the director who is all set to direct his next “My Name is Khan” with Shah Rukh Khan.

U, Me Aur Hum Bollywood Movie Reviews

One of Bollywood’s most well liked couple Kajol and Ajay Devgan are back to set the screen on fire in this touching story of love. The film sees Ajay Devgan take on a new avtaar as Director-cum-Actor in his directorial debut. The film is infact being directed and produced by Devgan under his banner Devgan Films’. The script is co-written by Robin Bhatt and Sutanu Gupta, apart from Devgan. Vishal Bharadwaj(of Omkara fame) provides the musical score for this evergreen romance.

The film is being promoted as an inclusive family social. Elements of humour, drama etc intermix freely in the storyline. The movie projects and encourages the institution of marriage and the concept of long-term relationships. In the words of the actor-director-producer, “I would rather call my film a romantic film which has a lot of drama and humor”. Considering some of Ajay Devgan’s most memorable performances have come in action and serious roles, it’s surprising that he chose a story which is primarily a romantic comedy for his maiden directorial venture. Nevertheless the film has attracted a lot of attention as it will be after a long time that cine goers will be able to catch the real life pair of Kajol and Ajay Devgan in action together.

The film is set on a cruise ship, as shown prominently on the promos. Ajay, played by Ajay Devgan, meets Pia, played by Kajol. She serves him drinks in that first encounter. He is a top rated psychiatrist, but this beautiful woman completely muddles his mind up and the toll she takes on him is far greater and taxing than that of the alcohol. This was true love in his book. Pia on her part was a woman of the heart, and could only watch as he made a total mess of the episode, and was pleased when he passed out. It took him two dozen drinks to utter the three magical words, “I love you”. A few lies here and there were thrown in to please the lady. The lady won over, it all seemed so idyllic and heavenly for this couple for the ages, till he confessed. And Pia isn’t amused; she leaves. The story is all about the emotions and times of this couple.

U, Me Aur Hum has attracted a lot of interest as its one of the few times when one sees a top line Bollywood actor don the director’s hat, even when in the prime of his acting career. Despite speculation that the film is based on the 2004 Hollywood romance, ‘Notebook’, the makers have denied any such similarity and have claimed their product is completely different. Kajol’s casting in a role that seems completely up her alley is another facet to look out for.

The film, set for an April 11 release, is one of the most exciting upcoming movies. The catchline of the movie says “The greatest journey covered is the distance between two people”. Let’s wait and watch if the film can successfully make the journey to the audience’s hearts.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Bollywood Movie Reviews

Aditya chopra’s latest venture rab ne bana di Jodi is being eagerly awaited by millions. He is all set to be back in the limelight with this new promising project of his. He is putting on the director’s cap after 8 yrs. His last directorial venture was mohabbatein starring shahrukh khan. Aditya chopra will make his new movie rab ne bana di jodi under the banner of “yash raj films” this time. The viewers are definitely hoping a visual treat. His legendary first movie diwale dulhaniya le jayenge has still not been forgotten by anyone. It created a record breaking history in bollywood. This movie again has shahrukh in it, which surely will be a major publicity factor for it. The combination of aditya chopra and shahrukh khan has proven to be a hit in the past.

As already mentioned shahrukh khan is the main hero of the movie. The female counterpart is yet to be finalized. The leading lady opposite to shahrukh will be a fresh new face. The search has already started for the new face who can fit the role in a perfect manner. It surely will be a dream debut for that lucky girl to be acting with aditya chopra and shahrukh khan together in one film. Aditya chopra will also be writing the script for this movie along with direction. The shooting of the movie will believed to commence from may 2008. aditya chopra is planning to rope in salim-sulaiman for the music of this movie. Salim- sulaiman have created good music in the past.

We can enjoy this movie mostly by the end of 2008, which is when it is expected to release. This is a good time for the release of the movie because of the holiday season for many of us.Aditya chopra had by choice taken this 8 year long break from direction. He was certainly not wasting time or talent doing nothing. He had been engaged in setting up the first studio model in India, which definitely would take “yash raj films” places. Simultaneously he was also busy with a lot of production activities. The movies which were produced under him over the recent past are hum tum, fanaa, salam namaste to name a few. He was the creative director of these movies. Along with all this he also had written many scripts in movies like veer zaara which was yash chopra’s directorial project. We surely are hoping for another record breaking movie just like dilwale dulahaniya le jayenge which still is been shown in theatres in Mumbai. The duo shahrukh khan and aditya chopra are all set to create magic once again.

Chamku Bollywood Movie Review

Maybe sometime back, Deol’s used to be hardly non-existent in the Hindi Film Industry. Now a day, one is sure to encounter them boasting the really bonded family of theirs. A starry line up with the likes of Dharmender and Sunny Deol, the family is sure to catch an eye. The intensions were made clear with ‘Apne’, whereby Deol’s proved it through their hard hitting, no nuisance manner, that they meant business. The flick received satisfactory responses, taking into consideration the degree to which the youth today is being dragged towards Hollywood.

Post-Apne, their first home production ‘Chamku’ is lined up for release this October. With an attractive star caste in the form of Bobby Deol, Arshad warsi as well as Priyanka Chopra, the film has started making some news. Decorated with catchy tag line ‘Kahani kabhie khatam nahin Hoti’, the flick is sure to turn some heads. Directed by kabeer kaushik, one can expect something realistic of some logistic values in the movie.

The film revolves around the central character ‘Chamku’, a Bihari who migrates to Mumbai for reasons of immaterial values. The story then turns into a narrative, dealing primarily with the life of a Bihari in Mahrashtra. The very thought is enough to raise some eyebrows. Well, for those pondering over the issue whether the story is attributed to the tyranny of the non-locals in Mumbai, keep pondering, as Bobby Deol in a recent interview, by leaving questions unanswered, opene doors for one’s imagination to come into play. A very smart marketing move one must say!

Personally for Bobby, past one year has not turned up rich dividends. With the failure of ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’ and average responses to ‘Apne’, the lanky Deol has something to think about. This, however, should not stop him from being optimistic as ‘Chamku’, stars Priyanka Chopra with Bobby for the fthird time, with, ‘Barsat’ and ‘Kismat’ being the former. Accrding to the rumors, the duo are looking refreshingly good. With a diva like Priyanka in the whereabouts, one should not expect anything less. Apart from ‘Chamku’, Bobby would be seen in ‘Ek’ and ‘Roshan’, which are also lined up for release latter this year.

The music for ‘Chamku’ is composed by Monty of ‘Saawariya’ fame, who last year won hearts of millions with music like a breath of fresh air. Lyrics by Sameer, who once again has been noticed as writing for Bobby’s movies, usually complements the great music by Monty.

Sources reveal that, Danny Denzongpa, will also be joining the team to shoot for five days at film city latter this month. He play ‘baba’, a devotee, who in the movie resurrects boby from the shackles of insecurity. With such a power pact script, a brilliant director, refreshing music and gorgeous caste, Vijeta production is all set for a second innings!

Roadside Romeo Bollywood Movie Reviews

How much does it normally take to amuse and absorb viewers across the nation for so long?What makes it possible for them to be acclaimed all across the country and the world as India’s pre- prominent movie mansion with an unmatched box office record and an unrivalled commitment to famous cinema? Firstly, it takes incredible and unconventional stories. For instance, the five eccentric stories which are unique in every sense and that form the very base for YRF’s (Yash raj film) releases this year.

Firstly, it is “Tashan”, all set to hit the screens on 25th of April, which is being directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the scriptwriter of the blockbuster movies Dhoom:2” and “Dhoom”. It is also his first movie as a director.If you have ever thought, only western movies could coalesce style with stuff, well then its time for you to think yet again: so can “Tashan” – the good luck, the ishtyle , the pharmoola!. Next on the list will be storyteller Kunal Kohli’s venture starring Saif and Rani Mukerji. Romance, drama, fantasy, and more – all that you would ever want in a movie is there in the script of this movie, which is yet to be titled. Yash Raj production house will also invite the nation to celebrate and rejoice the fresh new tale of “Bachna Ae Haseeno”, the third movie of the director, Siddharth Anand, which is all set to release on august 15th.

People often wonder why is YRF considered to be so prominent and why there movies are so eagerly awaited. One of the reasons would certainly be their uncanny knack to experiment and try out different formulas. This year on 24th October one is likely to witness a new episode in Yash Raj Films’ ever escalating strides. It will by all probabilities mark the release of its first full length animated movies which is a joint venture of the Studio together with Walt Disney, apparently the best in animation.

Roadside Romeo is a forthcoming animated movie that would have Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan lending their voices to animated individuals for the first time. Saif is lending his voice to a blemished brat of a street dog named ‘Romeo’. “Roadside Romeo” twirls the story of a cool, rich, street dog who apparently is abandoned or in other words deserted on the lanes and at the present needs to confront with problems which he has by no means faced previously. It also features the voice of javed akhtar and all the technology work is done exclusively in India. Movie is directed and written by another promising talent Jugal Hansraj. This venture along with Walt Disney Pictures is expected to leave film followers of all ages entertained and animated like never before. “Roadside Romeo” certainly seems set to become a landmark.

I love to hate Rakhi Sawant: Kashmera Shah

The war of words between two Bollywood item girls continues as actress Kashmera Shah says she is far better than Rakhi Sawant who, she asserts, gets into controversies just for publicity.

Said Kashmera: 'I have nine hits from 'Jungle', 'Yes Boss', 'Aankhen' and many other films. What does she have? She knows that if she can get into a controversy with me, she will gain popularity.'

Kashmera first got noticed with the song 'Jawani Se Ab Jung' in Mahesh Manjrekar's blockbuster hit 'Vastav'.

'I'd like to be known as an actor who can dance, unlike Rakhi who is a trying to be an actor from a dancer, ' she said.

'I love to hate her and I hate to love her, ' Kashmera told.

Rakhi and Kashmera's rivalry goes back to Sony TV's reality show 'Big Boss', where the two were participants. They started off as good pals but their relations soured during the show. The duo accused each other of maligning their image to gain sympathy votes.

Their relations only worsened during reality dance show 'Nach Baliye 3', in which they even took personal potshots at each other.

Incidentally, Kashmera is playing an item girl named 'Rakhi' who aspires to become an actress in a big budget musical called 'City of Dreams'.

The play, directed by Mohamed Morani, gives an insight into the Hindi film industry and depicts the struggle of an aspiring actress.

So, does she play the real Rakhi Sawant?

'I am not playing Rakhi Sawant? It's not difficult to play Rakhi because she is just one-dimensional. But I think it would be difficult to play me, ' Kashmera retorted.

The actress revealed that she has been offered many projects in various television reality shows. Kashmera is also playing an important role in Sunny Deol's directorial debut 'The Man'.

Is Katrina Kaif trying an Akki fry?

It looks like hot babe Katrina Kaif has lost her cool on the unwanted rumours created by some part of the media and has decided to rebuff.

Recently it was reported that Akshay Kumar, while seated at the IIFA awards with his wife Twinkle, ignored Katrina’s calls. It was also said that Twinkle and Katrina share cold vibes and looked through each other at Vipul Shah's party thrown for his wife Shefali last month.

Katrina, listening to all, fumes, “People need to stop imagining so much. This is pure imagination on someone's part. Akshay Kumar came in for the show in the night and left right after as he had a flight to catch.

I had dinner with Twinkle and some of her friends after that and even my mom was with me. So what's with these stories?”

It’s thus proved that media was throwing imaginative bricks at the otherwise cool Kat. But it’s said that everything, said or drawn, has to have some base.

Even imagination must have some stage to stand on. What should we think then? And if, throwing an if, the whole picture is baselessly imaginative then what’s the need of becoming so hot?

Especially when people know Kat is really hot. Maybe the temperature is required to make some Akki dish! Who can say if something is cooking at the backdoor? Hun, you naughty hot Kat?

Suggest me a new marriage date: Rani

The question for the abundantly -talented Rani is, what next? After playing angel in Kunal Kohli's Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic she is all set to do one more thoroughly unconventional role.

Rani plays a cricketer in Yashraj Films' next to be directed by debutant Anurag Singh. She's paired for the first time with Shahid Kapoor in what promises to be a first of its kind not just for the actress but for cinema anywhere.

Laughing her hearty Mukherjee laughter from her swanky new home Rani says, "I don't know if any actress has played a cricketer before.

But I am playing one for sure. In fact I've been learning cricket regularly on the field for the past two months. I can most certainly play the game convincingly now, though not as good as the professionals yet. How convincing I look, we'll soon know. It's a very big challenge for me."

Rani is hungry for new roles. " At this stage of my career I feel I need new challenges. When Kunal Kohli offered me angel's role I was kicked. I don't now of any actress who has played an angel before, do you?"

I remind her of Brad Pitt in Meet Joe Black.

"Also, " says Rani. "For the first time I was playing a character who couldn't cry. Now they can stop saying Rani cries so much in all her films. It was pretty cool to play a character who actually doesn't know how to cry and who had to fly around like Hrithik in Krissh."

Being suspended on a harness was not easy. "It required a lot of physical strength to assume the correct 'flying' posture on the harness. I guess it'd be equally difficult for me to look convincing as a cricketer. But I'm glad to be doing work which challenges."

So is she equipped to join the ILP now? I quip. "I don't know about that. But I'm definitely enjoying it. My practical sessions are on full swing."

So who on earth is Anurag Singh and what gives him the privilege to work with an actress of Rani's stature?

"That you will have to ask Aditya Chopra. It isn't as if I haven't worked with new directors before. I was in Shaad Ali's first film Saathiya, remember? And Kunal Kohli who has made a beautiful magical film with me now started his career with me in Mujhse Dosti Karoge."

So after an angel and a cricketer what would Rani like to play? "Maybe an astronaut like Kalpana Chawla. And I'd also love to play a doctor. I've never done that before. Come to think of it I've never worked with Shahid Kapoor before either. I'm doing so now."

Isn't there a danger of her being branded a resident Yashraj heroine since all her recent films have been with that banner alone?

"Why?" Rani shoots back. "Wasn't Saawariya with Sanjay Leela Bhansali? And if Yashraj is making some of the best films in our country why should I keep out of them just because people are talking?

Incidentally my marriage date February 10, 2008 has come and gone. Would mediapersons like to set another date for me so I can start getting my trousseau ready?"

Big B won't play Sarkar again

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan has liked the 'Sarkar Raj' saga so much that she has urged director Ram Gopal Varma to make another sequel.

'Sarkar Raj' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek and his wife Aishwarya Rai, got a mixed response, but Jaya loved it.

'Varma was asked this question at a press conference in Bangkok and he said he has not thought about it. But Jaya in a rare reaction has urged him that he must do a part three, as did a few others. I personally feel he should not. Better for people to say 'why not' than 'why did you', ' Amitabh told.

Incidentally, she is the most outspoken Bachchan of the family who didn't think Varma's remaking 'Sholay' was a good idea and who was vocal of her opposition to tampering with an invincible classic.

And now Jaya is excited by the idea of a trilogy in the 'Sarkar' series. The latest political thriller ends with the death of Abhishek's character.

The third part would probably show the senior Bachchan taking charge of the family empire again, with his elder son's child manoeuvring the Nagre empire by his grandpa's side. Kay Kay Menon played the elder son in the first part.

Incidentally, the director had thought about another sequel even while 'Sarkar Raj' was in post-production.

My first income was just fifty rupees: Shah Rukh Khan

All time hot item for news, Shah Rukh Khan, has recently started hitting news for his television appearance for Paanchvi Pass, too.

Starting his career with 1988 Doordarshan serial Fauji, Shah Rukh Khan has traversed a long to reach his status of King Khan. Here he has taken out few moments to have a bird’s eye view at his past life, his true colour and bit more…

Q. Who is the actual Shah Rukh Khan – an actor, a businessman, a father or a husband?
A. Even I don’t know who the actual Shah Rukh is as because I spend most of my time portraying different characters.

Most of the time we play such characters who are much superior from any point of view. But there is one common factor in each of the character I play and that factor is emotion. It’s impossible to depict a true sketch of a character without proper emotion.

But, when I stay at home I show my true emotions as a father and a husband. And I don’t know how much truth I can maintain while talking about my role of a father outside my home.

Q. Where do you find yourself at the best of your professional graph – as a host or as an actor?
A. Whether it’s in acting or hosting a show, success stays with me for very short period of time. I feel reaching height only when I make my cameraman or director astonished with the best of my performance.

I feel really happy when all those shots reach the remote areas of the country and people feel them from the core of their hearts.

Q. What did your teachers think about when you were in school?

A. I used to be very mischievous in school but teachers always forgave me seeing the beautiful dimples. That’s how my smile was famously known as the Satan’s smile.

Despite being so naughty I was the monitor of my class because I always topped in the class. Reading less was enough for me to bag best numbers. I had interest in everything other than learning.

Q. Any memorable incident of those days?
A. I still can remember that my few friends, including me, were doing masti because of which all of those friends were suspended from the school. My absence from the school on that very day saved me from suspension.

The five of us were the best buddies in school. We later on decided to beg pardon from the principal. All my friends were very jealous of me as I was not suspended. I agreed on going with them to the principal and told them that everything would be alright.

We went to meet the principal. He was quite friendly with me and that day also he started talking to me very generously which my friends could not accept. All of a sudden they started revealing my tomfooleries one after the other. The aftermath was very obvious.

Along with my friends, the principal suspended me also. Still I can remember all those four friends.

Q. With your KBC you offered people an amount of two crores and the amount has reached to five crores with your on going show Paanchvi Pass… What was

A. If I am not wrong then my first income was just fifty rupees. There was Sri Ram center beside my home. Even Film Fare Awards ceremonies were held at the center.

Once there was the concert of Ghulam Ali Sahab at that center. I volunteered in the show and earned fifty bucks for that. I took my friends to visit Taj Mahal with that amount.

Q. What do excite your children most?
A. They feel excitement in all those things that excites me. They are all very excited with what their father does.

Q. What do you think of education?
A. All throughout my life I have believed that there is nothing more important than education. But the same education sometimes brings in tension and creates lot of problems. Today people stress more on becoming first than learning something.

When I hear the cut off marks for colleges now-a-days, I get traumatized thinking that was I a student at this time, I would never have reached college though I passed my tenth with 92%. I think about how to make today’s generation realize to go ahead despite having all the pressures from education and job.

I want an environment where children themselves wish to go to school. I would request all the schools not to create pressure on children for education.

Caught cheating in Shah Rukh's class

It's fun-galore on Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez hain? as the biggest stars of Bollywood descend on the small screen; Karan Johar, Rani Mukherjee and Shah Rukh Khan...

No, it is NOT Kuch Kuch Hota Hain? again; this time the trio have assumed different avatars and come together on India's biggest quiz game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? in which Shah Rukh officially plays the role of the knowledgeable teacher and Rani and Karan are summoned as classmates.

This Saturday, June 7th at 8 pm, viewers will witness India's finest actor, Rani Mukherjee, and ace-director, Karan Johar, stumble into Shah Rukh's classroom quite unaware of what trouble awaits them in the form of eleven fifth grade questions, as they try to prove that they are smarter than a fifth grader on Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain

While the warmth, the funny repartees and camaraderie between the guests and host is the over-powering flavour of this celebrity special episode, it really does not help Karan and Rani win brownie points and impress the strict and intelligent teacher-Shah Rukh Khan who flummoxes them with his very first question.

As India's most celebrated actor and director struggle to get their facts right with the help of five 10-year-olds, Shah Rukh has a great time pulling their leg and making them beg for answers. Karan even gets down to his knees to beg for answers.

"Hamari bahot beizzati hui hai yahaan par", Karan jokingly kept saying. When Karan and Rani tried to cheat from the audience, SRK gave them a fitting punishment by making them stand on the chair in the classroom.

There are many hilarious and emotional moments intertwined in the show. The most funny being where Karan reveals that, as a kid, he wanted to be a barber and cut people's hair when he grew up.

This had the audience in split's thinking India's leading film director wanted to become a hairstylist at one point. He was refused admission when this question was asked in the schools.

On a serious note, Rani reveals that she always wanted to make it big but did not know which direction to go. She speaks of wanting to return plenty of happiness to her parents for all the hardship she has seen them face in her growing years.

Karan and Rani played in true-sportsmanlike-spirit giving everybody their share of laughter, entertainment and fun. They won a handsome amount which they intend to donate partly to Nanavati Hospital and partly to another medical facility in the country of Rani's choice.

To catch this teacher-student scuffle, tune in to Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? on Saturday, June 7 only on Star Plus.

Genelia In New Look-Mere Baap Pehle Aap

The bubbly Genelia D`Souza debuted opposite Riteish Deshmukh in Tujhe Meri Kasam and was later seen with him in the comic-caper Masti. Subsequently, she acted in a lot of Telugu and Tamil films, most of which were blockbusters. She is now back with a bang in Bollywood and would first be seen alongside Akshaye Khanna in the family entertainer Mere Baap Pehle Aap. Post that she would be seen working with two of the most talked about newcomers- Imraan Khan in Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na and Harman Baweja in It`s My Life. In an interview, Genelia talks about her southern experience and her comeback plans.

Bipahsa Basu looking ultra hot on the covers of ‘Nirvana’

The cover of Nirvana Women magazine’s latest issue says… “Bipasha Basu: Unplugged. The life and style of Bipasha Basu” and then the gorgeous pic of the lady of the cover says it all.

Yes, it is the dusky bong beauty again at her best for the Summer 2008 edition of ‘Nirvana’. Even at her smouldering best, with considerable cleavage and leg show, Bips is as classy as very without a hint of vulgarity or indescency.

Whether it is her long flowing tresses or a trendy short bob, she Bips is always a trendsetter and a showstopper. Look at these clicks from the magazine done by James Waber and for sure, you will be at a loss of words!

Sunil Shetty gets threatening calls from stuntsman

It is tough time for Sunil Shetty these days. Sunil has been receiving threat calls from a stuntman named Puran Chauhan from Delhi. Chauhan is physically challenged and is a member of Mumbai stuntsmen union. He was hired to work on Shetty’s production ‘Little Godfather’ and had been paid about 2 lakhs for his services. But, Chauhan who had assured the makers that he would help them in getting permission to shoot on railway premises failed to keep up his promise and so was removed from the job.

It was then that he started calling and blackmailing Shetty. When he used abusive language and threatened to harm his family, Sunil lost his cool, abused him back and then, Chauhan recorded the conversation and began blackmailing him.

Shetty has registered a complaint with three different police stations in Mumbai. On the other hand, Chauhan has also filed a complaint against Shetty in Delhi, alleging that the actor-producer has been threatening and abusing him.

Sunil then decided to lie low about the alleged threats only because of his family. He waited until the children’s summer holidays, packed off his entire family for a prolonged vacation until the end of August and then decided to take on the man headlong.

In fact Sunil has given a list of the people who were persuading him to make a compromise with the extortionist to the cops.

“I’m no longer losing sleep because the cops are on the guy’s trail and my family is far away and safe. Once the fear of family flies out, there’s nothing to stop from taking on my tormentors,” says Sunil.

These days Sunil is shooting for Anant Mahadevan’s ‘Red Alert’ in the jungles.

Shamita Shetty in a promotional video for ‘Hari Puttar’

Last week, the Madh Island was all fun as the ravishing Shamita Shetty shot for the promotional video of the film, ‘Hari Puttar-A Comedy of Terrors’, with Zain Khanfor. The song was titled as ‘Tutari Baje’ and the shooting was done in a bungalow situated right at the edge of sea shore. Shamita, looking hot as usual, was all too luring for a ten year old kid.

In the film, Hari Puttar- A Comedy of Terrors, Zain plays a guy who is fond of Shamita. In the video, it is shown that Shamita walks into Zain’s life, his home and what happens after that.

Shamita and her gang of friends kept troubling, pinching and throwing pillows at Zain Khan. The shot was okayed after some nine takes. Zain got impatient with all the pinching and getting pushed around. Every time the director called out for more animation, Zain was seen exclaiming ‘Hey, ours is not an animation film!’.

This is Shamita’s first promotional video for any film and talking about it, Shamita said,

“Yes, I have never shot for a promotional video where I am not acting in the film. There were two reasons, one that the film’s concept and the song is exceptionally good and second that the head of the production, Munish Purii is a dear friend of mine. When he approached me for the song and discussed the details, the way they wanted to shoot it, I was really impressed and readily agreed”.

Saif and Kareena - Jab they didn’t meet at IIFA

Winners of IIFA 2008

Last Sunday, the closing day of IIFA Awards 2008 extravaganza in the Thai capital Bangkok, was the most awaited one as it was the one to unveil the winners of IIFA awards. This year the award winners’ list is as follows:

Best Film

Chak De India

Best Director
Shimit Amin for ‘Chak De India’

Best Actor

Shahrukh Khan for ‘Chak De India’

Best Actress
Kareena Kapoor for `Jab We Met`.

Best Debutant Male and Female
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

Best Style Icon (Male)
Abhishek Bachchan

Best Style Icon (Female)

Katrina Kaif

Best Performance in a Negative Role

Viveik Oberoi for ‘Shootout At Lokhandwala’.

Best Screenplay

Anurag Basu for `Life in a Metro` and Jaideep Sahni for `Chak De! India’

Best Cinematography
Chak De! India

Best Dialogues
Imtiaz Ali for ’Jab We Met’.

Music Direction
AR Rahman for ‘Barso Re’ in Mani Ratnam’s `Guru`.

Best Lyrics

Javed Akhtar for ‘Main Agar Kahoon’ from ‘Om Shanti Om’

Playback Singer (Male)
Shaan for ‘Jabse Tere Naina’ in the movie ‘Saawariya’.

Playback Singer (Female)
Shreya Ghoshal for ‘Barso Re’ in Guru.

Best Performance in a Comic Role
Govinda for ‘Partner’

Stars set the ramp afire at IIFA in Bangkok

IIFA awards, 2008, was completed yesterday on June 9, amidst much glamour and glitz. June 7, Saturday night in Bangkok, saw leading cine stars Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ayesha Takia, Zayed Khan and the likes walk the ramp for a charitable event to raise funds for families of workers adversely affected during production of films.

While Kareena did it for Manish Malhotra’s designs, ‘De Taali’ stars, Aftab Shivdasani, Ritesh Deshmukh and Ayesha Takia walked the ramp in the works of designer Vikram Phadnis. The lead pair of the much awaited ‘Love Story 2050’, Priyanka and Harman Baweja flared Rohit Bal’s designs and the cast of the forthcoming ‘Mission Istanbul’ including Zayed Khan and Vivek Oberoi , showcased the look of their soon-to-be-released film on ramp. Ms Thailand Universe Khun Farung Yuthithum was another attraction at the event.

The IIFA fashion extravaganza hosted by director Karan Johar and choreographed by Lubna Adams, also showcased designs by Alta Moda, Mufti and Sabyasachi among others.

Check out the pics of this glittering event…

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‘Aaja Gunah Kar Le‘, the new project from director Surya, will see a new girl Reeth taking her first step in the tinsel town.

Reeth has a nick for dancing and knows varied dance forms like salsa, Belly dancing, lambada, jazz, reggae, samba and Kathak. The Director was on a lookout for a new face for his film opposite Kanish Gangwal and finalized Reeth on seeing her photographs.

Surya, who is a former assistant to Ram Gopal Verma and Sriram, says that he chose Reeth because she had the looks that he had in his mind. In ‘Aaja Gunaah Kar Le’ she plays a very exuberant character and the gal feels the character bears a close resemblance to her.

All the best to the gal from our team! Hope Reeth is not lost in the bandwagon of all the pretty newcomers who step back into darkness after one or two films.

Katrina Kaif - The Hottest woman alive!

Anoushka Shankar breaking free

With an undoubted musical talent running in her blood, Anoushka Shankar, sitar maestro Ravi Shankar’s daughter, is planning to display her acting talents as well.

Planning to make her acting debut in a bilingual film, ‘Breaking Free’, Anosuhka will have our serial kisser Emraan Hashmi as her co-star. The film will be directed by the documentary filmmaker Ahsan Hyder.

Talking about Anoushka as his choice, Hyder reveals, “I wanted someone like Anoushka for the role as the film needs to travel to New Zealand, New York and New Delhi. Anoushka was perfect for the role because she has a musical background and has an accent which goes well with the character.”

Anoushka, was keen on doing the movie next month, but her co-star Emraan Hashmi is busy with ‘Raaz-2’ and he could not allocate dates for his new project.

Housing celebrations for Abhi-Ash

It is golden time for the celebrity Bachchan couple. The love birds are currently making their presence felt at IIFA in Bangkok, but there is something more to their pleasure.

The couple has bought a posh villa property at the prestigious Sanctuary Falls, a resort-style villa community within Jumeirah Golf Estates being developed by Shaikh Holdings. at the hot city of Dubai, thus joining the league of internationally famous couples like David & Victoria Beckham and Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt.

More is too little for the praises of this residential area. Sanctuary Falls is a collection of 96 resort style villa community and overlooks the Earth golf course designed by Greg Norman. The community features five and six bedroom villas, ranging from 5,600 to 10,600 square feet, with villa prices from US$ 4 million to US$ 10 million.

AbhiAsh were introduced to their future neighbours at an exclusive residents’ party held at the 7-star Burj- Al -Arab hotel, where they were invited as guests of honour. The couple is naturally beaming with joy.

As Junior Bachchan said,

“We saw the Sanctuary Falls project and the facilities and just knew that we had to be part of it. I don’t think we chose the place, I believe a place chooses you.”

Boht of them cannot stop praising Dubai too. The premiere of Aishwarya’s film ‘Provoked’ was held in Dubai in the presence of Amitabh Bachchan during the 2006 IIFA awards. “I always have fond memories of Dubai and I’m looking forward to enjoying more special moments during weekend getaways,” said Aishwarya.

Abhishek added,

“Dubai is special to us not just as a place where we enjoy great warmth and generosity in terms of love and acceptance from people, but it’s become a remarkable city and one that’s so close to home.”

Well, as always, our Best Wishes for the beaming couple!

Meet an all new and gorgeous Amisha Patel

Who’s that girl? That was the response from the gaping and dumbstruck admirers when they caught a glimpse of the latest pics from ‘Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic’ with Amisha Patel in an all glamorous and transformed avatar.

Yes, tis true. Amisha baby is going all glam for her next release in which she plays a character named Mallaika.

“My character is extremely entertaining, but she is very different from me. I’m educated and I’ve never been a giggly girl. Even her body language and mannerisms are very different. It was difficult as I had to learn how to act like an airhead bimbo,” says Amisha.

Amisha also has a sizzling number with Saif Ali Khan in the film about which Amisha has got lots to say, “A lot is happening in the song as it’s the turning point in the film. It’s the first film in the history of Indian cinema that has a song that has lip sync under water.”

Well, with the hot pics all over the net, temperatures are already soaring it seems!

Naughty Karan Kneeled down before SRK

There was real excitement on the set of SRK’s ‘Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain’ when Rani and director Karan Johar started giving answers to questions to be quite a strict teacher SRK’s at the show. No reason, why SRK asked such a difficult question once Karan even kneeled down before SRK to get the correct answer! But, finally, obedient students Karan and Rani Mukhrejee walked away with a ton of dough to be distributed for charity. See, pics of the strict teacher asking questions to the naughty students at the show.