Rajesh Khanna has gone all bold,smooching and intimate scenes in his upcoming film in ‘Wafaa’.

The shocking news doing the rounds is that former superstar Rajesh Khanna has gone all bold and has indulged in smooching and intimate scenes in his upcoming film in ‘Wafaa’.

In the film directed by Rakhi Sawant’s brother Rakesh Sawant, Khanna plays a Thailand-based multi-millionaire who marries a scheming sex-starved airhostess that is after his wealth. The movie has Pakistani actress Saana Khan as his object of affection and motormouth stripper Rakhi too makes an appearance.

He’s reportedly said, “The intimate scenes are justified because we are shown as husband and wife. It is a mature love story with bizarre twists. It’s a logical demand of the situations where sex plays a pivotal catalyst role and it’s not for titillation. The Censor Board has cleared Wafaa with an ‘A’ certificate. After having acted in over 170 movies, I don’t need to do a film which has vulgarity as its theme.”

First there was news about Khanna teasing young girls at a Mumbai hotspot. And now he’s trying hard to make a comeback by playing bold roles. Looks like the man’s missing his youthful days just too much. He simply can’t get over the fact that once upon a time women around the country used to swoon over him!

That’s not all. He’s also acting in the television drama ‘Raghukul Reet Sadaa Chali Aayee’ where Mona Ambegaonkar plays his wife. The TV director says that the script demanded that his wife should be someone much younger to him in the serial too!

Seems the man is trying to forget that he’s a father of grown up girls and a grandpa too now!

He also wants to work with superstar son-in-law Akshay Kumar and says that it would be a casting coup of the former superstar and the current superstar. He’s only waiting for a mind blowing script and Akki’s approval.

This guy sure is hellbent on regaining some of his lost youth!
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Fashion: Review

	Mugdha Godse, Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut in Fashion October 29, 2008 17:13 IST It is time for another morality lesson, courtesy Madhur Bhandarkar, and unless you've been living under a rock with dark glasses on, the promos, articles and posters have let you know that this time the 'realistic' director's gaze has been trained on the morally corrupt world of Fashion. The story is about one Meghna Mathur (Priyanka Chopra [Images] in an awards-baiting performance) from Chandigarh, who harbours dreams of becoming a model, nay supermodel, after she wins a local beauty contest. She wants to leave her idyllic hometown lifestyle for dreamtown Mumbai's glitz and glamour. Though her father (Raj Babbar) expresses reservations, she heads out to live with a relative and chase her dreams of becoming a model. Along the way, we encounter the clich�s that surround an up-and-coming model in her struggle to reach the top -- the gay friend who is also assistant to a famous designer; the teetering-off-the-rails star (Kangana Ranaut [Images]) whose place the leading lady will take someday; the good-hearted tough-chick model (Mugdha Godse) who will befriend our heroine and help her navigate through the treacherous underbelly of a struggling model's existence; the fellow struggler (Arjan Bawa) whom she will befriend, love and lose; the head of a modelling agency (Kitu Gidwani) who will give her a break and then help break her. And of course, the tycoon (Arbaaz Khan [Images]) who will enable her to achieve her dreams only to turn into her worst nightmare. Through it all, over a running time of nearly three hours, the manga-faced leading lady will strut, pout, pirouette and look like a holocaust survivor with the straightest hair in the world. Does that sound like fun? No? Perhaps, that's because the storytelling team behind this opus somehow manages to make the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy feel like a short film in comparison. And they manage this by sucking out any genuine drama or possibility for empathizing with the lead character. From her origins in Chandigarh to her scaling the heights of fashion achievement, it never seems like Meghna Mathur ever really struggles. Her hair and makeup when she is a small town girl are not that different from when she becomes the biggest name in fashion. Her clothes seem just as ambitious when she is a 'nobody' as when she turns into a 'somebody'. She leaves (or gets thrown out of) homes to have no trouble finding somebody else to put a roof over her head. She rides roughshod over those that treated her with kindness and they immediately forgive her when she shows the first half-hearted sign of being apologetic. Of the three girls on the posters for this film, Kangana brings the right amount of derangement to her character of a girl on the edge, just waiting for someone to push her over. However, her character is little more than a series of hastily-penned clich�s and she is forced to mouth dialogue so trite there is no way she (or anyone else) could do justice to it. As long as she is acting physically, she is fine, especially in the much-ballyhooed 'wardrobe malfunction' scene, and the rest of it is probably not her fault alone. Mugdha Godse, as Janet Sequeira, is a revelation. Dodgy dialogue delivery dogs her performance as well but she brings an easy comfort to her role as the street-savvy but far from cutthroat model. In the sacrifices she makes and the grace she exhibits under pressure, hers is one of the few characters in this movie that could earn some empathy from audiences. Which brings us to Priyanka Chopra, the leading lady and the lynchpin of this whole exercise. Now either Ms Chopra has learnt a few new tricks (as far as performance goes) since her last few outings or she really is Meghna Mathur (temperament wise) and was relieved to finally be able to play herself on screen. I suspect the truth lies somewhere in between. All those news items about the other girls feeling like they didn't get their due in the promotions for this movie, that is all nonsense. This is Priyanka Chopra's movie, through and through; she is probably on screen for at least 90 percent of the film's duration and though she makes the character believable, she never succeeds in helping us identify with her. Fashion feels like a story that has been told by someone with minimal first-hand experience of the world. Sure there are anecdotal references (claims of design theft, the drugs, the promiscuity, the homosexuality, the incessant smoking and drinking), but it never feels like this is what it must really be like, behind the scenes in the fashion world. This is a work of fiction all right, and the fiction in this case is a loosely tied together, paint-by-numbers tale that purports to be an insightful look behind the gauze curtain. In the final analysis, Fashion seems to be telling us that a driven, career-oriented woman is destined to be alone and suffer all manner of indignities if a good man (her father, her boyfriend, her friend's husband) isn't around to rescue her or to place her on the right path when she loses her way. It also seems to say that the only way to be happy is to never become truly successful. Oh yes, it also lectures that true success makes a person arrogant and unlikeable -- thereby paving the path for future failure and disgrace. Now really, is that the kind of entertainment you feel like consuming during the festive week?

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Ghajini trailer

If Aamir's new hairdo has been the talk of the town, the superstar kicked off the Diwali celebrations by unveiling the trailer of the much-talked about Ghajini to audiences in Mumbai on Tuesday.

"I wanted the film to release on Diwali but it got delayed due to my injury. So, we decided to at least reveal the promo on Diwali," said Aamir Khan.

The actor is thrilled with his new film. "After a very long time, I am going to do an all time action film. I hope you all like it," said Aamir.

There's a good two months before Aamir fans can catch the action but it's worth the wait. Mr Perfectionist had surprised his fans recently with the six pack look that he has built for the film.

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200 gowns for Katrina Kaif in Yuvvraaj

Katrina Kaif’s look in forthcoming movie, Subhash Ghai’s ‘Yuvvraaj’ is supposed to be classic and regal.

As such, it required a great deal of effort especially in costume design. So much so, Katrina Kaif who was shooting in Philadelphia , U.S., flew down to Delhi. In Delhi, she spent her time trying out a whopping 200 gowns designed by duo Gauri and Nainika.

Katrina Kaif is known to be a perfectionist when it comes to her costumes. Earlier during the shooting of Singh is Kinng, she is believed to have flown down to Dubai to get hold of a particular costume.

In Yuvvraaj she has to be choosy in her costumes as she is cast in a classy and regal image. This means lots of empire line waistlines and Grecian gowns.

Katrina Kaif in the new classy costumes promises to be a treat to watch out for.

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Heroes is all about emotions

As Bollywood releases jostle for space, 'Heroes' has made a head start. Having recieved good reviews, actor Salman Khan and Sunny Deol get talking to TIMES NOW about the film.

Salman says, "The movie is all about emotions." That is a philosophical Salman talking about the theme of the movie, a film that salutes the heroic spirit of the defence forces and their kin.

Salman, who more often than not has an NRI accent managed to pull off a Punjabi character. A candid Khan said, "Sunny helped me and it was very sweet of him. Also the food, the language etc helped. If you want to learn a language, you must first eat the specialities of that place. We had a lot of 'paranthas' and I guess that helped me to build the character."

The suject that always hounds Salman is his relationship with the media and that got him quite animated!

With 'Heroes' having made a promising start at the box office, fanatcis of the movie are sure that Salman and Sunny are going to have a very joyous diwali.

The macho Deol said, "With so much of issues surrounding the world and with everyone being low, this movie will bring a change. It will help them forget what is happening around them."

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Fashion unfolds dark tale of glamour world

He is known for making realistic cinema. After telling the story of high society people in Page 3 and of business honchos in Corporate, Madhur Bhandarkar now attempts to probe the dark side of the style industry in his Fashion, releasing Wednesday.

Set against the glittering backdrop of the glamorous but ruthless world of haute couture, the film tells the story of a small town girl who dreams to make it big in the world of glitz and glamour.

However, Bhandarkar's attempt to probe the dark side of the fashion industry has fashionistas worried that it might generate negative vibes about the industry.

"The fashion fraternity need not be afraid of my film. They have doubts over what I have shown in the film about their industry. But I'm sure they won't be disappointed and their fears will be gone once they watch the movie," Bhandarkar said in an interview.

Former beauty queen Priyanka Chopra is playing the main lead in the movie, which also has models like Arjan Bajwa and Mugdha Godse.

Fashion revolves around the journey of rise and fall and phoenix-like rebirth of the country's number one supermodel Meghna Mathur played by Priyanka Chopra.

Meghna knew that she was meant to be famous. Despite coming from a conservative background, she dared to dream of bright lights and the big city.

Meghna's role model is Shonali Gujral (Kangana Ranaut), reigning model on the runway.

Finally she fulfils her dreams and rises to walk the ramps for leading designers across India. In a short span, she has the fashion world at her feet - the parties, the brand endorsements, the photographers, the models, the romance and, of course, the shows!

On her way up she meets Maanav (Arjan Bajwa), an aspiring model, and gets romantically involved with him. She also meets Janet (Mugdha Godse), an outspoken model with a heart of gold, and the two become best friends.

However, Meghna slowly starts to pay the price for fame and her journey to the top. After going through a bad phase, she attempts a comeback.

Fashion explores the world of style through the emotional personal journey of the key people that make up the industry, the dream-weavers of that elaborate world of glamour, the models, designers, photographers, businessmen and agencies.

The film tries to find out whether in the world of image-makers it is possible for you to conquer it and remain true to yourself.

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Director Madhur Bhandarkar gave a sneak peek into his much-awaited Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut starrer Fashion.

Apart from the backstage struggle of models and designers, the film also shows the gay relationships that have become prominent in the fashion world.

Bhandarkar's previous record is quite impressive and the film's subject has already created curiosity. The only hitch is that it has got an 'A Certificate' from the censor board.

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Olga Kurylenko : The latest Bond girl in Quantum of Solace

Like her character in the latest Bond film, Olga Kurylenko knows all about dispatching unsuitable men - at the age of 28 she has already seen off two husbands with alarming speed. She tells Nisha Lilia Diu about her action-packed life off-screen, her rise from grinding poverty and the debt she owes her mother

Olga Kurylenko gives me a quick wave as she leaps up the steps into her gleaming white trailer. She clicks the kettle on before returning to the door to beckon me in, looking flushed and fresh from the stunt training she's been doing all morning. We're at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, on the set of the 22nd Bond film, Quantum of Solace. It's reportedly the most violent Bond film to date and, on my long walk through the labyrinthine studio grounds, I have passed the remains of an exploded hotel, a man in a suit sporting a fake bullet hole in his cranium and a fight being filmed on a plane.

Olga Kurylenko: 'My mum did so much for me. I maybe missed money in my childhood, but I didn't miss love, that's for sure'

Now, finally, Kurylenko sits in front of me, wearing a very Parisian outfit of white shirt, slim black trousers and black ballet pumps, and with her hair in a high ponytail. The French capital has been the actress's home for 12 years, since she left Ukraine as a 16-year-old modelling hopeful in 1996. 'The agency invites you for a trial,' she explains in a low, languorous, Russian-accented voice, 'and if nobody likes you, you move back. There are a lot of girls who go back.' But Kurylenko stayed and racked up covers for Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire as well as advertising campaigns for Helena Rubinstein and Clarins, before eventually quitting fashion for acting. Quantum of Solace is only her second English-language film (the first was Hitman, based on a computer game) but she is perfect as Camille, a sexy, mysterious Russian-Bolivian agent and, of course, James Bond's love interest.

Quantum of Solace takes up exactly where Casino Royale left off, with Bond intent on avenging the death of his lover Vesper Lynd. Camille, who is also on a revenge mission, is very much a new-generation Bond girl: she, like Halle Berry in Die Another Day or Sophie Marceau in The World Is Not Enough, does less hanging around in a bikini than her forebears and more looking improbably hot while remorselessly dispatching bad guys.

Tall, slim and olive-skinned with mesmerising green eyes and a confident, almost belligerent manner (she raises her voice and slams her fist down on the table when emphasising a point), Kurylenko has something of the man-eater about her. She combines an aggressive independence - 'Thank God I'm single!' she announced recently, 'I hate jealousy, I hate possessiveness. I'm nobody's possession' - with a very sexy public image. She disrobes in Hitman as well as in the French films Le Serpent and The Ring Finger. As a model, she worked on several lingerie campaigns. Is she happy about this? 'Not really, no,' she replies bluntly. 'But, you know, it was paying me money. When you come from Ukraine, and seriously I had no future whatsoever, we didn't have money to pay for big studies. So when they're wanting you to pose in lingerie for €5,000, you know what? I'm f-ing doing it! Because I was starving.'

Kurylenko, 28, grew up in Berdyansk, 'a small town where there is nothing happening', and stayed there until she was spotted, aged 13, on the Moscow subway by a model agent. After some initial reluctance ('A lot of girls, you know, end up not in modelling agencies but somewhere else…'), she began taking the 27-hour train ride into Moscow for assignments. She would spend alternate months in the Russian capital with her mother, Marina, as chaperone, and in her home town. Ukraine had only just declared independence from the USSR and, though her family didn't live in a communal flat, eight of them (uncles, aunts, grandparents and cousins) were sharing one apartment in Berdyansk. 'I couldn't have anything, basically,' she says of her childhood. 'I couldn't have any clothes I wanted, shoes, beds, clothes for school - because my mum couldn't buy them.'

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"I loves to be Bond forever" : Daniel Craig

Actor Daniel Craig says that playing James Bond has had a great effect on his health because he had to get in shape to avoid injury on the sets.

Craig had bulked up his muscles for his role in an earlier Bond movie Casino Royale, but realised that looking good was not good enough and that he had to feel great too, according to reports.

He said: "I got big because I wanted Bond to look like a guy who could kill. Unfortunately, getting big isn't the same as getting in shape. Last time, I picked up a lot of injuries. This time (for Quantum of Solace) I said, 'I can't let this happen again. I've got to get into better shape'."


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Aamir Khan's dinner with Swedish princess

Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria, who also happens to be the apparent heir to the prestigious throne of Sweden, had invited Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, for an exclusive dinner with her during her ongoing state visit to India.

Since the princess had seen Aamir's masterpiece Taare Zameen Par, which is India's official entry to the Oscars, she was highly appreciative of the film. "It is a privilege to receive a special invitation like this," said Aamir.

Aamir was accompanied by his wife Kiran Rao. As it was time to bid farewell, Aamir gifted Princess Victoria an antique lithograph (sketches of India during the colonial period), while she gifted him a DVD collection of the legendary Ingmar Bergman's films

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Aamir's killer looks in Ghajini

After playing an empathetic teacher in Taare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan is all set to play something much more thrilling in remake of a Tamil film Ghajini. Good news for all those eager Aamir Khan fans is his new look in Ghajini, a film for which the explorative Khan has gone bald. Aamir sports a masculine bare-chested-look with designer tattoos on it. Aamir said as it was his first attempt at doing an out an out action role, so he had to work hard for this perfect look. The actor also shows off his eight-packs in the film for which, he had to undergo rigorous training and gymming for almost a year.

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Salman and Katrina are a happy couple

Mumbai, Oct 24, 2008: Despite rumours that spread thick and fast, Salman and Katrina are a happy couple.

Both have one of the most high profile relationships in the Bollywood and have been together for more than five years in the past. Salman has helped Katrina get a toehold in the Indian film industry.

In one of fiercest and most competitive film industry, Salman Khan forced a number of directors to cast Katrina Kaif in their films.

Katrina on the other hand gave emotional support to Salman Khan after his break up with Aishwarya Rai. Salman was emotionally very disturbed when Aishwarya Rai broke her relationship with Salman Khan. She was also seen with him whenever he went for any of the numerous court hearing across the country.

Now Katrina Kaif has tried to end the rumours that she had decided not to work with Salman Khan. Talking to a news portal she said that she would love to work with him if they had a good script.

It is true that Katrina was unhappy with Salman following his verbal duel with Shah Rukh Khan in her birthday part last month, but they are still a couple, and a happy couple at that.

Like everyone present on the occasion Salman Khan’s friend Katrina Kaif accused him of initiating the fighting with a cool guy like Shah Rukh Khan.

Katrina Kaif of late has become one of the most sought after actress in the Indian film industry today and she charges as much as some leading Bollywood actors. But no one complains as she gives her best in whatever she does.

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Minissha Lamba on the cover of Seventeen

What in the name of olive green Elysian Fields is going on??? Just a week after Minissha Lamba burned up the gloosy pages of Maxim magazine, the bollywood starlet now appears wrapped up in a saree!!

Although we aren't complaining - she does look pretty striking in the traditional avatar.

It is a huge contrast after months of sneak peaks and leers at her bikini clad figure in Kidnap, and the fiery Maxim pages. Although Kidnap didn't exactly set the box office registers ringing, Minissha got rather noticed ...for obvious reasons.

She now appears on the cover of the October issue of fashion and style magazine 'Seventeen'. Although the strange polka dots are a a strict no-no, the pink and yellow takes her back to her goody two shoes image.

What do you prefer - Minissha on a white bikini just out of the sea or Minissha in a polka dotted sarree? Gee, that's a tough one.

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STAR Gold airs 'Chandni Chowk to Bollywood - A Journey of a Superstar'

MUMBAI: Post the exciting Akshay Kumar movie festival, Star Gold presents a one-of-its-kind initiative to culminate the fest & applaud the 'Khiladi' of Bollywood - Akshay Kumar.

Little did anyone guess that this man, who entered the world of films with no fanfare, no Godfather and no formal training in acting would, one day, rule the celluloid world as one of the most sought after superstars of Hindi Cinema! Hosted by Sajid Khan, on October 26 at 8 pm, STAR Gold airs 'Chandni Chowk to Bollywood - A Journey of a Superstar', a star-studded event dedicated to Akshay Kumar and his promising journey till date.

The beauties of Bollywood take on the stage with some electrifying numbers, especially for Akshay Kumar. Watch Aarti Chhabria & Anjana Sukhani groove amidst fire… Amrita Arora dresses up like the khiladi himself and sizzles to all his songs… Amisha Patel enters the stage in the form of a gorgeous butterfly and finally the best comes last, as Akshay takes on the dance floor on his best numbers.

Superstar Akshay Kumar says, "Jesus I'm flattered, but I'm not retiring yet though so don't panic, this life time showcase that STAR Gold are releasing of mine makes it sound like "wow look what I've done, coz I have nothing left," Not to fear they just want to show you why I wasn't famous earlier that's all... Just kidding guys I am actually genuinely flattered, its great to feel that after 18 years of struggling at something that you love, its actually being appreciated and even loved, (I hope)... I never thought I'd be famous enough to have a tribute made of me so I would say this is a bit of a touching programme for me really. As nervous a I am that you are all about to witness things that I cant even remember in front and behind the scenes, I hope you all enjoy the juicy details of my life, I'm sure STAR Gold has dug deep enough to keep you entertained, my pleasure as always... STAR Gold I will get you back for this..."

If that's not enough, catch the making, behind-the-scenes and gupshup from the rehearsals on Octber 25 at 7.30 pm (repeats on Sunday at 12.30 pm) on STAR Gold.

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Roadside Romeo

Tuesday, 21 October , 2008, 11:03 Last Updated: Tuesday, 21 October , 2008, 11:33

Cute pups playing by the roadside; yawning, scratching, winking at one another and chasing vehicles on the streets of Mumbai - that is what inspired actor-turned-director Jugal Hansraj to write and direct his animation film Roadside Romeo. "I was stuck in a traffic jam in Mumbai once and I saw some stray dogs playing near a garbage pile. They were running behind scooters and seemed so happy and oblivious of the world around them. They were so involved in their own game that I thought how about telling their story and that's how the idea of Roadside Romeo came to me," Jugal said. Roadside Romeo is India's first ever three-dimensional (3D) mainstream animation venture. Releasing on Friday, it is co-produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF) Studio and Hollywood studio Walt Disney Co. It is visualised, executed and delivered by a 150-member team of Tata group's Tech arm Tata Elxsi. The film has eight voiceovers including Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and versatile actor-dancer-mimicry artiste Javed Jaffrey. They have lent their voice for the lead characters in the movie - Romeo, Laila and Charlie Anna respectively. Asked the basis on which he chose these actors for the voiceovers, Jugal said: "I had Saif, Kareena and Javed in mind since the time the film was in the writing stage. The characters are like them. For example, Romeo is based on Saif - cool, rich and stylish and likewise for Laila and Charlie Anna's character that is inspired from Kareena and Javed. Jugal started his career as a child artiste in the 1983 with Masoom. In 1994, he featured as a full-fledged actor in Aa Gale Lag Ja - he was paired with Urmila Matondkar, who played his sister in Masoom, in the romantic saga that bombed at the box office. He was noticed in Papa Kehte Hain and Mohabbatein. But the films failed to boost his acting career and now he is trying his luck as a director. Jugal says Roadside Romeo happened by chance. "The movie wasn't planned actually. I love animation films and I used to be very fascinated by how they are made. I used to buy all books and DVDs on animation. At the same time, Adi (Aditya Chopra), who is a very good friend of mine since college days, wanted to make an animation film in India that was completely for the Indian audience. "Considering my love for animation, he approached me and I wrote some ideas for him and he liked 'Roadside Romeo' a lot and asked me to start developing the project. It took me 20 drafts before the film got finalised," he said. Despite his love for animation, Jugal did have a tough time working on the project. "Animation can be done by someone only who loves it because it requires a lot of patience. For example, when I didn't like a particular scene or an expression of a character, it took not less than two days to recreate the whole scene. It took two-and-a-half years to shoot the 90-minute movie. "We managed to make the film because of my love for animation and my being very patient in life," said the reclusive actor. Apart from donning the writer and the director's cap, Jugal has also dabbled in singing and dubbing for the movie. "I've done a couple of four liners in the dialogues for the extras and a few lines with the music director Salim as a part of the chorus in songs," he shared. Jugal is also toying with a couple of more animation movie ideas. He is both nervous and confident about Roadside Romeo. "I am having butterflies in the stomach as the release date is approaching. There is fear and a bit of apprehension too as it is my debut project but still I am sure people will like the movie. It's a fun-filled movie for both kids and adults and has been made for them to have a good time," he said.

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'Fashion' To Release with 700 Prints

The past few films directed by Madhur Bhandarkar have undoubtedly left their mark and opened a new era for Indian cinema.

The critically acclaimed and National Award winning director is all set to release his latest much talked about film with an exorbitant 700 prints in India and abroad.

The Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and sizzling new comer Mugdha Godse starrer will release on 29 Oct along with 'Golmaal Returns' and 'EMI'.The competition could get quite stiff but the co-producer of the film Bhandarkar is very confident and states” Fashion has its own audience and two films coming on Diwali is nothing new.

The music of the film is doing very well and so half the battle has been won by the film but nothing can be said till the film hits the theatres.

Quoting Madhur Bhandarkar, “Fashion is turning out to be a big film in all ways. Feedback has been unprecedented and the success of the film's music has further enhanced its visibility. We all are super charged about the prospects of Fashion and are bringing it at 700 prints which include India as well as Overseas count.”

The charming, hot beauties will definitely create havoc on screen and in turn invite plenty of audience. The director has also won appraisal from Ram Gopal Varma who is expecting a lot from the film acknowledging Madur states "It's nice of him to think that way...........We both recently met and he told me that he is looking forward to Fashion.

Everyone has quite a lot of expectations from Fashion but I am confident that the product has turned out to be good.

Each of the actors has done quite well and I am sure audience's expectations would be met".Well'Best Of Luck’ to all those who are depending on the success of the film

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Aamir Khan to play Kishore Kumar in film

Aamir Khan may most probably end up giving his nod for playing the role of legendry singer-actor Kishore Kumar in the biopic that is being made on him.

Speaking to us at the launch of Tata Sky's new value added service at the Grand Hyatt, Aamir said, "I have been approached by Percept Pictures for the film on Kishore Kumar. They have asked me to play the role of Kishore Kumar.

But I am yet to complete reading the full script. If the script appears fresh and interesting I don't see any reason why I shall not do the film. I have been a great fan of Kishore Kumar. I have loved him both as a singer and an actor."

With Ghajini's release coming closer (Dec 25th) and Taare Zameen Par entering into the Oscar's race how is Aamir placed for the next few weeks?

"The first set of promos of Ghajini shall be out everywhere soon. I am going to get involved with the promotions of the film soon now. I am also in the process of preparing a proper marketing strategy for the Oscars 2009." the talented actor-director says.

Reportedly, Nagesh Kukunoor too is out to make a biopic of Kishore Kumar, tentatively titled, Bemisaal.

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Yuvvraaj has already made a 10 crore profit

Indian film industry's original showman Subhash Ghai has reportedly made a huge table profit on his forthcoming film Yuvvraaj, and that too before its release.

It happened like this, Ghai had a deal with Eros International for three films, worth Rs 75 crores. But due to some differences Ghai moved out, and sold the domestic theatrical rights of Yuvvraaj to Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision for Rs 40 crores, making a straight profit of Rs 10 crore on his film made on a budget of Rs 30 crores.

After the promos of Yuvvraaj were aired on satellite channels, there has been considerable interest in the film. Though it was rumoured that Studio 18 wanted to buy the theatrical rights of the film from Ashtavinayak for Rs 60 crore, that does not seem to be the case. Our sources from Studio 18 clarified that "this is not true," as the "business model is entirely different". Studio 18 spokesperson further adds, "We are only interested in World rights, and Yuvvraaj is not being considered."

However, overseas and satellite rights of Yuvvraaj will remain with Eros.

What makes Yuvvraaj such a hot proposition is the Salman-Katrina pairing. After the success of Dus Ka Dum, Salman too is a hot property in India and overseas and Katrina's stocks are already high in India and overseas after she delivered six consecutive hits with Namastey London, Apne, Partner, Welcome, Race and Singh Is Kinng.

Subhash Ghai had signed a three film deal for 75 crore with Eros International. The three films were Bombay To Bangkok, Black & White and Yuvvraaj. Eros International was banking a lot on this movie because Ghai's earlier films Bombay To Bangkok and Black & White didn't do good business. There are all kinds of rumours doing the rounds but it is still not clear, as to what transpired between Eros International and Ghai, which led to this split.

Yuvvraaj stars Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Boman Irani and Mithun Chakraborty. AR Rahman has composed the music while Gulzar has penned the lyrics. The film is slated to be release on November 21.

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Gauri Khan poses for Nandita Mahtani

Gauri Khan poses against designer Nandita Mahtani's store Ananya's backdrop

A host of celebrities were present at the store launch of designer Nandita Mahtani in Mumbai, including Gauri Khan, Ritu Nanda, Manish Malhotra, Sangeeta Bijlani and Mohd Azharuddin. Check them out.

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My Name is Khan

Karan Johar’s next offering My Name is Khan touches on a sensitive topic – the plight of normal Muslims after September 11 bombings in America.

The film stars King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and the bewitching Kajol who return as a pair since the super success of Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are paired as husband and wife. The story is set against post 9/11 tragedy. Shah Rukh Khan will play a Muslim who gets wrongly detained on a flight because his last name is Khan and hence the authorities think that must make him a terrorist?

“My Name is Khan” features six people with Muslim names who are viewed with suspicion and forced to endure extra security checks in international airports six years after the 9/11 attacks

Shah Rukh Khan says the movie touches him personally.

“Internationally, if you have a Muslim surname, you might be considered a terrorist,” the Indian Muslim actor told.”At London airport, every time I go, people recognize me, but they see my second name, and they give me an extra checking.”

Shah Rukh Khan, who acted in more than 50 movies, remembers that before 9/11 his famous name used to facilitate things for him and his movie crew at airports. Not anymore.

“Earlier, my assistant Subhash used to be stopped, because of the way he looks, so I used to say ok, I will take your bags, it is better for me.”These days, I am the one who’s stopped, so it’s okay, he carries my bags for me,” Khan laughed.

He argues that this kind of discrimination does not happen in Hindu-majority India. “It is really stupid even to imagine that such kind of differentiation happens in India,” said the Bollywood star.”It is most secular and there is no difference between a Khan and a Kumar here.”

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Kunal is her new man in Soha Ali khan's Life

Mumbai, Oct 15: After rocking the nation with her outstanding performances in ‘Rang De Basanti’ and ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ the Pataudi lass was in news for her affair with her ‘RDB’ co-star Siddharth and then a subsequent break-up. But, looks like she’s managed to come out of the trauma a bit too early. The beauty was recently spotted getting intimate with Kunal Khemu! Whatever happened to her live-in -beau Siddharth. Well he’s a past now for sure. Soha and Kunal recently spotted together at the screening of, ‘The Journey to the Center of the Earth’. The two were apparently engrossed in each other and were in absolute high spirits. Post her break-up with ‘Rang De Basanti’ actor Siddharth, Soha Ali Khan is out to find love again. Grapevine has it that Soha was walking hand-in-hand with Kunal. A news daily quoted an onlooker as saying, “An official tried to click pictures of Soha and Kunal together, but they made a hasty retreat before they could be caught hanging out together.” Well, now that’s too much She is now seeing Kunal Khemu. According to an onlooker, the young couple looked happy together during the screening of The Journey to the Center of the Earth held in Mumbai recently. So where did the two meet? Well, it all happened on the sets of their upcoming flick ‘Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge’ and later shot together for ‘99’. From friendship to now a supposed ‘affair’. However, in an interview to a news daily Soha treated the news as only good for laughs. “Yes, we did go to see a film a few weeks ago with a few friends. We worked together in ‘Dhoondte...’ and are working together once again in ‘99’. Of course, we are friends! I am lucky to be working with Kunal, he’s the most talented young actor in the film industry.” So what does Kunal have to say about the link-up, “Yes, Soha and I are great friends and we do go out together. We share an excellent rapport. What’s the harm in that? People are going to talk about two stars doing two films together. I don’t want to say anything beyond that.” No confessions yet but they certainly dropped us a hint there, well that enough fodder for us to feed on!

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A.R.Rahman to host reality show for Doordarshan

Maverick music maestro A R Rahman's journey through fifteen states of India hunting for music talent will be aired on Doordarshan early this December.

Rahman will host the 'The Big Band' show where bands from seven countries- India, Nepal, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore and Sri Lanka- will vie for a three-year recording contract with Phat Phish Records, an entertainment and communications company.

The winner will also get artist management up to three albums and six music videos, tours and concerts on national and international stage as well as cash prize worth Rs 10 million.

"We have seen so many reality shows on the television. But what makes it different is that the show is not all about India alone, we have the idea of providing a common platform for all these guys from various places," Rahman said in New Delhi on Tuesday.

"There is a huge audience of people who look beyond the typical Bollywood music. Music talents cutting across regions, languages, genres will be performing on the show. Considering the excellent reach of Doordarshan, we will launch the show soon on Doordarshan," said Phat Phish chairman Anand Surapur.

"We think the timing is right for people to be exposed to a wider choice. There is an unbelievable amount of talent available and it is just a matter of bringing it out, nurturing it and presenting it to be recognised," Managing Director, Phat Phish, K R Harish said.

Participating bands must have between 2-10 members with at least one lead singer and must submit three tunes with the first tune being an original interpretation of a popular Bollywood, folk or regional piece.

The second tune has to be based on the bands' interpretation of Rahman's specially composed melody for the show which will be released on October 24. Besides, the bands will also have to submit one of their original compositions.

"My role is to be the little link between these bands and the people. The show's concept is something unique but it has to be linked with the public," said the ace music director.

Asked on his expectations from the show, Rahman said, "Its all about discovering something new from these bands. We will be looking for various elements. One element from one band, another element from another... I think there will be lot of surprises in the show as there are so many bands." Short listed bands will be invited to the first stage of audition where they will be asked to perform any of the three pieces by the judges.

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Dostana

Release Date: 14 November 2008
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra
Directed by: Tarun Manshukhani
Produced by: Hiroo Yash Johar & Karan Johar

It’s all happening in the Beach Party Capitol of the world…..Miami is the setting for Dharma Productions latest offering “Dostana” - serving a cocktail of all ingredients to do with Friendship, Fun, Frolic and that thing called Love….but with a slight twist – there is a small case of pretending to be Gay!!

When Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham) are turned down for an apartment because the land lady doesn’t want 2 strapping young men to corrupt her young sexy niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra), they go to plan “G” – they pretend to be “Gay” to secure the apartment.

All is well till they meet the sexy siren Neha and thus begins a journey of fun, frolic and a test of friendship like never before when Neha’s boss Abhimanyu (Bobby Deol) enters the fray as the third contender for her affections, it gets even hotter under everyone’s vests and bikini’s and the boy’s get down and dirty, in sunny Miami.

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SRK's trendsetter song in RAB NE BANA DI JODI

While his detractors tried to pass off the super success of OM SHANTI OM to the presence of almost the entire industry (barring Aamir Khan) in the title track, the truth behind Shah Rukh Khan's phenomenal box–office magic is known world wide and is in fact like a universal truth! The raw data available with reputed trade sources says that almost a year has passed but OSO still holds the record of netting the highest total of 87 crores from India.

Not only that, many have tried and some are still trying to upstage the trendsetting OSO title track by getting a number of old and current stars to put in an appearance in their lavishly picturised item numbers.

However, as far as Bollywood's global superstar is concerned, he's moved on in life and is concentrating on his forthcoming film, Aditya Chopra's RAB NE BANA DI JODI. The much awaited project is reported to have another novel song sequence, extending to all of 12 minutes. Sung by Sonu Nigam, the number is a tribute to the older (and more civil!) Bollywood stars like Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore, amongst others. Reportedly King Khan's team in the endeavour includes Rani Mukherjee and Priyanka Chopra.

Well, we are quite happily consumed with expectations, more so because we have seen SRK paying tribute to some of Bollywood's legends on a leading satellite channel just a few years ago.

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Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ravana' shooting stopped in kerala

Shooting of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ravana' had to be stopped after the film's crew violated an agreement with the Kerala Forest Department.

The Malayatoor Forest is a well known location for eco-tourism, and is a two-hour drive from Kochi. "They were given sanction to shoot for 20 days in a two month period and we found a violation by the film crew and ordered the shooting to be stopped," said Krishnadev Prasad Sahu of the forest division on the fifth day of the shoot.

The reason for the cancellation was said to be the temporary huts that the crew had constructed in the area.

"As per the rules they cannot erect any structure, these three huts had been constructed by them and that led to the cancellation of the permission," Sahu added.

The reason for constructing the huts according to film's crew was to keep the equipment safe from rain.

The film stars—Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai—who were to arrive in Kochi next week as the schedule was in place before Bachchan senior took ill. Sahu added that permission was unlikely to be granted again to resume the shooting of the bilingual film.

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Katrina Kaif has crossed the whooping Rs 3.5 crore mark

Ace Bollywood hottie Katrina Kaif has crossed the whooping Rs 3.5 crore mark in remuneration after a series of hits with Akshay Kumar.

Katz is now being scouted by top-notch production houses to be their lucky charm for upcoming productions.

According to sources, she has currently signed two prestigious projects at the said amount that are scheduled to be released in the next two years.

While the first offer comes from top Bollywood director Abbas Mustan, the other is most likely going to be a Hollywood movie.

Ram Mirchandani whose production house is looking at an “exciting and wonderful future” with Katrina, said, “We are proud to have Katrina, she’s one of the most talented and successful actresses of the industry.”

Katrina, too, is hoping to work wonders with them.

She said, “I’m sure we will make some great films together.”

However, the actress did not disclose any details about the films.

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SRK 's trouble over Malaysia honour

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan may be hugely popular in Malaysia but his being conferred the title of Datuk, akin to the British knighthood, has stirred up a controversy with many questioning whether he really deserves it. "Politicians, professionals and the man on the street are hotly questioning the wisdom of the move," The Star newspaper said. Adverse comments include one that says "he hardly knows where Malacca is" and "what has has he done to promote Malacca in his songs and movies?". "SMSs received by The Star also hit out at the move, demanding that such awards be given to local artistes," the paper said. Shah Rukh did not attend the ceremony on Saturday at which the Sultan of Malacca, Yang di Pertua Negri Tun Mohammed Khalil Yakoub, conferred the title on a number of dignitaries on his 70th birthday. Former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who had suggested to Yakoub that Khan be given the title, said the move was a way to promote Malacca. Defending his recommendation, Zainuddin pointed out that Shah Rukh had shot the movie One 2 Ka 4 at the Famosa Resort in Alor Gajah in 2001. "This resulted in many people visiting Malacca. The award was given in recognition of this," said Malacca Chief Minister Mohammed Ali Rustam. Shah Rukh was given the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM), which carries the title Datuk that can be used by the recipient as a prefix to the name. The recipient's wife can also call herself 'Datin'. Although a fan of the Indian actor, businesswoman Fatimah Tahir said she was "stunned" to hear that he was being conferred Datukship. "I thought the award is given to those who have contributed to Malacca's development. I wonder whether Shah Rukh knows where Malacca is," Tahir, 40, was quoted as saying. "I am happy for him but does he even know he is getting the award?" asked lawyer Nizam Bashir. Lim Kit Siang, advisor of the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP), also pitched for the local artistes, three of whom got a lower honour that does not carry any title. Lim's take was that if Khan deserved to be a Datuk, so did Hollywood stars Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones, who shot the movie "Entrapment" in the country 1999.

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Big B recovering fast at Lilavati

With the PM's wishes for speedy recovery, Amitabh will get back home real soon

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's was said to be recuperating well and would be discharged in a few days from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital where he was admitted on Saturday after complaints of abdominal pain, the hospital said in a press statement.

The results of the blood investigation and CT scan conducted on the megastar are expected to be received on Sunday afternoon, following which the course of treatment ahead will be decided, a spokesperson for the actor said.

In a statement on Saturday, son Abhishek had said that Big B was responding well to the treatment and that he would be under observation at the hospital for a minimum of 48 hours.

While, Bachchan's wife actress Jaya stayed back at the hospital through the night, son Abhishek, daughter Shweta Nanda, daughter-in-law Aishwarya, and family friend and Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh left the hospital in the wee hours of the morning and are expected to arrive again.

Bachchan, who turned 66 on Saturday, is suspected to be suffering from incisional hernia, a recurring problem that has been troubling him since the near-fatal accident on the sets of Coolie in 1982.

He had undergone surgery after the accident following which he suffered from myasthenia gravis, an ailment of muscle weakness.

Bachchan also underwent a surgery on November 30, 2005 for abdominal infection Diverticulitis.

The superstar, who had been shooting for Leena Yadav's Teen Patti, till Friday, has a number of film projects worth around Rs 100 crore riding on him.

Reportedly, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also spoke to Jaya Bachchan, on Sunday, enquiring about the Big B's condition.

Singh also wished Amitabh, who is undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, a speedy recovery, sources said.

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Shah Rukh Khan to make a superhero film

After Rakesh Roshan and Goldie Behl, it's Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's turn to make a superhero movie, which is titled "Ra.1".

The computer savvy Shah Rukh has come up with this unique title for the hi-tech sci-fi film, which Anubhav Sinha will be directing.

Though Sinha refused to comment on the project, a source said: "In fact, Shah Rukh is taking very keen interest in the scripting of 'Ra.1'. And the director Anubhav Sinha would like Shah Rukh to be credited as a screenwriter for the project, if and when his production house Red Chillies actually sets down to making this ambitious sci-fi thriller."

Currently, the actor is busy with the shooting of "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi".

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Shah Rukh and Priyanka's Item Song Billo Barber

According to sources it was a toss-up between Rani Mukherjee and Priyanka for the third item song with SRK in Billo Barber.

"But after Rani appeared on Salman Khan's game show Dus Ka Dum and knowing there's no love lost between Salman and Priyanka, the scales tilted automatically towards Priyanka, " says the source.

What Shah Rukh Khan wants Shah Rukh Khan gets. This, Priyadarshan realized as soon as he began shooting for Billoo Barber.

Says Priyan, "Since Shah Rukh plays a film star in the film I needed him to do some big glamorous song and dance numbers with some top heroines."

Priyan decided to stay completely out of the picture.

"I left the choice to Shah Rukh. I knew all he had to do was pick up the phone and ask any of his leading ladies."

One item song with Kareena Kpaoor was shot at the very start of the shooting.

"At this very moment I'm shooting a second item song with Deepika and Shah Rukh. That's again a very catchy number and Shah Rukh is having a ball shooting it with Deepika, " informs Priyan.

Interestingly Priyan was supposed to launch Deepika two years ago in a film called Pirate. "But that didn't work out. She made her debut with Shah Rukh. Now she's working with him again. And I also got a chance to work with her.Don't ask who's the lucky one."

Now a third item song has also been finalized for Billoo Barber.

Priyan informs the third lucky luscious lady to shake with Shah Rukh would be Priyanka Chopra.

Though SRK has done item numbers earlier with Aishwarya Rai in Shakti and in Rakesh Roshan's Krazzy 4, this would be Priyanka's first item number.

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women in Big B’s life

The Top 5 woman in Big B’s life

For a superstar like Amitabh Bachchan who has ruled for four decades, he has been paired opposite almost every actress from every era. From the senior actresses like Waheeda Rehman, Nutan and Saira Banu to the younger brigade like Shilpa Shetty, Manisha Koirala to Tabu, Big B has shared screen space with almost every Bollywood lady.

Today on the eve of his 66th birthday, we speak about the top five actresses with whom he shared the best screen chemistry. And mind you, wife Jaya Bachchan comes much down at number 4. Mind you, we said ‘screen’ chemistry.

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Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti are set to split.???

One of the most enduring marriages in the film industry is on the verge of collapsing, if rumours are to be believed.

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Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti, married for 10 years, are set to split. The news of trouble in their marriage has shocked the industry.

Says a concerned mutual friend of the couple, “Arshad and Maria are having serious problems. Arshad is a family-oriented guy. But unfortunately, the family that Arshad so values has developed cracks. They’re staying together because of their kids who have no clue about the breach in their parents’ relationship. Maria has made it clear that she wants out. But Arshad will never let her leave their home. He’s too much of a gentleman for that. Right now, he’s leaving Mumbai for a long time. Once he returns, he hopes things will get better between them. Or he’ll look for accommodation elsewhere.”

When contacted, Arshad refused to comment on his marital problems. “I’m leaving for Bangkok. When I return, I will leave immediately for Panchgani to shoot for Vishal Bhardwaj’s Ishqiya for two months. So I’ll be out of town for almost three months. I’ve no time to think of anything but my work now.

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Yuvvraaj : Stills

Katrina Kaif who's currently basking in the Singh Is Kinng glory will be seen in Yuvvraaj with real life boyfriend Sallu

The considerably older boyfriend however will try to camouflage his age by dressing up like the quintessential slick Casanova

And Anil Kapoor has been styled in a 'good boy' way

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Have a Look: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

It may have been the year of Akshay Kumar but that's only so far...No amount of marketing hype and multi-crore deals might match up to the anticipation levels for a Yashraj-SRK film. Shot in a record time (the movie was launched in May), the movie looks like Aditya Chopra's way of taking charge of ending his banner's lukewarm spell at the box-office.

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On Friday morning we spotted a standee of the film being rolled out at a multiplex. And just one look of the poster is enough to get you curious about Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Firstly it is not set in the Swiss Alps or Manhattan. And the leading lady – whose face is hidden by the way, is dressed in a simple salwar, not in a chiffon sari. But the real surprise is Shah Rukh Khan who is not on a Harley Davidson sporting designer glasses and jackets.

If Chak De! India was simple, here he is wearing formal grey trousers, an over-sized white shirt and unbranded sports shoes. Behind him is a scooter parked in what looks like a street in a north Indian suburb.

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SRK sporting a moustache in a scene from the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. From a college-going kid to a grown-up adult, Shah Rukh seems to have had quite a journey in it. Pic: Reuters

But with reports of a lavish song featuring the top five actresses with Shah Rukh being shot, one is sure the film will have enough doses of glamour to balance the simplicity. Both of Aditya Chopra's films had their taglines featuring very prominently on the posters. So, if DDLJ was 'Come fall in love' and Mohabbatein was 'Some love stories live forever' this time it is 'There is an extraordinary love story in every jodi'. The film opens worldwide on DecEMBER 12, 2008.

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Mallika As Snake-Woman Avatar

Now this one's a first for Mallika Sherawat. The Bollywood hottie is all set to play the role of a 'Naagin' in the Bollywood- Hollywood co-production, ‘Hissss’, directed by renowned Hollywood director Jennifer Lynch.

The film, which also stars Irrfan Khan, is about the vengeance of a 'Naagin' (The Snake Woman) and is produced by Govind Menon & Vikram Singh. From the looks of it, a lot of detailing and effort seems to have gone in getting the right look for Mallika Sherawat's character. Mallika's character is of a snake that transforms into a stunningly attractive woman.

Robert Kurtzman, one of the greatest special effects artists of the West, has been entrusted with the job of giving the right look for Mallika in this film. Robert has worked on films such as ‘Vanilla Sky’, ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Spy Kids’ and ‘Evil Dead’.

The kind of make-up used is MUFX (prosthetic make-up) which is a technology that has won numerous awards. Two make-up artists have been working on Mallika's look and the material she wears is so slimy that at times it just sticks to the skin. What's more Madame Sherawat can't even move in her natural way with her make-up and at times is even carried to the sets. As for those scary eyes, Mallika is seen wearing some really huge contact lenses to get the desired effect.

Bollywood has seen films like ‘Naagin’, ‘Nagina’ and ‘Jaani Dushman’, which had actors transform into snakes and seek revenge but going by the detailing and styling gone into getting the right look for the Snake Woman in this film, we can safely say that this is a first of its kind in Bollywood.

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