Asin to star opposite Shahrukh Khan

Mumbai: Looks like South Indian actress Asin Thottumkal is all set to play the female lead in Vishal Bhardwaj’s screen adaption of bestseller ‘Two States’. The film is based on the book by Chetan Bhagat and Sajid Nadiadwala is producing it. What more, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is going to play the lead role.


Asin is already working in Sajid’s other production, ‘Houseful 2’. The actress has apparently met the producer and director Vishal Bhardwaj to discuss the story of the story. Needless to say, the actress is very excited about the offer.

If all goes well, then Asin would be the first amongst her peers to have worked with all the three Khans. She has previously worked with Aamir Khan in ‘Ghajini’ and with Salman in ‘London Dreams’ and ‘Ready’.

There were rumours about Priyanka Chopra being offered the role and later Deepika’s name was also mentioned.

Speaking to a daily, a source said, "Asin is already a part of ‘Housefull 2’ and hence she often featured in the discussions about the casting for ‘2 States’. Sajid and Asin share a comfortable relationship and the actress was excited to be a part of the film, which not only features Shah Rukh but also will be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. She is currently out of town but is expected to sign the papers as soon as she lands back in city.”

The source further added, “Vidya Balan too was being considered for the role after Priyanka Chopra, since the female lead in the film is South Indian. Asin fits the bill for the same reason.”

When contacted, Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj, both remained unavailable for comments.

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Aamir's Delhi Belly budget 30 crores

Actor Aamir Khan's production venture 'Delhi Belly' has gone way over budget...

One would think that Delhi Belly starring Imran Khan, Veer Das and Kunal wouldn't be a very expensive venture. However, Aamir Khan insists that movie will cost as much as a whopping Rs. 30 crores. When we caught up with the actor, he told us, "The budget has gone way overboard. But that happens with every movie we produce, be it Lagaan, Dhobi Ghaat, Peepli Live, or even Delhi Belly. We thought 'Delhi Belly' would be around 20 crores. Now, I see it easily costing us about 30!"

Aamir cites creative decisions as the reason for this. "I'm more of a creative person than a business person. So I tend to spend more once the creativity is justified, rather than curb creativity to stick to a limited spend."

When asked if the delay has caused an up in the spends, Aamir is quick to say, "Not at all. There was no re-shooting done. Yes, there has been a delay, but that has just affected the release date of the movie, and not the cost."

The delay in releasing Delhi Belly Aamir attributes to his busy schedule.

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Salman's jungle Adventure film in 3D!

"First of all I am not playing Tarzan in the film and it has got nothing to do with the character at all. It is an adventure film based in a jungle," clarified Salman Khan about his next endeavour with his brother Sohail.

While he dismisses any link to the famous man of the jungle in Sher Khan, the brothers are reportedly toying with the idea of making the film in 3D.

Our source told us, "It is Sohail's idea to make it in 3D. However, Salman bhai is still in two minds about this. Shooting in 3D is very difficult and going by the standards of special effects expected these days, the Khan brothers want everything to be sorted before they take the final call.

However, Sohail is quite confident given his technical finesse. He is known to be very hands-on, as far as his films are concerned. Plus the film is a jungle adventure and so it will be fun watching the film, if it is in 3D."

When asked about his scepticism to make the film in 3D, Salman explained, "As far as 3D goes, I am not sure. We are definitely thinking about it. However, 3D films have not worked in India and I am not too sure about its market."

When contacted, Sohail said, "I am still working on the script and only after the script develops, we will decide if it has 3D scope or not."

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Shah Rukh khan Kareena kiss

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The buzz is that Shah Rukh Khan will finally kiss his lead actress on screen. If Kareena Kapoor's lips do meet SRK's in the forthcoming Ra.One, it'll be the superstar's first but Kareena's umpteenth big screen lip-lock. When it comes to kissing, Kareena is the female Aamir Khan of Bollywood. The closest SRK and Bebo came to a kiss was in the seduction scene from Don. Here's a selection of Bebo's most memorable kisses.

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Barbie doll inspired by Katrina Kaif launched

That Katrina Kaif is a personified version of a doll, is not an unknown fact to one and all. And if that doll happens to be the world famous Barbie, then, it will just be an icing on the cake! Well, recently, Kats unveiled one of the most awaited doll of the year -'Barbie I Can Be a Movie Star', which is inspired by Katrina herself!

An elated Katrina said, "I am thrilled and excited at having the 'I Can Be a Movie Star' Barbie Doll inspired by me. It is almost unbelievable, that a doll that I grew up playing with is one day going to take after me, seem like me. Barbie is not just another Doll; she is one of the most popular characters in the world who is a fashionista and has a flourishing career. It is an absolute honour to be associated with Barbie."

Readers maybe aware of the fact that, two years ago, when Kats walked the ramp as a real-life Barbie for the 'Barbie All Doll'd Up' show, is what inspired the doll makers to create an one-of-its -kind doll in the likeness of Katrina Kaif: one special highly-exclusive doll featuring the winning designer outfit by young prodigy Nishka Lulla worn on the runway by Katrina.

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Shah Rukh in Kochi for IPL match

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who arrived here Thursday morning, said he is excited to be back in the city after a long gap."I am glad, thrilled and excited to be back in Kerala after a long gap. Now the place looks even more beautiful. I am happy that I can meet players like Sreesanth, Brendon McCullum, Brad Hodge and others," he told reporters.SRK is in town to cheer his Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders who take on Kochi Tuskers later Thursday. He got a warm welcome from his fans, who had gathered at the international airport, and cops found it difficult to escort him to the car.Before stepping into his car, King Khan obliged his fans by waving to them and blowing them flying kisses.

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Rajinikanth hospitalised

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Tamil superstar Rajnikanth, who was hospitalised for allergic bronchitis and high fever, is recuperating well and has been advised rest for a couple of days.

Aishwarya, Rajnikanth's daughter and wife of actor Dhanush, said her father was "fine".

She said doctors had advised him rest and he would be under observation for two days at the Isabelle Hospital in Chennai, where he was admitted on Wednesday after he complained of breathlessness.

Doctors, who have prohibited visitors meeting the actor, said he was "doing well" and required rest.

This was the second time in a week that he had been hospitalised. On April 29, last Friday, the actor was admitted to the same hospital briefly for exhaustion and dehydration. He was discharged the same day.

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Producer considering re-release 'Tere Bin Laden'

Terror mastermind Osama bin Laden's death has led to an unlikely effect on Bollywood. There is a move afoot to re-release the Osama-spoof, Tere Bin Laden, in cinema halls and on satellite channels.

The film's producer, Pooja Shetty Deora, told TOI, "We are considering re-releasing the movie, but we have still not been able to contact our distributors in this regard. We will have to wait for a couple of days to gauge whether the public really wants to see the film in theatres all over again."

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Salman Khan and Katrina in ‘Ek Tha Tiger’

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif literally join hands and wrap arms for the upcoming Yash Raj Film Ek Tha Tiger.

The duo surely harbours no grouse against each other after the break-up last year and was completely at ease shooting for a special photoshoot for the film at Salman’s house. The images from the shoot are out and we present them to you.

Ek Tha Tiger is based on a story written by Aditya Chopra. This is Salman’s first film as a hero with the Yashraj banner.

Talking about the film, Salman says that he and Aditya have talked about various projects in the past, but nothing materialized.

“In the past Adi and I have met a few times on various projects but somehow, when Kabir and he came to me with this particular story, we all just knew that this was the one. It is a very ambitious project and will be a challenge for all of us, but that's exactly what makes it such a big draw. Above all this, I’m honoured to be working with Yashji, who has worked so closely with my Dad in the past,” Salman is quoted to have said.

The film’s shoot will begin in July. Its music will be by Pritam and cinematography will be by Aseem Mishra (DoP of Kabir Khan’s New York). The screenplay and dialogues have been penned by Kabir Khan along with Nilesh Misra.

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Salman is Ready!

Fans are already in a tizzy from the promos and we still have a month to go to see the full on Salman Khan entertainer Ready. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film also stars Asin in the remake of the superhit Telugu film of the same name. The film's story revolves around a helpful boy, a girl forced into a marriage, a kidnapping, and a love story, of course, with many songs and dances, some action too all done in true Salam Khan style.

Producer Bhushan Kumar said recently in an interview with PTI that they are definitely building on the popularity of Salman's hit from last year Dabangg! "It was always there in our mind that we had to make the best use of Dabangg behind us. Even Salman thought the same and wanted the promo to convey this clearly."

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Rajnikanth's Rana shooting starts

Rajnikanth is known to work in one film a year. So after the stupendous success of Enthiran, the Superstar has speeded things up, as he has already started on his next project Rana.

The film, produced by Eros International and Rana Production Ltd UK and directed by K.S. Ravikumar.

Unfortunately, after the muhurat shot, Rajni had felt uneasy and had been hospitalised for dehydration and exhaustion. He was discharged later in the evening.

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