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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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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'A' certificate for Aakrosh

Ajay Devgn starrer Aakrosh is releasing with an 'A' certificate this week but the film's makers are not too worried as they say that the movie is aimed at a mature audience.

"Aakrosh wasn't designed as a kiddie flick in any case. This is a dramatic affair and inspired by true events that have been rocking the nation for a few years now. Honour killing is a serious issue and we want the adults in the country to wake up to this fact," producer Kumar Mangat told PTI.

When this Priyadarshan-directed film was presented before the Censor board, a huge list of cuts were suggested since the it makes a direct reference to honour killings and also carries a strong undertone of religion and political violence coupled with raw language.

"They wanted us to make more than a dozen odd cuts due to these factors. If we would have consented to that, Aakrosh would have got a U/A certificate," said Mangat.

"However, we couldn't agree on this. If we would have introduced those cuts, the core essence of the film would have been lost. The purpose of making this film was to expose the harsh reality of our society rather than delivering a sugar coated feel good message," he added.

The producer says that although the 'A' certificate is not desirable, but he is happy that they didn't have to compromise on the flavour of the film.

"It was not the best case scenario but still, given the circumstances, it is okay. Now there are only 3-4 cuts in the film but we are happy that we didn't have to compromise with the flavour. Omkara too was given an 'A' certificate but the film was a success and is hailed as a cult film. Such films
find their target audience so I am not worried," he said.

"With this film, we are happy to making our small contribution to the society. If Aakrosh can ruffle a few feathers and make our responsible society wake up to the atrocities being committed by some nefarious elements in this world, I would feel that it was worth it to make the film", said Mangat.

Aakrosh stars Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu and Paresh Rawal in principal roles with Reema Sen and Amita Pathak as strong supporting characters. Sameera Reddy and Urvashi Sharma have also been roped in for special item numbers that have been put to tune by Pritam. The film releases all over on October

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Aamir Khan-Salman Khan bond over bike rides

In an industry rife with cut-throat competition where simmering emotions boil up in a series of verbal potshots now and then, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have surprisingly been bonding like thick buddies. Who can forget Salman’s personal ode to Ghajini when he painted Aamir’s portraits (in the Ghajini look) ahead of the film’s release last year. Though the SRK-Salman cold war may have driven a wedge through the industry and its camp-loyal folks, Aamir’s friendship with Salman has remained unaffected. The two stars make it a point to meet and spend some time together whenever their busy schedules permit. But we now learn that they also go out for rides on Salman’s mobike when the streets of Mumbai are almost deserted in the dead of the night. According to reports, Aamir first drives to Salman’s Bandra residence where he parks his car. Later, the duo ride out on Salman’s bike while a small pose of security guards follows them. After the ride, the duo often sits down for a chat over a couple of drinks either at Salman’s place or at Aamir’s.

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Salman's Veer to hit theatres on January 22

Mumbai: The New Year / January 2010 will witness a new chapter in Indian cinema with the year’s most awaited film Veer starring super star Salman Khan set to release on 22nd January 2010. An Eros International worldwide release, produced by Vijay Galani and directed by Anil Sharma, the epic saga stars Salman Khan in a never seen before avatar along with leading lady - newcomer Zarine Khan. Audiences will be treated to a glimpse of the film with the theatrical trailer hitting the silver screen with De Dana Dan on 27th November.

Veer, Salman Khan’s brain child that has lived with the actor for over 20 years is a legend of heroism and bravery of a Pindari soldier. The film is a period drama with the theme of love versus duty. It speaks of bravery exemplifying the courage of every oppressed Indian fighting for justice and independence. The film has been directed by Anil Sharma, a master at big canvas and historical projects.

Adds a source “The film Veer has been a 20 year dream of Salman’s even before his foray into acting. Salman’s involvement in this particular project is tremendous especially since he’s lived with the script for so long. It’s like a dream come true.” The film also stars veteran actors like Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff along with Sohail Khan, Bharat Dabolkar in pivotal roles. And new faces Zarine Khan and Lisa Lazarus –Miss UK are the leading ladies of the film.

Reveals the source “Salman has gone all out for this film. He has worked hard on his look for Veer right from the styling to his toned physique. The film has turned out great much to everyone’s delight and is touted as Salman Khan’s greatest work”

Not compromising on the music, Vijay Galani has roped in the unusual combination of musical duo Sajid Wajid for the music and Oscar winner Gulzar for the lyrics. This will be the first time Sajid Wajid will experiment on a historical film. An esteemed and exciting star cast with Salman Khan in the lead, great music, never seen before cinematography, vast historical landscapes, and a great script – Veer is set to arrive in theatres on January 22, 2010.

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Aarti Chhabria denies dating Headley

Bollywood actress Aarti Chhabria is trying hard to wash her hands off terror-accused David Coleman Headley. The actress has denied ever meeting Headley after reports appeared in some newspapers that she had once dated Headley known to be womaniser. There were also reports that she and Headley were regulars at Mumbai
’s Moksha gym.

Aarti who has threatened to sue some newspapers has issued a letter to the Mumbai crime branch and asked them to take stern action those people who are making up malicious rumours. The actress also alledged that the rumours have been spread with an intent to malign her image and cause serious economic loss as well as mental agony to her.


The can of worms opened after the NIA (National Investigative Agency) questioned Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul Bhatt after it emerged that Rahul had known and met Headley several times during the latter's stay in Mumbai. There have been rumours that actress Kangana Ranaut and actor Emraan Hashmi might also have had known Headley.

Tags: aarti chhabria, david coleman headley, emraan hashmi, kangana ranaut, subhadeep bhattacharjee.

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Sushmita Sen adopting another girl child

Yesterday afternoon, Sushmita Sen was seen shopping at an international baby wear brand outlet at a well-known store in Linking Road, Bandra. She was accompanied by her Woman Friday Neelam, who she refers to as her sister. Sush was in blue jeans and grey tee and was seen trying out a baby sling carrier. Both were doing a survey of all the baby stuff on display.

This lends credence to a very strong buzz that the actress is looking for a sibling for her daughter Renee — has she already found one? The reclusive Sush has always wanted to be a mommy for the second time (by adopting another child). More importantly, to provide company to Renee.

Process in motion
It is reliably learnt that last week the actress visited an adoption centre with her staff and doctor to select a new bundle of joy. A source says, "She became particularly fond of a newborn but then it was found that the baby was too young."

Over two years ago, there was buzz that she was thinking of adopting another girl child.
The source adds, "Sush wants to complete her family with another child, preferably female. She has already made inquiries and begun visiting such centres. The actress is keen that she adopts another baby soon."
The unconventional actress who has always lived life on her own terms became a single mom in 2000 when she adopted Renee.

Sushmita remained unavailable for comment.

Adoptive moms in Hollywood
Michelle Pfeiffer (Adopted the baby of an African-American nurse back in 1993, way before it became a Hollywood craze)
Sharon Stone (has three adopted sons -- Roan Joseph Bronstein, Laird Vonne Stone and Quinn Kelly)
Sheryl Crow (adopted Wyatt Steven Crow in 2007)
Katherine Heigl (adopted Korean baby whom she named Nancy Leigh)
Madonna (David Banda and Mercy James; both from Malawi)
Angelina Jolie (Maddox is from Cambodia, Pax is from Vietnam and Zahara is from Ethiopia)

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Katrina Barbie dolls

The much-awaited Barbie dolls made inspired by Katrina Kaif finally reaches India. Made by Mattel Toys, the dolls are not to be sold but made to commemorate 50 years of Barbie dolls.

Interestingly the Barbie made inspired by Katrina sports the costume worn by the actress when she walked on the ramp in a fashion show earlier this year.

Katrina, at the peak of her career in Bollywood, has been doubly delighted by this. Though she is yet to see the doll as she is busy with the promotions for her next film, she says she would meet the Katty doll soon.

The actress is planning to go to London this Christmas to be with her family. The actress, whose three latest releases including ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ and ‘New York’ have done well at the box office, claimed that her achievements have pushed her to work harder.

“I won’t take things easily. I work towards perfection,” she says

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Shah Rukh to perform at UN World Assembly of Youths anniversary

Kuala Lumpur, November 11: Malacca government is planning to rope in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to perform at a concert organised to mark UN World Assembly of Youths 60th anniversary celebrations.

Shah Rukh was conferred a ‘Datukship’ title by Malacca Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob last December for indirectly promoting the state to the world through six movies.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said that the event will be held at Stadium Hang Jebat in Krubong to enable as many fans as possible to catch their Bollywood idol in action.

“We are trying to get a private company or maybe several more to sponsor the event,” The Star Online quoted the Rustam as saying.

“It will be worth their while as they can get international publicity if Shah Rukh Khan endorses their products,” he added.

He said state representatives had recently met the star in India to discuss how to promote and develop the local film industry.

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Katrina Kaif married?

Bollywood heartthrob Katrina Kaif was baffled to hear the news that she is married to the BJP MLA Ramesh Mendola. The ruckus began when a fake marriage certificate started making rounds.

According to the certificate, Katrina and Ramesh’s marriage took place on December 2nd, 2008. However, Katrina says that she was in New York on that day shooting for a film. A police case has already been filed against the mischief mongers.

Taking all this in her stride, the gorgeous star says that it is a price that one pays as their popularity chart soars.

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Katrina visits Ajmer Sharif

The bedesi babe has understood that prayers have great strength. Ever since Katrina Kaif visited Ajmer-e-Sharif dargah with Salman’s sister Alvira to pray for Salman's release from the Jaipur jail, she has been a strict believer of the God and makes sure that he visits the dargah to seek the blessing of God before any new releases.

She visited Ajmer Sharif before the release of Namaste London, Singh is Kinng and New York and it all turned out to be a huge box-office hits. Recently, she had again paid a visit to the dargah to pray to God for the grand success of her upcoming movie Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani.

Hope, this time too Katrina’s prayer shows color and the film turned out to a box office blockbuster.

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Shahrukh celebrates 44th birthday

Though Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has celebrated his 44th birthday yesterday, he still feels he is just 25.

Speaking to the media, he has said, "I have been in my 40s since a few years now and I gracefully accept the age. But honestly, I feel like I am just 25 or 26 except for the physical problems I've had in my past year."

Shah Rukh celebrated the birthday with his close-knit family and friends and confessed that he was "a workaholic." He said that the secret of his charming look even in his mid-40s was not any "plastic surgery", and hinted that he just slept enough.

Before his next birthday, we will have seen at least two of his three films - My Name is Khan,

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Bollywood returns to Kashmir

Srinagar: Bollywood and Kashmir had been companions for most of the 60s and 70s, but due to the growth of militancy, film shoots moved to international destinations.

Now, with peace gradually returning to Kashmir, the Hindi film industry is here again.

As Bollywood returns to its favorite destination, training camera on the sylvan surroundings, this time, the major attraction seems to be the tulip garden.

The State Government, which recently opened this garden, seems happy with the response.

“It is good that Bollywood is coming here. It will send out the right signal and people will forget Holland now and come instead to this place,” said Director of Floriculture, M Y Naqqash.

SYLVAN SURROUNDINGS: For Bollywood, Kashmir's major attraction now is its new tulip garden.

The film industry is once again shooting romantic numbers in Kashmir. The latest one features Shatrugan Sinha's son, newcomer Luv Sinha, and Kashmiri actress Fareena Wazir.

Director Raj Kanwar. who had been a frequent visitor to Kashmir, is ecstatic about the surroundings and the newly-developed tulip gardens.

“I have been coming to Kashmir as a child and this place is so good for filming,” said Kanwar. “I am introducing new actors, the star cast includes Rishi Kapoor, Rekha and Hema Malani. Hope more and more people, who earlier wanted to go to Hollywood will come into this garden to shoot love songs.”

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Power of ten: Salman Khan's game show on Sony TV

Actor Salman Khan has been signed up to host a reality show on Sony T.V called as “ Power of ten”.

Apparently, Salman Khan has been offered Rs 90 crores to host 100 episodes of the reality show, which will start airing in June.

The show consists of contestants will be quizzed on answers to questions on a nation wide survey. A correct guess will result in their prize money multiply by ten.

The show will run in the following way. Prior to its going on air the channel will conduct a series of polls on issues concerning the nation. These will be collected in a bank. Then during the show, each participant will be asked to guess the answer with the most percentage of votes.

Participants can reach Rs 10 million by answering five questions correctly on the show. The show is positioned as five questions for Rs 1 crore.

The show is an adaptation of a U.S. show hosted by Drew Carey for C.B.S television. It will be produced locally by Synergy communications limited.

It is positioned by Sony T.V. in direct competition to Star TV’s “Kya aap panchvi Pass se Tez hein” hosted by Shah Rukh Khan and Indian version of Fear factor hosted by Akshay Kumar.

Come next few months and it will be the battle of Bollywood stars hosting reality shows on t.v.

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Mere Baap Pehle Aap : Akshaye and Priyadarshan together

Akshaye Khanna is on cloud nine and rightly so! His work in Race has come in for tremendous appreciation and, most importantly, its success at the box-office has only added to the excitement.

Shooting for Shortkut in Bangkok, the actor says that no one expected Race to work in such a big way. “Of course, all of us were confident that it would work big time, but the numbers have caught everyone unawares,” he says.

Akshaye, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, is now looking forward to working with Akshay Kumar some day. “Imagine the two of us in one movie,” he states, “And only two people can achieve the impossible—Abbas-Mustan and Priyadarshan. In fact, they've been toying with the idea of casting us in a movie, but haven't found the right script yet.”

Akshaye is looking forward to his next release Mere Baap Pehle Aap, which brings Akshaye and Priyadarshan together after a gap of few years. “It's a fabulous film. In fact, I'd like to say that it's Priyan's best film so far,” he says. Coming from someone whose name is synonymous with qualitative cinema, it only increases the expectations from this film.

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Sirf : Movie Preview

SIRF...is a movie about four couples from different strata of life .It is about how each couple feels that the other couple's life is better than theirs. It tries to portray the lifestyle of people in metro. The movie comes under the banner of Seven Eagles productions. It is produced by Sanjay Kotadia, Ghanshyam Patel, Kanu Patel. After working with Rajkumar Santoshi as an Assistant Director for CHINA GATE, PUKAR and LAJJA, Rajaatesh Nayar is looking forward for his directorial debut SIRF to be released on April 4, 2008.After a long break from Bollywood Manisha Koirala will be seen playing a prominent role in the movie.

The movie revolves around four couples starring Manisha Koirala, Ranvir Shourey, Kay Kay Menon, Sonali Kulkarni, Praveen Dabbas, Rituparna Sengupta in the main lead.

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Sonam Kapoor with Shahrukh khan: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

It’s final now. Sonam Kapoor will star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya’s Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. There has been a lot of speculation about casting for this role. Extensive talent hunts were organised by Yashraj Films to scout for just the right girl with the authentic Punjabi look who will play a 16-year-old in the film. Hundreds of authentic Punjabi kudis participated in the auditions held in Punjab. Aditya Chopra himself went through the shortlist, but found no one suitable. Back home in Mumbai, Yashraj receives bio-datas by the dozen every week…

However, it turns out that the girl they needed was right under their nose all the time. Our very own Sonam Kapoor of Sanjay Bhansali’s Saawariya fame.

Our sources say, “Aditya Chopra was very keen to have a tall, fair Punjabi girl for the role opposite Shah Rukh Khan. He has himself written the script and knows exactly what he wants in his heroine. The film deals with the love story of a 40-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl. Adi was also very finicky about signing the right girl because he was making his comeback to direction after a gap of eight years and wanted to get everything just so.”

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Shutter - film trailer and review

Shutter is a film that comes from the executive producers of The Grudge and The Ring. In Shutter, a newly-married couple discovers disturbing, ghostly images in photographs that they develop after a tragic accident. They investigate the scene further and stumble upon the fact that past mistakes can lead to an eternity of vengeance.

Ben (Joshua Jackson), a photographer and his wife Jane (Rachael Taylor) arrive in Tokyo for Ben’s assignment on a fashion shoot. The couple takes their trip to the Japanese capital as a working honeymoon.

As they make their way towards Mt. Fuji, their car smashes into a woman standing in the middle of the road. The woman appears from nowhere and vanishes into thin air after the crash. Shocked with the incident Ben and Jane try to move on with the assignment.

Ben is no stranger to Japan and is fluent with its language, which makes him comfortable in the alien environment. Jane on the other hand feels alienated and finds it hard to get used to the new city.

Ben discovers mysterious white blurs in his photographs from the fashion show. Jane believes the blurs in Ben’s photos are from the dead girl from the road, who seeks vengeance from them for leaving her to die.

Director
Masayuki ochiai

“Shutter is based on a 2004 Thai film of the same name, which became the highest-grossing film in Thailand that year. A girl suddenly appears, gets hit by a car and disappears, only to return to haunt the perpetrators. But with its twists and shocks, the film subverted audience expectations, revealing itself to be much more than a simple ghost story. We remade the film keeping in mind the wider international sensibilities.

"Shutter is based around the subject of paranormal and spirit photography and I must say Japanese audiences are very familiar with it. Everyone in Japan at one point or another has had a sleepless night after being exposed to spirit photography.

"Spirit photography is so popular in Japan because ghosts mean more to the Japanese people than to Americans. In Japan, ghosts don’t have to do anything to be scary. In American ghost stories, they have to wreak all kinds of havoc to make an impact.”

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Bollywood Diwali Releases

Although we're several months away from Diwali, several dream merchants have already set their eyes on the festive week. In fact, a number of films have already been confirmed for release in the festive week this year. Sometime back, we had told you that Subhash Ghai's YUVRAAJ, Ashtavinayak - Rohit Shetty's GOLMAAL RETURNS and Yash Raj's ROADSIDE ROMEO [an animation film produced in association with Walt Disney] have already locked the date [October 24]. There's talk that Karan Johar is also bringing DOSTANA [Abhishek, Priyanka, John] on this date.

Now here's a piping hot development pertaining to the Diwali week. Nikhil Advani's CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA, which marks the foray of Hollywood giant Warner Bros. in Hindi films, is also confirmed for Diwali. Not on October 24, but on October 29. Not on a Friday, but on a Wednesday.

Reason being, people would be busy with the festivities and visiting each other all through the festive week. The occupancy at movieplexes, therefore, might take a hit during certain days. The business would only escalate once the festivities and festival-related ceremonies get over. Hence, it's October 29 for CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA.

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Aamir Khan designated as torch bearer for the Beijing Olympics

March 25, 2008 (Sawf News) - Coca Cola, presenting partner for the Beijing Olympics, designated Aamir Khan as an Environment Champion and one of six torch bearers for the Olympic torch relay in New Delhi on April 17.

The other five torch bearers are - former director general (Bureau of police research and development) Dr Kiran Bedi, president BAIF development research foundation Narayan Hegde, secretary general and CEO, World Wildlife Fund Ravi Singh, president and CEO Coca Cola India Atul Singh and environmentalist Y Subhash Chandra Reddy.

All six were present at a press meet at Grand Hyatt, Kalina, Mumbai on Monday late noon, March 24, and pledged to protect the environment and support the cause of water conservation.

Aamir Khan was announced to be one of the six Olympic torch bearers at a press meet by Coca Cola, Monday, March 24. Photo Credit: Sawf News

Aamir looked chic in sporty casuals, wearing white classic two-button polo with Coca Cola logo and blue jeans. He sported a crew cut and stubble, a look mandated by his role in the under production film Ghajini.

Aamir expressed his delight at the privilege of bearing the torch:

Aamir Khan with other torchbearers holding a replica of the Olympic torch. Photo Credit: Sawf News

"The feeling is more special as it has given me the opportunity to raise awareness on environment."

Talking about country's performance at Olympics so far, Khan said, "There is a huge scope of improvement. I don't think we don't have the capability to do well. Perhaps what we don't know how to harness the capability of the individual."

"We have diamonds but we need to polish them. We need adequate research and development in the sport and that alone can create a champion," Aamir added.

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