Ranveer Singh gets yet another gal

Yash Raj Films’ forthcoming venture ‘Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl’ has found its last and final girl.

Aditi Sharma, a popular model, has been included in the film’s team, which features Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma in the lead. Aditi now joins the other two girls - Dipannita Sharma and Parineeti Chopra – all the three who get duped by Ranveer.

About Aditi’s character, she plays the role of a small town, hard working girl who looks after the family shop. She makes the mistake, like the others, of trusting the con man - the smooth talking and conniving master mind, Ricky, and falls victim to a super slick caper which leaves her devastated.

With ‘Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl’, director Maneesh Sharma is back with his original ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ team. Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film is planned for a 9th Dec 2011 release worldwide.

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Warning: Watching Balaji’s ‘Ragini MMS’ will make you zapped

After various instances of paranormal happenings plaguing Balaji's ‘Ragini MMS’ - another one that has everyone on the film shaken up happened with a company official who went into a sort of shock while watching the rushes of the film.

The folks at Balaji have refused to acknowledge, leave alone confirm or deny the incident.

News has it that the CMO, Motion Pictures, Balaji Films happened to watch the rushes of the film while it was being edited and was affected by it in such a peculiar manner that she got into a sort of trance.

A source from Balaji revealed, "She was completely zonked and untraceable for the next few days! All attempts to contact her proved futile."

Later, the executive's family had to perform a puja along with a havan to ward off the impact of the film.

On the other hand Balaji remains tight-lipped about the incident.

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Bollywood’s next action hero Sachiin Joshi’s bare dare act

Meet Sachin Joshi B- town next action hero who with his bare dare act has made a strong application to the B-town’s bare dare list.

A big fan of slick, fast paced international cinema Sachiin Joshi is ready to bring to Indian audiences a never seen before suspense thriller titled ‘Azaan’ – A country…A conspiracy…A common man.

The actor/producer makes his big Bollywood debut in Prashant Chadha’s ‘Azaan’ that sees him play an informant who has to go undercover beyond enemy lines to save the country from the threat of biological warfare.

Sachiin Joshi known for his drive for perfection worked hard for his role in the film. Says Sachiin, "The film is a fast paced thriller so I had to work hard on my stamina and physique… Since there are a lot of action scenes in the film and at other times we'd be shooting in freezing temperatures....I trained extensively in Krav maga and Kalaripayatu and the results are for all to see on the big screen."

In fact Sachiin pushed his limits as an actor and shot a torture scene in Marrakech, Morocco bare bodied for 12 hours at a stretch at a temperature of 0 to - 4* Celsius.

Says a source, “Sachin Joshi wanted to get a scene right and was willing to test his endurance levels at the cost of shooting for 12 hrs at a stretch in a basement of a fort in Marrakech called Badii – the temperature out there would vary from 0 to -4 degress Celsius and to add to that he was bare-bodied.However his drive is remarkable since he managed to shoot an action scene immediately after minus complaints and had everyone on the sets very impressed.”

Shooting for the film wasn’t an easy task as director Prashant Chadha confirms, “This is a very demanding film both for the cast and the crew. We have shot in subzero temperatures in Poland, France and Germany and the difficult terrain of Morocco, Sudan and Algeria...The film is Azaan Khan’s journey to save his country from a conspiracy that has a “made in China” tag on it and to perhaps redeem himself of his guilt ridden past. The threat is biological; the deadly ebola virus with a fatality rate of 90.Azaan is an edgy, kinetic film with its heart in the right place.”

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Sajid Nadiadwala sets a ‘Housefull’ trend

Believe B-town smart filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala for his business acumen and knowing how and when to hatch his eggs.

Title songs have always played a key role in the success of B-town blockbusters; “Hud Hud Dabangg” is the best example and many like this…

But ‘Housefull’ sequel is all set to put the ‘Housefull’ board again across cinemas all over by following the same tradition it did in 2010.

The comic caper ‘Housefull’ starring the entertaining Kumar Akshay Kumar, Ritesh, Lara, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal didn’t had a title track to move the story and this time also producer  Sajid Nadiadwala along with his director Sajid Khan had made a conscious decision not have a title track for ‘Housefull 2’.

Hmmmm that’s what we call confidence and following the ‘hit’ trend….

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'I AM' team present at Anita Dongre's LFW show

The cast and crew of 'I AM' turned out for designer Anita Dongre, who had designed for the film, at the Lakme Fashion week on Sunday.

"We are all here to be with Anita to celebrate Anita's fashion show as she is the designer of the film," said Onir, the film's director.
Juhi Chawla, Purab Kohli and Sanjay Suri were among the members of the cast present at the show, dressed in a black T-shirt that sported the words "I AM" prominently.
The collection titled 'Love & Life' is an offering to a woman in love, a woman who is quintessentially feminine, soft and in love with all things beautiful, says Anita.
"My line is a spring-summer line. It's set for a woman to wear in any occasion for the coming summer. The idea was how a woman in love would dress." Anita presented an entire range of Indian silhouettes created in beautiful poetic weaves from Benaras.
"It was very energetic. I don't know how to describe but may be angelic would be the right word to describe the design. The way the garments were flowing; each one was independent of the other and all were equally beautiful," said Juhi.
The colour palette started with a dash of soft rose pink, powder blue and pale yellow. "These are very Anita Dongre colours and people in India love white, cream and pink in summer," Anita said.
Source:IANS

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Akshay Kumar loses his cool with journo

Akshay Kumar is known to play funny and easygoing characters on-screen. But off-screen, he's a no-nonsense person. This was evident at the recently held promotional event of THANK YOU, where the cast of the film graced the weddings of two couples.

Everything was all right until a person from the media asked Anees Bazmee, "You have written and directed the film. But who writes the film's publicity script?" Akshay took the mike and said, "The film's publicists."
The journalist then cheekily asked, "So, if you have a murder mystery tomorrow, will you organise some sort of a murder?" This rubbed Akshay the wrong way and he fumed, "Do you think these marriages are fake? Have you come here for a walk? Do you know anything about these couples?"
"I have just come back from Chandigarh and got to know about them. Actually, they wanted to have some big stars attending their weddings," said Akki before handing the mike to one of the grooms.
The groom revealed, "When we were having our court marriage, we dreamt of having some stars for our wedding. Luckily my aunt had a contact in UTV and it was made possible. I still can't believe stars have come to our wedding."
Akshay, now in a calmer tone, added, "This isn't a publicity stunt. It was just a coincidence that their wedding happened during the same time as our film's promotion. We got a call from UTV and we are here. If we have made a mistake, please forgive us."
Apart from Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Bobby Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Celina Jaitley and Anees Bazmee were also present at the event. 'Thank You' releases on 8th April all over.
Source: GlamSham

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Yet to be approached for 'Once Upon…' sequel: Randeep Hooda

'Once Upon A Time in Mumbai' was told from the viewpoint of a police officer and Randeep Hooda played the role. But the actor says he has not so far been approached by director Milan Luthria for the sequel to the crime thriller.

"I am not sure I am in the sequel or not because I haven't been approached as yet. I haven't seen the script, so I don't know what's going on. I am talking to Milan on and off ...what I know, nothing is concrete in terms of casting. I have not been approached," Randeep told IANS on the sidelines of the Lakme Fashion Week in New Delhi.
The 34-year-old was the showstopper for designer Rajat K. Tangi, who is also his stylist.
"Rajat is styling me for three-four years now. I always like what is comfortable, fits you well and what's right for you more than anything else. And of course, he knows what's latest so you kind of trust him," said the actor who entered Bollywood with 'Monsoon Wedding'. After that he was seen in 'D', 'Risk' and 'Ru-Ba-Ru'.
Rajat showcased his "Bella Dona" collection, which includes signature silhouettes of the label such as fitted dresses and gowns. It also includes modern pieces - jackets, featuring exquisite detailing through hand-finished jeweled embroidery.
In the menswear range, there were shirts, trousers and shorts, as also suits that carried fitted tailoring and sharp European finishing. Some had renaissance paintings printed on them.
"What I like about Rajat that he takes the measurements and works on it. When you finally wear it, it feels like a second skin. All his lines are very wearable," said Randeep.
Source: IANS

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Zarine Khan thanks Salman for small, glamorous role in 'Ready'

Zarine Khan credits her 'Veer' co-star Salman Khan for her cameo in director Anees Bazmee's 'Ready' and says she has got a very glamorous makeover for the role.
"It's a cameo with a club song. Salman offered me to do this and I would never say no to Salman," Zarine, who made her Bollywood debut with 'Veer', told IANS
This is a little role, would cause an image makeover after showing a traditional Indian look in 'Veer', maintains Zarine.
"I also found it quite exciting specially after 'Veer' because there I had a totally Indianised look, totally covered and after that it is like total 360 degree makeover, a very glamorous avatar," said Zarine adding: "We shot for it for three days in a club in Bangkok. I'm really waiting for people reaction about this song."
Her formal training in dance came in handy for the song. "I have learnt different dance forms like Bharatnatyam and belly dancing. The latter really helped me to get the moves in this club song very easily," said the 26-year-old.
Asked if she has signed any other project, she said: "There are two projects in the pipeline, which I am going to sign very soon, but I don't want to talk about them, till I sign them."
Source: IANS

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Shah Rukh and I are likeminded: Kunal Kapoor

Kunal Kapoor has just fished shooting with superstar Shah Rukh Khan for the part two of 'Don: The Chase Begins' and says he doesn't believe in the camp system, but would love to do more films with the Bollywood superstar.
"It was fun shooting for 'Don 2'. The shooting is complete. I don't believe in camps. It's about getting along with people who are like-minded. Shah Rukh and I are likeminded and I would love to do more films with him," Kunal, told reporters Saturday at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week where he walked for the brand Energie.
"I am not exaggerating but Shah Rukh truly has inexhaustible amount of energy," added the 33-year-old.
Kunal has featured in movies like 'Rang De Bansanti' (2006), 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag' (2007), 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' (2008) and 'Lamhaa' (2010).
The actor has two releases this year - 'Don 2' and 'Tezz'.
Kunal walked the ramp in a pink T-shirt and black coat teamed with a trouser while walking for the brand Arvind Lifestyle. Asked what made him choose a girlish colour like pink, he said: "No colour is for a boy or a girl centric, it all depends on how you carry it. I like their clothes because they are young."
Source: IANS

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Deepika won't perform at India-South Africa match

The title track of the film ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ will be launched during the crucial India-South Africa match in Nagpur Saturday, but actress Deepika Padukone, who features in the song, will not perform at the event.

More than 45,000 people are expected to attend the match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, so Sippy had requested Deepika if she could perform live? But the 25-year-old is unable to do as she is busy with the shooting of 'Aarakshan' in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
"Unfortunately, Deepika Padukone is shooting for 'Aarakshan' in Bhopal and doesn't have time to rehearse as she would land on same day in Nagpur. She expressed her regret as it would be very difficult for her to perform in front of a 45,000 plus crowd without any rehearsals. The song is extremely dance oriented and needs to be well orchestrated with a troupe of dancers," a source told IANS.
So finally, the 'Dum Maaro Dum' team will launch the song in the mid break after the first innings.
Sippy said: "Well it would have been extremely exciting if she had had time to rehearse and perform live in front of the audience. It would have given the song new energy. But we understand and have decided to showcase the song during half time in the match. It's one of the most important matches we have."
Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Bipasha Basu and Prateik Babbar, 'Dum Maaro Dum' is directed by Rohan Sippy and Deepika is making a special appearance in the item song.
'Dum Maaro Dum' will hit the screens April 22. It revolves around six Indians who meet in Goa and their lives change after getting involved with the drug mafia.
Source: IANS

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Vidya to sport hot pants in Silk Smitha biopic

She is jittery about her bold outing in The Dirty Picture, director Milan Luthria’s interpretation of Southern siren Silk Smitha’s life. Luthria admits that they’re working hard to allay the actor’s fears by sending her video references, pictures and stories about Silk Smitha and Disco Shanti.

“To be honest, I’m happy she’s nervous. It’s a good sign for any actor to be anxious. It’s better than being over-confident,” laughs Luthria, who’s going to have some sittings and rehearsals to prep up Balan. “In a couple of days, Vidya will start coming to my office regularly.”

The actor is presently working with costume designer Niharika Khan on her clothes. “Lot of tight clothes and hot pants,” says Luthria, who’s taken on the challenge of turning the ‘conservative’ actor super glam. “Another challenge is showing Silk Smitha ageing. We are going to use prosthetics but nothing that’s over-the-top.”

He adds that Balan is relieved to be working with her Ishqiya co-star Naseeruddin Shah with whom she shares great chemistry. “I know she’s in safe hands,” he chuckles, pointing out that from Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham to Emraan Hashmi, he has pulled out actors out of their comfort zone. “Vidya has already shown her acting prowess in films like Paa and Ishqiya. I am just going to take her untapped talent further.” The Dirty Picture goes on floors in the second half of April. Luthria plans to wrap up the film by September. Besides Vidya and Shah, the film also stars Tusshar Kapoor.
Meanwhile, the film’s producer Ekta Kapoor has slammed Silk Smitha’s boyfriend Vinu Chakravarthy for condemning her biopic and Balan.

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I want to marry six times: Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra seems to have taken her role in '7 Khoon Maaf' a little too seriously!

The versatile actress, who gets married seven times in the thriller, says she would love to marry at least six times in real life - but to the same man."I have been planning my wedding since as far back as I can remember! My ideal scenario is getting married six times (to the same man of course)," Priyanka revealed in an interview to a fashion magazine.
The 28-year-old, one of the most eligible singles in tinsel town, already has elaborate plans set in her mind about the six spots and types of ceremonies she would like to have.
"My dadaji's (grandfather's) house in Ambala - my 'big, fat Indian wedding'; underwater at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia; a church in Las Vegas - wearing a short black dress and with the priest dressed as Elvis; the intimate ceremony - at a small, beautiful church in Locarno, Switzerland. It's on top of a hill that overlooks parts of Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
She also wants to go in for a nikah.
"Only very close family and friends will be present; a nikah - I think it's a beautiful, romantic ceremony - the curtains, the stolen glances, the words, and finally the acceptance... 'Kabool hai'; and lastly, the groom's choice! If my future groom survives all that, then we'll survive anything!" she added.
The plans are all quite set of course, but Priyanka says marriage does not figure on her priority list as of now.
"There is so much happening on the work front right now, which is my priority. I will get married, but I can't say when. It's not really in my control. I am a hopeless romantic, so I'm waiting for the man who is meant to be with me; he may arrive today, or five years later," she said.
In the meantime, her hectic schedules and film promotions will keep her on her toes.
She has almost finished the shoot of 'Don - The Chase Continues'. She will start work on Karan Johar's remake of 'Agneepath' and then she has Anurag Basu's 'Barfee', Kunal Kohli's next, as well as 'Krrish 2'.
Source: IANS

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Suzanne Roshan opens another interior store

Suzanne Khan, the media shy and pretty wife of Hrithik Roshan, has launched another interior store - The Charcoal project.
Located in Andheri, it is spread over an area of 14,000 square feet and has a wide spectrum of decor products that range from French antique furniture to modern eclectic furniture to home accessories, dinnerware, table linen, crockery, soft furnishings, installations, artefacts, and limited edition photo-art and accent pieces.
Suzanne will showcase her collections as well as creations of Indian and some international designers as well. The store will offer creations of Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, who apart from designing clothes also come up with home furnishings.
British interior designer Andrew Martin's collection will also be on display.
Suzanne has an Associate of Arts Degree in interior design from Brooks College in Long Beach, California. She first started working with the interior firm of her mother Zarine, wife of actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan.
She is a full-fledged interior designer and owner of Suzanne Roshan's House of Design. Known for her good work, she was roped in by Rani Mukherjee and Priyanka Chopra to do their houses.
Her new store was launched on Sunday and Bollywood came in full force - from Aamir Khan, Jaya Bachchan, Shahid Kapoor to Katrina Kaif, Shilpa Shetty, Anil Kapoor and Twinkle Khanna were there.
Source: IANS

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