Dostana-2 delays due to script

The sequel to the hit film DOSTANA titled DOSTANA 2 has run into trouble. Apparently, creative differences between the director and the producer are delaying this project.

It's learnt that Karan Johar is unhappy with the way the story of DOSTANA 2 has shaped up. He wants changes in the script which the director is not ready to do.

Keeping this in mind, Karan Johar has postponed the shoot of the film till the changes are made and the script gets okayed by him.

DOSTANA 2 has been getting delayed for one or the other reason constantly. Now, the creative differences seem to have stalled the shoot. Hope the producer and the director sort their differences soon.

Salman Khan with Kangana Ranaut

Salman Khan seems to have found a new favourite. After Katrina Kaif and Zarine Khan, Salman Khan has chosen to work with Kangna Ranaut for his maiden production. The film will be directed by ace filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar.

It's learnt that Salman and Mahesh Manjrekar wanted to cast an actress who could emote strongly and yet look glamorous and their search ended with finalising Kangna for the film.

With this film Kangna has proved that she is becoming the new reigning queen in B-Town since she's bagging all the big films at the moment.

Rajkumar Hirani's Hey Bhagwan

After the success of his last film 3 IDIOTS, Raj Kumar Hirani is getting set with his next which has been titled HEY BHAGWAN.

The film deals with a divine subject with as many as 300 gods. Though the script of the film is still being penned, Raju Hirani feels that it will see the light of the day soon.

The film deals with the multi-cultural ethos of our country in which different gods are venerated for different problems. The film will have the typical making of a Raju Hirani film which is all about humour with an underlying message.

Aamir again wins over Shahrukh Khan

Aamir Khan scores over Shahrukh Khan again. After being Danny Boyle’s favorite for his next flick, ‘Bombay Velvet’, Aamir Khan again replaced Shahrukh Khan in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s upcoming flick ‘Ferrari Ki Sawari’.
Vidhu was confused as whom to cast for his next venture, Aamir or Shahrukh. When he was unable to fix his mind, he ran an opinion poll. It was conducted by Chopra’s assistant directors and production executives. He went around the coffee shops starting from Bandra to Juhu. Finally, the result went in favor of Aamir Khan. People preferred Aamir to Shahrukh to play a father to a nine year old son.

Its not only Aamir who scored higher than Shahrukh but Sharman Joshi also went on to achieve maximum votes than SRK to play the role of a father. The film will be directed by none other than Raj Kumar Hirani.

Shahrukh Khan’s last flick, ‘My Name Is Khan’ also could not win the heart of his fans. It seems SRK’s magic is fading with every passing day.

My role was really tough : Kangana

Ever since ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI was announced and proclaimed to be about the gangs of Mumbai (then called Bombay) with the 70s battle of Haji Mastan and Dawood Ibrahim being a definite highlight, there was immense curiosity to know more about the presence of leading ladies in the film.

However, Kangna - just like most of the cast members of the film - refuses to comment on the reference point. "If you ask me then there is my reference point to any real life personality that any of the male protagonists may have been connected to in reality. On closer look you would find that my character is based more on the rebellious actresses from 70s like Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi. They changed the way actresses were perceived to be in the era gone by. These women were bold, beautiful, daring, gorgeous and above all courageous. They were the ones who started the trend of live in relationships, something which is so 'in' today."

Kangna is happy that she went ahead and played yet another character that stems from a biographical tale.

"The brief that was given to me by Milan (Luthria) was that I have to project such a woman with whom every man should fall in love", she smiles, "On the face value this seems simple but enacting this is a different challenge altogether. To play a Bollywood Diva who is so real isn't something that is easy to portray. I had to act a lot through eyes and emotions."

Well one had all the right reasons to believe so. After all Kangna Ranaut has made a career out of playing mysterious or biographical characters (Monica Bedi for GANGSTER, Parveen Babi for WOH LAMHE, a drug addict model in FAHION) ever since she entered the industry. Now that she is all set to play a Bollywood Diva, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI should hopefully make for a glam filled fun watch once it releases all over on 30th July.

Abhay can be net Anil Kapoor

Rising Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor said that Abhay Deol has the potentiality to become the next Anil Kapoor.

"Abhay Deol has the potentiality to become the next Anil Kapoor," said Sonam in a TV interview.

Abhay and Sonam are paired together for the first time in director Rajshree Ojha's film AISHA. The film is co-produced by Sonam's father and actor Anil Kapoor and is scheduled to get released in August.

Sonam's recently released film I HATE LUV STORYS gained a good response from both critics as well as the audience. Now it will be interesting to see how the new pair performs in their upcoming movie AISHA.

Katrina wants Isabel in Bollywood

Katrina Kaif is all set to launch her sister Isabel in Bollywood. Isabel who has learned acting from a New York based academy of acting and performance will be debuted in her sister Kat’s home production. Isabel is keen to become a big star like her sister Katrina Kaif. She is always interested in Bollywood and now finally the time has come when her dream will be converted into reality. Helping Isabel in her endeavor is her sister.

It is heard that filmmaker Farah Khan will direct the film. In the past, it was rumored that Salman Khan has taken the task of lifting Isabel’s career exactly the way he has done for Katrina Kaif. But as the distance between the two widens, he gave it up.

It is not only Katrina but Salman Khan is also bonding with Farah Khan in a bigger way. Farah has promised ‘Om Shanti Om’ sequel to Salman.

Katrina's belly dance on Sheela Ki Jawani

Farah Khan brings sexy back this time round with Katrina Kaif in her forthcoming film, TEES MAAR KHAN.

Director/Choreographer Farah Khan renowned for capturing actors at their glamorous best is all set to make Katrina Kaif give Shakira a run for her money.

The song titled 'Sheela ki jawani' will see Katrina Kaif belly dancing much on the lines of Shakira videos for which Farah Khan has flown down one of the world's most renowned trainers from Brazil.

Talking about Katrina's hottest song yet Farah says, "You will see Katrina in an all new avatar. She has never looked this hot. Audiences are in for a treat."

Sources also reveal that Katrina Kaif who is currently shooting in Spain is working hard on her physique and adhering to a special diet for the song.

Reveals a production source, "Farah is known for creating iconic film songs. She revealed Shah Rukh Khan's six packs in Dard-E-Disco and this time round she is going to exhibit to audiences Katrina Kaif's hottest side yet as she gyrates to the song Sheela ki jawani."

Katrina Kaif is soon to scorch screens this December in Farah Khan's TEES MAAR KHAN also starring Akshay Kumar.

Akshay wants help for Khatta Meetha

Akshay Kumar is busy touring the country for the promotions of his forthcoming movie KHATTA MEETHA. Besides the cycle marathon in Pune that Akki participated in, he had also visited Nagpur city.

Akshay has always led a rather disciplined and regimented life. Besides, he is known to be quite spiritual. In tune with this, Akshay visited a series of religious places in the city of Nagpur. In fact, he offered his prayers at not only the famous Ganesh Tekdi temple but also at a Gurudwara and a mosque. In addition, he also made a visit to the famed Baba Saheb Ambedkar statue.

After the temple visits, Akki went to Cinemax to meet thousands of fans who were waiting to get a glance of him.

With one of the songs of KHATTA MEETHA having been shot at the well known Ram Mandir in Satara, coupled with Akshay's visit to Nagpur's holy places, the movie is already showered with blessings and is bound to find its way to success!

Sanjay Kareena in Ek Anokhi Prem Katha

After a long hiatus, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sanjay Dutt are back in Manjrekar's ambitious film EK ANOKHI PREM KAHANI that will also star Kareena Kapoor.

The film is a story of a blind girl and a badly disfigured man. Says Manjrekar, "The film was planned with Sanju and Kareena in mind after the latter debuted in J P Dutta's film REFUGEE in 2000. Her pristine beauty and innocence was what I needed to play up against the character Sanju will play in the film."

Dutt and Manjrekar, who had worked together in sensitive films like VAASTAV and VIRUDDH among many others did not see eye-to-eye for a long time till they met up at the recently held IIFA awards ceremony and patched up.

Sanjay and Abhishek in Department

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is back to doing films on the crime sector after burning his hand in making horror films.

The director, who made films like COMPANY that was loosely based on Indian mafia organization D-Company, is all set to make his next film DEPARTMENT that will be based on the lives of encounter cops Daya Nayak and Pradeep Sawant.

Though the subject of the film will be the relationship between the police and the underwold, in DEPARTMENT, the same would be portrayed in a realistic manner. The film will deal with the forming of the encounter sqad and will follow the lives of the encounter cops and their friendship and rivalries.

Sanjay Dutt who had last worked with the director in DAUD and Abhishek Bachchan have been tipped to essay the pivotal roles. However, selection of an actor who would essay the current Director General of Police of Mumbai D Sivanathan's the character is still underway.

Hrithik, Abhay and Farhan to run with bulls

For a scene in ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol were seen running from the bulls. Shooting in Spain, the trio was dressed in traditional red and white costumes.

ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA is being directed by Zoya Akhtar and also stars Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin. The film is a male bonding road story, about four friends. It is believed to be on the lines of Farhan Akhtar's DIL CHAHTA HAI.

Abhay will be soon promoting his next film Aisha with Sonam kapoor and we are hoping it to be good.

Katrina Celebrates her birthday in Spain

The gorgeous Katrina Kaif turns a year older today. Though she is shooting far away in Spain her fans cannot stop being excited about this day.

On her birthday, Katrina has no special plans lined up except celebrating with her crew members who include her director Zoya Akhtar and co-stars Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol on the sets of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Katrina would love to baby sit on her birthday as this is her wish. The gorgeous actress is basking in the success of her latest release RAAJNEETI and hopes that her success run continues at the box office for her coming films too.


Last year on her birthday, Shahrukh and Salman Khan fights and that is also concluded as a reason of not celebrating her birthday.

Shahid wamts her ladylone

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor admits that he is tried of being single and wanted to mingle with his dream girl. He wants to fall in love again. “I’m tired of my single status. May be I will run into my dream girl in Edinburgh,” says the actor who is currently in the UK shooting for his father, Pankaj Kapoor’s directorial debut 'Mausam' with Sonam Kapoor.

Shahid had some unsuccessful relationship with Bollywood actresses like Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, tennis player Sania Mirza and most recently with Anushka Sharma. Apart from them, he had a long period of romance with Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor. They were together for five years but their love story ended with the release of ‘Jab We Met’. He even announced in a loud voice that he is single and ready to mingle during Karan Johar’s chat show, ‘Lift Kara De’.

Lately, his long-delayed film, ‘Milenge Milenge’ with ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapoor opened in the theatres but could not pull the cine-lovers to the cinema hall. It throws the signal that audience does not want to see Kareena-Shahid on-screen together again.

Rani wants Aamir Khan

Rani Mukherjee who debuted with ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’ is desired to work with perfectionist Aamir Khan. She expressed her desire to work with Aamir Khan during the music launch of ‘Peepli Live’. She wants to pair with Aamir in a Karan Johar’s film.

"What do u think on idea to pair Rani with Aamir? It would be great 4 me," Rani posted on her Twitter account. Rani worked with Karan in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ (2001) and ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ (2006).
"Do u plan to make your next movie with Rani in a leading role? That would be great. Come on KJo, do a movie with Rani," she posted.
Rani worked with Aamir in 'Ghulam' and ‘Mangal Pandey’. She was last seen in ‘Dil Bole Haddipa’ opposite Shahid Kapoor but the film could not revive Rani’s drowning career.

I am confused for Aisha : Sonam

Sonam Kapoor has admitted that she is confused. In an interview the actress has accepted that her character in AISHA is a reflection of her true self in many ways.

It must be mentioned that Sonam Kapoor plays the role of a confused girl in the film that has little knowledge about the world outside.
 
After her last film I HATE LUV STORYS got a mixed response at the box-office, Sonam Kapoor is pinning all hope on her next release - AISHA.

The film is making waves for its music and in all likelihood might be Sonam's best act so far. Let's wait and watch.

Kangana : The next tatto girl

Tattoos surely are scoring a hit with the bollywood stars. Now, the latest name to be added to the list is Kangna Ranaut.

Buzz is that Kangna Ranaut is studying tattoo designs these days. The actress wants to get inked as soon as she can. The only hitch is the design which she wants has not been narrowed down upon yet.

After seeing many of her friends get inked, Kangna has decided to take the plunge now. Initial reports say that in all likelihood Kangna will get a tattoo done around her neck.

Well, let's hope Kangna's wish to get inked isn't a long wait for her and also for her fans.

Lamhaa will be screened in Germany

LAMHAA will be screened at the 7th edition of Indian film festival 'Bollywood and Beyond' which takes place from July 21-25, 2010 in Stuttgart, Germany.

The film will run in the following competitions: 'German Star of India' and 'Audience Award'. It will be screened on Friday 23rd of July 2010 8pm.

Directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Bunty Walia, LAMHAA stars Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu and Kunal Kapoor. It is set to release on July16.

The film is a story about an army officer and his love interest in the midst of the various issues that Kashmir had faced over the years.

Vishal - Shekhar with Sajid in Anjaana Anjaani

ANJAANA ANJAANI is the first ever film for composers Vishal and Shekhar where they are working with Sajid Nadiadwala. Though the producer has worked with the likes of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Anu Malik, Sajid-Wajid and Nadeem-Shravan in the past, coming together was Vishal-Shekhar was long due. While audience reactions to the music is still awaited as it would arrive on the stands only next month, Sajid has gone on record by not just tagging the soundtrack as the best ever to coming out of his banner but also the AASHIQUI of modern era.

He had said, "It's going to be an entirely different experience in case of ANJAANA ANJAANI. Vishal-Shekhar have touched a new high this time around. There are seven songs in the film and I can comfortably state that they have managed to do something which is on the lines of AASHIQUI. Music created by Nadeem-Sharavan for that film is considered cult today. I am sure ANJAANA ANJAANI too will find similar space for itself in years to come."
 
"Well, thanks to Sajid for that", smiles Vishal, "All we know is that the soundtrack of ANJAANA ANJAANI has turned out to be magical. Every single song is something that we are very proud of. ANJAANA ANJAANI redefines the kind of music which we done before and only takes it forward. We wanted to do something mad and thankfully we have achieved that."

One can also expect the mutual comfort that director Siddharth Anand and the composer duo must have shared, courtesy their long association over last so many years. Also, this is their fourth romantic film in a row after SALAAM NAMASTE, TA RA RUM PUM and BACHNA AE HASEENO.

Rani to follow Rekha and Tabu

Rani Mukherjee is spending more time indoors than on meeting her friends and other colleagues.

According to latest reports, Rani is following the footsteps of Rekha and Tabu who also love to remain in their own space and refuse to be dragged into the public glare.

Apart from her film NO ONE KILLED JESSICA, in which Rani is paired with Vidya Balan, the actress is rarely seen in social circles.

Though her friends insist Rani to come out with them but she refuses to do that making it clear that the actress is not interested in making more friends. Even her regular contacts are complaining that Rani is not talking to them.

Now, we wonder why Rani is trying to become a recluse.