Happy Birthday Dev Anand

Bollywood's 'Young Man' Celebrates 88th Birthday

Bollywood's yesteryear evergreen star Dev Anand celebrated his 88th birthday on Monday September 26.

Of late, Dev Anand has been busy promoting his upcoming movie 'Chargesheet' and is also working on a sequel to his 1971 movie titled 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna'.

Several celebrities from Bollywood conveyed their wishes to the star. Anupam Kher wrote a birthday note on social networking site Twitter that read, "Dev Saab is one of the main reasons for me being in films. Bunked school to watch his movies. Happy Birthday YOUNG man. You inspire us."

Film maker Madhur Bandarkar wrote, "Wishing Dev Anand saab many happy returns of the day. Have an evergreen rocking birthday blast Sir!!!"

Also actor Riteish Deshmukh and Subhash Ghai have written birthday wishes for Dev saab.

Speaking about his plans for his birthday, earlier, Dev Anand said, "I have lots of fans waiting at my office to wish me; they will shake my hand and not want to leave my hand. I don't have the guts to stay away from my fans because they have come to me with so much love and so it becomes my duty to spend time with them."

Kareena Kapoor's birthday

Happy Birthday To Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor News Updates! Despite loads to celebrate, looks like actress Kareena Kapoor’s birthday today will be a low-key affair.

The actress along with beau actor Saif Ali Khan has postponed the big celebration to a later date due to Saif’s father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s ill health.

According to sources, the actor will be shooting for a brand commercial in the first half of the day and then spend the evening with her family. The family had apparently been making elaborate plans to celebrate her birthday with a lavish party to celebrate her recent success, they have postponed it for now.

“Concerned for Saif’s father, Bebo and Saif are both in no mood to party at present. They only hope for his full recovery. It’s a sensitive issue and the mood is naturally sombre,” added the insider.

Kareena says, “We are all really worried and hope that he gets well soon.” As for her birthday, she says, “It’s the people around me who make my birthdays special, so whether it’s a lavish bash or a quiet dinner, it’s just as special for me.”

Unlike several actors, Kareena reveals that getting a year older doesn’t worry her at all. “Heroines may have a short shelf life, but actresses don’t,” she smiles. “Besides, I’m not the kinds to chalk out plans for the future. I believe in ‘living the now’ and enjoying it to the fullest. And right now, I’m in a happy space professionally and personally,” adds.

So, what’s the birthday wish going to be? “I’m working with the best in the industry, be it actors or filmmakers and I have a great guy to come back home too. What else can I ask for?” she smiles. More hits? “Hits are always welcome, but for me my happiness also has much to do with my family and friends, so just wishing for happiness always,” she signs off.

Murder 2

'Murder 2' is a desperately dark film.

Starring: Emraan Hashmi, Prashant Narayanan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sulagna Panigrahi

Director: Mohit Suri

The sequel to Murder is nothing like the first part of the frenetic franchise. And Jacqueline Fernandez who has been built up in Murder 2 as the next Mallika Sherawat is nothing like the overrated Mallika.Thank God for that! Fernandez exudes an unbridled sunniness even when pouting in the bare minimum. Alas, she doesn't have much to do in Murder 2 except swathe the dark drama in a spot of sunshine.

God knows this film about the devil-unleashed, surprisingly written by a woman (Shagufta Rafique) needs that little of sunshine. It is a desperately dark film. The characters are wretchedly unhappy. No matter which side of the moral line they are positioned they are standing screaming into the abyss that is suburban life. These people need serious help.

This then, is the world Mahesh Bhatt has bequeathed to us. Take it and bleed it.

Director Mohit Suri who earlier took us on a jolting trip through the world of prostitution, pimps and desperate cops in Kalyug takes the same route again. On this occasion the journey is far more ruthless and rigorously implemented to create horror repugnance and hatred for a word that we've created for coming generations.

In the typical Mahesh Bhatt style Murder 2 doesn't waste time in back-projections and story build-up. He goes straight for the kill. With trenchant immediacy director Mohit Suri (back in Kalyug form after the misfire that was his last film Crook) tells us the story of a psychopathic killer who kills prostitutes with the pleasure that makes your stomach churn and look anxiously towards the future about your daughter who is just stepping into the big wide world.

Who knows if the man sitting next to her in the movie theatre is a closet-nutcase with a collection of hacksaws in his house, and not to carve up the Christmas turkey.

Prashant Narayanan as the psychopath plays the character at such an even pitch he makes your blood freeze in fear and revulsion. Here's a man who could be that ghoul who butchered all those kids in the Nethra killings and then ate them up without a burp.

The 'hero' in Murder 2 is a burn-out suspended cop who makes money out of criminals, stays sullen and haunted throughout the film except when he goes for the kiss, and offers his girlfriend a wad of notes after making love. To buy the fridge, he says. Naturally the lady freezes.

Force of habit, we say. Hashmi has done this kind of a role repeatedly. The kissing and vigorous bedroom activities are quickly taken care of in the first 15 minutes. Wouldn't want the lovers of the serial kisser to feel they're being cheated in favour of the serial killer.

The wacked-out killer in Murder 2 doesn't eat his victims. He just cuts them down to sighs and groans and shrieks of pain and records their dying voices to get his rockers off.

The plot seems original. The narration is clenched and the characters driven by a desperate urge to assert themselves before death rings their doorbell.

The savagery with which the college-going call girl (Sulagna Panigrahi) is brought to her gruesome death becomes a metaphor for the loss of innocence and the triumph of diabolism that is often garbed in designer labels these days.

Murder 2 is not a pleasant film to view. The psychopath's killings are done in graphic detail. The storytelling offers no respite from the brutality. Most of the time we are looking at happenings that we would rather not see. But see, we must.

Murder 2 is a mirror of our amoral venomous times when no relationship is sacred anymore. Mohit Suri remains in command of the murky material and traumatized characters. While most episodes hold together in a riveting rhythm of life's most unsavoury truths, the sequences featuring Prashant Naraynan work better than the rest of the film. He lends the proceedings a credibility that is unsettling.

Shankar’s Nanban for Deepavali?

Shankar's Nanban shooting in Endhiran land!

Shankar's much awaited multistarrer Nanban (remake of Aamir Khan's Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots) will reportedly grace theatres this Deepavali.

The film is making brisk progress and the producers have confirmed that it will be a Deepavali 2011 release.

In the film, Vijay will appear as the unorthodox genius Rancchod Das, which was played by Aamir Khan. Jiva and Srikanth will appear as the naïve Farhan Qureshi and Raju Rastogi, which were played by Madhavan and Sharman Joshi respectively. S.J. Suryah will play the role of Chatur (Omi Vaidya). Ileana D'Cruz will appear in the role played by Kareena Kapoor and Sathyaraj will appear as the insensitive professor Virus, played by Boman Irani.

It’s almost confirmed. And only an official announcement has to be made. That ‘Nanban’, the Vijay-Srikanth-Jeeva starrer directed by Shankar, will see the light of the day on the day of lights- Deepavali.

A Tamil remake of Hindi blockbuster ‘Three Idiots’, ‘Nanban’ is busy taking shape in Coimbatore, Ooty, Andaman and Amsterdam. “Most parts of the shoot are over and Shankar will commence post-production soon,” say sources.

It is to be noted here that Shankar would take enough time for post-production since the director would never be ready for any compromise on the end product. “Since this is his first remake, he is putting extra efforts.”

With Ileana playing the role played by Kareena Kapoor in the Hindi original, Sathyaraj is doing the character of a college principal, who is the heroine’s father. Anuya has an important role, that of Ileana’s elder sister.

Shankar’s upcoming ‘Nanban’ needs no introduction among you movie-buffs. The movie is being shot at a full spree, and we had earlier told you that the team flew down to Coimbatore to shoot a few important scenes.

The below image taken at the sets of ‘Nanban’ confirm the earlier suggestions on who plays what role in ‘Nanban.’

Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay doubtlessly, dons the role of the protagonist, earlier played by Aamir Khan as Rancho or Phunsukh Wangdoo. This role is that of a casual college student, who is brainy yet has a cool approach towards life, adding a spark and happiness in the lives of all those around.

What’s interesting is that, we can see in this picture, Jeeva full of finger rings, of course, he plays the role played by Sharman Joshi as Raju Rastogi. One who hails from a poor family and is burdened with the duties of his family’s livelihood, sister’s wedding and is scared to death, does a million poojas, thus, explaining the rings (pleasing the Lords).

Srikanth plays the role earlier played by Madhavan, that of Farhan, one of those young people pushed into engineering for the heck of it, whereas his passion truly lies elsewhere.

What do you film lovers feel about this image? Tell us in here…

Bipasha Basu detained at the Mumbai Airport

Bipasha Basu detained by Mumbai customs department

After Minnisha Lamba, it was actor Bipasha Basu's turn to be intercepted by Customs officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport on Thursday.

Basu, who was returning from London, was asked to pay Rs 12,000 as duty after undeclared goods, including sun-glasses, shoes and perfumes worth Rs 65,000 was found in her bags.

“She was not detained. She was asked to pay duty and let off,” said Additional Commissioner, Customs, Mahendra Pal.

“She was going through the green channel. The value of the goods was not significant enough, so we just asked her to pay duty and let her go,” said a Customs official at the airport.

Last week, Lamba ran into trouble with the Customs after she was found to be carrying undeclared diamond jewellery worth Rs 31 lakh.

Abhishek Bachchan - Aishwarya Rai Wedding

Abhishek Bachchan - Aishwarya Rai 4th wedding anniversary

The latest buzz in tinsel town is related to the Bollywood star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, which has successfully completed four years of marital bliss.

While it was being said that the duo would be having a working anniversary, junior Bachchan, who is busy with the promotions of his Rohan Sippy film ‘Dum Maro Dum’ that releases this Friday, is taking out some time from his busy schedule to be with his gorgeous wife on their big day.

Reportedly, Abhi is slated to spend the first half of the day fulfilling his work obligations in Hyderabad, and then he will board a flight to his home in the evening, to celebrate his fourth marriage anniversary with family and friends.

“The two are planning to take off on a romantic week-long holiday soon after Ash returns from Cannes next month and before Abhishek launches into his next project”, disclosed a close.

Informing that Ash would be heading off to Cannes alone this time, an insider revealed, “Abhishek will be shooting in Russia for Players. And the 15-day long schedule will make it impossible for him to be by Aishwarya’s side at the red carpet event”.

Big B upbeat about his son’s anniversary
It seems that Amitabh Bachchan is more excited about his son’s anniversary and though four years have passed since Abhi and Ash got married, he said that he felt that it all happened only recently.

Writing on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com, the ‘Shehanshah of Bollywood’ posted, "It's Abhishek and Aishwarya's wedding anniversary today the 20th of April and have wished them before they turned in. Cannot imagine it's been four years!”

Everyday with Ash is special, says Abhi
Meanwhile, revealing that every day that he spent with his lovely wife was special for him, Abhishek said that while family comes first for them, they cannot run away from their work also.

Admitting that the constant media attention did have its toll, he said, “We may be actors, but we are like any other normal couple too. We never let the lines blur”.

Well, we hope that the couple remain happily married forever, and here’s wishing them a ‘Happy Marriage Anniversary’.

David Lindahl

Deepika Padukone with Rajinikanth

Deepika stretches to star with Rajni

Deepika Padukone, whose character in Rajinikanth’s Rana is at par with the South superstar, is literally burning midnight oil to get into the skin of her role before she starts shooting next week.

The actor is undergoing training in Vajra Mukti, a traditional martial art form. She’s also expected to learn Sanskrit while she’s completing her month-long London schedule of Desi Boyz with John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. The Om Shanti Om star, supposedly, does her homework for Rana after packing up everyday.

Deepika, however, has learnt Bharatanatyam in her growing up years, which is another essential requirement for her role. A member of Desi Boyz’s unit explains, “She just needs to brush up on the dance form. She trained in Bharatanatyam when she was staying in Bangalore, but didn’t practice it much in the last couple of years. To a certain extent, it’s the same case with Vajra Mukti. Deepika had trained in karate for Chandni Chowk To China.”

When prodded some more, Deepika’s associate informs that on the London outdoor shoot that wraps up on April 20, the actor is working on her body’s flexibility for the action scenes with Rajnikanth, who has already started shooting with director KS Ravikumar. “Her formal training in Vajra Mukti will start after she reaches Chennai. Its techniques are similar to kung fu, karate, jiu-jitsu and boxing. It’s associated with weapons wielded by hands and involves grappling and striking skills.”

Deepika admits, “There are some intense action scenes. I’m preparing my body first for the month-long martial art training. I have dealt with fight scenes before, but this time it’s something totally unimaginable.”

The star, it’s learnt, ends her day by learning Sanskrit from her south-Indian school teacher, since a part of Rana is set in the 17th century. She’s also undergone Hindi language polishing for Prakash Jha’s Aarakshan. Rana, produced by Soundarya (Rajni’s daughter), wraps up in the last quarter of the calendar year. Deepika’s part will be shot across 100 days in six months, keeping her date diary in mind. The actor, who green-signalled the film even before the narration was completed, beams, “Ideally, I’d have worked my dates as per Rajni sir’s requirements. I feel apologetic that he was forced to plan schedules to accommodate me!”

Katrina Kaif, Vivek Oberoi In Krissh 3?

Krissh 3 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated projects of the year.

Even as the scripting of the Hrithik Roshan starrer is being finalised, B-town is abuzz with rumours that actor Vivek Oberoi might be joining the cast of the mega project, and that too as the villain!

Katrina Kaif and Chitrangada Singh are already a part of the proposed cast, supposed to play the roles of the female lead and the vamp respectively. While there were also talks that Priyanka Chopra might be a part of the cast, Katrina’s inclusion has put those rumours to rest.

Another highlight, of course, is the fact that the hot Chitrangada will be seen in a completely different character in ‘Krissh 3’. There were also reports that indicated that Rakesh Roshan wants to wait and watch for Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One to release as he wants to make ‘Krissh 3’ India’s best film so far as hi-octane visual effects and action sequences are concerned.

‘Krissh 3’, starring Hrithik Roshan in the lead role, is expected to go on the floors by the end of the year.

Zaheer Khan to tie with Isha Sharvani

Zaheer Khan to tie the knot soon with Isha Sharvani.

Sorry girls, yet another eligible bachelor, Zaheer Khan, may soon go off the list straight into Isha Sharvani's arms said report today.

The report says that "soon after India emerged victorious at the World Cup 2011, and Zaheer Khan finished as the highest wicket taker of the tournament, his proud parents were reportedly insistent on getting the best bowler (read, flavour) of the season married. And their wish was Zaheer's command! We hear Zaheer is planning to walk the aisle with his long time girlfriend and Bollywood actress Isha Sharvani very soon."

Their love story is almost like a movie script. Isha was performing during an event in 2005. Zaheer was there. They got introduced and kept bumping into each other at various social dos. And before long they were seeing each other. However, after two years of dating they decided to call it quits. Both went their seperate ways. And were not in touch till they met again in 2010.

Isha and Zaheer decided to give love a second chance. "True love deserves a second chance and Zaheer Khan and Isha Sharvani are doing just that," said Hindustan Times. And now, it seems their decision was the right one.

The pretty damsel, who began her Bollywood career with Subhash Ghai’s ‘Kisna’ opposite Vivek Oberoi did not deny this news when contacted by a tabloid. Nonetheless, she preferred to keep it simple by saying, 'I really don’t want to comment on this.'

So, will they get married this year? We are waiting a confirmation, yet again.

Shahid Kapoor date with VJ Bani

Shahid Kapoor goes on a date with VJ Bani?

Shahid Kapoor seems to be enjoying his single-again status nowadays.

Even though he has made up with Priyanka Chopra and took her out for a ride on his Harley Davidson a few days back, Shahid Kapoor remains non-committal in the relationship. No wonder he was recently spotted at a Bandra joint, enjoying the food and drinks with VJ Bani.

Bani has confirmed the outing with Shahid. She says that she and Shahid go to the same gym and even work-out together at times.

She goes on to add that she and Shahid were feeling hungry that day and decided to eat out together.

Going by how animatedly Shahid and Bani were chatting, joking and eating, there’s no doubt they are good friends. But is there anything more to the friendship?

Goa lawmakers to discuss 'Dum Maaro Dum'

Goa Assembly to discuss Dum Maaro Dum.

Former Goa Tourism Minister Fransisco Pacheco today moved a calling attention motion on Rohan Sippy's forthcoming movie Dum Maaro Dum claiming it will spoil the state’s image and affect its tourism industry.

The NCP legislator added that the already dented image of the Goan tourism industry would be further damaged by the movie.

Pacheco said, “We are looking at family tourism in the state. We don't want the sex and drug tourism spot tag (for Goa),” he said. The calling attention motion will be taken up by Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Pratapsingh Rane during the ongoing session.

The leader, who was the brain behind the famous Go Goa 365 Days Holiday Destination campaign, said that people believe whatever is shown in movies. “Looking at the promos, it is clear that it portrays a bad image of Goa,” he said. He added that he would also move the High Court seeking a ban on the release of the movie.

“If the movie is fiction, they should have avoided naming Goa in it. An entire state cannot be defamed by a filmmaker's imagination,” he said.

Efforts to contact Sippy's publicist fetched no response. The state police had earlier asked the producer to screen the movie for them before releasing it in theatres. Chief Minister Digambar Kamat had also said that he would ask the police to look into the matter.

Dum Maaro Dum stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu and is due to release in mid-April.

Bollywood Shouts 'Cut' for India vs Pakistan

Bollywood Shouts 'Cut' for India vs Pak World Cup semi-final

Cricket comes first for B-Town biggies. And when it's India and Pakistan in the World Cup semi-finals in Mohali, one can safely imagine B-Town shutting shop for the duration of the match.

So, come Wednesday, some will get their shoots preponed while most will watch the match at home or between extended breaks at work. A few will even watch the match live.

Akshay Kumar: Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala and a few Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala and a few of my close friends are coming over to watch the semis between India and Pakistan on the plasma TV in my house. I love cricket. I am not cheering any particular player but I'm rooting for India. Team India has to win!

Aamir Khan: : (Prepones shoot. Now, from 10 am to 2 pm) The actor plans to watch the match with his family at home. He made director Reema Kagti, whose film he is currently starring in, change the timing of the Wednesday schedule, making it from 10 am to 2 pm, so that the cast and crew could catch the action.

Sunil Shetty: : (Will be in Mohali) "I am a huge cricket lover. Gautam Singhania and I will head to Mohali for the semis between India and Pakistan. I am rooting for Team India and not for any player in particular."

Sanjay Dutt: : (Can't miss it even though he's in HK) "Though I love cricket and have watched most of the World Cup matches, sadly for the semis between India and Pakistan I am not there. What a match it will be! I am in Hong Kong shooting for Dhamaal 2. I will watch it somewhere or maybe on the Net.

Ajay Devgn: : (Will watch during the shoot) "I will be shooting for Rohit Shetty's Singham in Goa and will watch the match between breaks. Rohit has promised to wind up the shoot early that day so we can all get to watch at least half the match."

Anil Kapoor:: (Wants Sachin to crack a ton) "Yes, I do plan to watch the cricket semis between India and Pakistan as I love cricket. As of now, I'm a bit uncertain of my plans as I have some guests from Los Angeles flying down for a meeting and at night I'm having a small dinner party.

Bipasha Basu:: (Catching it at home) "I have still not decided where I will watch the match. Maybe, socially or at home with close friends. But am flying back from Kolkata on that day! Cheering for the entire team and hope they make us proud!"

Sonam Kapoor:: (Loves to watch Sachin) "I don't know yet whether I will be watching the semis or not. I enjoy the game of cricket, especially when India's playing. I love watching Sachin Tendulkar play!"

Imran Khan:: (Wants a TV on the sets) "I'm going to be shooting in Madh Island the entire day. I'm just hoping our director understands our excitement and puts a TV on the sets.

Deepika Padukone: (Watching it in London) "I will be in London shooting for Desi Boyz. As it is behind India in time, I will get ready early and catch the match before my afternoon shoot. I wish I was in Mohali, catching the action live."

Kareena Kapoor: (Hoping for things to wrap up fast) "I will be busy shooting for Reema Kagti's film with Aamir on that day unless things wrap up fast. Knowing Aamir's around, it probably will!"

Shahid Kapoor wants Priyanka Chopra back

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra's Love

Shahid Kapoor has been desperately trying to patch-up with on-off girlfriend Priyanka Chopra.

But seems like Piggy Chops is in no mood to forgive the Sasha boy. The couple had reportedly broken off after a tiff sometime back, reports Mumbai Mirror.

It was only after the break-up, Priyanka Chopra went to US for a holiday and didn't make it to Shahid's birthday.

After the holiday, she immediately joined the Don 2 team in Malaysia, without giving Shahid any chance of a reconciliation.

Now that PC is back from the holiday, Shahid Kapoor has started sending her 'miss you' and 'let's work it out' SMSes. He's even sending her flowers and texting her constantly, according to the tabloid.

Priyanka Chopra however is no mood to relent.

The source confirms, "When she's in love, there's no holding back. With Shahid, she decided to go that extra mile and make it work. That said, this hasn't been their first break up, but it's definitely the most painful. At the moment, she's not responding to his calls or messages. But common friends are trying to get them back together."

Shahid Kapoor: Please Forgive Me Priyanka Chopra!

Shahid Kapoor is going all out to woo Priyanka Chopra back into his arms, confirm sources. In fact, when she returned on Friday from her Don 2 shoot in Malaysia, he kept bombarding her with 'miss you' and 'let's work it out' SMSes.

Her absence from his birthday party on February 25 has affected him to such an extent that he's been sending her flowers and texting her constantly.

Says a source close to the couple, "Their constant fights and arguments led to the break up. She didn't want to be in town during his birthday. That's why she planned her US holiday around the same time. Hence she travelled with friends who didn't have any connection to the industry. After that she took off for Malaysia to join the Don 2 unit. It was important for her to take a clean break from her guy."

Shahid, however, hasn't taken the split as well. Realising he is at fault, he's even ready to apologise. But Priyanka is in no mood to forgive just yet.

The source confirms, "When she's in love, there's no holding back. With Shahid, she decided to go that extra mile and make it work. This hasn't been their first break up, but it's definitely the most painful. At the moment, she's not responding to his calls or messages. But common friends are trying to get them back together."

Who knows? Maybe this on-off jodi will have one more go at it!

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra finally calls it quit

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra always hit the headlines for their off and on relationship but this time, the grip of their separation is very tight and there seems no room of reconciliation. The duo has different takes on love and their ideologies do not match. They fight very often and this time the duo is taking too much time to resolve their differences.

Angy Priyanka not only missed her beau’s birthday but also did not bother to make a call and wish him. Shahid was expecting her but she was off for vacation with friends. After she returned to India, Shahid tried to win her back by various means but she did not respond. He repeatedly sent her flowers and love and sorry SMSs but Priyanka did not move.

It is now heard that Shahid stopped sending her messages and Priyanka also least bothered to call him or meet Shahid.

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra’s love-hate see-saw!

The emotional see-saw of the love affair of Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra has got everyone perplexed.

They do...no, they don’t! That’s been the refrain of the babbling tongues speculating if Shahid and Priyanka indeed love each other. Honestly, we have even stopped keeping the count of how many times they have broken up and patched up again, but if the latest rumour sweeping through tinsel town is to go by, the epitaph of their torrid romance can indeed be scribbled this time.

The break-up happened just a few days before Shahid’s birthday in February. Reportedly, the couple had been facing incompatibility issues, this after having been together for a long time. The buzz is that despite all their camaraderie, Shahid and Priyanka continue to remain contrasting personalities, their idea of ideal love being poles apart.

So after many a blow-hot-blow-cold swing in their torrid affair, the duo has finally decided to part ways and, contrary to rumours, Shahid isn’t even trying to woo her back.

Do we see another love story bite the dust! Or do the ashes camouflage the phoenix of their dying but not yet fully dead romance?

Deepika Padukone's sexy look from DUM MAARO DUM Remix

Deepika's 'Dum Maro Dum' track sizzling and sexy

Gear up to see the voluptuous Deepika Padukone grooving on the sizzling remixed version of the 1970s track, 'Dum Maro Dum' in Rohan Sippy's forthcoming film. Reportedly, the raunchy track is all set to challenge the Munni and Sheila.

Interestingly, the director of the film, Rohan Sippy is amazed with the way the peppy track has turned out.

Commenting on Dippy's erotic look in the film, director told The Times Of India, “Deepika is naturally very sexy, but she has never done anything this brazen. It is a very irreverent attitude that she needed to carry apart from being sexual on the screen.

“DMD is an attitude, it is all about breaking free. Breaking free from conventions, fears and taboos.”

Deepika shifts from mini to shorts

Scared of the mini designed by Anahita Adajania Shroff, Deepika Padukone asked the director to change her outfit and use shorts instead. No, the mini was not horrifying, but too short.

Palpably, in order to give a sexy and sensuous look to the item track, Anahita had designed a short mini, for the first time. When Deepika donned the outfit, she looked outrageous, and received many positive comments. However, trouble began when DP started rehearsing for the song.

The mini barely covered the actress' derriere, which consequently made the actress feel awkward.

“The skirt Anahita designed barely covered the actress's derriere yet looked stunning on her,” a source familiar with the matter revealed.

“During trials, DP received several compliments. Director Rohan Sippy had briefed her and she understood that the song needed sexy clothes. The trouble began when she started rehearsing for the song. The steps were difficult to do because of the skirt's length."

Though Rohan even agreed to change the dance steps of the song, Deepika requested him to alter the skirt instead.

Bipasha upset with the trailer of 'Dum Maro Dum'?

Rohan Sippy's 'Dum Maro Dum' has landed itself into troubled waters ever since its trailer has been released.

Initially, it was Dev Anand, who showed disagreement towards the permission for rights of the 70s track 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', and later, the Goa government demurred the trailer alleging that it exhibited the state in a wrong way.

Now, it's the film's lead heroine, Bengali beauty Bipasha Basu opposing the poster as it flaunts only Deepika Padukone in her sexy look.

Clarifying about the poster, an industry insider said, “There were various debates about how the first look poster of the film will be made. Finally it was decided that rather than having Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu on the posters of the film it would be nice to have Deepika who features in the item song `Dum Maro Dum'.

“When Bipasha learnt about the poster she was not very happy and called Rohan Sippy who explained his promotional strategy to her.”

Though Bips has dodged such reports, we completely understand your stance, Bipasha, after all you are the female lead!

Bipasha's take on the rumors

Elaborating about the poster, Bips said, "I was the first one to tweet about the first look of DMD because I loved it and am super excited about our film. Deepika is a super dancer and has done total justice to our song. There are no controversies here.”

While the director said, “Deepika is doing a title song of the film. On the teaser poster you can hardly recognise Deepika.

It's brand Dum Maaro Dum and Bipasha is the female lead of the film. But I guess that's what happens with guest numbers and with iconic songs.”

Deepika Padukone Siddharth Mallya dating

Deepika Padukone Siddharth Mallya's girlfriend says Kevin Pietersen.

An article on Deepika Padukone Siddharth Mallya dating each other as said by Kevin Pietersen.

The article follows after Pietersen labels Deepika as Siddharth's girlfriend on twitter which sparked interest and curiosity amongst people. Also mentions how Deepika and Siddharth always denied their affair but Pietersen's tweet confirmed the the same.

"Just had a lovely lunch with @sidharthamallya & his girlfriend @deepikapadukone.

Thanks for picking up the bill Deepika.." This is what Kevin Pietersen posted yesterday on his Twitter profile.
After months and months of constant denial on the part of both Mallya junior and Deepika Padukone, it took just one sentence from English cricketer, Kevin Pietersen to confirm their romance. The mentioned tweet posted by Pieterson set tongues wagging with regard to the cricketer's blunt confirmation.

The couple has been under the media scanner ever since Deepika broke up with her then boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor. They were often seen at various events in each other's company but they always maintained the "just friends" stance.

Very recently Mallya Jr. denied that they were dating when reports surged that he had bought the 16 crore flat for Deepika.
He asked “Does being escorted by a brand ambassador of RCB mean dating?”

Apparently yes, now that Pietersen has declared that they are a couple. Now it totally depends on them whether they will continue to deny their relationship or accept it now that it has been made public.

Dave Lindahl

Nanban special: The list of cast and crew

The exclusive list of cast and crew in Nanban (3 idiots remake).

Nanban (3 idiots remake) has created enough buzz in Kollywood even before commencing. But things are put on right track now and Nanban kicked off with the shoot in Ooty. Now the eagerness among the fans and audience is who is playing the respective roles played the by the lead stars in Hindi. Check the list of cast and crew

Here is the exclusive list of cast and crew

Movie Name: Nanban

Vijay- Aamir Khan

Ileana- Kareena Kapoor

Jeeva- Sharman Joshi

Srikanth- Madhavan

Sathya Raj- Boman Irani

Sathyam- Omi Vaidya

S.J Surya- Javed Jaffrey

Anuya- Mona Singh

Director: S.Shankar

Music: Harris Jayaraj

Story: Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani

Cinematography: Manoj Paramahamsa

Editing: Anthony Gonsalves

Studio: Gemini Film Circuit

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Priyanka Chopra on valentine's day

Priyanka: What I did on V-Day is no one's business.

Priyanka Chopra was bubbling with energy during a Rediff Chat with her fans on Thursday. The actress discussed her new film 7 Khoon Maaf, what makes her a good actor, and much more.

For those who missed the chat, here's what transpired.

Priyanka Chopra says, Hello this is PC and I am here and I am very excited to be chatting with all of you. Ask me any and everything and I will pick a few darlings to answer.

ram asked, why you are been called as piggy chops from when you got this name and how?

Priyanka Chopra answers, Unfortunately, I eat like a pig so Abhishek Bachchan decided to be funny and called me Piggy Chops. The name stuck.

rakesh asked, hi Priyanka..my question to u is that do u think that u have done ur best work so far in 7 khoon maaf????i think so..what i can make out from the teasers

Priyanka Chopra answers, I can be objective about my work but I certainly hope so.

arunesh asked, Being in ur character in 7 khoon maaf,did u really love any one of 7

Priyanka Chopra answers, Eww. Never.

RR asked, Hi...PC.. i love your acting... U expecting another national award for 7KM...?

Priyanka Chopra answers, I am not expecting anything. Just hoping that all of you will love the film.

avgcorp asked, u have not given any response,that means r u getting angry with this name(Priya)?

Priyanka Chopra answers, I am so sorry I was not responding because I got a little delayed because of another commitment. But here I am now!

Kailash asked, Am waiting anxiously to watch the first show of 7KM

Priyanka Chopra answers, Thanks Kailash. Do tweet me and let me know what you thought of it.

Ranjan asked, how do you relate yourself in real life the character you play in 7KM,practicallly possible??

Priyanka Chopra answers, Not at all. It is a fictional film. And usually in fiction we tell stories that are... erm... not real.

vikas asked, Hi Priyanka, Will you marry me please. I will give you what a woman wants after marriage.

Priyanka Chopra answers, Ask me in an original proposal. Just a question is too easy for you.

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Rajini's Rana shooting starts at march

Deepika Padukone to star with Rajini in Rana.

A couple of weeks back we had told you that Bollywood's leggy lass Deepika Padukone had been offered a film opposite South superstar Rajinikanth and she was contemplating not doing it due to date issues. Seems like better sense prevailed over the actress and she has decided to accept the offer.

Deepika has signed on the film, Rana, with none other than Rajini who will be seen in a triple role, Mumbai Mirror reported.

The music for the film will be composed by maestro AR Rahman and will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu.

A source close to the film told the tabloid, "Eros International will produce Rana, with Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya's company, Ocher Studios."

The film will go on floors, in March and is expected to hit the theatres mid-2012.

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Katrina Kaif To Endorse Uni-ball Pens

Bollywood's lanky beauty Katrina Kaif is the most wanted star in the tinsel world as well as the advertising field. Her sizzling number 'Sheila Ki Jawani' in the film Tees Maar Khan won the hearts of the viewers.

The industry circles feel that her mere presence can brighten up the screen. Thus, owners of various business houses are after Katrina to get their products endorsed by her. At the moment, Katrina is roped in to promote Uni-ball pens of the Japan based writing giant Mitsubishi Pencils.

The Managing Director of Linc Pen & Plastics Ltd. Mr. Deepak Jalan stated that Katrina's appeal is admired by most of the youngsters due to which she has been signed as the brand ambassador for Uni-ball pens.

He added saying that the brand sees the student community as well as the young employees as the prime consumers. Therefore Katrina being the brand ambassador for the product is apt for the situation. With this, she also becomes the first celebrity to endorse the product. Way to go, Katz!

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Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan together again?

There is a reunion of estranged lovers Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan on the anvil. Or so the sources insist.

Katrina has reportedly bagged two big Yash Raj Films (YRF) projects. In one, she will be seen romancing Salman. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film is touted to be in the league of New York (2009). Her other project with YRF banner is opposite Shahrukh Khan. The film will be directed by Yash Chopra himself.

While the film with Shahrukh is reported to be a romantic one, the Salman-Katrina starrer is an action-thriller-romance.

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