Jimmy Sheirgill Shriya Saran to star in a satire

Shriya Saran was signed to play the lead opposite Jimmy Sheirgill in an as-yet untitled film to be directed by Karan Butani who assisted Tigmanshu Dhulia in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster.

The film may be produced by Sunit Jawadekar while Tigmanshu Dhulia could be creative producer at the film.

The film that may be a satire based in heartland of India could be happening floors in November this year and can be shot in Chambal Valley. Incidentally, Tigmanshu Dhulia's last directorial venture Paan Singh Tomar was also shot in and around similar locations in Madhya Pradesh.

The coming together of Jimmy and Shriya is a slightly unconventional pairing. While Jimmy is playing a captivating young village boy, Shriya could be playing the nature of a horny girl within the village.

Karan have been searching for someone to be paired opposite Jimmy and once they took Shriya's look test with Jimmy, they were more than pleased to look either one of them looking so good together.

Soha to host fashion based show with Aki Narula

For individuals who felt that Soha Ali Khan was out of action of late, the scoop is that she was busy decoding fashion secrets for a show on TLC channel called 'What To not Wear-India', a 13 part series, which she's going to be co-hosting with the ace designer Aki Narula. The show will air every night at 10 pm starting September 3.

Talking in regards to the show, Rahul Johri, Senior Vice chairman and General Manager - South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, "TLC have been front runner in bringing the world's best experiences to Indian television. Pushing the limits of differentiated and provoking television entertainment, we're delighted to provide another pertinent and refreshing India centric series - What To not Wear-India. Hosted by amazing personalities and experts Soha Ali Khan and Aki Narula, the series would activate a brand new wave of favor change and become the brand new benchmark in lifestyle programming."

On her 'debut' as a TV host, a visibly excited Soha said that, "I'M excited to be a part of TLC; considered one of my favourite channels. 'What To not Wear-India' is an especially interesting makeover series that beautifully captures the emotional, psychological and physical journeys of ladies to style enlightenment. We are hoping that viewers benefit from the show up to we enjoyed making it." At the other hand, Soha's co-host Aki Narula commented, "TLC's What To not Wear-India was the most productive and most creative platform for me to mention YES to play host, guide and mentor. It is a thoroughly researched, interactive and insightful series, where I'LL aptly put all my years of expertise of style and elegance to great practical use for the participants and the viewers."

Rishi Kapoor to play negative role in Aurangzeb

After surprising all and sundry by playing a negative role in Karan Malhotra's Agneepath, Rishi Kapoor is prepared to play the baddie yet again.

Rishi was signed to play a negative role in YRF's forthcoming flick Aurangzeb directed by debutant director Atul Sabharwal.

Aurangzeb stars Arjun Kapoor in a double role and in addition features veteran actors like Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh and now even Rishi Kapoor.

Abhay Deol and Nikhil Chinapa join ‘Republic of Junglistan’

Abhay Deol and Nikhil Chinapa join ‘Republic of Junglistan’. Abhay Deol, VJ Nikhil Chinapa and Brikesh Singh – Public Engagement Manager, Greenpeace India announced their support for the ‘Republic of Junglistan’ campaign and the petition.

Salman Khan celebrates Eid with fans

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Salman Khan met fans outside his Residence in Mumbai to pray them Eid Mubarak. On Monday morning, Salman’s fans gathered outside his residence in large numbers to pray him for Eid.

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The brand new girl in Ranveer Singh’s life?

Story of his split up with Anushka Sharma is something of the past. Now Ranveer Singh Padukone looks to have found his new girl and it's none rather than Deepika Padukone. Sources claim that the 2 have gotten extremely close and rumors are rife that the couple have been seen at a suburban restaurant, in Mumbai, sometime earlier this week. The pair was again seen at Juhu’s Chandan cinema on Wednesday night.  That they had come to peer ‘Ek Tha Tiger.’

A daily newspaper quoted a source saying, “Ranveer and Anushka had a bitter break-up around 2 weeks back. They’re not on talking terms. However, Ranveer met Deepika on the workshop of Bhansali’s Ram Leela during which they’ll be paired opposite one another for the primary occasion. They’ve taken a quick liking for every other. Also, the couple then headed to Shaad’s residence for a celebration and remained there till the wee hrs of the morning.”

The source adds, “While it's clear that Deepika had no hand within the break-up of Ranveer and Anushka, it definitely looks that both Deepika and Ranveer appear to like one another and there’s surely something brewing between them.”

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Angry Akshay Kumar abandons ‘Joker’ promotions

Akshay-Sonakshi starrer  movie “Joker” is obviously the much-awaited flick of 2012 with an ensemble cast and vibrant setting. Directed by Sirish Kunder the film could also be being made in 3D and is touted as a large entertaining movie.

Now the newest rumour has it that Akshay, who's the lead actor and co-producer of Shirish’s 2nd directorial project, Joker is a not happy man, courtesy Shirish and that's the reason why he’s distanced himself from the movie, that is set to launch on August 31, 2012.

Of course, prior to now too, lead actors have avoided the promotion in their movies, but only after they were hectic filming for an additional movie on the time. But, Akshay may be very much around, and making other appearances corresponding to on the finale of a children’s tv show and for his other movie, that's launching much later.

A top daily quoted a source as saying, “Akshay wasn’t pleased with Shirish’s depiction of the tale because the beginning and so, he’s now left the venture alone. He doesn’t need to go along with it.”

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Bharat Shah files case against JPDutta

Just a few days ago, we had informed you ways diamond merchant and picture financer Bharat Shah had lodged a complaint with the Association of Films & Television Programme Producers (AMPTPP) against Ram Gopal Varma for recovery of pending dues.

Now Shah has filed a case within the High Court this time against veteran filmmaker J.P.Dutta. Shah was the presenter of Dutta's smash-hit Border however the financer claims that he has still not recovered his share of profits from Dutta. After filing a complaint with the AMPTPP, which failed to yield any results, Shah decided to file a case within the High Court to recover his pending dues.

Ranveer and Arjun in Ali Abbas Zafars next for YRF

After directing the successful flick Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Ali Abbas Zafar is ready to direct his next film for YRF as a way to star Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor in lead roles.

Confirming the same, YRF's official spokesperson said, "Yes, Ali Abbas Zafar is directing his next film for YRF which stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor. The leading lady has not been finalized."

Though not much is understood in regards to the plot of the film, the excitement is that it's about two friends who fall in love with the similar girl.

Bhansali gets Farah free of charge

Farah Khan unwittingly lets out that she has done Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi at no cost. "No money was discussed. No contract have been drawn up. Sanjay and that i are only working together because we're friends. He was so encouraging. I USED TO BE scared to take a look at myself at the monitor. Sanjay would drag me to look the rushes. In fact, when I saw the entire film recently, I rushed to a doctor's clinic for a tummy tuck. I looked so fat! At 3pm, the trial ended. At 4pm, I USED TO BE on the doctor's clinic. And now when he says I've given a super performance in Shirin Farhad... I BELIEVE like one in all his heroines, right up there with Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. If it's an acting assignment from Sanjay Bhansali, I DO NOT mind. If he wants me to do Ram Leela I'M game. Is the heroine's post still vacant?"

At the instant Farah is neck deep within the promotions of her new film Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi. As we spoke, she received a decision from her producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali that there can be a preview of the film on Thursday evening.

Harrowed with overwork Farah cribs, "We weren't alleged to have a preview screening. Now I suddenly have 24 hours' notice from my dear producer to ask all my friends. IT'S NOT THAT I AM even in Mumbai. Who will come at one of these short notice? And i have nothing to wear. I'M expected to switch thrice an afternoon for 3 events, in any other case the media will print 'same-to-same' pictures. I'M also for some strange reason expected to accomplish dance steps at events to advertise my film. But you recognize what? I'd do anything for Sanjay and the film."

Farah has also done a cameo in her husband Shirish Kunder's Joker. "And as luck would have it, Joker is releasing every week after Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi. So I'm promoting my very own film and my husband's film. That too is my very own baby, no?"

In Joker, Farah plays herself. "I play choreographer Farah Khan who involves the fictitious town of Pagalpur to shoot a song. I've played myself earlier in my very own Main Hoon Naa in a single shot with the end-titles and in addition in Milap Zaveri's Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. Technically, that is not acting. So all of the awards' jury who would wish to disqualify me for the most productive debutante's award, please note Shirin Farhad…is my actual acting debut."

It may be prone to be Farah's only acting assignment. "NOT MORE acting for me. I DO NOT see myself flooded with acting offers. I DO NOT see producers running after me with fat signing amounts. Nor do I see myself lathering myself with Lux beauty soap in a bathtub tub after my film releases. Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi goes to be my only film as an actress. I've an excessive amount of at the plate to present time to acting. My three kids need me greater than anyone else. Everytime I've to wrench myself away my children for shooting, my heart breaks. Luckily, I'M taking them with me to Hyderabad after I shoot the Himmatwala's song."

Watch Promo: Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi

I don’t believe in promotions but must do it: Paresh Rawal

Versatile actor Paresh Rawal, who has turned producer together with his next film “Oh My God”, says he doesn’t believe in promotions but being the producer of the film he's going to must do it.

“There is a responsibility and in addition pressure but I CAN must pay for it. I don’t believe in promotions but I CAN need to do it since I'M also the producer of the film, then I WILL BE ABLE TO need to do it. Mouth publicity is the most productive publicity but now it’s the need we can must do it,” Paresh Rawal told reporters, before the music launch of the film “Oh My God”.

The music launch of the film was launched at the sets of Indian Idol post the click conference.

Paresh Rawal, who has shared the screen space with Akshay Kumar in lots of films including “Hera Pheri”, “Bhagam Bhag”, “De Dana Dan” among others, is not going to just share the screen space in “Oh My God” but can even co-produce the film.

Paresh says their journey was peaceful.

“As a producer when two different people meet in a platform they need to trust one another and prefer one another as a individual. Relating to production, although you're working for fifty years, still you learn something new day by day. Overall our journey was very peaceful and meaningful,” the actor said.

Adapted from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Gujarati play, “Kanji Virrudh Kanji”, by Paresh Rawal, it tells the tale of an atheist who incurs huge loses, when his antique shop is destroyed by an earthquake. The play in Hindi was titled “Krishan vs Kanhaiya”.

Paresh said: “When I saw the play, I USED TO BE very jealous that I USED TO BE not a part of that Gujarati play. Then we did the similar play in Hindi. That point we decided to make a Hindi film on this.”

“When it involves film, you'll have to be aware of the visual part. So that you should make it powerful visually. There's a lot of difference between the play and the film you might be conversant in the topic but surprised by the brand new interpretation and new scenes. Many stuff that shall we not show within the play we've shown it within the movie,” he added.

Directed by Umesh Shukla, “Oh My God” is co-produced by Ashvini Yardi, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The film is slated for September 28 release. – IANS

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Amitabh Bachchan joins Facebook

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Bollywood doesn’t define fashion, it influences it: Rick Roy

Many feel Bollywood films became one of the vital biggest platforms to launch new trends, but Rick Roy begs to vary and says there are lots of more channels that folks take style inspiration from.

“Bollywood doesn’t define fashion, it definitely influences it to some degree but doesn’t define it. People have an excessive amount of access to the arena of favor now, and many availability of these clothes as well,” Roy told IASN.

He recently dressed Sonakshi Sinha and Akshay Kumar for his or her upcoming flick “Joker”, a sci-fi comedy directed by Shirish Kunder. It's all set to release Aug 31.

“It was a pleasure dressing Sonakshi Sinha and Akshay Kumar in ‘Joker’. They were super fun and pretty open to ideas, quite understanding and accommodating. I had a good time and Shirish supported me in every step and the work became very smooth,” he told IANS.

The film is about in a village, so Roy tried to maintain the outfits as traditional as he could and added: “I made sure the manner in their clothes are authentic and didn’t experiment with that an excessive amount of. I added different colours and texture to the way and many crazy funky accessories to the look. All of it goes with the tale and as per the progression of the script.”

A well-known designer in Bollywood, Rick Roy has also designed costumes for “Jannat 2″, “Raaz 3″ and “Himmatwala” remake.

Talking about his techniques, he said: “I do just what’s needed from the film and exactly what my directors visualise the characters to be like.

“I have done six films in one-and-a-half year and every one among them has an overly different look. ‘Jannat 2′, ‘Joker’, ‘Raaz 3′, ‘Inkaar’, ‘Ghanchakkar’ and ‘Himmatwala’ all are extremely different from one another.”

Best part is that Roy’s costumes hasn't ever been refused by any actor and he believes “as long as you might be following the right kind brief for the nature and take note the relaxation factor of the individual wearing it, there are little or no probabilities of going wrong.”

Roy loves making glamorous outfits.

“I actually cherish the truth that I’m related to glamour. I LOVE doing clothes that make an individual feel and look glamorous. There's no down side to it,” he said. – IANS

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Friends Shahid Kapoor, Bipasha Basu’s long drive to the hills

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Anything for my wife, says Vivek Oberoi

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Vivek Oberoi happily became a coolie for his pregnant wife Priyanka Alva during a shopping spree in Dubai. Anything for love, he says!

“You know you really, really love your wife whilst you don’t mind walking around a mall carrying her bags for hours… and only one thanks smile makes it worth it all,” tweeted Vivek.

He even posted an image of them sporting an informal yet chic look through the outing. Vivek had no less than four shopping bags in his hand! Now that’s some pampering for the wife, who's reportedly two months pregnant. – IANS

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