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Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:43 AM PDT

Actor Jackie Shroff, who has been away from Hindi films since quite some time, will be seen in Aditya Chopra's upcoming 'Dhoom 3'.
"All I can say is I am doing 'Dhoom 3'. In a week's time I should know as to when I would start shooting for my role," Jackie told PTI.
"Whatever my role requires...I am preparing for that," he said without divulging any details about his character in the film.
The 'Dhoom' series centres around bike chases, handsome thieves and daring theft plans. After the success of 'Dhoom' (2004) and 'Dhoom 2' (2006) there is much buzz about the third part.
Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra would reprise their roles of Jai and Ali respectively, while Aamir Khan would play the bad guy. The perfectionist would be seen opposite Katrina Kaif in the film.
"I did a film with them (Yash Raj Films) 'Aaina' long back. It is always a great pleasure to work with them. They have been making good films across all genres. I am really happy and excited to be part of this film," Jackie said.
Jackie has worked with Aamir in Ram Gopal Varma's 'Rangeela' (1995) and with Abhishek in 'Refugee' (2000) and 'Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai' (2001).
The film -- 'Dhoom 3', directed by Victor Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra is set to hit cinema houses in 2013.

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Karishma Tanna to star opposite Vivek Oberoi in Soham Shah’s next

Neha Dhupia at the launch of Zumba fitness programme at Talwalkers
Madhuri Dixit has a star named after her in Orion constellation
Rani Mukherjee has three item numbers in ‘Aiyya’

Karishma Tanna to star opposite Vivek Oberoi in Soham Shah’s next

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 12:37 PM PDT

Karishma Tanna started her career with superhit telly soap 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and became a known face on the smaller screen. Then, she also did quite a few other television serials. She appeared on the silver screen with Akshay Kumar-Bobby Deol starrer 'Dosti: Friends Forever' in 2005 and also did a few films down South.
Now, the actress gets another big opportunity as she bags in the lead role opposite Vivek Oberoi in Soham Shah's upcoming period drama which is based on the life of gangster Sharman Munjha. Karishma role is that of a simple Gujarati girl.
Karishma is all elated about the project and says, "I was keen to work with the makers of the film as well as Sanjay Dutt and Vivek as I knew that it would be a good experience."
"We are all are playing Gujaratis in the film and I will be seen in chania cholis and ghagras," she added.

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 12:33 PM PDT

Neha Dhupia at the launch of Zumba fitness programme at Talwalkers

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 12:32 PM PDT

Former Miss India Neha Dhupia is one of the fittest Bollywood actresses and she appeared in perfect shape and spirit as she graced the launch of the Zumba fitness programme at Talwalkars Gym, Blue Sea, Mumbai. The event also saw the presence of Ashutosh Gowarikar with his beautiful wife, Sunita.
Neha Dhupia was at her sportiest best in a beautiful one-shoulder maxi dress. She stressed on the importance of a fitness regime. After learning a few fun Zumba moves, she stated that working out is going to be more fun now.
After attending the launch Neha tweeted: "Launched #zumba in Mumbai with the entire team of #talwalkargym. . . From now on, weight loss is goin to b so much more fun!"

Madhuri Dixit has a star named after her in Orion constellation

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 12:29 PM PDT

Decades have passes since Madhuri Dixit swept the world off its feet with her grace and charms with her first hit 'Tezaab' in 1984. Then she gave a series of superhits with Ram Lakhan, Saajan, Dil, Beta, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Dil To Pagal Hai. Then, she took some years off when she married doctor Nene and shifted to US. Now, she is back once again with reality shows and a few flicks. She will next be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's Dedh Ishqiya and Anubhav Sinha's Gulab Gang.
Now, Madhuri has another feather added to her crown of achievements. She has a star named after her shinning in sky which happened due to the efforts of her fans.
A group of 13 members of The Empress Fanpage met the actress Thursday on the sets of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", which she is judging, to present her the star certificate.
The certificate by Star Foundation reads: "A celestial body in the sky above has been named in honour of Madhuri Dixit-Nene and is officially located in the constellation Orion."
Not to mention here that Madhuri is overwhelmed by this honour. She tweeted:
"Wanted to thank my fans for the honour. They had a star in the Orion constellation named after me."

Rani Mukherjee has three item numbers in ‘Aiyya’

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 12:26 PM PDT

Rani Mukherjee has all her hopes set on Anurag Kashyap's forthcoming 'Aiyya' to revive her sinking career. The movie has Rani playing a Marathi girl who finds a man desirable because he smells good. She stars opposite south star Prithvi Raj and director Sachin Kundalkar is quite confident about the chemistry between the two.
"I don't know for how many years I was trying to work with her (Rani). Luckily this script excited her. As far as the lead actor was concerned, one of my friends suggested Prithvi's name," Kundalkar said adding, "Prithvi is an amazing actor and both are looking very fresh in the film."
Rani has as many as three item numbers in the film. "The film is a mixture of reality and dream and Rani will be seen doing three item songs in her dream in the film. Amit Trivedi has composed six songs for the film and three of them will be Rani's item songs," explains Kundalkar.
Kunadalkar is all praises for Rani's charms and professional attitude. "Rani is very hardworking. She had gone through language training program before starting the film. She was a complete Marathi girl on the sets," he said.

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Sonakshi is Akshay Kumar's lucky charm!
Kim Kardashian in Bigg Boss season 6?
Sharman’s ‘Ferrari Ki Sawari’ makes profit

Sonakshi is Akshay Kumar's lucky charm!

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 09:14 AM PDT

In an industry driven by superstitions, faith and fame, heroes may command the fatter pay packets. But it is the heroines who take the blame or the credit for the film's success. Little wonder then every Friday, a new lucky mascot is anointed by the ones who stake their money and their lives on the marquee.

And the newest entrant on this shrine to luck and lucre is Sonakshi Sinha. After the runaway commercial success of Akshay starrer Rowdy Rathore, Sonakshi has been signed on make a few sizzling moves to the tune of a fast paced number in Oh My God, co-produced by Akshay along with Ashwini Yardi under their banner Grazing Goat Productions.

For a long time, industry punters believed the Akshay-Katrina pairing was a fool-proof winning formula. From the looks of it, there is now a new girl on the block. When contacted, Ashwini confirmed the news. "Yes, we have just signed up Sonakshi." Interestingly, the film, based on Lord Krishna, has very little scope for a leading lady, and the small part is being essayed by Nidhi Subbaiah.

Clearly, the scope of the project has been expanded overnight to accommodate Sonakshi's newfound stardom. Is she Akshay's lucky charm? According to a source close to the development, not only the actor, the team is keen to repeat Prabhu Dheva as well, since the trio clicked so famously in Rowdy. "Akshay in fact recommended Sonakshi's name for the song, which has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya. Since the trio worked so well together, so why not once again?"

According to the source, Sonakshi was only too willing to take up the offer. "She did not take long to say 'yes'. She will start shooting for it very soon," the source added.

Oh My God is based on Paresh Rawal's popular Gujarati play Kanji Viruddh Kanji that was later remade in Hindi. The Hindi version, featuring Paresh Rawal in the lead, is called Krishna vs Kanhaiya. Umesh Shukla, who directed both the Gujarati and Hindi versions is also directing Oh My God where Akshay Kumar will be seen playing Lord Krishna.

Despite repeated attempts, both Sonakshi and Yardi remained unavailable for comment.

Kim Kardashian in Bigg Boss season 6?

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT

Clamouring for the casting for Bigg Boss season 6 has begun in a big way. And if the casting agents are to be believed, American socialite, television reality star, model and actress Kim Kardashian is being wooed to come on the season 6 of the baap of all the reality shows... obviously for the oomph factor.

Apparently, the hitch is the price she is quoting, which is close to Rs 4.5 crore, as per the casting agents.

It may be recalled that the Bigg Boss season 4 had welcomed the busty hottie, Baywatch star and Playboy cover girl Pamela Anderson, and in the last season it was the porn star Sunny Leone, who was shacked up with the reality show's dirty dozen.

Agents say, that filling in the controversial slot after Sunny Leone, who had captivated the audience's heart last year, would be tough. They want someone super sexy. And coordinators are pitching in aggressively. "We have approached many international celebrities for Bigg Boss but I can't divulge the names right now," says Deepak Dhar, Endemol India CEO.

And probably if the deal with Kim works out, wonder what drama will unfold in the Bigg Boss kitchen since the reality star recently told her family on her reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, that she finds Indian food "disgusting". Her off-handed remark had drawn criticism throughout twitter sphere. "I think it's good Kim Kardashian doesn't like Indian food, because that means she won't ever visit India and that in itself is a blessing," one user wrote.

Wonder then, ab Indian khana kaise hazam hoga?

Sharman’s ‘Ferrari Ki Sawari’ makes profit

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:57 AM PDT

"Ferrari Ki Sawari" is Sharman Joshi's first solo hero film and has no female lead, but it has managed to pull in viewers and ended grossing about Rs.14 crore in the first three days of its release.
Made at a budget of Rs.10 crore, including publicity and marketing, the film about father-son relationship has already recovered its cost.
"The film is doing extremely well in all our cinemas. Friday we had around 60 percent occupancy while Saturday-Sunday had over 80 percent occupancy," Anant Verma, director and business head of DT Cinemas, told IANS.
Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, "Ferrari Ki Sawari" is Rajesh Mapuskar's first directorial venture and hit the screens Friday.
Distributed by Vinod Chopra Productions, it also stars actor Boman Irani and introduces child artist Ritvik Sahore as Sharman's on-screen son.
Said Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts: "The film opened with 100 percent occupancy in Delhi multiplexes."
On Friday, the film collected Rs.3.04 crore and the collections increased to Rs.4.5 crore on Saturday and on Sunday it was Rs.6.40 crore, making a total of almost Rs.14 crore.
Apart from the performances, the other highlights of the film are the sequences shot at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, actress Vidya Balan's item number "Mala jao dya na ghari" and the red Ferrari, owned by cricket star Sachin Tendulkar.
"The response was slightly lukewarm on Friday but it picked up on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday we had over 70-72 percent occupancy and was much better on Sunday. We have had largely family audiences, with lots of kids," Gautam Dutta, COO, PVR, told IANS.
In terms of competition at the box office, two entirely different films — romantic saga "Teri Meri Kahaani" and out-and-out crime thriller "Gangs of Wasseypur" — are releasing Friday.
So "Ferrari Ki Sawaari" has an entire week to impress the audiences. – IANS

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Aamir Khan hopes ‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’ beats ’3 Idiots’ success

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 12:11 PM PDT

Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani starrer 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' hits the theatres today and Aamir Khan hopes that the film does so well at the box office that it beats the success of their movie "3 Idiots".
"I am here to wish the entire team. I am sure they have made a good film and Sharman is a nice actor and our wishes are with them. We want everyone who watched '3 Idiots' to watch 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' also. We wish that this film goes far beyond '3 Idiots'," the 47-year-old said here Thursday at the premiere of the film.
'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' is Rajesh Mapuskar's directorial debut and has been produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Rajkumar Hirani, who has edited the film, stated that the intention was to make a film for under Rs.100 crore.
"The film has not been made with the intention of crossing the Rs.100 crore mark. If that had been our intention, we would have been making at least one film a year. I take three years to make a film. If money was the intention, then every year we would have been making two films," said Hirani.
"Ferrari Ki Sawaari" tells the story of a father who will go to any length to fulfil his son's dream of becoming a cricketer. – IANS

Mukesh Bhatt's son debuts as director with 'Murder 3'

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 10:11 AM PDT

Mukesh Bhatt, whose production house is known for giving break to newcomers in the showbiz, is set to launch his son Vishesh as a director with his production venture Murder 3.

"Murder 3 will be directed by Vishesh. Next month is the 25th year of Vishesh Films and it marks the debut of Vishesh as a director," Mukesh Bhatt, who named the banner after his son, told IANS.

Mukehsh Bhatt co-owns Vishesh Films with his brother Mahesh Bhatt and the banner launched actors like Rohit Roy, Anu Aggarwal and John Abraham.

"This film (Murder 3) is as important for us as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was for Yas Raj Films or Maine Pyar Kiya was for Rajshri. This is a very important film for us," he added.
Directed by Anurag Basu, Murder featuring Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat, was released in 2004. Murder 2 came in 2011 and this time Mohit Suri wielded the megaphone, while Emraan and Jacqueline Fernandez played the lead pair.

But in Murder 3, Randeep Hooda has replaced Emraan and Aditi Rao Hydari will play his love interest.

" Murder 3 will be a different film. Unlike Murder and Murder 2, Murder 3 will not be an erotic film but will have sensuality. Last two films focused much on single screens, Murder 3 will be an up market film for the multiplex as well," said Mukesh Bhatt, 60.

He added that the film "will go on floors by July end" and that the "90 percent of the film will be shot in Cape Town".