Priyanka and SRK bond big time! Spicy details inside

Spicy details of what happened at the rehearsals for an awards function at Macau  Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan are once again in the news as sources say that the two bonded big time during the rehearsals of an awards function in Macau. In fact, PC ignored ex-beau Shahid Kapoor and kept Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif waiting as she went on practicing her piece with SRK. Our sources tell us, "Shah Rukh and Priyanka were doing a skit, so before the event they rehearsed it, as is the norm. However, they didn't stop at just a couple of practices, but went on till they finished over half a dozen rehearsals. Though their skit was about ten minute-long, they used the stage for about an hour and a half." Fortunately for them, help came before the two began their seventh rehearsal. "Mohammed bhai, one of the Morani brothers who were organising the show, went up to Shah Rukh to request him if he could allow Shahid and Ranbir to rehearse on the stage. That's when SRK realised that they had taken considerable time and left," says our source. Interestingly, Priyanka didn't even bother to greet Shahid at the venue at all. She is said to have ignored him. If the bonding between Don and his junglee billi was expected, not many anticipated that two young Kapoors would get along so well instantly. Sensing that Ranbir Kapoor was nervous as he had never danced on stage before, Shahid went up to him to make him feel at ease. "Having trained under Shaimak Davar, Shahid is very familiar with performing on stage. More so because he has also performed many times since he became an actor. On the other hand, while Ranbir has hosted award shows, he hasn't performed on stage. So he was a bit nervous," recalls our source. Shahid requested Morani to let Ranbir and Katrina rehearse on one side of the stage while he practised his moves on the other side. Our informer elaborates, "Since he felt that Ranbir could do with more time to rehearse his performance, Shahid decided to let him also practise his moves on the stage at the same time."

Veena Malik assaults Vedita: She banged my head on the rod

A co-star has accused the controversial Veena Malik of purposely injuring her during a fight sequence for the film 'Mumbai 125'. Malik was reportedly not on good terms with co-actress Vedita Pratap, who is learnt to have been injured on her forehead as a result of the scene. According to sources, the Pakistani actress had to pull Pratap by the neck and bang her head on an iron rod in a scene but it got too far. The director, Hemant Madhukar, had to be called in as the furious actress said that Malik had intentionally hurt her. She was reportedly nursed at a city hospital and is said to be currently undergoing treatment to get rid of the scar on her forehead. Pratap confirmed the incident and accused Malik of 'over acting'. "It was an action sequence. I was supposed to be beaten up. I don't know what happened to Veena. She actually hurt me and she did it so badly that I had nail marks on my body. I don't know what was wrong with her. And then she pushed me so badly and banged my head on the rod," the Mumbai Mirror quoted her as saying. "After the incident, I spoke to the director and told him that she is deliberately doing this. Acting is one thing, but this is just over acting," she said. When asked asked if there was any enmity between the two of them, Pratap said that Malik must be 'insecure'. "I don't know. I think somewhere she is just insecure or just waited for the opportunity to do something like this to me. As a result of the injury, I have marks on my forehead, which I have to undergo treatment to get rid off," she said.

Kamal Haasan wants Shah Rukh Khan for remake of his Tamil film

Kamal Haasan wants Shah Rukh Khan for remake of his Tamil film

Shah Rukh Khan is in a dilemma. He has to choose between the remakes of two Tamil remakes, A R Murogadoss' Ramanna and Gautham Menon'sVettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. Both offer the picky superstar Khan a chance to do something he hasn't done before. A South Indian remake with parts that he hasn't tried before.

Says a source, "While Murugadoss' film casts SRK as a social crusader, Menon's film casts him as a cop, a role he has played just once in Shashilal Nair's One 2 Ka 4and that too a plain-clothed cop. SRK has never got a chance to get into khaki uniform. This, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu will let him do." 

Indeed, Gautham Menon informs that Shah Rukh is the only choice for the Hindi remake of Vettaiyaadi Vilaiyaadi. Contrary to reports, Salman Khan is not up for consideration for the Hindi adaptation of the Gautham Menon's 2006 Tamil hit Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. It's Shah Rukh Khan all the way. Apparently, the mighty Kamal Haasan who played the role of the cop on the lookout for a serial killer in Tamil original, has expressed a keen interest in Shah Rukh playing the role in the film's Hindi version. 

Says a source close to the project, "Kamalji is extremely fond of Shah Rukh. They go back a long way to the time when 12 years ago Shah Rukh agreed to do Kamalji's Hey Ram free of cost. When director Gautham Menon who understandably respects Kamalji's opinion asked the thespian who should play his role in the Hindi remake, Kamalji promptly gave Shah Rukh's name." 

So Shah Rukh it is. Menon confirms this. Says the softspoken director, "I don't know where these reports of Salman Khan being an option for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu are coming from. It's Shah Rukh Khan who's the first and only choice. Kamalji played the part in the Tamil original. So Shah Rukh seems the right candidate for the part."

Kamal Haasan says, "Yes someone like Shah Rukh would be right for the Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu remake." 

Interestingly, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu would explore the same dark noire cop-killer space as Aamir Khan'sTalaash. 

A source close to the project tells us that the only reason Shah Rukh has not given a final nod to Gautham Menon's remake is because he wants to see how Talaash is received by the audienc
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Housefull 2 song leaked

A video of the making of a song called 'Papa Toh Band Bajaye' from the movie Housefull 2 has been leaked on the internet. The song is choreographed by Farah Khan.

The video has Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade dressed in colourful tuxedos dancing to the comical lyrics of the song. The video also shows a glimpse of Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Boman Irani and Mithun Chakraborty shaking a leg. Director Sajid Khan and producer Sajid Nadiadwala are also seen showcasing their dancing prowess.

Housefull 2 also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Asin, Shazahn Padamsee and Zarine Khan. The film will hit the theatres on April 5, 2012.


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Time for old actors to come back and take control: Mona Singh

She rose to fame as the desi "Ugly Betty" in "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi", after which Mona Singh deliberately kept away from fiction shows. As she gears up to return to TV soaps with Ekta Kapoor's "Kya Hua Tera Vaada", she says this is the right time for old actors to come back and take control of the small screen. "I have never planned anything in life; so this new show just happened. Yes, it was a deliberate decision not to take up a show immediately after 'Jassi...' I was flooded with lots of offers, but I didn't take up anything because I felt if I did anything immediately after that, I would be compared to that show," Mona told here. Post-"Jassi...", Mona switched to reality shows. "To break out of Jassi's image, I had to get into reality TV. Now that people have known me as an anchor, as a participant and as an actor, now is the right time to come back to TV. It's time for old actors to come back and take control," added the actress. Lately, actors like Mohnish Behl, Sakshi Tanwar, Ram Kapoor and Ronit Roy are getting to play key roles on the small screen, a long time after they established themselves with hit serials. Mona, who went on to win the first season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa", also took to hosting reality shows like "Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega" and "Star Ya Rockstar" during her break from fiction content. She even made her way to the big screen with a small role in Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster "3 Idiots". Now she is returning to fiction content on the tube after six years and feels with latest shows like "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" and "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge", Indian telly is going back to basics. "TV has gone back to basics, relating to middle class family with real characters, less make-up and simple shots. I feel as an actor it is a delight to work in such shows," said the 31-year-old. "When I was doing 'Jassi...', there was also 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', which was the top show. Both the shows were at par with each other. But 'Kyunki...' was a very blingy show and 'Jassi..' was very simple, yet it did very well. "After that I could not relate to TV because most of the shows were either village-based or were very rich in look. I couldn't relate with women working in the kitchen wearing kanjeevaram saris, and sindoor falling out of the head," she added. In her upcoming show, which will go on air on Sony TV Jan 30, she will be seen as a sobre housewife. "The show talks about what happens to a couple after 10 years of marriage. It's a mature love story and talks about the little joys in life as love between the couple goes out of the window because priorities change. "You think only of your kids first, then yourself, then husband. I am sure most of the women, who have been married for the past 10-15 years will easily relate to this show," she said. So the obvious next question - when is Mona taking the plunge into marriage? "I do believe in the institution of marriage. I do see myself getting married, having children and being happily settled in life, but like I said I don't plan, so I don't know when it will happen but it will happen soon," she said.

Jodi Breakers not a copy of 'Heartbreakers': R. Madhavan

Madhavan is not amused by the plagiarism charges leveled against his new Hindi film Jodi Breakers by the Indian distributors of the Belgian film Heartbreakers. “Let them read our script and point out even one smilarity. I challenge them to prove we’ve copied even a frame, ’ Maddy fumes. The film became embroiled in a plagiarism controversy when the Heartbreakers distributors spoke up about their doubts on the originality of Jodi Breakers. There’s a new twist to the ongoing battle between the makers of the Madhavan-Bipasha rom-com and the Indian distributors of the Belgian film Heartbreaker who claim there are resemblances between the two films. The makers of Jodi Breakers have offered to let the Heartbreakers team read the script from first page to last, provided they agree to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Apparently the Heartbreakers team is unwilling to sign the NDA. Madhavan who has rushed to Chennai for the release of his new Tamil film Vettai wants to know why the Heartbreakers team is unwilling to take up the offer. Says Maddy, “We’ve repeatedly asked them to sign an NDA and read our script. Why aren’t they accepting our invitation? If they find even a page similar we’ll do whatever is required. The fact of the matter is, there’re no similarities between our film and theirs except the similar-sounding title. Maybe in their hearts they know it too. Why is it that every time a film’s promos start, we have such allegations popping up? Substantiate your charge, please. Or face the consequences. ”

Kapoor sisters against piracy

Star siblings Karisma and Kareena Kapoor have urged their fans to join in the fight against film-piracy and asked them to watch movies in theatres. "Actors work so hard, directors work so hard, producers and technicians work so hard in making a movie, so we would like to tell the audience out there to please go to the cinema and watch our movies," said Karisma at an event here. Kareena, who has two big releases lined up this year -- "Agent Vinod" with beau Saif Ali Khan and Madhur Bhandarkar's "Heroine", agreed. "It (Piracy) is a racket and it should stop. You should go and only watch in theatres to see all our films and all the stars' films," she said. Year 2012 is especially "special" for her elder Karisma as she is making her comeback to filmdom after a hiatus of six years with Vikram Bhatt's "Dangerous Ishq". "Well, I think it is going to be very special because I am doing a movie after a long time and it feels wonderful that two sisters are in the same profession and have been together throughout. So, it feels good," said Karisma, who featured in movies like "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Raja Hindustani", "Biwi No.1", "Fiza" and "Zubeidaa".

Juhi Chawla stunned with Rajev's writing stint

TV actor Rajev Paul has turned poet with his debut book "Mumbai Mohabbat aur Tanhai" and actress Juhi Chawla says she never thought he can write so well. "And life is full of surprises! When Rajev Paul first told me he had written a book... A poetry book... I thought he was joking..., " Juhi posted on Twitter. "Was very pleasantly surprised when I read his poems... They re really nice! Mumbai Mohabbat aur Tanhai is the title of Rajev's book, " she added. Rajev's book which is a compilation of his poems was released last December. However, the book grabbed headlines with one of his poems, "Uljha Sa Rehta Hoon", which was used by the band Shadow to compose a song. The song won the International IndieGo Award in four categories -- Asian Champion of the Year 2012 (Special Jury award), Best Electro/Dance act, Best Pop Song and the best freaking act in the universe (Special jury award). The event happened Friday.

Tabu takes Salsa lessons at 40

Actor takes classes from Sandip Soparrkar to explore the fun side of 40 The elusive Tabu is expanding her horizons. Tired of her serious image, the actress wants to have some fun. Action plan No 1 is to get rid of her image as the sombre girl with two left feet. Tabu has actually decided to do something about her dancing skills, or the rumoured lack of them. She has enrolled into dancer-choreographer Sandeep Soparrkar's dancing school to learn Salsa, ballroom dancing and other forms of contemporary dance. Says a friend of the actress, "Tabu has always been a fun person. She has been unnecessarily saddled with this image of being serious. Tabu loves to dance. She has been doing so for years. Lately, she has decided to learn dance professionally." When we contacted Soparrkar, he was hesitant to discuss Tabu's dance lessons. "She has taken some lessons, " he admitted. "Then she stopped due to her travelling schedule. She's very good at dancing, she doesn't have two left feet at all. I suggested she explore her dancing skills in films, but Tabu dances to relax. She has requested that her visits be kept away from the public eye." Interestingly, Tabu put forward a fine display of her dancing skills early in her career in Vijaypath. Remember Ruk ruk ruk? Thereafter she was saddled with the image of a no-nonsense woman. We'll probably see her hitting the night spots of Mumbai more frequently now

Katrina-Ali Zafar to cut an album together

Katrina Kaif finds her voice after Mere Brother ki Dulhan; will collaborate with Pakistani pop icon Ali Zafar  Pakistani pop icon Ali Zafar is having a blast in Bollywood. Immediately after completing a shoot with David Dhawan and the gang of actors of Chashme Buddoor, Ali we hear, is all set to work on an album with Katrina Kaif. He has been keen to do so ever since he worked with Kaif in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, when the two hit it off. So far Kaif, who turned her attention to her musical abilities after her on-screen collaboration with Ali and Farhan Akhtar in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, has not found time to start recording for the album with Ali. Ali has already composed the songs that he wants to do with Kaif. She has already approved them and all that's needed is for her to record the numbers. Ali had wanted Kaif to be part of the composing process, but their schedules didn't allow it. "The Kat-Ali album is a work in progress. All the tunes are in place. Katrina will record them in the coming months, " said a source. While Kaif refrained from commenting on this new step in her career, Ali said, "Why don't you ask Katrina about it?"

Shahid out of Ranbir's world tour

Shahid Kapoor has opted out of Ranbir Kapoor's world tour this August, as his next film gets pushed ahead by six months  Ever since its conceptualisation, Ranbir Kapoor's world tour has been in one problem or another. And now Shahid Kapoor has opted out of the tour, preferring to first finish his next film with director Maneesh Sharma. Sasha was supposed to join the Rockstar actor in a series of 16 odd concerts across US and some European cities this August. Sharma's next that was earlier scheduled for February end/ early March has been pushed back to mid-August. Reason: The director has suffered a slipped disc and has been advised rest till July. Our source says, "Initially, Shahid was to start shooting from end February-early March, and wrap it up by July. That's why, when the Moranis, the organisers of Ranbir's world tour, approached him he agreed to be part of it." However, late December the director suffered a slipped disc. "Since Shahid is first committed to this, he can't shoot for it and join Ranbir on the world tour at the same time, " revealed our source. When contacted, the spokesperson at the production house behind the film declined to comment on Shahid being a part of their production helmed by the Ladies vs Ricky Bahl director, but confirmed the latter's back problem. "Maneesh has a back condition. He's following his doctor's advise of taking it easy and resting, " the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, now Shahid isn't too pleased to see his work calendar empty till August. So he's asked his business manager to fix up narrations with some of the directors whose scripts he's considering. "So from the three-four scripts he was contemplating doing after Maneesh's film, one will be finalised at the earliest."

I am not a good actor: Hrithik Roshan

He is one of the most sought after male leads in Bollywood but Hrithik Roshan still doesn't consider himself as a good actor. "I am not a good actor, in the sense that I can't just stand up and act. I take my time to get into the mindset of the character and say my lines. I really have to be the person that I am playing, " Hrithik told reporters here Monday. The actor was here along with Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra at PVR cinemas, in Ambience Mall for the promotion of their forthcoming film "Agneepath", a remake of the 1990 film starring Amitabh Bachchan in the role of Vijay Dinanath Chauhan. The megastar had got the national award for it. Hrithik revealed he was initially wary of taking up the role. "My first reaction was why should I do it? This is an iconic role played by Amitabh Bachchan. But when I heard the subject, screenplay and basic story, it drove through all my pre-conceived notions as an audience, as an actor and it touched my heart completely, " he said. "It was so refreshing that I forgot about the old 'Agneepath'. Moreover it was a character that I was identifying with. I felt there is no reason for not to do this film, " he added. The film, produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, is set to hit the silver screen Jan 26.

I am unemployed: Shahid Kapoor

While most actors have chock-a-block shooting schedules in 2012, Shahid Kapoor has no qualms in admitting that he has no work on hand as of now. The actor recently wrapped up shooting for Kunal Kohli's tentatively titled "Teri Meri Kahaani", in which he features with Priyanka Chopra. But after that, he is still waiting to lock something. "I don't like to comment on any of my films till the producers make an official announcement. All I can say is I don't have any films right now. So right now I am unemployed, " Shahid told reporters at an event organised here Monday by electronics company Pioneer India. However, his fans don't need to be disappointed, as he said: "In the second half of the year I have many films." Will his "unemployed" status come in the way of his plans of settling down? "I am available. It takes a certain amount of time to establish yourself. It's better if your partner is with you to share your journey in life, " commented the actor, whose father's directorial "Mausam" failed to mint moolah at the box office. Meanwhile, talking about working with his rumoured ex-girlfriend Priyanka, he hints that the duo will recreate their "Kaminey" chemistry in Kohli's project. "It's premature to talk about the film. It's a film which is shot over three different time periodS. It's a romantic comedy. Priyanka is a fun co-star and we share a good chemistry, " he said. Shahid wrapped up shooting on the project Jan 8. It is scheduled to release June 22.

Another Southern hottie to gatecrash into Bollywood

Another Southern hottie Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to gatecrash into Hindi cinema, with Aditya Roy Kapoor as her co-star. Remember Aditya Roy Kapoor? UTV’s Siddharth and Delhi Belly actor Kunal Roy Kapoor’s curly-haired kid-brother made quite an impression with his two debut films Action Replay and Guzaarish in 2010. Thereafter, he vanished almost to the point of non-existence, not answering messages or phone calls. It now turns out that the chuppa rustom Kapoor has actually been busy in the South shooting for a Tamil-Telugu-Hindi tri-lingual being directed by the hotshot Gautham Menon, in the news for his new Hindi film Ek Deewana Tha. Gautham apparently has shot almost the entire film already. When asked about the project the prolific Tamil-Telugu-Hindi director admitted, “Yes, I am working with Aditya Roy Kapoor in a film that I am making in three languages Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The Hindi version with Aditya is called Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau.” While Roy Kapoor plays the lead in the Hindi version of this adventure-comedy-drama, Tamil superstar Jeeva and the Telugu star Nani play the lead in the other two versions of the film. Interesting Samantha whom Gautham Menon introduced in Tamil film in 2010 stars in all three versions of the film. Says Menon, “I already have three different heroes in three different langages to deal with. In addition three heroines would’ve been impossible to handle. So Samantha stars in all three languages.” The director says shooting a tri-lingual is like making three different films. “I do one shot with Aditya and then the same shot with Jeeva and Nani.We go through everu shot three times over in exactly the same way.I’ve never done a film simultaneously in three languages.” About Aditya Roy Kapoor, Menon says, “I spotted him on the location for Vipul Shah’s Action Replay. I immediately knew he was right for Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau.” Interestingly the Roy boy has made headway on his own. Though his Bade Bhaiyya is the head honcho at UTV it has been made clear to the ladla sibling that his corporate connections in Bollywood aren’t going to get him roles. Adds Gautham Menon, “At the moment my full focus is on the release of Ek Deewana Tha.It’s simple oldfashioned love story.”

Why Sunny leone is a perfect fit for 'Jism 2'

Bollywood producer Pooja Bhatt believes that casting plays an important role in moviemaking, and an actor's personality must match with the character one plays. That is precisely the reason why she chose Indo- Canadian porn star Sunny Leone for the lead part in "Jism 2". "We have done authentic casting in 'Jism 2'. We have taken Sunny Leone because we want a girl who plays that kind of part and persona, " said Pooja on the sidelines of an event. "It is very important that you cast authentically. Everyone talks about out-of-the-box casting but no one does it, " added the the 39-year-old. Pooja, who has made films like "Zakhm", "Jism" and "Paap", asserts that she likes to associate with people who are genuine. "People talk about 'Zakhm' and then go and watch 'Jism'. The point is that we have decided to attach ourselves with only those who are audacious, be it Sunny Leone or anyone else; people who walk their talk and dare to stick their necks out, " she said. The actress-turned-filmmaker, daughter of Mahesh Bhatt, is currently busy with pre-production work of "Jism 2", which will go on floors soon. Two male actors are yet to be finalised for the film.

Ranbir says no to childhood buddy's Rs.1 crore

Ranbir Kapoor disappoints childhood buddy Rohit Dhawan by apparently turning down his next film  Mixing personal and professional relationships has often acted against the careers of several actors. Many senior actors in the industry have committed to projects for the sake of their friends, only to find no takers at the ticket windows. Looks like Ranbir Kapoor is being extra cautious not to walk in their footsteps by declining a signing amount of R 1 crore for his director dost Rohit Dhawan's next film. Our well-placed source reveals that Rohit approached Ranbir for his next movie, about a week after the release of his directorial debut, Desi Boyz. "Rohit discussed another movie with the same producers who produced the Akshay Kumar-John Abraham comedy. In fact, he even told them that he'd get Ranbir on board for their next venture. They only had to keep Rs 1 crore ready to pay him as the signing amount, " says our informer. The source further tells us that the two have been thick friends for a long time. "Ranbir is often spotted hanging around with Rohit at David Dhawan's residence, " explains our source, adding that considering this friendship, the director felt he'd get his buddy to confirm for his next movie. Instead, Dhawan Junior was in for an unpleasant shock when his actor buddy apparently declined. "Ranbir cited unavailability of dates for the next year and a half, saying he was already committed, " said our source. However, Kapoor's reasons are strictly professional. As our informer elaborates, "After the acclaim Ranbir earned for Rockstar and the buzz Barfi is generating, he's not looking to do run-of-the-mill roles and films. Even Ayaan Mukherji's Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani for producer Karan Johar is a different kind of romantic script. Since he didn't want to upset his friend, he told Rohit that he's preoccupied with prior commitments." When contacted, Rohit denied the story saying, "I haven't even opened my laptop after Desi Boyz, so I've no script to offer to Ranbir yet. I respect him as a professional so I can't ask him to do a film without giving him any narration or story idea. Currently, I'm preoccupied with my wedding, due on February 3 and will begin scripting my next only in March."

Why B-town Hotties lie at the airport?

This time it was Sonal Chauhan who had to pay a fine of Rs 85,000 for not declaring her designer purchases  Sonal Chauhan's trip to Macau over the weekend for an awards event ended on a bitter note. On her arrival in Mumbai on Sunday night, the actress was intercepted by the airport customs for carrying high-end brands. She was fined Rs 85, 000 and then allowed to go. The Jannat actress had picked up two branded designer bags at the Hong Kong airport. She was carrying her purchases and walking through the green channel, when she was stopped. Says an onlooker, "Sonal had a suitcase and her two purchases in her hand. She did not realise that she would come under the Customs scanner. She was asked to show the receipts for the Salvatore Ferragamo and Chanel bags she had bought." The starlet had her proof of purchase with her and according to the costs she was asked to pay Rs 85, 000 as fine for evading duty. A source close to the actress states, "She did not want to create a scene as people had started gathering around when the customs folk were questioning her. She co-operated with them, paid the fine and was then allowed to go." Bollywood folk in the Customs net... On January 7, Dia Mirza was fined Rs 50,000 for not declaring her branded bags/cosmetics worth over Rs 2 lakh on her return from Bangkok. In August last year, Ekta Kapoor was fined Rs 50,000 for not declaring her branded buys on returning from Bangkok. In June last year, Anushka Sharma was questioned while returning from an awards event in Toronto for carrying undeclared jewellery. In May last year, Minissha Lamba was apprehended for carrying jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh on her way back from the Cannes film festival. In the same month, Bipasha Basu had to pay about Rs 12,000 for carrying branded stuff on her arrival from London while Vikram Lamba (Mallika Sherawat's brother) was detained for carrying foreign currency and high -end goods on his arrival from Dubai.

OMG! Can you recognise her?

Manisha Koirala was spotted at ex-beau Prashant Chaudhari's restaurant lounge opening at Versova over the weekend. The actress looked unrecognisable. It seems she has just let herself go after the buzz about trouble in her marriage and an impending divorce. Yeh kya ho gaya hai, Manya?

Sameera Reddy glams up the game

She can ride heavy bikes and scuba dive like a professional, but actor Sameera Reddy admits that she can't hold a bat straight to save her life. However, that hasn't deterred the leggy lass from joining the Chennai team of the celebrity cricket league as their brand ambassador. The lady, who finds Australian cricketer Shane Watson "Chikna, chocolate-faced and everything a girl would want to see on a cricket field", talks to CS about cricket and cricketers: Cricket crazy I must confess that cricket never interested me when I was kid nor in my teens. My dad used to watch the boring five-day long Test matches which seemed to go on and on. But the IPL got me hooked onto cricket with its 20-20 game format, glamour and high drama. It's one tournament I follow religiously. The kind of hype cricket generates in India is enough to attract women. I guess ladies love the excitement that surrounds a cricketer, which is why you see many glamorous and beautiful women getting attracted to players. It is also about power. A scary toss to win I find the thought of dating a cricketer a little intimidating. Trust me, there's more drama in a player's life than in a film star's. It is sometimes scary. I don't think I would enjoy the extreme excitement and constant scrutiny that follows a cricketer- actress relationship. But then, you never know. I might just fall for someone someday (smiles). A few cricketers are on my Blackberry and send friendly messages to me. But I am not going to disclose any names because it doesn't take even a proper chingari (spark) to kick off the rumour mills (laughs out loud). But there are some similarities in an actor and cricketer's life. We're both as good as our last match/film. I remember how everyone wrote off Yuvi (Yuvraj Singh) in 2010, but post the World Cup win, he was once again the heartthrob of the nation. Fame is indeed fickle! Boys will be boys The post-match parties are great fun. With so much testosterone packed in one room, there is bound to be some tempers fraying and flirting as well (laughs). Cricket, even if it's a galli (lane) match between two teams, is serious business. Our Chennai boys are very passionate about the game. We have a solid captain in Vishal and the rest of the team is also good. In fact, the final of the last league between Chennai and Karnataka was as intense as an India-Pakistan match. As far as the current India-Australia series is concerned, I am as upset as any other Indian fan. I think that Dhoni and his boys ought to buck up and focus on their game. They're hot! I am a big fan of Yuvraj Singh. He has great flair and plays from his heart. Shane Watson is another favourite. He's extremely sweet, courteous and gracious as a person. And a handsome bloke too! I had the chance to see Chris Gayle in action last year, and those blitzkrieg sixes were a treat for me. Virat Kohli has a lot of style and attitude too, both on and off the field. Lastly, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the few remaining gentlemen to play the gentleman's game.

Mallika Sherawat to teach Vivek how to kiss in intimate scenes

Mallika Sherawat has apparently promised to put Vivek Oberoi at ease before filming an intimate scene for 'Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli' She has almost made a career out of the number of kisses she has shared with her co-stars on screen. We could very well imagine then that a few steamy scenes would be no big deal for Mallika Sherawat. However, the same cannot be said about her co-star Vivek Oberoi, who for the first time will be seen indulging in some serious lovemaking scenes with her in their film Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli (KLPD). Our source says, "When Mallika read the scenes she was more than okay with the idea, but Vivek was a little skeptical. He has never kissed on screen before, but she told him that it would be no big deal." Buzz is that after watching the sizzling Vidya Balan in The Dirty Picture, Mallika wants to go all out in the oomph department. Adds the source, "Most people know that she has no qualms about doing sensual sequences." Interestingly, one of them would be shot Buddha Gardens in Delhi, which is a popular lovers spot in the city. Says a source, "Vivek plays a hardcore Delhi guy and Mallika plays a Haryanvi. So the romance between them is also pretty loud and in your face. The writers thought this would be an ideal location since people would be familiar with the surroundings and therefore will look natural." Producers Amit Chandra and Kishen Chowdhary have apparently made sure they acquire all required permissions for the shoot to avoid any objections later on, considering that this will be one of the most important sequences in the film.

Salman, Katrina off to Cuba together for a month

The warm weather in the country is expected to soothe Salman Khan's neurological condition. Kat's presence should help too  After two back-to-back stage performances, Katrina Kaif is all set to leave for Cuba, where a month-long shooting schedule of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger has been planned. While no Hindi film has ever been shot there before, buzz is that the location has been chosen keeping in mind Salman Khan's neurological condition. The weather there is warm and will not affect Salman's health. A source close to the project says, "Salman's neuro-condition which is not fully cured, was aggravated when he shot in the freezing cold in Ireland for the film some months ago. Kabir likes to shoot in difficult locations." Incidentally, Salman will be performing some of the most intricate stunts of his career there. Apparently, it is being said that Katrina will keep an eye out for her former beau as he continues with his daredevil stunts. Says a friend of the actress, "Their relationship has now gone to another level where he continues to look out for her, and she for him. While they'll be shooting in Cuba she will be keeping an eye on his health." When contacted, Katrina states, "I'll be gone for quite a while. I've never been to Cuba before. It sounds exciting."

Salman, Katrina off to Cuba together for a month

The warm weather in the country is expected to soothe Salman Khan's neurological condition. Kat's presence should help too  After two back-to-back stage performances, Katrina Kaif is all set to leave for Cuba, where a month-long shooting schedule of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger has been planned. While no Hindi film has ever been shot there before, buzz is that the location has been chosen keeping in mind Salman Khan's neurological condition. The weather there is warm and will not affect Salman's health. A source close to the project says, "Salman's neuro-condition which is not fully cured, was aggravated when he shot in the freezing cold in Ireland for the film some months ago. Kabir likes to shoot in difficult locations." Incidentally, Salman will be performing some of the most intricate stunts of his career there. Apparently, it is being said that Katrina will keep an eye out for her former beau as he continues with his daredevil stunts. Says a friend of the actress, "Their relationship has now gone to another level where he continues to look out for her, and she for him. While they'll be shooting in Cuba she will be keeping an eye on his health." When contacted, Katrina states, "I'll be gone for quite a while. I've never been to Cuba before. It sounds exciting."

Abhay and Neha Dhupia come together for a cause

Bollywood actor Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia have pledged their support to P&G's signature campaign Shiksha, which aims at spreading education in India. Abhay and Neha have urged consumers to join the movement by buying P&G products such as Tide, Pantene and Olay, and enabling the company to channelise part of its sales proceeds towards education for underprivileged children. Irrespective of sales, P&G will commit a minimum of Rs.1 crore towards the donation funds to Shiksha every year. "Education is every child's right. It is heartening to see that Shiksha has helped educate 280,000 lesser-privileged children by giving consumers a simple way to contribute to the cause," Abhay said in a press statement. "I envision an India with 100 percent Shiksha as a country that is free of related issues like poverty and corruption, because after all - 'Padhega India, tabhi to Bhadega India (India would grow with educated people)'," he added. Former beauty queen Neha, who comes from an army family, said: "I have always believed that education is the right of every individual and it is heartening to see a movement like Shiksha that not only enables education for underprivileged children but also empowers consumers to contribute to the cause." The campaign is also urging P&G consumers to get involved with the cause and tell the company where in India should the company build more schools.

Salman, Katrina off to Cuba together for a month

The warm weather in the country is expected to soothe Salman Khan's neurological condition. Kat's presence should help too  After two back-to-back stage performances, Katrina Kaif is all set to leave for Cuba, where a month-long shooting schedule of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger has been planned. While no Hindi film has ever been shot there before, buzz is that the location has been chosen keeping in mind Salman Khan's neurological condition. The weather there is warm and will not affect Salman's health. A source close to the project says, "Salman's neuro-condition which is not fully cured, was aggravated when he shot in the freezing cold in Ireland for the film some months ago. Kabir likes to shoot in difficult locations." Incidentally, Salman will be performing some of the most intricate stunts of his career there. Apparently, it is being said that Katrina will keep an eye out for her former beau as he continues with his daredevil stunts. Says a friend of the actress, "Their relationship has now gone to another level where he continues to look out for her, and she for him. While they'll be shooting in Cuba she will be keeping an eye on his health." When contacted, Katrina states, "I'll be gone for quite a while. I've never been to Cuba before. It sounds exciting."

I'm glowing because of my kids: Kajol

Actress Kajol, last seen in "Toonpur Ka Superhero", says she is extremely happy with the way her life has shaped up and the doting mother of two can't stop gushing about her kids. "I am having a blast, I am having a great time, a fabulous time with my life right now. I have two wonderful kids, I am enjoying myself thoroughly. I am glowing because I am spending so much time with my kids," the 37-year-old said here while launching a bag store, Malaga Bespoke. The actress admits she is not considering any new projects for the time being, but hopes to be part of a good project in the near future. "I hope so (to do a film)... but only when the right time comes, when the right offer comes, not before that," said Kajol, who won the Filmfare award for best actress for her film "My Name Is Khan" in 2010. Kajol recently lent her voice for Karan Johar's "Koochie Koochie Hota Hai", an animated version of her 1998 film "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai". She will also be seen in a guest appearance in Johar and Shah Rukh Khan's co-production "Student Of The Year".

Priyanka keen on family time in Macau

Actress Priyanka Chopra is in Macau for the Zee Cine Awards, but she is also looking forward to chalk out some family time for her parents too. "Ferrying to Macau...The ocean calms me...I'm so excited my parents are coming...dad going to hang out with me after so long... Priorities for this trip...family time...shoot for a commercial today and rehearsal tonight! And that's just today," the 29- year-old posted on Twitter. Priyanka will co-host the awards gala with superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The event will be held at Venetian Macau Saturday night.