Abhijeet Sawant thrashed by angry crowd…

Abhijeet Sawant’s night out turned into a nightmare on Tuesday. His good friend and Indian idol co-contestant, Prajakta Shukre rammed her car into a scooter injuring two youngsters. The accident, angered the passersby who gathered around and argued with Prajakta.

When Abhijeet tried to defend Prajakta, he was soundly thrashed. The police arrived at the spot and tested the duo for alcohol.

Prajakta was arrested and later on released on bail. The police is still investigating the accident and will take proper action accordingly.

Shah Rukh Khan M Katrina Jodi is on demand

Director Karan Johar has disclosed to the media that his next project, which includes SRK in the lead, will be having Katrina Kaif in the lead as well. The director has disclosed the statement on his twitter and said that this Jodi is in demand and is most wanted, for bollywood audiences.

It is gossiped that, signing SRK project has ignited a fire in between Katrina and Salman Khan, who choose to remain silent on their break up and parted ways. It is also gossiped that SRK was happy to hear that Katrina has joined his friendship bandwagon and has promised her to lend his support, on her personnel and professional front.

Meanwhile, after a long time, SRK will be seen in a Yash Raj project and Karan Johar is ready with a script, which is said to be exciting for the whole bollywood industry

Bed rest for Aamir

Aamir Khan has been advised bed rest by his doctors since the actor is running high fever from some days.

Aamir experienced uneasiness as soon as he landed from Australia a few days back. The actor was extremely unwell and had to cancel all his meets due to health reasons.

Priyanka Chopra turns UNCIEF ambassador

The swanky Bollywood actress & former Miss world - Priyanka Chopra, as per the latest reports, has been appointed the national ambassador of UNCIEF, where she will support in promoting child and adolescent rights.
An agreement in this regard will be signed between the actress and UNICEF representative, Karin Hulshof in the signing ceremony to be held in New Delhi on August 10.
Priyanka joins industry veteran Sharmila Tagore, who is also UNICEF’s National Ambassador. Another Bollywood star, Amitabh Bachchan, is the Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF. Sachin Tendulkar, Aamir Khan and Raveena Tandon are also associated with UNICEF.

Anil Kapoor won’t charge fee for acting in the remake of a Marathi film produced by Salman Khan’s Being Human Foundation

Anil Kapoor will work for free in Mahesh Manjrekar’s Hindi remake of Mee Shivajiraje Bhosle Boltoy (MSBB), produced bySalman Khan’s Being Human Foundation.

ays a source, “Anil and Mahesh met at Khan’s house a few days ago to finalise the details. An announcement will be made shortly, Anil is expected to play the role Sachin Khedekar played in the original.”

Manjrekar prefers to be guarded. He says, “We are in talks with stars but at this stage, I do not want to name anyone. There is many a slip between the cup and the lip. Once everything is on paper, we will make a formal announcement.”

Mee Shivajiraje…, which released in April 2009, was penned by Manjrekar who played the title role. Themovie is about an ordinary middle-class Maharashtrian (played by Khedekar) who finds nothing going right for him.

Enter Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who transforms his life and tells him to take responsibility for what he does.
The film is akin to Lage Raho Munnabhai, which had Mahatma Gandhi guiding Munnabhai. Like Munnabhai, who alone could see the Father of the Nation, in MSBB, only the simple Maharashtrian guy can see the Chhatrapati.
Apart from MSBB, Manjrekar’s other Marathi film Shikshanacha Aaicha Gho (SAG), which takes on the educational system, is also being produced under the Being Human banner.

Adds Manjrekar, “I will be remaking both films. SAG will go on the floors first.”

Salman Khan and Kangna Ranaut are slated to feature in the SAG remake and Sallu will play dad to two kids.
Buzz is that the proceeds of the movies will entirely go towards the Being Human Foundation charities.
Anil Kapoor remained unavailable for comment.

Lara: I’m sure good roles will of course come

In last year and a half, there has been a flurry of films starring Lara Dutta with BILLU, DO KNOT DISTURB, BLUE and HOUSEFULL coming one after another. However, as things stand today, it won’t be a year before one would see Lara Dutta on the big screen again. For someone who has impressed every time when given an opportunity, whether it is PARTNER, JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM, NO ENTRY, MASTI or ANDAAZ, she definitely deserves a lot-lot more. Doesn’t she also feel that she should be getting a lot more visibility in the world of movies?
“Well, all I can say is that you make the best of the choices that come your way,” says Lara after a pause, “When I look back, it has been a good innings so far. Whether it is the films that you mention or even BILLU which came last year, they all have been very special to me in my career. Perhaps a few films may not have done well but as an actor they took me forward. These films gave me a chance to be seen in performance oriented roles.”

Malaika ‘Badnaam Munni’ to rock on Eid!

Before anyone thinks that we are about to stir a hornet’s nest, please be patient and just read on! Actually we are talking about the rocking item number, Munni Badnaam Huyi Darling Tere Liye from Salman Khan’s upcoming Abhinav Kashyap directed Eid release, DABANGG.

Composed by Lalit Pandit and picturised on Salman Khan and Malaika Arora Khan, the song is all set to be a rage. And that is not us proclaiming it, rather those who have heard and seen the rushes of the same! In fact, some have even said that it is likely to be the next Kajraa Re (especially in the interiors), more so due to the festive Eid mood.

Well, we are surely interested in the raunchy ‘Munni’ and will check it out personally, once the music releases on August 5!

Katrina Kaif to launch her sister

After ruling bollywood, Katrina Kaif is playing the role of a mentor these days.

It’s learnt that Katrina is making all efforts these days to bring in her younger sister Isabelle to bollywood. So, the leading lady is putting in a word for her sister to all the A-lister directors for a good role.

LAHORE girl in Madhur’s DIL TOH BACHCHA HAI JI

Shot to fame with her critically acclaimed debut film LAHORE, Shraddha Das certainly has a reason to celebrate. Shraddha has outdone 100 girls to be casted in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Rom-Com- DIL TOH BACHCHA HAI JI as one of the leading ladies. The film stars big names like Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and the Chatur of 3 IDIOTS, Omi Vaidya. Shraddha is paired opposite Omi in the film.

The actress went for the auditions of this movie and was one of the 100 young women who were auditioned for the role she bagged. “After my auditions I did not hear from anyone from the movie. I was heartbroken and just didn’t know what to do. But when I finally got a call and they said that out of the 100 women they auditioned I have been selected for the role, I couldn’t stop jumping with happiness,” she says.

Shraddha has done some movies in the south and made her Hindi film debut in LAHORE. But it has always been her dream to be a part of Madhur’s movie. “I haven’t stopped smiling since the day I was signed on for DIL TOH BACCHA HAI JI. My dream has come true and this is one of the best things that has ever happened to me in my life. Now I would tell people to dream more because dreams do come true,” says a very excited Shraddha.

The actress has been a part of many blockbuster movies down south and is known as the sequel queen because she has been a part of sequels of many Telugu movies like ARYA 2, MANTRA 2 and CHANDRAMUKHI 2. She has also sung song called ‘Gajjala Gurram’ in a Telugu movie titled SYE AATA.

Shraddha has seen all the movies made by Madhur and is a big fan of him, as she calls him her dream director. “I love his cinematic sensibilities. I have seen CHANDNI BAR, PAGE 3, CORPORATE, TRAFFIC SIGNAL and FASHION. What I really like about his movies is that women in his movies are not just a pretty picture in the frame. He makes all the characters in his movie important. When I was given the offer to be a part of this movie, I just said ‘YES’ without bothering to know what my role is going to be. I know that whatever he makes me do in this movie, I will have an identity and the character will be worth working on,” she further shares.

Well dreams do come true, is what this instance sums up. So keep dreaming and chasing your dreams, like Shraddha, who is now shooting for Madhur’s film in Mumbai and is on cloud nine, with joy no bound.

Sonam Kapoor turns fashion designer

You are going to love actor Abhay Deol’s Arjun Barman look in his forthcoming film,AISHA produced by Anil Kapoor Films Company. What’s more, couturier fashion designer Kunal Rawal sought inputs for this exquisite look from not anybody else but the heroine of the film and his good friend, Sonam Kapoor. After all, the fairer sex has the best fashion sense.

The actress, who delivered the biggest hit of her career with I HATE LUV STORYS, sure seems to have some hidden talents as her friend, Kunal reveals. “Sonam is a multi-tasker and she has multiple talents. The fact that her father-sister duo is producing the film gave her a lot of creative freedom and the power to implement them. In fact, I was amazed by Sonam’s fashion sense and her understanding of the adorable characters in the film,” admits Kunal Rawal, who is an accomplished high-end designer.

Prachi Desai looking for long innings in Bollywood

ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI releases today and Prachi is going through some nervous times. The youngest member amongst the film’s cast and crew, Prachi is enjoying only third Hindi film release of her career after ROCK ON and LIFE PARTNER. How is her professional life going, considering the fact that she has now been in the industry for some time?

“It has been exactly two and a half years since I started and when I look back, I feel that in the earlier days I used to feel so much like a lost child. I used to have these dreamy eyes and debuting with ROCK ON was like a dream coming true. Doing movies was an ambitious thing to do and I started off without any planning”, says Prachi, “Now ever since I have worked on OUATIM, I feel much more comfortable than how it was a couple of years back.

When Sonam Kapoor’s pant slip off

Wardrobe Malfunction has been experienced by many Bollywood beauties like Lara Dutta, Bipasha Basu, Kangana Ranaut, Sherlyn Chopra and several others. Adding another name to the list is the Kapoor scion Sonam Kapoor. Sonam nearly escaped wardrobe malfunction. Her pants was about to slip off completely.

It all happened at the promotional event of ‘Aisha’ at a radio station recently. Sonam in full upbeat mood was interacting and dancing with her fans. Slowly, her pants started to slip. Conscious Sonam quickly managed the situation and lifted her pant. Two things are assumed, her pant might have loosen or the pins might have broken down.

Whatever, she acted smartly and managed the situation. Her assistant quickly stepped in and fastened the trousers again with a safety pin.

Produced by Rhea Kapoor and directed by Rajshree Ojha, ‘Aisha’ featured Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol in the lead.

No bikinis for Deepika

Remember Deepika Padukone wearing some really hot bikinis in her last film HOUSEFULL. Yup, who can forget her sexy curves revealed in her bikini?

Now, here’s some bad news for all you guys who love to watch the babe in bare minimum. Deepika Padukone has given way to sarees and has completely given up on bikinis for now.

Tanushree Dutta feeling homesick

Tanushree Dutta who has been away in the US is really missing the Mumbai rains, which she loves the most about the ever-active city.

However, it is not for long because she is going to be back in couple of days and just in time to still enjoy the monsoon in Mumbai.

Also the really long holiday of 2 and half months is making her feel completely homesick and she is now desperately looking forward to being back home soon to her parents & her pet dog Happy.

PAA director Balki wants Big B as cricket commentator!

After successfully directing two films, CHEENI KUM and PAA, both starring Amitabh Bachchan, Balki now wants the megastar to try something very different and diverse, though not exactly unique. The director was addressing the media at IIM Lucknow and talking about the effects of advisements and ad films in general.
The man behind super successful ads like Surf Excel ‘Daag Achche Hain’, Tata Tea ‘Jaago Re’ and Idea’s ‘Walk And Talk’, not only spoke about advertisements but also his second passion, films, and his favourite star Amitabh Bachchan. When we asked him about one role in which he would like to see Amitabh, Balki was quick to reply, “It is my wish to see Amitabh Bachchan essaying the role of a cricket commentator in one of my films. I want to see and hear him doing commentary because in my opinion, coming from Amitabh it is something that he would excel at.”

Well, definitely this is one role that not only Balki but also the audience, especially Amitabh’s fans would want to materialize in a film as no one can forget his excellent rendition of the hilarious cricket commentary scene in NAMAK HALAL, which had the public laughing their heads off.

Akshay: I won’t pretend living in a world of rainbows

In his two decade career so far, Akshay Kumar has done close to 100 films so far. However, in majority of films that he has done, he has played a cool urban guy. Also, even in those films where he may not be cool after all and would be closer to the real world (read HERA PHERI, HOUSEFULL, DE DANA DAN, 8X10 TASVEER), the background has always been urban. No wonder, when he got into a small town setting for KHATTA MEETHA, eyebrows were raised. Doesn’t Akshay feel that a small town setting is a little risky because could have alienated a larger segment of urban audience?

“If people refuse to see a film because of its poorer settings then all I can say is that you obviously don’t live in the real world”, says Akshay, “I mean no harm but it is our villages that supply urban cities with milk and food and other basic things. You cannot pretend to refuse to acknowledge them.”

Emraan Hashmi breaks his rule with ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI

For Emraan, it was fascinating to work in a film like ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI since it enabled him to relive the era gone’ something about which he had only heard from his parents.

“My dad has been through the times in the 70s and the 80s when underworld stories had first started making headlines. As a kid, I used to chance upon hearing such stories”, recollects Emraan, “Now that Milan was narrating the script to me, I found myself exploring the roots of where it all began. Underworld figures have always been larger than life and what we get to see in the film is some really fascinating stuff. I am sure we have a winner in hands.”

Ajay Devgn: I can’t watch my films after a few years

Ajay Devgn is perhaps one of the most underrated actors. Not many must be aware that he has already completed 20 long years in the industry.

So in is two-decade-old career, what according to Ajay has been his biggest learning curve? “I don’t have any particular learning curve. You learn little things everyday. You learn with your own good work and mistakes. You also learn from mistakes of others. You keep on grasping things and don’t even realise when you are utilising them,” he states.

Mallika Sherawat posts topless pic

Mallika Sherawat continues to make waves in the run up to the release of her much touted movie HISSS in which she plays a snake woman.

In the latest, the actress, presently residing in Los Angeles, has posted a topless pic of her on her Twitter account and asked her followers: ‘is this too much’.
In the pic, a kohled-eyed Mallika poses topless and has her breasts covered with her hair. There’s snake-skin pattern in the background and on Mallika’s hot body.

Mugdha and Bobby lock lips in HELP?

Being looked upon as this year’s one of most unconventional on screen pairs, Bobby Deol and Mugdha Godse will be seen in some very cosy scenes in their upcoming horror film HELP, when it hits the theatres on Friday the 13th in August 2010.

With changing times in Bollywood, nowadays movie promotion has become one of the most important factors contributing to a film’s success and production houses use aggressive marketing strategies and some out of the box ideas for the same. In symmetry to this, HELP has already managed to set ablaze the markets with the bikini photos of Mugdha which have been doing the media rounds lately. Now we see some ecstatic intimate pictures of Bobby and Mugdha from HELP and from one of the pictures one can easily guess a near lip-lock between the two, which has come out as a latest tool of promotion for the film. But have Mugdha and Bobby really locked the lips in the film or not, well this still remains a mystery, which the makers of the film might reveal at later stages of promotion.