SRK to undergo surgery again

SRK is in pain, this time its his shoulder that is the cause behind all his troubled. SRK has previously had a surgery for his knees and back.

SRK injured his shoulder during an action sequence for Dulha Mil Gaya. He was undergoing regular physiotherapy sessions before he left for LA to shoot for My Name is Khan.

Doctor’s have strictly advised SRK to undergo surgery immediately, as he is delaying it because of his filmy commitments and to top it all his home production Billu Barber is on the verge of release.

A source says, “Now he has to decide whether to go for the surgery before or after the release. Anyway the amount of pain he is in, won’t permit him to promote his film, the way he wants to.”

However SRK unlike his previous surgeries which took place in London is thinking to get operated in India itself, he says, “I am in a lot of pain. I may do the surgery in India I haven’t decided that as yet.I wanted to finish shooting for MNIK and also wait for the release of Billu Barber (February 13). But surgery is imminent, so I may have to go in for the operation before the film releases, which is sad… Though I do wish I could have it post-13th, I may have to do it earlier. The doctors feel that it should be done immediately, so I am not sure.”

“I have torn my tendons and it hurts only when I laugh. Insha Allah, all will be well post-surgery after a couple of months of immobility. Right now, it’s very painful to shoot or even move around but I have a few promises and commitments to keep.”

Well that’s SRK for us, always on the move. We wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!!!

Aamir zips Anil’s mouth

Although the main success of Slumdog Millionaire goes to director Danny Boyle, musician A R Rahman and stars Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto, Anil Kapoor is also trying to hog some lime light inspite of not giving a worthy to mention performance.

The actor now a days is bragging about how he bagged the role which was rejected by SRK and at a recent award fucntion Anil said, “Thanks to Shah Rukh’s rejection, I got the role.”

Then he also commented that Aamir should also start saying no to roles so that he might lay his hands on them too.

Aamir who won the Indian Entertainer of the Year award, replied to the comment in his usual witty way, “I barely get to do one film in a year, so there is no question of saying no!”

The witty reply made Anil squirm in embarrassment.

Karan wants White House for My Name is Khan

Karan Johar is shooting back to back for his next venture My Name is Khan which is being filmed currently in LA. Now Karan wants to take MNIK to Washington as he wants to shoot it in White House.

A source says, “Karan wants to shoot a sequence at the White House. The film is set against the aftermath of 9/11 in America and keeping the storyline in mind, Karan thinks filming at the prestigious White House will be a coup of sorts for him.”

However, White House is out of bounds for everyone and no body is allowed to film movies inside it.

The source says, “From what the officials have said no one has really been allowed to film inside the White House. Sure we can set up the crew and film it from the street like how most tourists do but what Karan wants is to be inside the main gates. Getting that isn’t going to be so easy.”

My Name is Khan is about a Muslim Rizwan Khan being enacted by SRK who suffers from autism and is detained by US authorities as they mistake his autism as suspicious behavior.

Hrithik Roshan Injured, In Hospital!

Hritik Roshan met an accident on the sets of his forthcoming film Kites. He has cuts on his writsts normally associated with attempted suicide cases. Thats why he avoided going to the a big celebrity hospital in Bandra and got admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

The Roshans wanted to avoid unncessary paperwork so they called up Tina Ambani and requested her to admit Hrithik.

A source close to Hrithik’s family says, “Duggu (Hrithik’s pet name) was the first patient at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He hurt himself on the sets of Anurag Basu’s Kites at Filmistan Studios on Wednesday night. He was shooting for an action scene in which he had to smash a windowpane with a rod and enter the room. The shot didn’t work well two times; the third time Hrithik hit the glass so hard that glass shards flew everywhere. One sliced through his wrist and blood gushed everywhere. The cut was so deep that Hrithik could see his bone.”

Though Papa Roshan wasn’t present on the sets executive producer and Hrithik’s sister Sunaina was. She took charge. “Initially, Sunaina didn’t realise how serious Hrithik’s wound was but when he cried out to her asking for help and to stop the blood gushing out, she realised he needed to be taken to a hospital for stitches. The source adds that Sunaina decided to take him to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra but they were advised that it might become a police case. She spoke to her dad, who in turn called Tina Ambani in Delhi who made the necessary arrangements for Hrithik’s admission.”

Rakesh Roshan confirms, “The deep cut required 12 stitches. He won’t be shooting for the next three days till the doctor sees his wound.”

Rakesh Roshan “We took Hrithik to the Ambani Hospital as it was close to Filmistan Studios in Goregaon. I wanted him to reach the hospital as soon as possible. I spoke to Tina. She spoke to the doctors and made all the required arrangements. Fortunately, they had opened the hospital just a day before and Hrithik was their first patient. It’s a fantastic hospital like a 7-star hotel very well thought out with 700 beds. The doctors are very efficient.”

With regard to the police case he says, “The police came for a routine enquiry and I showed them Hrithik’s report it was an accident on the sets. They were fine with that.”

Hrithik is too much of a happy man to committ any thing unlawful. So policemen… Just Chill.

Abhi has a New Name for his Wife Ash!

Aishwarya Rai just bought home the fifth Padmashri of the Bachchan family and elated hubby Abhishek has a new name for his wife each time she wins a prestigious title or award.

A source reports,”When she stood ninth among the most beautiful woman in the world, Abhi used to call her ‘Number Nine’ and now again she was given a new nickname. After honoring with Padmashri, Abhi starts calling her ‘Padma Shrimati’ and Ash as usual delighted to be called with this new name.

When the civilian honors were announced, Abhishek was shooting in Orcha near Jhansi and Aishwarya was in Chennai, shooting for Endhiran. And when the news reached Abhi’s ear, he immediately sent a bouquet to ash addressing as ‘Padma Shrimati’.”

When Ash reached the Mumbai airport with her award, she was greeted with flowers sent by none other than her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan. She spoke to the media at the airport,

“This one was from Pa,” revealed the pleased actress, “He wrote that this was the fifth Padma Shri in the family. Dadaji (Harivansh Rai Bachchan) got it first, Pa got it twice, then Ma (Jaya Bachchan) and now me … the award is very special for our family.”

We are proud of you too Ash!

Shahrukh And Kajol Together After 8 Long Years

I really missed the Shahrukh-Kajol jodi on screen all this while. They really make a hot couple on screen. Thanks to Karan Johar they are coming back on screen with My Name Is Khan as the film’s lead couple.

The couple returned to Mumbai just yesterday after finishing the first schedule of the film. Kajol really gave a hard time to Karan Johar while she agreed to do the film.

“During the recently concluded schedule of the film in LA, Kajol was accompanied by her mother, sister and daughter Nysa. In fact, the reason why Kajol dilly-dallied so much to do this film is because she did not want to be separated from her daughter,” reported a source.

My Name is Khan is a story of a man who suffers from milder form of autism. Kajol plays his wife.

Shahrukh Khan defends Slumdog Millionaire!

Shahrukh Khan who walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes appreciated and hailed the worldwide success of ‘Slumdog Millioniare’ as an incentive to all Indian filmmakers.

While he praised Danny Boyle’s film, Shah Rukh also said “I love awards and I hope to feature in a film comprising Indian cast and crew some day which will go to win these awards”.

Shah Rukh also said “I love awards and I hope to feature in a film comprising Indian cast and crew some day which will go to win these awards”.

A source reported,

“Shahrukh asked the critics to look positively at the name and to see that other than “Slumdog” there is also the word “Millionaire” in it.

SRK expressed his views regarding the tirade against Danny Boyle’s film after coming back from a month-long shoot for Karan Johar’s ‘My Name is Khan’ at Los Angeles.

Appreciating the performance of Anil Kapoor, the actor said only Anil could have done the role of the quiz master so perfectly. Stressing that the poverty portrayed in the film is only a reality, SRK said that he is not able to understand why Indians get skeptical when something good is happening.

King Khan had something to remind all those people who have a grudge against the title and content of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. Shahrukh asked the critics to look positively at the name and to see that other than “Slumdog” there is also the word “Millionaire” in it.

SRK expressed his views regarding the tirade against Danny Boyle’s film after coming back from a month-long shoot for Karan Johar’s ‘My Name is Khan’ at Los Angeles.

Appreciating the performance of Anil Kapoor, the actor said only Anil could have done the role of the quiz master so perfectly. Stressing that the poverty portrayed in the film is only a reality, SRK said that he is not able to understand why Indians get skeptical when something good is happening.”

Well said Shahrukh!

Billu Barber to release on Feb 13th

Red Chillies Entertainment’s Billu Barber, starring Shahrukh Khan, Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta is scheduled for a worldwide release on February 13th by Eros International, the leading London-listed Indian media and Entertainment Company.

A source reported, “Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Billu Barber’ is a slice of life, a feel-good musical with elements of romance, comedy and drama produced by Red Chillies Entertainment where Eros once again joins hands with King Khan to release the film worldwide. Starring Irrfan Khan, Lara Dutta and Shahrukh Khan, this is the first time that SRK and renowned director Priyadarshan come together.

‘Billu Barber’ is a story of a simple ordinary man who led an extra ordinary life. Bilas Rao Pardesi was living in his village with his wife Bindiya and two great kids. Life was bitter sweet…we can say more sweet than bitter. One day a superstar came into their lives and everything changed. Life changed, people changed, friends changed, the village changed but one man did not…’Billu Barber’. Will this ordinary man redefine the words ordinary? Will the world see the greatness behind his small existence? And most of all, will life ever be the same for ‘Billu Barber’ again?”

Pranab Kapadia, President Distribution – Europe & Africa, Eros International said, “‘Billu Barber’ is an extension of the fantastic relationship Eros enjoys with Shahrukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. After the huge success that Eros and Red Chillies enjoyed with ‘Om Shanthi Om’, we are excited about leveraging our global distribution in promoting ‘Billu Barber’. With Priyadarshan’s special, the film is bound to touch the hearts of the audience.”

Cant wait to watch this film!

Salman to become a music director?

While music director’s are trying hard to turn themselves into actor, our Sallu bhai is going other way round.

Salman Khan who is multi talented is planning to take up music.

A source says, “While working on the music of Partner, Salman didn’t approve of a particular song and discussed the shortcomings of the song with Sajid and Wajid. Although the alterations were technically incorrect, the duo went ahead with the modified song which went on to become a huge success.”

“Salman has always taken keen interest in the music of all his films. He listens to the score and at times puts his foot down and makes sure that the music is altered according to his preference.”

Sajid-Wajid who have been associated with Salman since his Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya time are all geared up to support him.

Sajid says, “Salmanbhai has a great sense of music. He always gives valuable inputs. We are encouraging him to become a full-fledged music director. We are also trying to get him to sing his songs. Wajid and I will assist him.”

What do you folks think about Salman the singer?

SRK now a television producer

SRK is back to square one, he was known as a great actor and host on small telly and now he will be known as a great producer as he ventures into making a serial called Ghar Ki Baat for small television. Read his interview below:

You are back on television once again but this time as producer.
Yeah…I started my acting career with serials like Circus and Fauji. I got to learn a lot of things. I got into films because of having worked in serials.

After Circus, you are once again working with Aziz Mirza on the television front.
Yes. Nothing would have been possible without Aziz Mirza’s expertise, advice, and guidance. I would have been nowhere without him.

What made you venture into TV when low TRPs have become the order of the day?
You need support and friends who think alike. We have been discussing this since last two-three years. There is risk for sure but NDTV Imagine was confident that we were competitive enough. I want the young people in my film production house Red Chillies to diversify into different arena.

What kind of programmes will your production house churn out?
There is nothing specific that we are planning for television. I have been a film producer for the last eight to nine years and have an acting experience of 20 years. I can bring a difference to television in terms of presentation of content. I will try to bring cinematic value to television.

Why did you choose title Ghar Ki Baat Hai for this sitcom?
It’s a good title. It has lyricism in it. We had another title called Devdas Ki Maut which was not so happening. The serial is about a family, their neighbours and different situations that they face in life thus its Ghar Ki Baat. If you ask me why comedy, personally I like comedy more than anything else.

Do you think this serial has your Ghar Ki Baat?
Well television industry doesn’t have that much money to have a set like my home. Jokes apart, it will have everybody’s ghar ki baat with lots of spice. Its first episode has Sumit Raghavan forgetting his anniversary. Interestingly, I haven’t forgotten my marriage anniversary yet. Even otherwise there are stories like these happening in my home too.

Will you be making a special appearance in the serial?
Yeah I will be making special appearance as and when required. We will try to rope in more special stars if required.

Well make sure you watch the serial.

Akshay Kumar helps slain police officer’s kids

Tukaram Ombale, was gunned down by Mumbai attack terrorist Ajmal Kasab on the dreadful night of 26th November, he left behind a family consisting of his wife and daughters.

Our Bolly King, Akshay Kumar has come forward to help Ombale’s family, as he has already supported them by giving them a 5 lakh cheque and taking up the responsibility of educating Ombale’s daughters Vaishali and Bharti.

Ombale’s married elder daughter, Vandana said, said, “Yes, Akshayji has given us a cheque of Rs 5 lakh. He has also offered financial assistance for Vaishali’s as well as Bharti’s education. Vaishali is doing her B.Ed while Bharti is a final year B.Com student.”

Manoj Joshi who is organizing a play in the memory of Ombale says, “Although Tukaram only had a lathi to fight the terrorist, he did not care for his life even though he knew that Qasab had deadly weapons. Tukaram’s bravery should not go unnoticed. Akshay has done what few people would do. I have newfound respect for him.”

Well done Akki!!!

Ranbir, Deepika & Sonam enjoy

The trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor were seen enjoying themselves at the Indian premiere of Slumdog Millionaire.

Those who were lucky enough to catch the moment, couldn’t believe their eyes with the trio talking endlessly.

Well here’s a toast to their buddyship.

Priyanka Chopra Is Special To Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan has generated quite some interest and a lot of publicity for his next film Billu Barber because of his dance numbers with Kareena and Deepika Padukone. However he has saved the best for the last, the dance number that he is going to do with Priyanka Chopra.

Ladies claim that Shahrukh is a complete charmer and he does that without trying too hard. Now here is how he floored Priyanka Chopra.

Shahrukh Khan sat down with music director Pritam while he composed a duet for SRK and Priyanka. Pritam confirmed, “Shah Rukh took very close interest in each one of the songs. He isn’t a musician. But he has an instinctive ear for music. It takes him just a few seconds to approve or cut down a track.”

With the songs meant for Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, Pritam faced no problems. “Shah Rukh loved his songs with Kareena Marjana and Deepika Love mera hit hit. They were straightforward dance songs with shared grooves between Shah Rukh and Kareena/Deepika.”

The script demands that Priyanka be given special treatment in the song. Shahrukh saw to it that she got what she deserved.

Divulges Pritam, “Shah Rukh’s song with Priyanka Khuda-ae-kher is not an item song. It’s a love ballad that the pair playing Bollywood superstars, emote to in front of the camera.

Being a love song Shah Rukh felt there wasn’t enough of the female presemce in the vocals. He made me re-record the song with more for the female vocalist (Dominique) to do since he wanted Priyanka to have an equal number of lines.”

Priyanka when she heard this was completely floored by his magnanimity. She then sighs and says, “What do I say? Now do you know why he’s my favourite?

Ghajini Takes Pakistan By Storm

Aamir Khan’s magnum opus Ghajini that became the most successful film in the history of Indian cinema has now taken over our neighbouring country Pakistan with the same force.

Recently, after the rift with India, Pakistan decided ban the release of Indian films. But they recalled their ban and paved way for the release of Ghajini.

And Ghajini is doing tremendously well in Pakistan. The film is running housefull in major cities like Lahore and Karachi.

This has made clear that a quality film especially that has a brand power will do well irrespective of the borders.

John Abraham’s Slum Connection

Slumdog Millionaire has definitely made the slums of Mumbai a little popular. Perhaps this is why they are so welcoming to every director who wants to make a film on their lifestyle.

John Abraham’s fortcoming film Hook Ya Crook is also one of those films shot in the Chikalwadi Chawl of Mumbai.

This film is directed by David Dhawan and John Abraham playes a cricketer who resides in the chawl. In a song John and Genelia D’Souza dance to a tapori-ish number with the typical tapori dance steps.

The residents of the slum were delighted to see the stars around and cheered for the unit as they worked. John Abraham added to their delight by giving them autographs and taking pictures with them.

Johnny boy is surely a charmer!

2 More Indian Films Nominated for the Oscars!

Slumdog Millionaire was deeply impressed the firangs, so much that it has garnered a maximum of 10 nominations.

A source reports, “Smile Pinki a 39 minute short film in Hindi and Bhojpuri, directed by Emmy-nominated producer Megan Mylan has also been nominated in the ‘Best Short Documentary’ category.

Set in Varanasi, Smile Pinki revolves around a six-year-old girl from Mirzapur named Pinki who cannot go to school because of her cleft lips.

A simple surgery can fix her cleft lips, but instead she has to face social ostracism, until she meets Pankaj, a social worker who ensures that Pinki gets a free surgery.

Another film in the running for the ‘Best Short Documentary’ Oscar is The Final Inch by Irene Taylor Brodsky and Tom Grant. Once again, set in India, this documentary deals with the protagonist Muhammed Gulzar’s battle with polio.

The Final Inch highlights efforts to eradicate polio in India, through his story.”

Quite strange… all these films, although are made on India… but they are made by non-Indians… Does the west need western directors to show them what India is? Why doesn’t an Indian director gets so much respect and honor from them? Does it mean the Oscars are biased? Or does it mean the western directors can see India better than our Indian directors?

What do you say?

Salman and Kareena friends again

Not too long ago when Kareena was dating Shahid, some misunderstandings between Shahid Kapoor and Salman Khan lead to sour ties between Sallu and Bebo. But the Shahid episode is over and now Salman and Kareena are doing a film together titled Main aur Mrs. Khanna but still they shared icy vibes.

A source reveals,”When they started shooting for Main Aur Mrs Khanna, Kareena and Salman only behaved like professionals. Anybody who saw them share icy vibes would never have been able to tell that the two were thick friends once upon a time. Even as their onscreen chemistry sizzled in Main Aur Mrs Khanna, they refused to interact off-screen.

In fact, things were so bad that director Prem Soni would have to discuss scenes separately with both the stars. But during the Panchgani schedule, Kareena and Salman hit it off instantly.”

However Kareena took an initiative to settle things between her and Sallu, “There was a sensitive scene that required a lengthy discussion. Ideally it was Prem Soni who would have discussed the scene separately with both of them. But this time, things were different. Kareena suddenly walked up to Salman and began chatting about the intricacies of the scene with him. Initially, Salman was taken by surprise but gradually he was amused by what Kareena was saying.

Then suddenly, they started laughing out loud. Saif’s presence further eased things as Saif and Salman share an excellent rapport. A delighted Prem Soni then started discussing the scenes with Kareena and Salman together. It was an emotional reunion especially because Kareena’s sister Karisma too is a close friend of Salman.”

The source adds,”Despite a cold war with Salman, Kareena had agreed to play the lead in Main Aur Mrs Khanna because she liked the script. But Kareena is happy to bond with Salman once again.”

Well all wells that end wells!!!

Aamir Khan to be a batsman again

After a great movie like Lagaan, Aamir will again be seen with the Balla for a new flick.

The perfectionist Khan will be seen in a cricket based flick titled “Ferrari ki Sawaari”. Aamir was so impressed by the script that he did not think twice before signing it.

So are you excited about our Balle-baaz Aamir?

Freida Pinto peek-a-boo

Frieda Pinto did a Britney Spears act recently by flashing her undies at an award event. It’s high time Miss Pinto learns to wear her undies well with her designer dresses.

Aamir in Luck By Chance

Check out Aamir’s look in Luck By Chance starring Farhan Akhtar. Aamir plays a cameo in the flick. The look is quite contrast of Aamir’s Ghajini image.

Aishwarya with Rajni in Peru

Check out Aishwarya Rai looking tribal to the core as she shoots with Rajinikanth in picturesque location of Peru in Brazil. You like?

Psst: Look at Rajni’s shoes and Ash’s outfit!!!

Farhan Akhtar auto by chance

Farhan Akhtar, sister Zoya Akhtar and producer of their flick Luck by Chance Ritesh Sidhwani are all set to take you on a ride - a free one. Next time you are hiring an auto in Mumbai, look closely if it is Farhan’s “Auto by Chance”.

The auto promotion of the film will be carried out by 10 autos who will massively promote Luck By Chance and if you are lucky you will get a free ride in the auto.

Director Zoya Akhtar says, “It’ll be great fun!”

Producer Ritesh says,”Most Mumbaiites use autos. My four-year-old son prefers autos to cars. When we go out, he insists on hiring an auto and my car has to follow!” The promotion is being run in conjunction with a radio station. One passenger will be interviewed live by an RJ and go on air with his experience of getting lucky and enjoying a free ride. “Isn’t that cool?”

Whoever is lucky enough to get a ride in the auto, please share your experience here.

Payal Rohatgi at the launch of her website

Payal Rohatgi shot into limelight from the oblivion with ‘Big Boss 2’, though we need not mention here the cat-fight she had with Sambhavna Seth and the way Sambhavna gave her the hell of a time on the exit interview with Pooja Bedi on Bigg Boss 2 . Sambhavna had written down the names of her notorious movies and was defending her “down market” remarks made by Payal during the show.

None the less Payal swore that its all in the past and now has buried the past by launching her official website. This was just the right time to launch her website when ‘Big Boss 2’ made her noticed and her role as a ‘full of life’ yoga instructor in the movie ‘Dil Kabaddi’ got her critical acclaim.

Check out the pics of an all green Payal Rohatgi at the launch of her website..

Juhi Chawla in a new blonde look

Juhi Chawla is one actress who is known for her versatility and bubbly nature and this time again, she is there to shock everyone with a completely different blonde look for her role in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Luck By Chance’. In fact, it was the look of the character which impressed Juhi more than the length of the role in the film. Her blonde look has been designed by B Blunt’s Avan Contractor.

Juhi plays the character of Minty Rolly, the producer’s (Rishi Kapoor) wife.
“When Zoya offered me the role I was extremely thrilled, even though I was told it was not a big role, I dint mind, it was different from all the other characters I have played before, and that was the most exciting part. Playing Minty was so much fun! And moreover I got to color my hair blonde, which also was something I had never done before.” says Juhi.

Luck By Chance is produced by Excel Entertainment in association with Big Pictures and marks the directorial debut of Zoya Akhtar and stars Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Isha Sharvani, Sanjay Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and Hrithik Roshan. It is slated to release on the 30th of January 2009.

A dream come true for Tusshar Kapoor

Having one’s own house in the dream city of Mumbai is perhaps the dream of everyone in this tinsel town and our Tusshar Kapoor is no exception to it, but this new year brought a pleasant surprise for Tusshar when his parents, Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor, surprised him by gifting him a penthouse at Juhu in Mumbai. The duo bought the house a few years ago and recently began furnishing it for their son.

Jeetu and Shobha had the house custom designed prior to gifting it to son Tusshar. They handed over the keys to their son on the 31st; Tusshar was so thrilled with his gift that he immediately arranged a small party for close friends at his new bachelor pad.

Tusshar had long nurtured his dream of owning a house in Mumbai and even with this dream come true, the actor insists that he shall continue to stay with his parents and only use the house for get together with friends and family, and for time-offs.

Celina Jaitley as the cover girl of ‘Stuff’

There is no denying the fact that our Bollywood hotbod has been truly gifted by God as a perfect beauty. And when a gorgeous beauty comes alongside latest gadgets, the combination goes deadly. So, get ready for this deadly combo in the latest issue of ‘Stuff’ where Celina shows her stuff on the cover and inside pages and the way she displays her love for the latest gadgets gizmos like iPhone and ipod. Check out looking dazzling in a green dress with dangling red earrings on the covers of ‘Stuff’.