Uday Chopra quits Bollywood!!!
Uday Chopra is all set to quit Bollywood.
The actor tweeted “Ok confession time… Dhoom 3 is my swan song… my last film… no I’m not giving up acting… quite the opposite, acting is giving up on me!”
Uday, debuted with Aditya Chopra’s Mohabbattein and remained in public memory because of his happy-go-lucky character as Ali Akbar Fateh in Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Just a few days back, Shilpa Shetty’s younger sister Shamita Shetty had announced that she was switching to interior decoration.
Interestingly, both Shamita and Uday debuted in the same film — Mohabbatein — in 2000.
Royal treatment for Salman and Kareena..
Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s arrival in Patiala recently for the third schedule of Atul Agnihotri’s Bodyguard, created a buzz in the former princely state widely regarded as Punjab’s cultural capital, where museums, palaces and parks abound.
Salman and Kareena are staying and shooting at Neemrana hotel Baradari Palace.
Opened four years ago, the heritage-hotel is housed in a 19th century palace of Patiala Maharaja Rajinder Singh. In Bodyguard Baradari Palace is shown to be Kareena’s house.
The hotel’s manager tells a popular tabloid that the filmmakers have exclusively booked the hotel from May 25 to June 23. A notice on the hotel’s gate says it will remain closed to public until then.
The hotel had earlier hosted the Deols during the filming of Yamla Pagla Deewana – the sprawling house where Anupam Kher is shown as living with his extended clan.
The hotel with 11 suites and 6 rooms has been placed under tight security by its management, even though Salman is traveling with his own security detail from Mumbai.
Production team member arrived in the city well ahead of the stars to overlook the arrangements.
Other cast members joining the Patiala schedule include Raj Babbar and Hazel. Shatrughan Sinha is not part of this schedule, said the production member.
The three digit temperatures of Patiala are not beckoning enough for Salman to enjoy the sprawling gardens of the palace.
“Salman has been in his room which has been cordoned off by his security men since the time he arrived in the city,” the hotel manager told.
“We have not yet received any special requests from either Salman or Kareena but Salman did inquired about workout facilities in the hotel.”
While Kareena plans to stay in Patiala through the entire duration of the shoot, Salman will be in and out of the city since Ready is releasing on June 3.
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Karishma comes back with an item number in ‘Houseful 2′…
Karisma Kapoor is back with a bang!!! We’ve already reported earlier that the gorgeous lady will be seen in Vikram Bhatt’s 3D horror film Dangerous Ishq. Now, if buzz is to be believed, Sajid Nadiadwala has approached the actress for and item number in Houseful 2.
Initially, it was Rani Mukheerjee was the first choice for the item song. However, things did not work out and so, Karishma was then approached.
According to a source close to the unit hand, “Lolo’s association with Sajid is very old. The duo has worked together for films like Jeet and Judwaa. Sajid and Lolo are still in touch. So after Rani refused, Sajid thought of Karisma who looks as sexy as she was earlier”.
Well, we’re glad, Lolo is back and indeed with a BANG!!
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Sanju baba to become Sanju ‘Papa’ for Salman Khan…
Salman Khan is very keen on roping in Sanjay Dutt to play his onscreen father in Atul Agnihotri upcoming film, ‘Bodyguard. But after what happened at Maanyata Dutt’s birthday party, we are not really sure if Sanjay would accept Salman’s plea.
According to a source, “the role (a guest appearance) needs the presence of someone tough and macho, someone who Salman looks up to even in real life.
Hence, Sanju fits the bill. However, if the actor does decide to do his friend a favour, he’ll have to make up his mind fast as the shooting of Bodyguard has to be completed by the first week of August.”
Confirming the news to a tabloid, producer and brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri says Salman only wants Sanjay, and since this is a guest appearance it wouldn’t take that long for Sanjay to complete the shoot.
The duo will soon be seen together in Bigg Boss Season 5.
Celebden Style Check..
Sonam Kapoor looked a hottie in a white Fendi top and black Balenciaga crepe volume trousers at Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM Studios to plug her film Mausam.
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UTV shocked by Aishwarya’s gesture!!!
Aishwarya Rai had to opt out from Madhur Bhandarkar’s film ‘Heroine’ post the news of her pregnancy. And now, news has it that the actress has returned a cheque to her producer that was sent to her as a signing amount for the film.
This has come as a big shock to the makers of “Heroine’.
Says UTV officials, “Ash was never asked to return the cheque. Senior officials of UTV Motion Pictures were taken aback when the cheque reached them. The cheque has nevertheless been accepted.”
However, Aishwarya shot for the movie for eight days and also took part in the ‘look tests’ and so, she had every right to keep the signing amount. Not just that. The actress could have demanded a part of her acting fees, too.
Both the production house and Aishwarya’s spokesperson confirmed about the cheque being returned.
Heroine now features Kareena Kapoor, who is reportedly getting Rs 8 crore for the film.
Same hotel for both, Shahid and Kareena!!!
This world’s really small. No matter how hard you try, you are bound to come across your ex, someday. At least Shahid and Kareena have proved this.
Well, reports says that both Shahid and Kareena will be in the capital to promote their respective movies, Mausam and Bodyguard. And if rumors are to be believed, the ex lovebirds will be putting up in the same hotel in Gurgaon!
A source said, “There’s a high chance that they may run into each other at the hotel. To avoid that, officials from the production houses have requested for rooms on different floors, so that there is no face off between Kareena and Shahid.”
Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor faced a similar situation during the Filmfare Awards! But the duo handled the situation very maturely.
Bipasha Basu, the new muse of Shyam Benegal!!
After Milan Luthria starting the trend of making films on the life of film stars (The dirty Pictures, based on South siren, Silk Smitha), followed by Madhur Bhandarkar who is currently working on ‘Heroine’, the latest to join the league is Shyam Benegal.
Well, the director is currently making a film on Bollywood and how a starlet is exploited in the industry. And he has chosen none other than the very very hot Bipasha Basu to play the lead in the film.
A source explained, “Shyam Benegal is known for his take on various issues. After giving it a lot of thought, Shyamji finalised Bipasha Basu for the lead role. He wanted a glamorous face, who would also be a good performer.
That’s why he met up with Bipasha to discuss the role. She has already signed the film. He is on the lookout for two more lead actors and is in talks with a producer to collaborate on the film, which goes on floors in October.”
However, Shyam Benegal, while talking to a popular tabloid, said, “I am in Delhi presently and nothing is confirmed. It is too premature to talk about, right now.”
First Look: The Dirty Picture!! Too HOT to handle…
Here is the first look of Milan Luthria’s ‘Dirty Pictures’, a movie on the south sex bomb Silk Smitha who was all the rage in the ’80s and ’90s for her uninhibited display of sexuality
Vidya Balan plays the role of this sex-siren who ruled the roost in Indian film industry for many years and had many controversies to her credit. Undoubtedly, the actress looks absolutely delicious in the poster. Hat’s off to Vidya, she has managed to pull of a Silk Smitha, very very well.
In the first look, Nasseruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor are seen wooing Vidya Balan, while Emraan Khan looks all serious.
Must say, a very very BOLD poster…
The Dirty Picture’ is slated for a December 2 release as it marks Silk Smitha’s birthday.
