Deepika 'dying' to be with Salman

All Deepika wants is a movie with Salman 

Though Deepika Padukone has worked with many big names of  Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) like Shahrukh Kan, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan, still there is one star with whom she is very keen to work. And that is none other than the Dabangg Salman Khan. She wants to act opposite Salman in Ladies and Gentlemen. This is a Rajkumar Santoshi project and earlier there were talks of Abhishek-Aishwarya teaming up to play the lead in this flick. And according to sources, Deepika is so keen to work opposite Salman that she is even ready to work in less than market prize, which is not something she often does.
Source:IE

SRK wants Always Kabhi Kabhi to be controversy free

Shah Rukh seems to have had enough of controversies. He is making sure that his forthcoming next Roshan Abbas' directorial debut Always Kabhi Kabhi doesn't get into that space.

Though the film is about Delhi school kids and is based in the capital city it has stayed away from talking about an infamous MMS scandal. Roshan says, "We haven't delved into the MMS territory." "We wanted to make a feel good youth centric film. One of our writers had also suggested incorporating the Valentines Day controversy where a few couples were banned and beaten up but we refrained from using any such scandalous incidents. I know films like Dev D talked about it but ours is in a very different space."

Roshan informs that his producer Shah Rukh Khan was very clear from the beginning to make a positive film on today's youth. "Shah Rukh and I had a lot of discussions during the scripting stage. His point was 'lets concentrate on the positives. This generation is the hope of the future lets keep the hope of it alive. 'He wanted the audience to leave theater with a smile He said Red Chilles is known to make wholesome family entertainers and I fully value his opinion and I  guess that will also help us getting a wider audience. "He describes the film as "a simple, sweet coming-of-age story about today's youth and communication gaps they face with their parents and how they resolve it."

The movie is based on Roshan's play Graffiti which he had staged in New Delhi in the '90s and is talks about high school students and stars newbies Zoa Morani (daughter of Karim Morani of Morani Bros who handle SRK's shows), Satyajit Dubey (grandson of theatre stalwart Pandit Satyadev Dubey), Giselli Monteiro (she played Harleen in Love Aaj Kal) and Ali Fazal (played suicide victim Joy Lobo in 3 Idiots).
Source:MId-Day

Almost Famous

It was dream debut for actor Anushka Sharma: playing the love interest of actor Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, a Yash Raj Film. Her second stint saw her being paired with actor Shahid Kapoor followed by newcomer Ranveer Singh and, finally, Akshay Kumar in her latest release. Even though the Yash Raj protegee has had a successful run at the box-office from the start, she is not yet in the same league as her closest competitors, Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor.

Trade analyst Amod Mehra says that Anushka is a better actor than most others around. "Only after Band Baaja Baarat, did people sit up and take notice of her as an independent actor. In the latest Akshay Kumar starrer, she's the only redeeming factor. She is much ahead of Sonam and Deepika in terms of acting abilities, and just needs a couple of big films and her market value will shoot up."

A director, on the condition of anonymity, opines, "Sonam comes from a film family. Deepika picked up everything on her own, learning from her mistakes. Anushka is a fine actor, but will get her dues soon. At Yash Raj, actors are signed for a three-film deal, so she hasn't had the opportunity to sign films outside the banner." Anushka had dismissed competition earlier, saying, "I don't know why everyone keeps comparing me to Deepika and Sonam. Though I'm a part of the industry, I'm not aiming to be the top heroine, so it doesn't really matter at what number I am placed at. I am career oriented but audience appreciation is what matters to me."


Brand strategist Harish Bijoor says, "Sometimes even with one film the audience is convinced. Also, controversies and personal life add to an actor's brand equity. If you say something controversial on a chat show or have a break up, you are invariably grabbing eyeballs."
Source:DNA

Henna tattoos hit Hi-Fi

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) has a new fad. That of getting henna tattoos. After actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kangna Ranaut, it is Deepika Padukone who has got herself one, on her waist, which reads, Dum Maro Dum. Deepika’s tattoo is for her a hot item number in Rohan Sippy’s forthcoming film by the same name. Sippy had briefed choreographer Bosco to ensure that it was the hottest number this year, and conveyed the same to Padukone, too.


Bosco says, “We certainly want the track to reach at least the level set by Munni and Sheila.” All those who have had a dekko of it say Padukone’s song has a heady mix of sex and drugs in the lyrics.
Shah Rukh Khan would be seen flaunting his henna tattoo in  Don2. It is, in fact, the letter ‘D’ inked on his right arm. “We wanted to do something different with Don this time, so Don2 will see me sporting this tattoo,” he says.


Ranaut has got a henna tattoo for her upcoming film, Tanu Weds Manu. In the film, her character Tanu gets her boyfriend’s name (Awasthi) tattooed on her chest. The actor sported a henna tattoo for nearly three months while shooting. “I had to get it re-touched a few times to maintain the continuity,” she says, adding that she has vowed to get a permanent tattoo at the same place when she finds her Mr Right in real life.
Source:HT

SRK mobbed at Kuala Lumpur airpot

Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) superstar Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan following in Malaysia and the adoration was visible for all when he landed here to shoot his much awaited film 'Don 2' with Priyanka Chopra.

The two actors were mobbed at the Kuala Lumpur international airport by fans who pushed and shoved to get an autograph of their idols.

The 45-year-old actor and Priyanka did not disappoint them and signed autographs, posed for pictures, before being escorted to their vehicle.

The Hi-Fi duo, accompanied by a 60-member crew are here to shoot the sequel to their hit 2006 thriller and will begin shooting in the historical city of Malacca, about two hours from here. Local sensation Ady Putra, known for his bad boy roles in hit Malay movies like 'Anak Halal' and 'Histeria', will also star alongside Khan in the film.

Just like the original, 'Don 2' will be filmed on locations in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Khan will be in the country for about a month. Though Malaysia has a large ethnic Indian population, most of the actor's fans are Malays who love watching Hindi language films and Khan was awarded the title 'Datuk' by the Malaysian government three years ago. 
Source:NDTV

Rohit smitten by SRK

One would have imagined only women are crazy about Shah Rukh Khan. It appears that even the men are smitten by him. Director Rohit Shetty, who believes that Diwali is lucky for him and invariably has a release on that date (the Golmaal series, All the Best), was originally planning to bring his Bol Bachchan on Diwali this year. However, when he realised that his current favourite SRK is coming out with RA.One on Diwali, Rohit quietly postponed his film to a later date. Says a trade source, “Rohit is going to be working with SRK on the Angoor remake in 2012. So he is ready to bend backwards to please the Badshah of Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry). Besides the G-3 director is said to be floored by SRK’s charm.”
Source:TOI

'I love Shah Rukh Khan': Miss South Africa, Nicole Flint reveals her love for India, Hi-Fi and King Khan

She greets you with a polite Namaste as she settles down for her interview. Nicole Flint, all of 22, crowned Miss South Africa for the year 2009 -2010, is currently touring India. The pretty lass, who has been exposed to various cultures, thanks to her stint at various beauty pageants is extremely excited to be in India. "I love India and everything about the place. It's so beautiful to see so many colours around. The people here are so warm and hospitable. I already dread going back."

Ask her what she best likes about India and she is quick to add that it's a toss up between the country's spicy food and films. Nicole is a self-confessed foodie and admits that she has been gorging on the spicy Indian cuisine ever since she landed here. "I have had some of the most amazing kebabs and chicken here," she says smacking her lips.

As a global ambassador, Nicole thinks it is important to stand up for issues that need support. The causes closest to her heart include education and rehabilitating the homeless. "I am a very family oriented person. Also, I feel education is really important. I am what I am, because of my education."

Nicole, admittedly, swears by Hindi films. She squeals, "I am a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan and I have seen Devdas and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. He is incredibly huge in South Africa. I am hoping to meet him," she says, adding, "I just switch off the television if Shah Rukh Khan is dying in a film. It is too much of a heartbreak for me." Films aside, she absolutely enjoys watching cricketer Sachin Tendulkar score.

The model is hoping to come back to India and, if given a choice, get married here. "Oh, I'd love to get married in India. My father would be the happiest if I got married to an Indian guy." Ask her if she has a special someone in her life? "Well, I have a guy, but he didn't come with me to India. If I had my way, I would get married to Shah Rukh," she winks.

Source:DNA

JLo’s sister is a Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) item girl: Sultry siren Caterina Lopez has her sights trained on SRK and Desi films

Hollywood diva Jennifer Lopez and her lesser-known cousin sister, Caterina Lopez have oodles of Latino charm. Caterina is in Mumbai to flaunt her sexy curves in an item number for a film titled Bhindi Bazaar Inc. The song is quite raunchy with lyrics like taan ke seena...ho ja kameena, but Caterina says it is the opportunity to dance on a Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) song and get familiar with the Industry.

“When they approached me for this sexy item number, I jumped up at it. And this gave me the perfect chance to come and work in Mumbai, which is the New York of India. I’d love to do a full-fledged role in a Hi-Fi film soon,” says the sexy girl.

Caterina also has a huge crush on the king of romance Shah Rukh Khan. “I think he is very charming and I’ve had this big crush on him. I hope to meet him soon,” she smiles.