Priyanka Chopra

Nothing seems to be going right for director Sanjay Gadhvi these days. Though everything is ready and the director with his entire team is all geared up to shoot for his next project ‘7 Days In Paris’, what is missing a lead actress to star in the film.

Sanjay, who probably wanted to put the entire episode of Katrina Kaif walking out of the film behind him, started fresh when he went looking around for a new lead actress for his film.

And this search ended when Sanjay eventually zeroed upon Priyanka Chopra, whom he thought perfectly suited the character.

But, before Sanjay could finalize Priyanka for the role, he was shocked to know that the lady was asking as much as 5 crores for this project.

Sources say that Priyanka gave three reasons for demanding such a high price. First, she feels that with hits like Fashion and Dostana being added to her resume, she deserves this amount. Secondly, Priyanka seems to have told Sanjay that she believes in charging equal fee from all her producers and since Yash Raj films has agreed to pay her 5 crores for their project ‘Pyar Impossible’, so should the others. She said if she charges less from Sanjay Gadhv, she would have to do the same when it comes to producers like Yash Chropra, who are actually capable and ready to pay her 5 crores.

Last but not the least, while it was Imran who was trying to dictate terms earlier, Priyanka totally turned the table round by saying she had demanded such a huge amount because she is taking a risk of working with a newcomer like Imran and therefore being a bigger star will have to carry the film on her shoulder.

Yet, even so many arguments, Priyanka was not able to impress Sanjay Gadhv who argued that he cannot pay this amount to Priyanka at any cost.

Sanjay Gadhv is now said to be discussing the script with Asin and Genelia.      

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Arshard Warsi

As Anil Kapoor gets ready to release his next home production Short Kut- The Con Is On, everyone associated with the film is very excited that the film starring Akshaye Khanna, Amrita Rao and Arshard Warsi is about to hit the theatres.

But, apart from expressing happiness over the fact that the film is complete and ready for release, Arshard Warsi is slightly upset (sad but not angry) over the fact that an important scene featuring him has been deleted during the final editing.

Ashard, who plays a struggling Bollywood actor in the film, had a unique comic scene in Short Kut- The Con Is On, where he was to be interviewed by the actress of yesteryears Simi Garewal. The entire scene was based on the popular Television show hosted by Simi Garewal, which was aired by a private Television channel, a couple of years back.

Apart from the fact that Arshard was extremely fond of the scene since it highlighted his strong point – comedy, the scene was also important since, even if it was for two minutes, it would have brought back Simi Garewal on big screen after a gap of almost 23 years.

But, unfortunate, when the makers of Short Kut- The Con Is On, saw the final copy of the film, they realized that it was far too long to let the viewers hold on to their seats. So, when the final editing took place, the scene had to be removed from the film.

Hopefully apart from the deleted scene with Simi, the film will have other comic scenes, which will compensate for the deleted scene. At least that’s what Ashard must be hoping for. And as far as Simi is concerned, she will need to wait a little long to return on silver screen.

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Shahrukh Khan

Irrespective of the heights they may attain, some people do not forget where this success initially came from and always turn back to their source of success just to express their gratitude and thankfulness.

Shahrukh Khan has also done the same, if not fully, at least in a partial manner. Though, after his grand success at the Bollywood, the Badshsh of Hindi film industry has not returned to the primary medium of learning acting from where he originally belongs called theatre, he has definitely returned to television, the medium through which he got noticed and entered Bollywood. Whether it was Kaun Banega Carorepati or his other game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hai, Shahrukh has always keeps coming back to Television.

And, the good news for all you Shahrukh fans, who love to see him act on the on the small screen is that your favorite actor is going to be back on television and rather than being Shahrukh Khan, and in all probabilities will also play a tiny little character in a serial.

If sources in the Bollywood industry are to be believed, Shahrukh Khan has agreed to be a part of a Television serial, which will serve as the launch pad for Bollywood’s biggest production banner –Yashraj Films into the world of Television production. Though at the end of it all, it will be only a cameo and will only appear in one of the episodes, it is sure to create some eagerness in the mind of Shahrukh’s fans. 

And that’s not all. This serial, named as Rishtadotcom,  which will showcase a matrimony office, where couples meet and find their partners will also feature other Bollywood stars including Rani Mukherjee, Tabu, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh, Uday Chopra and Jugal Hansra, who will also feature in different episodes of the serial in cameo roles.

Of course, Yash Yaj films must be hoping that the presence of Bollywood stars helps to increase the ratings of  Rishtadotcom .

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Shahrukh Khan

Irrespective of the heights they may attain, some people do not forget where this success initially came from and always turn back to their source of success just to express their gratitude and thankfulness.

Shahrukh Khan has also done the same, if not fully, at least in a partial manner. Though, after his grand success at the Bollywood, the Badshsh of Hindi film industry has not returned to the primary medium of learning acting from where he originally belongs called theatre, he has definitely returned to television, the medium through which he got noticed and entered Bollywood. Whether it was Kaun Banega Carorepati or his other game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hai, Shahrukh has always keeps coming back to Television.

And, the good news for all you Shahrukh fans, who love to see him act on the on the small screen is that your favorite actor is going to be back on television and rather than being Shahrukh Khan, and in all probabilities will also play a tiny little character in a serial.

If sources in the Bollywood industry are to be believed, Shahrukh Khan has agreed to be a part of a Television serial, which will serve as the launch pad for Bollywood’s biggest production banner –Yashraj Films into the world of Television production. Though at the end of it all, it will be only a cameo and will only appear in one of the episodes, it is sure to create some eagerness in the mind of Shahrukh’s fans. 

And that’s not all. This serial, named as Rishtadotcom,  which will showcase a matrimony office, where couples meet and find their partners will also feature other Bollywood stars including Rani Mukherjee, Tabu, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh, Uday Chopra and Jugal Hansra, who will also feature in different episodes of the serial in cameo roles.

Of course, Yash Yaj films must be hoping that the presence of Bollywood stars helps to increase the ratings of  Rishtadotcom .

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John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh in New York

In December 2008, after a long gap, it was Yash Raj Film’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi that set the Box Office on fire. Though a couple of weeks later, the release of Ghajini made history at the ticket window, but that was it since the Hindi film industry has been waiting for a hit ever since.

You many attribute it to lack of good films or the rift between the producers and the multiples owners, which prevented the release of any big film for months, but the ultimate fact remains that the box office and Bollywood fans are dying for a hit.

But, with the release of New York, it seems that this wait has eventually come to an end. With the film critics across the board giving it a big thumbs-up, the movie buffs are getting even more eager to see New York. Incidentally, just like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, this time also New York, the film that has brought smile back the face of everyone including the producers, the distributors, the cinema hall owners, is a Yash Raj film.

As an owner of a cinema hall puts it, “Its after a long time that we are witnessing a rush at the ticket window. It’s a good sight.”

Of course, one other good news for Yash Raj was that alongside the release of New York,  the production company also released the first look of Dil Boler Hadippa. This project is dear to the most powerful person is Yash Raj Films Aditya Chopra, who is said to be a close of the lead actress of the film Rani Mukherjee.

By drawing the fans back to the ticket window, Yash Raj Films has again proved why they are called the most powerful people in Bollywood. 

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Arjun Rampal

Producing a film is surely a risky business and this risk increases even further when along with being the producer of the film, you are also its lead actor. Talking about the risk, you may say that if the film succeeds, it’s the producer cum actor, who gets all the praise but if it fails, it’s the same person, who has to shoulder the responsibility of the failure.

But, looking at it closely, probably there are more advantages to be both producer and at the same time act in your own film, which can be made use of while making the film itself. If you are the producer, you will not only give yourself the most important role but also see to it that the film revolves around you.

This is probably what Farhan Akhtar did in Rock On, the film produced by his production company Excel Entertainment Private limited, in which he made his debut as an actor. Farhan not only took away the most important role in the film but also all the applauds and the praises that came along with it.

Bollywood is buzzing with reports that Farhan’s co-star in the film, Arjun Rampal is not too happy with the idea that though it was a multi-starrer film and going by the script, it looked as if it was his role that was most powerful, it is Farhan who has walked away with all the applauds and the praises.

But when asked about it, Arjun said that these reports were totally baseless and he had never raised this issue. Further a diplomatic Arjun added that Farhan had really given a wonderful performance in Rock On and deserves all the praise he got for it. Talk about himself, Arjun said that people had also liked him in the film as well for which he was given due credit and he was very happy for it.

It seems someone is lying here. Its either Arjun himself or the sources that broke the news that Arjun was miffed with Farhan. Or may be, for the sake of getting more films with Farhan, Arjun is now playing it safe.  

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On June 14, 2009 as the entire country, the media and especially the Hindi film industry focused on Shieny Ahuja and the alleged charges against him of raping his maid, the musician trio of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy had a totally different difficulty to face.

That particular morning, as the musician trio reached their recording studio, they realized that while they were away, someone had entered their studio and a robbery had taken place.

As the three of them got to terms with the fact that some of their valuables were missing, they realized that this small robbery could be enough to ruin both their life and profession career.

But as they looked around, they found out that their computer, which was used by the musicians to compose and make music, was sadly missing.

At the same time though, the musicians also realized that they had kept some final recordings in the studio, which included one of their most ambitious project, My Name Is Khan. So, after the initial shock, they realized that it was these final recordings, which were most valuable to them since if these recordings had got stolen, the musicians will have to not only record them all over again but will also have to pay the singers and other musicians for the second time.

The musicians were relieved only when they saw that the robbers had not touched those recordings and they were safe.

Though the news of the robbery was confirmed by the three musicians, they refused to give any further details.“Police is still investigating the case and has asked us not to reveal anything at this stage. So, we cannot say anything more,” said Loy Mendonsa, one of the three music directors.

Of course, the producers, whose recordings are safe, must be thanking their stars.     

Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali khan in Love Aaj Kal

It seems whereas Saif Ali Khan is leaving no stone unturned to promote the first film of his production house Love Aaj Kal in the best possible manner but despite his best efforts, nothing is going right either for him or his film.

After failing to promote the film the way he wanted to at the T20 cricket world cup due to India’s early exit from the tournament, Saif Ali Khan is facing a new problem and this time its regarding the music of the film.

Whereas the music of the film is still to hit the record stores, both Saif Ali Khan and the music director of Love Aaj Kal Pitam are in a state of shock to note that many music websites were offering the MP3 downloads of the film even before the release of the music.

While reacting on the issue, a disturbed music director of Love Aaj Kal said, “Actually I was surprised to see the songs on the internet more so because the process of mastering them is still incomplete. Though the fact that the songs have been offered on the net before the audio release is itself not good but what is even worse is that they are an unfinished version. I am not sure what would the listeners be making of the songs that they are currently hearing.”

Pitam said that since director Imtiaz Ali had some exceptional music in his last movie Jab We Met, Bollywood lovers are eagerly waiting for the music of Love Aaj Kal. He added that to cash on this eagerness, some websites released an incomplete and unmixed version of the music on their websites.

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Shruti Hassan

In an interview during the early days in his acting career, Abhishek Bachchan had confessed that though he would love to be an actor of his father’s caliber and idolizes Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, it is very difficult for him to face the camera in his presence.  This despite the fact that Mr. Amitabh Bachchan has always treated his son as a friend in his personal life and an equivalent co-star in his professional life.

Now as Kamal Hassan’s daughter Shruti Hassan makes her Bollywood debut with her first movie Luck, she is facing similar kind of problems.

Just like all other lead actress of the present day, Shruti has said that she is willing reveal and even wear some unconventional dresses if that is the demand of the film. But, alongside, she adds that come what may, she will never be able to wear anything of such sorts in the presence of her father.

In fact, similar to Abhishek, Shruti has also said that she is not comfortable facing the camera in front of her father and makes sure that her father Kamal Hassan is not present on the sets while she is shooting.

May be just like Abhishek, Shruti needs to sign a couple of films with her father and when she will have no other choice but to act with her father, her fears and apprehensions will slowly reduce and eventually disappear.

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Michael Jackson

Though, Michael Jackson had no other direct connection with Bollywood apart from the fact that he had once made one music video with A R Rehman. Like millions across the world, celebrities from the Hindi Film Industry are also a fan of legendary Michael Jackson and have mourned his sudden and unexpected death.

Paying rich tributes to the singer, who died of a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, choreographer Farah Khan said, "I officially had no training in dance and whatever I learnt was by watching Michael Jackson’s videos, especially `Thriller` over and over again. I consider him as my ‘guru’. He was the real motivation behind my becoming a choreographer. Whatever I am today is because of the video Thriller because it was only after watching Thriller that I decided to take up dancing as a profession". She further recalls, “I remember, I had gone for an award show to New York. We were at the same event. I asked the organizers if they could arrange a meeting between us, which they did. It was a surreal experience. I feel really sad today."

Singer Palash Sen said, “I am a huge fan of Michael Jackson. The man gave modern pop an identity and gave all of us lessons in music. He had a unique ability to sing and dance. He truly was the God of pop. Maybe the only singer in history who everyone knows across the globe.”

Many other Bollywood celebrities including actors Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, Javed Jaffrey Prabhu Deva, music composers and singers Shankar Mahadevan and Sukhvinder Singh, directors Anurag Basu, Subhash Ghai, Madhur Bhandarkar and singer Sunidhi Chauhan also remembered the singer and said that they all have been inspired by the legendary singer.  

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