Shahid Kapoor´s Big Birthday Plans!

February 19th, 2009

Shahid's birthday is still a week ahead but, the actor has already planned what he is going to do on his birthday. Sources reveal that the actor is planning a private party at his home with his family and friends. Currently the actor is shooting Jodhpur and will specially fly down to celebrate his birthday with family and close friends. A friend of Shahid said, "Shahid is pretty excited about the party and has been planning it for months."

Shahid's house is currently under renovation. "But he has seen to it that the renovation is completed before his birthday party. His freinds and family have already given an invitation and includes papa Pankaj Kapoor, stepmom Supriya Kapoor, their children Rohan and Sana, Shahid's brother Ishaan (Neelima Azim and Rajesh Kattar's son), his close friend from Bangalore Shriram, designer Sabina Khan, Ken Ghosh, Shahid's trainer Abbas and a few other from the film industry." Shahid hasl worked out the party details from Jodhpur.

Shahid, Kareena to reunite for ‘Milenge Milenge'

February 12th, 2009

Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor are all set to reunite. But not in real life. We are talking about their last movie together ‘Milenge Milenge'.

Shooting for the Sathish Kaushik directed romantic comedy has been disrupted for over two years due to their breakup post Jab We Met.

Kareena had initially refused to shoot for the movie as she did not want to work with Shahid but now has changed her mind.

Kareena and Shahid have begun the dubbing for their film ‘Milenge Milenge'.

Shahid has already completed his part and now Bebo is about to dub for her part. This means that Shahid-Kareena fans will get to see the Jab We Met pair soon on screen.

Let's hope this Kareena-Shahid factor works in favour of the film.

As Kareena has given her green signal, the movie is expected to hit the theatres by the end of this year.

Recession and IPL hits Shahid’s Paathshaala

February 10th, 2009

Despite choreographer, director and now turned producer, Ahmed Khan’s Paathshala being ready, it seems the film has been postponed ahead for one more time. Originally the film was planned for a January 9th, 2009 release but then was postponed ahead to May 2009 for a summer vacations release. But now the industry buzz is strong the film has been further postponed to a mid-June release.

The chief reasons for the postponement are said to be the ongoing recession which will make it difficult to promote the film in a big way and the 20Twenty IPL second season starting from April and going on till mid-June. The makers don’t want to take any risk by releasing their film in this period despite it being a summer vacation for kids.

The film stars Shahid Kapur, Ayesha Takia and Nana Patekar in the main lead along with well known child stars Ali Haji (Fanaa, Ta Ra Rum Pum), Swini Khera (Cheeni Kum), Dwij Yadav (Nanhe Jaisalmer, Heroes) and Avika Gor (Balika Vadhu). Shahid’s role in the film is that of a teacher in the film and the story revolves around a group of troubled young students. His entry in the film is supposed to be similar to that of Aamir Khan’s in Taare Zameen Par that is just at the interval point.

The budget of the film is said to be around 15 crores

Priyanka and Shahid take love online!

February 10th, 2009

Priyanka Chopra didn't admit to being in a relationship with Hurman Baweja for the four years they were together, so no one is expecting her to admit that there's something developing between her and her Kaminey co-star Shahid Kapoor.

PC is presently in Chicago for Ashutosh Gowariker's What's Your Raashee? Meanwhile, Shahid is in Jodhpur. The couple, who live in the same building at Versova, are constantly in touch when in town but now are connected via phone and the internet.

The two young lovers have also been writing on each other's 'walls', 'poking' each other and exchanging messages on popular online portal Facebook.

Priyanka is addicted to Facebook. She keeps in touch with her friends through the social networking website. Her profile on the portal doesn't bear her name.

She calls herself Sir Pranks-a-lot. Also she hasn't put up her latest picture, but one from her childhood. This way she can maintain her privacy and also not get spammed by people for friend requests."

The source adds that it was Priyanka who got Shahid to make his account active. Now he has been signing into his account more frequently. Priyanka told him how everyone from the industry is communicating via the website. And now they often connect online.

In fact, they have been posting flirty messages (see box) as well.

Says a common friend, "They keep writing on each other's walls, commenting on each other's status messages and poking each other.

Priyanka's relationship status was in an invisible mode when she was with Harman, but after the break- up, she's listed as single. Shahid too is listed as single on his profile."

PC has given Shahid a new nick name, "Shahid is called Sha-Sha by his close friends, but Priyanka calls him Shaks. In fact, she has addressed him as Shaks in most of her messages." And he calls her Peefee. Sweet!

Status Check

Sir Pranks-A-Lot is freezing her ar*e off in Chicago on Feb 4

Shahid Kapur on Feb 6 comments: It's rare how some people can sleep through such natural disasters.

Wall-to-wall chatter
Sir Pranks-A-Lot (Priyanka) wrote:Wassup... Shaks?

Shahid Kapur wrote:Peefeeee... on ma mind!

I would like to work with Kareena: Shahid

February 7th, 2009

Mumbai (IANS): Shahid Kapur says he doesn't mind working with ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapoor if a filmmaker wanted him to.

"I would like to work with her again. I feel that as an actor if my producer wants me to romance with a cow or a buffalo also, I'll do it because that's my job," Shahid said.

Shahid and Kareena teamed up for three films. While "Fida" and "Chup Chup Ke" bombed at the box office, "Jab We Met" was a blockbuster. Sadly, their relationship soured while shooting for this romantic comedy.

Now Shahid is linked with India's tennis star Sania Mirza. Asked about Sania, he said: "She is a very good friend of mine, but I don't want to discuss my personal life."

Chocolate boy Shahid Kapur learning swear-words by-heart

February 4th, 2009

Mumbai : Whoever thought that chocolate boy Shahid Kapur would mouth abusive words like a pro? But this is actually the case as suave Shahid is doing away with gentleman image, by learning abusive language by-heart for his upcoming movie ‘Kaminey’ opposite hottie Priyanka Chopra.

News has it that the script of Vishal Bhardwaj`s ‘Kaminey’ demands Shahid to use a lot of swear words and the actor is going out of his way to master them. And the actor is acting his part so well that Bharadwaj is more than happy.

We just wish that Shahid restricts his bad words to the screen and doesn’t use them in real life to attack his offenders. What say, Bebo!

Shahid and Priyanka affair - say it isn't so!

February 3rd, 2009

Ah love, how strange it is in life, and how doubly strange it seems in the glamorous, yet insane world of Bollywood!

Is it true that Bollywood stars promote hogwosh regarding their 'off screen' relationship with their co stars to promote their film? Yes it is. Is them being in love, or for that matter, is love in general a must for publicity?

And why this banter? Because a certain film called 'Kaminay' is due for release and the murmurs regarding the film's stars stars Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor are full steam ahead.

15 years ago Billy Crystal asked Meg Ryan in 'When Harry met Sally' if a guy and a girl can never be 'just friends'. And four years ago Saif Ali Khan asked the exact same thing to Rani Mukherji in 'Hum tum'. We keep asking the same question to ourselves. But can Shahid and Priyanka never be friends?

Granted that Kareena dumped Shahid like a hot cake after she realized Saif was her 'soulmate'. Granted that Priyanka dumped Harman Baweja because she grew tired of mirrors cracking every time he looked into them. But really, do Shahid and Priyanka need to be together just to promote 'Kaminay'? They were seen at a hotel checking into a room, then they were spotted dancing wildly at a club packed with onlookers, and then the duo made sure they were loud enough to talk mushy stuff between shoots.

Know that the film is directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, who earlier made the charming 'Blue Umbrella' and the magnificent 'Omkara'. He certainly doesn't need meanigless gossip to promote his films, his name is enough to bring audiences to theaters.

Shahid gets himself a cool new sports bike

January 30th, 2009

Shahid is an enthusiastic bike lover. Recently he got himself a new bike. Not many know that that the younger icon of India got this bike only after his parents allowed him to do so. And for that he had to assure them that he would ride safely.

Says a source, “Shahid loves biking. When he was shooting with Ahmed Khan for Ishq Vishk Pyar Vyar, Shahid would go with him for long bike rides along the Western Express highway. And now, he has gifted himself a new bike but only after his parents approval. Shahid’s new bike is a midnight black, air cooled, sports bike with high torque speed and 1670cc machine, costing around Rs. 15 lakh.”

“Shahid chose black as he doesn’t like anything bright, flashy and over the top but rather classy, understated and subtle stuff. He is very possessive about it and insists on cleaning it himself. He has been biking a lot these days especially at nights and also while going for his shoots”, said the source.

Vishal Bharadwaj's Kaminey to release on 5 June

January 29th, 2009

MUMBAI: UTV Motion Pictures' Kaminey, directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, is slated to release on 5 June.

Kaminey will be the first film to release post the IPL championship, which conclude on 29 May. With most filmmakers shying away from releasing their films during the IPL season, Kaminey has grabbed the first Friday, post the championship.

The publicist of the film confirms, "The release date for Kaminey has been locked for 5 June. That's the way Vishal Bharadwaj, the director and producer of the film likes to operate. Everything is in place and we have been able to follow all schedules, be it during shooting and or during post production which is going on now."

The month of March is a not a lucrative time to release films as exams hold centre stage. And now with the IPL matches starting from the second week of April, people in India will hardly be going to the theatres to see films.Kaminey has Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles.

Shahid gets too close to Priyanka

January 27th, 2009

Bollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra has done a grave mistake by not making her relationship with actor Harman Baweja public. Now, rumourmongers are all out to link her to every man she meets. This time, it is actor Shahid Kapoor.

Shahid-Priyanka duo were in the news for their hot scenes in Vishal Bharadwaj's Kaminay, including a kissing scene. Now, their off-screen closeness has made the unit of the film suspicious. It is said that they look more like lovers than just friends.

Well, we can't rule out the rumour because Priyanka has not admitted Harman as her boyfriend.

Shahid's dad Pankaj Kapoor project from April-June

January 23rd, 2009

Shahid Kapoor is one busy star. He is working in quite a few diametrically different roles in his forthcoming films. He has Vishal Bhardwaj's KAMINAY, opposite Priyanka Chopra, which is now complete and is in post-production. And then there is Ahmed Khan's PAATHSHAALA, where he has an extended guest appearance.

At present Shahid is very busy with Ken Gosh's YAHOO, opposite Jiah Khan and Yash Raj's untitled project with Rani Mukerjee. Shahid is in a hurry to complete these two films. And the reason for that is Shahid plans to start shooting for his dad Pankaj Kapoor's directorial venture, which is scheduled to go on the floor in April or June.

Though he is working in quite a few films simultaneously, Shahid intends to finish all his work as soon as possible and devote the whole year to his dad's film. The reason behind this dedication towards his dad's film is that he will sport a particular look (which he cannot reveal at present), and as a result he will be unable to work in any other project, till the film is complete.

Sources say that the film is an adaptation of Shakespear's HAMLET. It will show Shahid in a never before avatar and will give him ample scope to showcase his histrionic capabilities. Dad Pankaj Kapoor has often lamented that his son has not been given the right kind of roles, and so this should definitely be the project which would establish Shahid as a serious actor as well.

Here's wishing the father-son team the best, both critically and commercially!

Shahid gets close to Vidya Balan again

January 15th, 2009

Shahid Kapur has been dilly-dallying with his love life for a while now.

After his breakup with Kareena Kapoor, there was a buzz that he was close to Amrita Rao, then Vidya Balan, followed by Sania Mirza and Priyanka Chopra.

Some said that he was close to Priyanka now but it seems his friendship with ‘Kismet Konnection’ co-star Vidya Balan is still going strong too.

Shahid was seen with the much mature looking Vidya at Aurus, a Juhu lounge bar in Mumbai recently.

When both came to Aurus, the table was already booked on Shahid’s name, as he had made the reservation himself.

He was dressed in a brown jacket and dark blue jeans and black shoes. Shahid arrived on his sports bike and Vidya came in her car wearing a yellow suit.

The table was away from the common area.

A source has said, “Shahid and Vidya have had been out for dinners in the past but with common friend designer Shabina Khan and others. However, this was the first time they were spotted having dinner all by themselves”.

It’s been said that they ordered dinner with dessert.

They didn’t seem to be in a rush and stayed on till very late in the night.

The buzz is that Tabu was sitting a few tables away from them. She apparently noticed the duo but did not go to join them. Basically Shahid and Vidya enjoyed each others company without a care in the world.

Post his break up, Shahid sure has been having an interesting love life. We wonder what the next twist is going to be.

Priyanka Chopra Kissing Scenes in Kaminay with Shahid Kapoor

January 13th, 2009

Priyanka Chopra is now busy with her new film of Vishal Bharadwaj. Priyanka has high regard for Vishal's work and is elated to be working in his film. The film is titled 'Kaminay'.

Priyanka Chopra is doing a couple of kissing scenes in the film. Shahid Kapoor is the hero. Vishal was able to convince Priyanka to do the kissing scenes as well as some intimate love making scenes.

Priyanka had in the past refused to do intimate and kissing scenes in Love Story 2050 and Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion. So it is surprising that she is now doing them in Kaminay.

Priyanka's fans are eagerly awaiting the completion of her new film. Keep glued in for more on the film and Priyanka Chopra.

Kismat Konnection goes for Oscar library

January 10th, 2009

The library of motion picture of arts and sciences(oscars library) has expressed interested in acquiring a copy of the screen play of Kismat Konnection for the permanent core collection. The scripts in their collection are made accessible for research purposes only; students, film makers, writers and actors are among their regular patrons.

Says Mr. Ramesh Taurani, owner of Tips, “I am very pleased with the inclusion of the screenplay of Kismat Konnection to the Oscar Library. TIPS FILMS has always endeavored to give the audiences great stories backed with great entertainment value. Its always a pleasure to be recognized for your craft by one of the most respectable film bodies of our times.”

Speaking on this a close friend of Shahid said, “Shahid was always proud to be a part of Kismat Konnection. He felt privileged to be working with a director like Aziz Mirza. Now with the Oscar library acquiring the script of the film Shahid feels even more privileged.”

Shahid Kapoor: Young, footloose and fancy free

January 5th, 2009

Shahid Kapoor is 27 but is happy that he still gets young boy roles. So much so that he wishes to play the lover boy till the age of 40.

Well, must say some people are blessed with the ‘young’ gene and Shahid is one of them!

But then he’s happy about the fact that he’s got good work experience too.

He’s reportedly said, “In comparison to people who’ve started two Fridays back, I am more experienced. But I hope to play ‘boy’ roles until I am 40. Other actors are doing it. So why not me? I’m very happy being young. I started at 23. I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m quite happy playing the college student.”

He’s added, “As an actor I’m looking for good actors…boy or man is secondary. I don’t have any agendas.”

Well, must say, we’ve much to look forward from this actor, till many, many more years to come.

When SRK rescued Shahid and Priyanka

After Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapur have decided to talk about how the terror attacks of 26/11 were hard on them too.

The buzz is that the cast and crew of their new movie with Vishal Bharadwaj- 'Kaminay' were shooting outdoors at Marine Drive on that fateful November day, when terrorists attacked several hotspots of the city. The unit had no choice but to pack up hastily and leave for home.

But apparently on their way home they learnt of another terror attack in Juhu, where they were headed.

With little choice left, the duo reportedly called Shahrukh whose bungalow Mannat was nearby.

SRK warmly invited them home and did not let them leave the place until morning till things looked safer and the Juhu attack turned out to be a rumour.

Gauri was reportedly very hospitable too.

Well, nothing surprising since SRK's known for things like that. But we wonder why the stars are coming up with their horror stories from 26/11 now, after more than a month. That still remains one big mystery.

Shahid Kapoor dances on Jiah Khan’s tune

January 3rd, 2009

The cute guy has been linked to many actresses and this time around it’s Jiah Khan who’s all set to make Shahid dance on her tunes.

Well, before you reach the conclusion that Jiah is the new lady in Shahid’s life, let us clear the air. We are only talking about director Ken Ghosh’s Yahoo. Interestingly, Shahid who is known to be one of the best dancers in Bollywood will be seen playing Jiah’s student in the film.

This is for the first time that Jiah and Shahid are paired opposite each other. The film is based on dancing and Shahid portrays a passionate dancer with Jiah playing his dance guru.

Jiah admits, “Yes I play a choreographer in this beautiful love story. Shahid is like an institute of dance by himself and in this film I am teaching him how to dance.” This is something hard to believe but yes, Shahid will be seen learning his dance steps from Jiah.

So how has Jiah prepared herself to match steps with the dancer Shahid? “It’s definitely tough to keep up with Shahid but I have been dancing since the time I was six so I have been trained in lot of dance forms. We have choreographers from Hollywood. They have really made us feel like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in the music videos so I am really excited about that.”